History Events in Philadelphia

Check out happening history events all around Philadelphia, PA

Taste of the Philippines part of the PECO Multicultural Series

 Sat, 25 Oct at 11:00 am 121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

The National Black Radical Political Convention (2025)

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 am Temple University USD 0 to 29

Philadelphia's Lost Jewish Quarter

 Sun, 26 Oct at 11:00 am Starr Garden Playground USD 13 to 29

Soul Crawl

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

James Geary celebrates The World in a Phrase on November 21st

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

History of Art Dept. Thune Lecture: C.C. McKee

 Wed, 15 Oct at 05:00 pm Arthur Ross Gallery, University of Pennsylvania Free

Guthrie Ramsey

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Allens Lane Art Center USD 23

Talking with the Dead: Spirits & Spiritualists

 Sat, 01 Nov at 01:00 pm 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

Peel Dream Magazine w/ Fib & Doused at Warehouse On Watts

 Wed, 15 Oct at 07:30 pm Warehouse on Watts

Soul Crawl

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

Free Poster Black Philadelphia 250

 Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 pm October Gallery Free

Archive Month Historical Campus Tour

 Sat, 18 Oct at 11:00 am Founders Hall at Girard College Free

Jefferson Humanities Forum: Annie Liontas

 Wed, 22 Oct at 12:00 pm Lawrence Field DEC Center, DEC Forum Free

Halloween Highlights Open House at Founder's Hall

 Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am Founders Hall at Girard College Free

Victorian picnic at Laurel Hill Cemetary

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm Laurel Hill Cemetery

PhilaMOCA 15th Anniversary ft. PHANTASM and more!

 Wed, 15 Oct at 07:30 pm PhilaMOCA

Led Zeppelin: The Blues and Beyond

 Thu, 16 Oct at 06:00 pm Parkway Central Library, Free Library of Philadelphia Free

FLOW WORLD TOUR 2025 "NARUTO THE ROCK" in PHILADELPHIA

 Fri, 14 Nov at 09:00 pm Miller Theater

The Elements of Marie Curie

 Wed, 22 Oct at 06:00 pm Science History Institute Free

2025 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

 Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Wagner Free Institute of Science Free

Jabali Market: Soul Care Sunday LIVE!

 Sun, 19 Oct at 12:00 pm Maplewood Mall Free

Our History Poetry Night

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm Allens Lane Art Center USD 23

The Nevermore Tour: Edgar Allan Poe Connections

 Sun, 26 Oct at 01:00 pm 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

Hot Spots & Storied Plots

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

Members Only: The Nevermore Tour – Flashlight Edition

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

Fall Maker's Market

 Sat, 08 Nov at 11:00 am 124-126 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

Military Memories Open House at Founder's Hall

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Founders Hall at Girard College Free

RQ's FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: "HELLO, BEAUTIFUL" ART OPENING at PARADIGM

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:30 pm Paradigm Gallery + Studio USD 10 to 500

2025 Benjamin Franklin Distinguished Lectures

 Mon, 20 Oct at 05:15 pm Penn Carey Law Free

Fisher Fine Arts Library Building Open House

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Arthur Ross Gallery, University of Pennsylvania Free

Disease, Public Health and Fairmount Water Works Tour

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Free

2025 Spirit of Competition Award Honoring Lyn St. James

 Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum USD 0 to 38

A Girl is a Gun (New Restoration)

 Wed, 15 Oct at 07:00 pm 800 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA 19148-16ND, United States

Dearly, Yet Oddly Departed

 Sun, 19 Oct at 10:00 am 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

Overbuilt: Book Talk and Conversation with Erick Guerra

 Mon, 10 Nov at 12:00 pm Meyerson Hall - Upper Gallery Free

CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST (1980) - 45th Anniversary Screening at PhilaMOCA

 Mon, 27 Oct at 07:30 pm PhilaMOCA

Weekly Blues Dancing | Powerhouse Blues

 Mon, 13 Oct at 07:30 pm Philadelphia Ethical Society

Saturday Leadership Academy at VAUX Big Picture!

