Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n
Fall Fest at Morgan\u2019s Pier<\/p>\n
Pumpkin season has officially landed at Morgan\u2019s Pier<\/a>, bringing fall flavors, festive cocktails and six weeks of waterfront fun<\/a>. Beginning Sept. 24, the venue will be decked out with foliage, flowers, a new menu and the return of the Pier\u2019s Pumpkin Patch. This season also features a schedule of events and pop-ups like pumpkin carving (offered daily), live entertainment and dog-friendly Yappy Hours.<\/p>\n The fall menu brings a mix of dishes like smoked pork belly tacos layered with butternut squash and a pear and kale pizza topped with mozzarella and toasted pistachio. This year, there\u2019s also a limited-edition Get Apple Sauce\u2019d cocktail adorned with a homemade cider donut.<\/p>\n 221 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd., morganspier.com<\/a><\/p>\n Delicious City’s Hoagie Throwdown<\/p>\n Call it a food fight, call it a wrestling match \u2014 either way, hoagies are throwing down in Philadelphia this weekend.<\/p>\n Set for this Sunday, Sept. 27, from noon to 4 p.m., the second year of this quirky event promises \u201cmore sandwiches, competition, entertainment, and classic Philadelphia-style chaos.\u201d During the event, guests will receive a complimentary beer or soft drink and unlimited samples of every competing sandwich.\u00a0 Those who attend will also have the power to decide the winner by voting for their favorite.<\/p>\n And of course, the competition extends beyond the sandwiches \u2014 live professional wrestling<\/a> from Pro Wrestling Entertainment and their longtime rivals, BTA, will also be happening throughout the afternoon. Between the wrestling matches and hoagie battles, guests can also enjoy craft beer from Other Half Brewing, music, merchandise, wrestler face painting, giveaways, and a few other surprises along the way. Tickets start at around $63 and $38 for kids.<\/p>\n 1002 Canal St.,\u00a0 deliciouscity.ticketspice.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018SPORTS!\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018SPORTS!\u2019 is the latest experience from Obvious Agency, and this one-night-only “theatrical competition” \u00a0is set for Saturday, Sept. 26. Part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival<\/a>, this outdoor performance is said to be for anyone who was “ever picked last, faked a stomachache to get out of gym class, or simply got the message that sports weren\u2019t for you.” The experience will take place at The Lawn at uCity Square and will put the audience in the action of the game, letting everyone pick a team to help determine who actually wins.<\/p>\n As the release puts it, expect physical comedy, big feelings, lots of balls, and a playful look at competition, belonging, queerness, aging, and all the ways our bodies can surprise us. The fun starts with a tailgate at 3 p.m. with OutLoud Sports Philly, followed by the SPORTS! showdown (5 p.m.) and a post-game sports movie screening with cin\u00e9SPEAK<\/a> (7:30 p.m.) Basically, it\u2019s immersive theater for people who’d rather be in the bleachers. Tickets (starting at around $25) are available online.<\/p>\n 3701 Filbert St., obvious-agency.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Coltrane 100\u2019<\/p>\n This week, legendary jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer John Coltrane would have celebrated his 100th birthday. To mark the centennial, Ars Nova Workshop<\/a> is bringing his enduring musical legacy to life with a citywide celebration.<\/p>\n On Sept. 24, NEA Jazz Master and four-time Grammy Award winner Terri Lyne Carrington<\/a> will lead a performance of ‘A Love Supreme’ featuring L\u2019Rain. The next night (Sept. 25) will bring several creatives together from different generations with ‘Irreversible Entanglements.’ The group will be joined by special guests Odean Pope (a friend of Coltrane\u2019s who developed his craft through informal sessions at the Strawberry Mansion home) and others.<\/p>\n On Saturday, Sept. 26, the festival expands with\u00a0 ‘Divine Offering’, a special program led by vocalist and composer Michelle Coltrane, daughter of John and Alice Coltrane. The performance series culminates on Sunday, Sept. 27, with a meeting of two contemporary improvisers. A full schedule of events and locations can be found online.<\/p>\n jazzphiladelphia.org<\/a><\/p>\n Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens<\/p>\n Visitors have one more weekend to experience Longwood Gardens at its peak during the Festival of Fountains season, running through Sept. 27. The activation features vibrant indoor and outdoor displays, fountain performances, three immersive treehouse experiences, giant water platters, and scenic trails through the Meadow Garden, lined with wildflowers and tall grasses.<\/p>\n 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, longwoodgardens.org<\/a><\/p>\n