Weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026

This Weekend in Philadelphia: Festbier on Passyunk, a Sun-Printing Class, and a Run to Coffee from the Art Museum Steps

Published September 30, 2026

Harvest Fest @ Cartesian Brewing
Harvest Fest @ Cartesian Brewing — Saturday, 12:00 PM at 1326 East Passyunk Avenue — Free
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Philadelphia has 57 events on the calendar for October 2–4, and 30 of them are free — more than half, and a better free count than last weekend. Friday is First Friday, and it leans on open houses and shop nights, including complimentary drinks and a vintage launch at Snail. Saturday is the busiest day, with festbier, stein lifting, and bluegrass at Cartesian Brewing, a free art market at Star|Bolt, and a cluster of craft workshops that start around noon. Sunday is quieter and cheaper, and it ends with free standup at Evil Genius at 6. The eight picks below cover Friday evening through Sunday, and three of them cost nothing.

The shortlist

Top picks for the weekend

Playdate Gets Trashed pt. 2 💋❣️

No. 01Free

Playdate Gets Trashed pt. 2 💋❣️

Friday, 6:00–10:30 PM • Trashed Vintage • Free

The second round of this takeover of Trashed Vintage on Girard, with free drinks, live music, store discounts, and a tattoo artist on site. It runs four and a half hours on First Friday, so it fits before or after other stops in Fishtown. RSVP is through Playdate, and entry costs nothing.

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“Just Like That” Release Party with Author, Lena Hendrix!

No. 02

“Just Like That” Release Party with Author, Lena Hendrix!

Friday, 7:00 PM • The Broken Spine • $20

Lena Hendrix launches Book 4 of The Kings series in conversation with local author Nikki Castle, with a Q&A and a signing after. The $20 ticket includes a copy of the new book plus treats and drinks. You can also bring books from home for either author to sign.

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PSGRC Run to Coffee

No. 03Free

PSGRC Run to Coffee

Saturday, 10:00 AM • Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps • Free

Philly Slow Girl Run Club meets at the front Art Museum steps, near the Rocky merch store, and runs two miles to Jax Cafe. Walkers are welcome to do the same route on foot. It is free, and the finish line is coffee.

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Intro to Cyanotype

No. 04

Intro to Cyanotype

Saturday, 12:00–2:00 PM • 2923-25 East Thompson Street • $45

Local artist Lauren Fiasconaro walks a group through sun printing, the 1850s photographic process that leaves prints in prussian blue. Materials are provided, but bring a small flat object with an interesting shape — leaves and flowers work well. It needs at least some sun, so watch your email on Friday for a rain cancellation and refund.

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Artpocalypse now art market

No. 05Free

Artpocalypse now art market

Saturday, 12:00–5:00 PM • Star|Bolt • Free

A quarterly pop-up of local artists at Star|Bolt on North Front Street, and every piece is made by hand in Philly. The listing is short on details, so treat it as a browse rather than a plan. Five hours and free to walk in.

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All Women & Queer Comedy Show

No. 06

All Women & Queer Comedy Show

Saturday, 7:30–9:30 PM • Silk City • $15

Lady Laughs Philly brings its all women and queer lineup to Silk City Diner, headlined by Dezzy, who has played Helium and Punchline and took first in Alphabet City's 2026 comedy competition. There is a full bar and food menu with no minimum, and doors open at 7. It wraps by 9:30, early enough to keep going after.

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Beginner Salsa/Bachata Class

No. 07

Beginner Salsa/Bachata Class

Sunday, 4:00–4:55 PM • Walker Ballroom Dance • $25

A weekly drop-in at Walker Ballroom on Spring Garden that covers basic steps, lead and follow, spins, and timing. No partner or experience needed, and there is a 3-for-$59 intro deal if one class turns into more.

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Summer’s Last Call Patio Party

No. 08

Summer’s Last Call Patio Party

Sunday, 5:00 PM • 219 South Broad Street • $5

A rooftop send-off for the season on South Broad, with cocktails, a DJ set from Adrian Hardy, and liquor-brand merch while it lasts. The $5 ticket, plus tax, includes a welcome drink with your Eventbrite QR code. It is timed for golden hour, which makes it a reasonable last stop of the weekend.

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That is eight events out of 57. The full calendar for October 2–4 — every market, class, pop-up, and workshop, including all 30 free listings — is on the Philadelphia this weekend page.

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