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Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend Best Things to Do in Philly with Kids

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty Park). Photo courtesy of the event
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty Park). Photo courtesy of the event
10/11/24 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia during this holiday weekend? Mommy Poppins Philadelphia has rounded up all the can't-miss fun in the Delaware Valley.

Philadelphia is once again observing Indigenous Peoples Day in place of Columbus Day. City public schools are off, and kids can join the IPD Philly celebration at Penn Treaty Park to honor Native American cultures. Stay in the spirit of autumnal fun at Elmwood Park Boo at the Zoo or Daytime Hayrides at Colonial Gardens. Spookier events are creeping onto the calendar, and if your older kids like a good fright, take them to Pennhurst Asylum or Lincoln Mill Haunted House.

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Elmwood Park Zoo's Boo at the Zoo

Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 2024
Norristown
Collect candy while admiring the animals throughout the Elmwood Park Zoo. A costume parade, treats, animal meet-and-greets, and much more are in store for trick-or-treaters. As an added perk, various drink specials are on tap for the grown ups. READ MORE

Daytime Hayrides at Colonial Gardens

Daily through October 31, 2024
Phoenixville
Children can enjoy a hayride through Colonial Acres' friendly woods during the daylight hours. READ MORE

OURfest: National Coming Out Parade and Festival

FREE
Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13, 2024
Philadelphia
Celebrate the journey and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community with a massive parade and a day-long festival in Center City East. Festivities include live performances, artists and vendors, food trucks and mobile bars, a resource fair, an activity-filled family zone (with bounce houses, game trucks and more) and the unfurling of a huge 200-foot Pride flag. READ MORE

Indigenous Peoples Day at Bartram's Gardens

FREE
Monday, October 14, 2024
Philadelphia
Head to Bartram’s Garden as visitors honor indigenous heritage past, present, and future. Guests can expect dancers, drummers, speakers, children's activities, and vendors at this outdoor celebration. READ MORE

Indigenous Peoples Day

Monday, October 4, 2024
Philadelphia
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty Park). Guests can expect an amazing lineup of Indigenous dignitaries, art, music, dance, vendors, and Lenape guests.  READ MORE

School’s Out: Indigenous Peoples Day

FREE
Monday, October 14, 2024
Swarthmore
Drop by the Scott Arboretum on Indigenous Peoples Day to learn about the Lenape people who first inhabited our land. Read a story and complete a craft as you learn about native culture and native plants. Join us at noon for a free, lunchtime tour of the Arboretum. READ MORE

The Valley of Fear

Weekends through Sunday, November 3, 2024
Feasterville
Take a twisting, turning, and seriously disorienting hayride through a graveyard filled with spooky thrills. After hopping off, if they're not shaken to the core, kids can visit Willie's Shipwreck Cove and Miles Manor Haunted House, two additional haunted attractions on the premises that promise the fright of a lifetime. READ MORE

Winding Brook Farm Haunted Hayride, Hay Maze, and Corn Walk

Fridays & Saturdays through Saturday, October 26, 2024
Warrington
Get a three-in-one spooky experience at Winding Brook Farm in Warrington, where their Night Chills Haunted Hay Ride, Corn Walk of Horror, and Haunted Hay Maze are certain to catch kids off guard with frightening villains hiding in plain sight. READ MORE

Lincoln Mill Haunted House

Weekends through Saturday, November 2, 2024
Philadelphia
Philly's newest haunted attraction is Lincoln Mill Haunted House, featuring more than 40 live actors, animatronics, special effects and more, for a highly scary experience. For those looking for less of a scare, the house offers Saturday day time scavenger hunts without scare actors. READ MORE

Saturdays on Stage: Folktale Fun with TAHIRA

FREE
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Philadelphia
Delight in the energetic storytelling and intriguing characters of Folktale Fun with TAHIRA! This interactive program captivates families & young children while imparting universal values like appreciating our differences and being kind with our words. READ MORE

Pennhurst Asylum

Weekends through Saturday, November 2, 2024
Spring City
The haunted hospital complex at Pennhurst Asylum is the place to be for paranormal activity. Pennhurst features 3 separate attractions in one location - the asylum, the morgue, and the tunnels. Be prepared for a ghostly good time. READ MORE

Turkey Day Tailgate 2024

Sunday, October 13, 2024
Philadelphia
Philly PR Girl’s 9th annual charity tailgating event, Turkey Day Tailgate, is BACK! In partnership with presenting sponsor The O’Hara Home Team, the Turkey Day Tailgate with charitable partner North Light Community Center will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 8am to 12pm before the Birds take on the Browns. READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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