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:30 am Vaux Big Picture High School Free

RQ's FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: FRANKLIN LECTURE WITH MOLLY WORTHEN

 Fri, 14 Nov at 05:30 pm Franklin Inn Club USD 189 to 500

Irish Unity People's Assembly: Diaspora - Philadelphia

 Thu, 30 Oct at 06:00 pm The Irish Center Free

The 2025 Internationally Acclaimed Philly Tweed Ride

 Sun, 09 Nov at 10:00 am Philadelphia Art Museum

Dinner with King Tut

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm Science History Institute Free

Watering Committee to Water Department: History of Fairmount Water Works

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center Free

Philadelphia Speakers Series: Doris Kearns Goodwin

 Sun, 25 Jan at 07:00 pm Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center

Guided Tour of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church

 Sun, 19 Oct at 12:00 pm 916 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19147

Eastern State Penitentiary

 Thu, 23 Oct at 08:30 am Eastern State Penitentiary

Ukraine and Russia: Writing History in the Time of War

 Wed, 19 Nov at 05:30 pm TBD Free

Allen Iverson - Misunderstood Book Tour

 Mon, 13 Oct Theatre Of The Living Arts

Hot Spots & Storied Plots

 Fri, 31 Oct at 10:00 am 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

Cold

 Tue, 28 Oct at 07:00 pm City Winery - Philadelphia

Andrew Ross Sorkin celebrates1929 on October 29th at 7pm

 Wed, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm 2125 Chestnut St USD 42

Cham Voices Through Fire

 Tue, 21 Oct at 12:00 pm Williams Hall Free

“What Think You of an American Fleet?”: The History of the Continental Navy

 Wed, 22 Oct at 06:30 pm Historical Society of Pennsylvania USD 11 to 21

A Merry Laurel Hill Christmas

 Sun, 21 Dec at 01:00 pm 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

RQ'S FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: TURNING AWAY FROM POLITICAL VIOLENCE

 Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm Philadelphia Ethical Society USD 0 to 500

RQ'S FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: SAYING NO TO BINARY THINKING

 Sun, 16 Nov at 02:30 pm Philadelphia Ethical Society USD 0 to 500

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Philly 2025 at Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty Park) / In-person & Livestream

 Mon, 13 Oct at 10:30 am Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty) Park 1301 N. Beach Street, Philadelphia PA 19125

Ghost Signs of Washington Sq West

 Sun, 09 Nov at 01:00 pm Saint James Street & West Washington Square USD 0 to 29

FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: FREE TO ASSEMBLE?

 Fri, 14 Nov at 03:00 pm National Liberty Museum USD 0 to 500

Philadelphia: An Early American Dance City

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:30 pm Historical Society of Pennsylvania USD 11

A REFUTATION

 Thu, 23 Oct at 02:00 pm Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Navy 250th Commemoration at Independence Hall

 Mon, 13 Oct at 12:30 pm 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-33ND, United States

Fall 2025 Meeting of the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry

 Thu, 16 Oct at 01:30 pm Science History Institute USD 0 to 45

Genealogical Research in Navy and Marine Corps History

 Tue, 02 Dec at 06:30 pm Historical Society of Pennsylvania USD 11

Laurel Hill Goes to the Movies

 Sun, 07 Dec at 01:00 pm 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19132

Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detective

 Mon, 12 Jan at 07:00 pm Walnut Street Theatre

Philadelphia Outdoor Escape Game: Ben Franklin's M**der Mystery Tour!

 Sat, 18 Nov at 12:00 pm LOVE Park USD 10 to 40

FreeWalkers Marathon -- Philadelphia (Fairmount Park)

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:30 am The Porch at 30th Free

Philadelphia Art + Architecture Tour

 Thu, 01 Jan at 10:00 am Independence Visitor Center

Ray Didinger celebrates The Eagles Encyclopedia: Champions on October 21st

 Tue, 21 Oct at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 0 to 70

Collecting Insects in Brightest Africa (Fall Course)

 Wed, 08 Oct at 06:00 pm Parkway Central Library Free

Beyond the Cheesesteak: The history of Philadelphia Sandwiches and Tasting

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Venetian Club USD 39 to 45

Discover Philadelphia’s secrets with our interactive scavenger hunt!

