Philadelphia County Fair
Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12
Noon - 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday; noon - 5 p.m. Sunday
Eakin's Oval
Free

What better way to celebrate fall than by going to a fair? The Oval will play host to the Philadelphia County Fair, complete with carnival games, farm animals and a ferris wheel! Plan on coming hungry, because there will be food trucks a'plenty. For the adults, there will be a wine and cider garden provided by Frecon Farms. 

There will be lots of fun for the little ones, too, including face painting, family friendly music by DJ Patty Pat, and an apple cider pressing demonstration by the Philadelphia Orchard Project. The fun will continue into the night both Friday and Saturday nights with movie screenings. Friday will feature O Brother, Where Art Thou? (9 p.m.) and Saturday will feature Hocus Pocus (7 p.m.).
For more information, click here. Please note that the ferris wheel will cost $5 per ride and have height restrictions.

PopUp Place Festival KickOff+Benefit
Wednesday, October 8
6 - 11 p.m.
Bluecadet,1526 Frankford Avenue
$125

It might seem pricey, but DesignPhiladelphia's 10 year party is something you won't want to miss. The annual festival will celebrate a decade with a special kind of party called PopUpPlace: an experiential benefit and cocktail party. PopUp Place runs from 6 - 8 p.m. with a swanky afterparty running until 11 p.m. in Bluecadet's grotto-like production studio. 
Bluecadet is an Emmy Award-winning digital agency in Fishtown. Come explore how inspired design intersects with cutting-edge technology while enjoying local food from 12th Street Catering and drinks from Western Grace Brandy, Art in the Age and Pilsner Urquell.

Ticket price includes admission to PopUp Place and the afterparty at Bluecadet, as well as valet parking and a custom-designed DesignPhiladelphia t-shirt. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Camden Night Garden: Harvest Table
Satuday, October 11
6 - 9 p.m.
Northgate Park, N. 6th & Elm Streets, Camden, N.J.
Free

If you're looking for a way to warm up, head over the bridge. Camden Night Garden is hosting a warm dinner to celebrate the completion of the community-led creation of the largest tablecloth in America. Enjoy warm chili, cornbread and hot cider, and experience the unique illuminated installations and other artwork. Dinner will be served with seatings at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. until the chili is gone.
Harvest Table will take place rain or shine; be sure to RSVP for the 6 and 7 p.m. dinner seatings.

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