Halloween Weekend Picks–Do Something!
FRIDAY (Mischief Night)
If you don’t have plans to go soaping or egging we’ve got a couple of things that might be interesting and fun.
Laurel Hill Cemetery, one of the cooler spots in the area, has TRUE TALES FROM THE TOMBS: MISCHIEF NIGHT by FIRELIGHT happening Friday night. Performers will regale you with true tales from the Cemetery’s historic tombs. They promise to feature stories of the Cemetery’s most provocative and memorable permanent residents. They’ll have hot cider and cookies for post performances. The tours leave every half hour beginning at 7:00 p.m. and going until 9:30 p.m. It’s $20/person.
THE DEAD MILKMEN are playing the Trocadero Friday night. Not much to say about these Philly legends. This show should be a great night out of live music. Tickets are like $25.
Like Metal and/or Disco music? If so, you gotta get your ass to Kung Fu Necktie Friday night for TRAGEDY: ALL METAL TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES AND BEYOND. Metal dudes in leather, spandex, and sequins crank out your favorite Bee Gees, disco, and soft rock hits in their flamboyant metal style. Doors are at 10:00 p.m. Admission is $12-$15.
SATURDAY (HALLOWEEN)
ESPN COLLEGE GAME DAY will be broadcasting live from Independence Mall from 9 a.m. to noon. This should be the best morning party Philadelphia will have all year. The show is in town to hype the Temple/Notre Dame game. The Mall should be filled with thousands of Temple fans with funny and clever signs, hoping to get a moment on national TV. I hear that Independence Beer Garden, across the street, will be open for one last day.
South Street Headhouse District has their South Street Pumpkinfest Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 at Headhouse Plaza (2nd & Lomabard Sts.). The festival is one of the last of the season in the city and will feature live music, shopping straw bale maze, circus performers, horse and wagon hayrides, face painting, and more. Free admission.
One of Philly’s best comic book stores, Locust Moon, is having their LOCUST MOON COMIC FESTIVAL on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Rotunda at 4014 Walnut Street. This Festival is Philly’s premiere celebration of comics, illustration, and graphic arts. The festival has ton of creators giving presentations and several comics will be making their debuts at the festival. If you’re into comics or curious, this should be a must attend. Kids are free!
The Mexican Cultural Center, the Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia and the Penn Museum is celebrating DAY OF THE DEAD on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will celebrate Mexican culture and the traditions of Dia de los Muertos. This is a family-friendly afternoon filled with music and dance, puppetry, storytelling, and arts and crafts.
SUNDAY:
LIBERTY LANDS FALL FESTIVAL goes from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday at Liberty Lands Park (926 N. American Street). This is the 17th annual Fall Festival and will feature With live entertainment, hayrides, a moon bounce, cargo bike rides, family activities, snacks, drinks and food trucks. Should be a great day to enjoy Northern Liberties and a fun fall festival that’s family-friendly.