 Wed, 23 Oct at 07:00 am The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University USD 9 to 16

Philadelphia's Secret Society: Mystery Hunt

 Thu, 17 Apr at 04:00 pm 3rd St & Chestnut St USD 10 to 20

Philadelphia Outdoor Escape Game: Founding Fathers

 Thu, 15 Jun at 12:00 pm The President’s House Site USD 10 to 40

Sherlock Holmes - Philadelphia

 Wed, 14 Jan at 12:30 am Walnut Street Theatre

Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Chair of Death or Mental Hospital?

 Sat, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm 532 N 7th St USD 8 to 25

Sips of Fishtown Drinking Tour

 Sat, 28 Jun at 04:30 pm Philadelphia Distilling USD 118

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure - Philadelphia, PA

 Fri, 27 Jun Washington Square USD 49

History of Cartography: Depicting Time and Space (Fall Course)

 Mon, 22 Sep at 06:00 pm Parkway Central Library Free

If You Think You're Lonely Now - Unauthorized Bobby Womack Story at Kimmel Center - Academy of Music

 Sat, 15 Nov at 03:00 pm Kimmel Center - Academy of Music

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Revolution, Rivers, and Hidden Alleyways

 Sun, 21 Sep at 12:00 pm Elfreth's Alley USD 7 to 40

Footsteps of the Revolution in Philadelphia Audio Tour

 Mon, 07 Apr at 04:00 pm 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd USD 15

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Legends, Labs, and Landmarks of University City

 Sun, 21 Sep at 12:00 pm Penn Museum USD 6 to 40

Philly Pigeon Tour - Italian Market

 Sat, 05 Jul at 10:00 am Get A Gato USD 0 to 50

Independence National Historical Park Employee Reunion

 Thu, 16 Oct at 06:30 pm Independence Visitor Center

Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Philly Frights Ghost Tour

 Sat, 02 Aug at 08:00 am 1 N 7th St USD 15 to 59

Happy Hour Historic Food Tour of Old City

 Thu, 13 Feb at 05:30 pm Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation USD 117

Philadelphia Audio Tour: A Journey Through Philly's Heartbeat

 Sat, 20 Sep at 04:00 pm Chinatown, Philadelphia EUR 6 to 30

Philadelphia Audio Tour: South Philly's Diverse Tapestry Tour

 Sat, 20 Sep at 04:00 pm Philadelphia's Magic Gardens EUR 5 to 40

The Black Journey: African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

 Sat, 04 May at 02:00 pm Independence Visitor Center USD 20 to 35

Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - Philly Frights

 Fri, 21 Mar at 08:00 am 1 N 7th St USD 15

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Echoes of Revolution and Enlightenment

 Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm St. Augustine Church (Philadelphia) USD 8 to 40

Philadelphia Audio Tour: The Enchanted Tapestry of Spring Garden and Beyond

 Sat, 20 Sep at 04:00 pm Spring Garden station (Broad–Ridge Spur) EUR 5 to 30

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Founding Footsteps & Revolutionary Stories

 Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm President's House (Philadelphia) USD 7 to 40

Philadelphia Audio Tour: Revolution, Faith, & Founders Along the Waterfront

 Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm Independence Hall USD 6 to 40

Flavors of Philly Food Tour

 Tue, 01 Oct at 01:30 pm Liberty Place USD 59

Reading Terminal Market Tour

 Tue, 25 Apr at 10:30 am Reading Terminal Market USD 29

Unravel Philadelphia’s mysteries with our thrilling escape game!

 Wed, 23 Oct at 07:00 am The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University USD 9 to 16

2025-2026 Philadelphia Speakers Series - Doris Kearns Goodwin at Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall

 Mon, 26 Jan at 08:00 pm Kimmel Center - Marian Anderson Hall