Fall is the best time of year in the Philadelphia region. Here are ten events, festivals and haunted attractions to add to your Fall Festival, Spooky Season and Oktoberfest bucket lists. With offerings for families to grown-ups, and in locations on the Main Line to Bucks County to Philadelphia, there's something for everyone. Get out your calendar and invite your friends.

NEW HOPE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

Sat Sept 23 10-5pm

Sun Sept 24 10-4pm

Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce presents one of New Hope's most beloved traditions. Over 150 juried fine Artists and Craftsmen will exhibit using media such as oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, sculpture, fine and fun jewelry, ceramics, works in wood, fiber, furniture, wearable art, glass art, photography, outsider art, and more. Look for Hands-on Artistic Adventures with interactive workshops; Melodies and Moves with local music to set the mood and new dance performances; A Wonderland for Young Artists with Kids Corner; and Culinary Delights with gourmet food from local stalls and mobile vendors, plus local wines, beers and sips. Located at New Hope – Solebury High School parking lot and with a free bus to from the Festival parking to South Main St at the Bucks County Playhouse.

TAPS UNDER THE TOWERS BEER FESTIVAL

Sat Sept 23, 1-5pm

New Ridge Brewing Co. presents Roxborough's first beer festival with the debut of Taps Under the Towers to benefit Friends of the Wissahickon. The event will feature unlimited beer samples from 20 local breweries, plus a whole pig roast from Green Meadow Farm, with live music by Mitchell Street Phillbillies. Tickets include a 5 ounce tasting glass for unlimited pours!

LINCOLN MILL HAUNTED HOUSE

Sept 23 to Nov 4

Two years ago Hurricane Ida devastated the region and shuttered the famous Mad River in Manayunk. The region's most buzzed about new Haunted House returns for Spooky SZN. Lincoln Mill Haunted House will open this year from September 23 to November 4 at 4100 Main Street for seven weekends this year. Lincoln Mill will feature over 40 live scare-actors, production quality sets, props, animatronics, and special effects such as fog, strobes, and flashing lights. For those that aren’t into very scary attractions, there will be a more family-oriented event on select Saturdays during the daytime. Tickets are officially on sale now.

FISHTOWN FALL FEASTIVALE

Sat Sept 23, 12-8pm

Fishtown District presents Fishtown Fall Feastivale that is part food fest, part Oktoberfest and part street carnival. This all day, all ages family friendly event takes over Frankford Avenue, from Girard Avenue to Palmer Street, with 25 participating Fishtown restaurants serving outside, plus 75 local retailers, artists and makers, live DJS, German folk band, dancing in the street, a dunk tank, carnival games, family fun, photos opps and other surprises. Come feast your heart out in Philadelphia's top food destination. This event is family and fido friendly, 21 and up to drink with identification. Admission is free, with food and drink pay as you go.

EXOTIC CAR SHOW AND PRIME RIB DINNER

Sun Sept 24, 5-8pm

Joey Chops will host its first Exotic Car Show in partnership with Hectic-Exotics Epic Automotive Experiences. Come out and check out the classic, race and vintage rides out in the parking lot, while inside the expertly made classic drinks are being poured with Prime Rib Dinner. For only $35, enjoy a 14 ounce prime rib, whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, au jus and horseradish. Plus come from 4-6pm for Joey Chops' famous happy hour!

ROXTOBERFEST

Sat, Oct 7, 12-6pm

Roxborough Development Corporation presents Roxtoberfest with the traditional feel of a German beer fest including performances by an Oktoberfest band, the dazzling spectacle of circus performers, spirited competitions, an enticing array of food trucks, plenty of beverages fit for a fall fest, and fun activities to delight our youngest attendees. While festively walking along Ridge Avenue from Lyceum to Leverington Avenue you’ll enjoy shopping over 60 unique crafters and get to know local community organizations.

NATIONAL COMING OUT PARADE AND FESTIVAL

Parade - Sat Oct 7, 4-6pm

Festival - Sun Oct 8, 12-7pm

Pride 365: A Program of Galaei presents the inaugural Philadelphia OURfest: National Coming Out Parade and Festival/Resource Fair, the first National Coming Out Parade in the country! OURfest: National Coming Out Parade will take place at 4:00pm on Saturday, October 7, 2023, starting at 5th and Market. OURfest National Coming Out Festival will take place on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 12:00pm to 7:00pm, in Midtown Village with resource fair, family zone, hundreds of vendors, food trucks, restaurant, artists, performances, stages and more.

OLD CITY FEST

Sun Oct 8, 11-6pm
Old City District presents the eighth annual Old City Fest along N. 3rd Street (from Market to Race) and Arch Street (from 2nd to 4th). Activities will include a festival stage with live music, a family fun zone, pop-up street performances, and a wide array of food, beverages, art, craft and retail shopping, with 100+ Old City vendors participating. Admission is free, with food and drink pay-as-you-go.

23RD STREET ARMORY OKTOBERFEST

Fri Oct 13 and Sat Oct 14

Brauhaus Schmitz the 5th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest at the sprawling 23rd Street Armory, with three sessions, each able to accommodate 1,400 revelers for one of the biggest beer-drinking events to hit Philadelphia. This is one of the most authentic Oktoberfest parties in the United States. Look for a complete transformation of the space, live music, German dancing, authentic German cuisine and of course German beer.