Fall Happens Here: Autumn Fun at Parks & Rec sites!

Fall in Philadelphia means a bounty of fun at Parks & Rec sites! Enjoy harvest and craft fairs, apple cider, pumpkin painting, and more at sites across the city. Check out the events below brought to you by our staff and partners.

Please note: events may be canceled or postponed due to bad weather. Be sure to check the links below to confirm date, time, and location.

PEC Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show
October 4, 2025
11am to 4pm
Pennypack Environmental Center-8600A Verree Rd, 19115.

Pennypack Environmental Center's Annual Fall Festival & Arts & Craft Show will be taking place Saturday, October 5th, 11am-4pm. (Raindate: October 6th) All are welcome, no admission fee. Come see what local crafters are creating and selling. Parking will be along the street, pay as you go games. over 40+ crafters, apple pressing, and crafts to make and take for kids. See more details on Facebook.

Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival
October 4, 2025
1pm to 5pm
Tacony Creek Park-East Olney Avenue between Rising Sun Avenue and Tabor Road, 19120.

Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership and Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia are happy to present the 5th edition of the freshly dubbed Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival! We are bringing the FREE Festival back on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Big Field in Tacony Creek Park. See more details online.

Yard Tree Giveaway with FarmPhilly
October 7, 2025
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Carousel House-4300 Avenue of the Republic, 19104.

Join us at Carousel House Farm's weekly volunteer night for Orchard Care with Philadelphia Orchard Project, and a fun, free fruit tree giveaway! Learn more online.

Philly Birding Weekend
October 10 to October 12, 2025
Locations and times vary

Celebrate fall migration in Philadelphia with Audubon Mid-Atlantic's Philly Birding Weekend, where you can connect with a community of fellow bird enthusiasts while exploring some of the city's most vibrant and historic green spaces!
Whether you're a seasoned birder or new to the hobby, you'll discover the unique ways birds navigate and thrive in our urban environment alongside others who share your passion. Registration is required but all events are free of charge. See more details and register online.

Harvest Fest
October 19, 2025
Noon to 3:00p.m.
Bartram's Garden-5400 Lindberg Boulevard, 19143.

Come celebrate, bring in the season's harvest, and uplift Sankofa Community Farm! This will be a day of community joy and healing with music, workshops, planting, and more. See more details online.

Intro to Stargazing
November 15, 2025
6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
The Discovery Center-3401 Reservoir Drive, 19121

Join the Discovery Center for a Stargazing Astronomy Night. We'll pull out the Telescopes, Spotscopes, Binoculars, and skymaps to explore the night sky. With Migration season in full swing, did you know that birds have been found to use starlight to navigate their way? We'll take a look at exactly what they are seeing, point our telescopes and binoculars at fun nighttime objects, and maybe even see some meteors! Fun for the whole family, although little ones may struggle to stay up this late. Bring your own equipment if you'd like! See more details online.