Weekend of Oct 9–11, 2026

This Weekend in Philadelphia: A Free Festival at LOVE Park, Rodeo Pilates, and Country Vinyl on Frankford

Published October 7, 2026

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Philadelphia has 58 events on the calendar for October 9–11, and 30 of them are free. Saturday is the anchor, with Live at LOVE: Next Gen Fest filling LOVE Park from noon to 6 with live performances, DJs, visual art, local vendors, and a community run, all at no cost. Halloween programming starts to show up, from $5 storytelling on North 4th Street to a horror movie trivia night at The Celtic Cross Tavern on Friday. Sunday morning belongs to the Eagles, with a free brunch at Lucy's and a $40 Babes, Birds & Brunch at Sports & Social for the game from London. The eight picks below run from Friday evening through Sunday night, and three of them are free.

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No. 01

Rodeo Pilates

Friday, 5:30 PM • Midsection Connection • $20

Half Pilates, half line dancing, taught by Rose and Jontell to country western tunes at Midsection Connection on Brandywine Street. Western wear is encouraged, as long as you can move in it. It is pitched as a warm-up for the 8second Rodeo at the Liacouras Center the following night.

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No. 02

Any-Skill-Level D&D Night

Friday, 6:30–9:30 PM • 102 West Berks Street • $10

A recurring one-shot that runs on the 2nd and 4th Fridays, hosted by Sarah, so nobody walks into the middle of a campaign. Sessions last about three hours and all skill levels are welcome. At $10 a player, it is the cheapest full Friday night on this list.

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No. 03

Kat Tracey LIVE at MilkBoy

Friday, 7:00 PM • MilkBoy • $27

Philly musician Kat Tracey opens for Jamie Fine at MilkBoy on Chestnut Street. Doors are at 7 and the show starts at 8, so get there early if the opener is the reason you are going.

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No. 04Free

Meet Me For a Run PHL X Dolce & Caffé

Saturday, 9:00 AM • Rivers Casino Philadelphia • Free

The group meets at the Rivers Casino trail for a 3-mile run or a 1-mile walk, then heads to Dolce & Caffè, where runners get 10% off. All paces are welcome and there is no racing. It is free, and it is done well before the noon start at LOVE Park.

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No. 05

$5 Fright at the Museum!

Saturday, 2:00–5:00 PM • 235 North 4th Street • $5

For $5 you can paint a pumpkin, decorate a fall candle, hear the museum's historic organ, and hear spooky historical storytellers tell tales of the past. It is open to all ages, but tickets are limited and required, so buy ahead rather than walking up.

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No. 06

Auto Maintenance 101

Sunday, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM • 5635 Ridge Avenue • $65

A hands-on class with Ash and Mikey on checking oil and tire pressure, changing a tire, jumping a battery, and handling a few common roadside problems. It is built for people who are not car people, and you will put your own hands on the car. The class runs four hours.

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No. 07Free

heartful picnic, philly 10.11 ♡ mini portraits and paper crafts

Sunday, 2:00–5:00 PM • Washington Square • Free

An afternoon of mini-portrait drawing and origami in Washington Square, and you can bring a friend to draw each other. Bringing your own craft is free, while the featured activity kits carry a small fee. The exact meeting spot goes out a few days before, so RSVP if you want it, and bring a blanket and snacks.

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No. 08Free

COUNTRY VINYL SUNDAY AT SECONDHAND RANCH!

Sunday, 4:00–8:00 PM • Secondhand Ranch • Free

DJ Em-A-Lena spins country and western records at Secondhand Ranch on Frankford Avenue from 4 to 8. The listing is short on details, so treat it as a drop-in. It is free, and it bookends the weekend if you started it at Rodeo Pilates.

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That is eight events out of 58. Read the free count with care: 13 of the 30 free listings are repeat craft drop-ins from I dear crafts & flower on Lancaster Avenue, running all three days. The full calendar for October 9–11 — every craft drop-in, fitness class, pop-up, and comedy show, including all 30 free listings — is on the Philadelphia this weekend page.

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