September keeps sizzling with these events

Philly Fashion Week, Wednesday, September 18 through Sunday, September 22

Philly Fashion Week is a week-long extravaganza that features a diverse array of styles, from avant-garde to streetwear, haute couture to ready-to-wear. The schedule includes runway presentations, designer showcases, networking opportunities and exclusive after-parties that bring together the who's who of the Philly fashion world.

Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Celebration, Friday, September 20 

This Friday Night Lounge event at the Philadelphia Museum of Art will honor Latino community and creativity. Enjoy discounted admission to the museum galleries, live music and pay-as-you-go drinks during the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Celebration. The evening will also feature a special bandana-making workshop led by local muralist and illustrator Cindy Lozito.

    Photo by B. Krist for VISIT PHILADELPHIA.
  

Second Annual Sunset Soirée at Stratus Rooftop Lounge, Friday, September 20 

Stratus Rooftop Lounge says goodbye to summer with its Second Annual Sunset Soirée. The free event features pay-as-you-go seasonal cocktails, complimentary food, DIY crafts, a guided paint & sip, live music and lawn games.

Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22 

Founded by artists in 1928, and run by a committee of artists today, the Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is the oldest outdoor art show in the country. Steeped in rich history and tradition, its color, imagery, and sculptural forms breathe life into the city during these two long-awaited events each spring and fall.  

    Photo by M. Edlow for VISIT PHILADELPHIA.
  

WXPN Xponential Music Festival, Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22

WXPN and the Camden County Board of Commissioners present the XPoNential Music Festival, presented by Subaru. The festival returns to Wiggins Park on the Camden Waterfront on September 20, 21 and 22. As always, this unique Festival is a great opportunity to see established artists and to discover new up-and-coming bands. 

Eastern State Penitentiary's Halloween Nights, September 20 through November 9 

Eastern State Penitentiary's Halloween Nights transforms the historic prison into one of Philly's top Halloween attractions each fall. America's largest haunted house, it features over 15 attractions across 11 acres, including five haunted houses, two walking tours, an immersive light display, campfire ghost stories with s’mores, and four themed bars. The event also includes Triple Bottom Brewing’s Fair Chance Beer Garden.

Scarecrows in the Village, through October 27 

For six fun-filled weeks, 200 scarecrows line the brick pathways of our autumn-tinted Peddlers Village. Some are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area residents and organizations. The display is free and on view every day through October 27. Guests are invited to vote on their favorite scarecrows through October 14 via the Peddler’s Village mobile app. 

There’s also a huge Oktoberfest celebration on South Street, and opportunities to participate in Dine Latino Restaurant week as well as Center City Restaurant Week before they end.