Philadelphia and its surrounding counties always have something going on. Whether it’s an Irish fall festival, restaurant week, Oktoberfest or Hispanic month, this area is full of fun every weekend. We’ve found the top (and affordable) choices of what to do this weekend, Sept. 21-23, in Philly and down the shore.
SEPT 21-23
What: Irish Fall Festival
Celebrate Irish heritage with dancing, live music, food and more.
Where: Participating pubs in North Wildwood, NJ
When: Thursday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: Varies
What: Sting and Shaggy Concert
Snag your concert tickets now to see this live, dual concert performance.
Where: The Borgata, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ
When: Friday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m.
Cost: Varies
What: Fringe Festival
This city-wide performance festival takes place over two weeks and is a cross between avant-garde, professional and street theater performers.
Where: Various locations
When: Thursday, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Sept. 22
Cost: Varies
What: Hispanic Heritage Month
Philadelphia will honor and celebrate the Hispanic culture and heritage at a variety of events, including Mexican Independence Day and the Puerto Rican Day Parade, this month.
Where: Varies locations
When: Sept. 15 through Oct. 15
What: Festival 018
Opera Philadelphia hosts this 11-day festival with various operas and performances held throughout Philadelphia.
Where: Various locations
When: Thursday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 30
Cost: Varies
What: Boardwalk Classic Car Show and Auction
This car show will feature all sorts of classic cars along the boardwalk.
Where: Wildwoods Convention Center and boardwalk, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
When: Thursday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 23
Cost: Free
What: Terror Behind the Walls
One of the country’s most popular Halloween attractions returns with more creepy zombies and ghosts that pop out as you explore the abandoned halls of this former penitentiary.
Where: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia
When: Friday, Sept. 21 through Nov. 10 on select dates and times
Cost: Varies
What: Oktoberfest in Philadelphia
Two different festivals (South Street Oktoberfest and PHL Oktoberfest) are taking place on the same day and celebrating beer in honor of Oktoberfest, naturally.
Where: Brauhaus Schmitz, 718 South St., Philadelphia and Frankford Hall, 1210 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia
When: Saturday, Sept. 22, from noon to 8 p.m.
Cost: Varies
What: Wildwood Crest Seafarers
Enjoy tons of food and craft vendors, live music and children’s activities at this shore event.
Where: Sunset Lake from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Centennial Park from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
When: Saturday, Sept. 22
Cost: Free
What: Wizards, Witches, Wands Festival
Mullica Hill will be transformed into Diagon Alley and Hogwarts at various venues in town. Fans can pose for photos and learn about wands and wizards at this festival.
Where: 27 S. Main Street, Mullica Hill, NJ
When: Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $12
What: 2018 Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay
This funfest offers six blocks of family fun to start the fall off right. There will be arts and crafts, a children’s stage with shows, music and games, food, live music, a beer garden and much more.
Where: Amherst Ave., between Decatur and Coolidge avenues, Margate, NJ
When: Saturday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Savor September Food, Wine and Beer Festival
This 7th annual event will showcase all of the best food, wine and beer. There will be art vendors and live music and even a grape stomping competition!
Where: 96th Street, Stone Harbor, NJ
When: Saturday, Sept. 22, from noon to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Harvest and Crush Event
Visit this local winery for some wine tasting and purchasing. There will be live music and the annual grape stomping contest, too. Pets are welcome to join in the fun.
Where: Natali Vineyards, 221 N. Delsea Dr., Cape May Court House, NJ
When: Saturday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
What: Center City District Restaurant Week
Check out the city’s finest restaurants at a fixed rate for three-course dinners or lunches.
Where: Participating restaurants in Philadelphia
When: Sunday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Oct. 5
Cost: $35 for three-course dinners
What: Champagne Jazz Brunch
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday brunch with champagne and live jazz music from The Great American Songbook.
Where: Inn of Cape May, Aleathea’s Restaurant, 7 Ocean St., Cape May, NJ
When: Sunday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: $35 per person
What: Corvette Show
Check out the more than 350 cars on display from every year Corvettes were manufactured.
Where: Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk between 6th and 10th streets
When: Sunday, Sept. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Feria Del Barrio
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this Latino festival will feature dance performances, traditional food, crafts and more.
Where: Feria Del Barrio, N. 5th Street, Philadelphia
When: Sunday, Sept. 23
Cost: Free
