PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) invites visitors to embrace the spirit of fall at its Pop Up Gardens on South Street and in Manayunk. This season brings a fresh lineup of festive drinks and food, plant swaps, workshops, and family-friendly celebrations, culminating in a Halloween weekend full of free activities in Manayunk. Both gardens will remain open through November 2, with the possibility of bonus weekends if the fall weather cooperates.
Fall Food and Drink Specials
As the weather cools, the PHS Pop Up Gardens will debut seasonal food and drink offerings to keep guests cozy. At the South Street Garden, visitors can sip on an Autumn Mule (cinnamon vodka, cider, ginger beer), enjoy the fall flavors in pumpkin spiced hot cocoa, hot cider, or hot chocolate (all available spiked or alcohol-free), and enjoy hearty bites like bratwursts and a harvest veggie wrap.
In Manayunk, fall flavors shine with warm cider and caramel hot toddies, along with Oktoberfest rotating local beers, and a beer braised Beyond bratwurst topped with apple cider sauerkraut and Dijon cheese sauce. Football season brings a lineup of game-day favorites, including crispy smoked wings, broccoli, cheddar and chorizo-stuffed potato skins, and a gametime tailgate board loaded with wings, potato skins, kosher dogs, and pretzel bites with queso. Fans can also enjoy Garage Beer, the Kelce brothers’ brand, for just $5 during games. The Phillies playoff season will be celebrated with the Red October Special: a red Wooder Ice frozen cocktail served in a souvenir Phillies “Cocktail Cap” for $10 during games, and game-day hot dog boards for the whole group to enjoy.
Fall Events at the PHS Pop Up Gardens
This season, both the South Street and Manayunk Pop Up Gardens are bursting with fall color and seasonal beauty to help visitors celebrate the best of autumn with festive events and hands-on workshops.
There’s still time to book your fall gathering in one of our covered garden spaces, complete with heaters, warm drinks, and a welcoming seasonal atmosphere. Private events are available for groups starting at 20 people. Submit your event inquiry here.
At South Street, guests can get creative at a Moss Terrarium Workshop (September 30) or close out with the final PHS Plant Swap (October 7). Fall fun continues with furry friends at BarktoberFest sponsored by von Trapp Brewing (October 16) and the October Sip City Mixer (date TBD), making South Street the perfect place for community and connection this October.
In Manayunk, the Garden will be buzzing with activity all season long, starting with a hands-on Moss Terrarium Workshop (September 29). Plant lovers won’t want to miss the final PHS Plant Swap (October 6) or the series of special free plant giveaways in October, including succulents (October 15), dried eucalyptus bundles (October 22), and bags of spring bulbs (October 31). Seasonal celebrations also include a Paint & Sip doormat painting session by Portable Picasso (October 12), the Manayunk Fall Fest where the PHS Pop Up Garden at Manayunk will be participating in a Mac & Cheese Crawl and hosting Gay Bingo (both on October 18) and community-wide Trick or Treating (October 25).
To see the full calendar and register for events coming to the Pop Up Gardens this fall, please visit here.
Halloween Celebration at Manayunk
Get ready for a spooktacular finale to the season! On Friday, October 31, the Manayunk location transforms into a Halloween wonderland with a full day of free festivities. Families can kick things off with Drag Queen Story Time featuring Brittany Lynn, followed by mini pumpkin painting and a kids’ costume parade with exclusive gift bags for the first 50 little ghouls and goblins. As night falls, the garden comes alive for the grown-ups with a thrilling costume contest (prizes included!), a free, high-energy Rocky Horror Picture Show Tribute Drag Show, and beats from DJ Da Boo Boo to keep the party going late into the night.
Pop-Up Garden Hours and Locations
The Pop Up Garden at South Street (hours take effect 9/22)
1438 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19146
Monday-Thursday: 4:00-10:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 12:00 pm-12:00 am
Sunday: 1:00-9:00 pm
The Pop Up Garden at Manayunk
106 Jamestown Avenue (just off of Main St.), Philadelphia, PA 19127
Monday-Wednesday: 5:00-10:00pm
Thursday: 5:00-11:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm-12:00am
Sunday: 12:00pm-9:00pm
ABOUT THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), an internationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1827, uses horticulture to advance the health and well-being of the Greater Philadelphia region. PHS programs create healthier living environments, increase access to fresh food, expand access to jobs and economic opportunity, and strengthen deeper social connections between people. PHS’s work spans 250 neighborhoods; an expansive network of public gardens and landscapes; year-round learning experiences; and the nation’s signature gardening event, the Philadelphia Flower Show. PHS provides everyone with opportunities to garden for the greater good as a participant, member, donor, or volunteer.
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