Under 21

The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program has declared October as Mural Arts Month. Throughout the month, there will be plenty of opportunities to participate in the program. A free trolley tour of Philadelphia’s murals will be available on October 19th from 15th street and Locust street. Reservations are required since space is limited and can be made by calling 215-925-3633 or by emailing tours@muralarts.org. If that event becomes full, self guided audio tours of “The Mural Mile” leave daily from The Gallery on 9th and Market streets from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experience the murals at a self-set pace while learning tidbits and interesting facts about the prominent Philly artwork and the artists. Price is $20.

Laurel Hill Cemetery is already in the Halloween season, bringing ghost stories to the stage October 17th through 19th. All performances begin at 7pm. “Not Ready for the Afterlife Players,” a theater group, will take the stage at the cemetery to act out the stories of those buried there. Bring blankets or chairs to set up in between the graves. Admission is $20.

Under 21

Saturday, Sept. 28 offers a chance for those new to Philadelphia, or for those who have never taken the time to see all Philly has to offer, to explore some of Philadelphia’s top tourist sites for free. Lead by members of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides, The Great Tour runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone interested is invited to join or leave the 12 hour walking tour whenever they please. Starting in historic Old City the tour will cover sights like the Liberty Bell, the Water Works and Eastern State Penitentiary.

From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on that same Saturday, a food truck block party will take place on Catharine Street in South Philly. Food trucks will be split into savory eats and sweet eats. Chances to win raffles and donate will also be available.

Shopping Day Out on the Parkway

Shopping Day Out on the Parkway is Sept. 21st. From noon until 6 pm that Saturday, everyone is encouraged to enjoy Philly Fashion Week for free. Local Philadelphia boutiques and retailers will set up stalls, along with food trucks for hungry shoppers in the oval of the Parkway. There will also be music throughout with DJs playing hour sets. Peruse through and enjoy the outdoor festival and the fashion Philly has to offer.

PEP Bowl

PEP Bowl, located at 1200 S. Broad St., offers inexpensive fun on Thursday nights. From 9:30 p.m. to midnight, bowling games cost $4.00 and shoe rentals are $3.00. During the week, from 2 to 6 p.m., the cost is $14 for two hours of all-you-can-bowl gaming. which includes shoe rental. PEP Bowl is located at Broad and Federal Streets and is an original 1950’s bowling alley. Take the Broad Street line to Ellsworth-Federal Station to get there from Temple. Making Philly Hot List for best bowling consistently, including this year, the alley must be doing something right. Head over with a group of friends for some competitive fun or plan an inexpensive date there.