Outdoor events near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
142 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Philadelphia over the next three months: 89 races, 21 group outings and classes, and 32 ranger-led or guided programs. 18 are this weekend. A typical October day in Philadelphia reaches about 68°F and drops to 51°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 3 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 142 upcoming
- 18 this weekend
- October: 74
- November: 57
- December: 10
- January: 1
- 5K · 1 mileSt. Dot's Treasure Run: Ruby Run (5K), Sapphire Stroll (1 Mile), and Gold RushSat, Oct 10 · 8:10 AMDrexel Hill · 11 mi from Philadelphia
- Guided tourIndependence Park Walking TourSat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM · +22 more datesIndependence National Historical Park · 4.3 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- Ranger programThe Great Flight: World Migratory Bird DaySat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AMFort Washington State Park · 9.4 mi from Philadelphia
- Walk or hikeNational Fossil DaySat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AMRidley Creek State Park · 17 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- Ranger programMilitary Encampments of the Continental Army - Fall Campfire ProgramSat, Oct 10 · 7:00 PMValley Forge National Historical Park · 17 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- 5KWXPN 5K Run for Musicians On CallSun, Oct 11 · All dayPhiladelphia · 5.0 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programThe Big Sit - count birds for conservationSun, Oct 11 · 6:00 AM10 mi from Philadelphia
- RaceGail Hanson Hope Foundation Run/Walk for Cancer*Sun, Oct 11 · 6:00 AMRichboro · 17 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KWITI 5K WALK/RUNSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMNorristown · 16 mi from Philadelphia
- Walk or hikeBirds, Butterflies, and Dragonflies Walk with Cliff and Nancy HenceSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AM · +1 more date10 mi from Philadelphia
- 5K5K Any Way and Color Fun RunSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMYardley · 21 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KThe Glenside Fire Company – Stop, Drop & Run 5KSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMGlenside Fire Company, Glenside · 7.0 mi from Philadelphia
- RaceRun for the CureSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMRadnor High School, Wayne · 15 mi from Philadelphia
Nearby · Michael M Stokes, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)5KT&E Care 5K & Family Fun RunSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AMWayne · 18 mi from Philadelphia- 5KGreater Philadelphia Empower Walk & 5K RunSun, Oct 11 · 9:15 AMThe Navy Yard, Philadelphia · 8.6 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programNature Heals Sound Bath with CricketSun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM · +1 more date10 mi from Philadelphia
- RaceHealthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Oreland, PASun, Oct 11 · 10:00 AMJames A. Cisco Park, Glenside · 7.0 mi from Philadelphia
- Walk or hikeWalk with a Poet! Registration requiredSun, Oct 11 · 2:15 PM10 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programWorld of Many Moons: Saturn Sighting PartyMon, Oct 12 · 8:00 PMFort Washington State Park · 9.4 mi from Philadelphia
- 5K · 1 mileThe Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)Wed, Oct 14 · 12:30 PMCentral Green, Philadelphia · 8.6 mi from Philadelphia
- Walk or hikeWildlife Walk with PA Game CommissionThu, Oct 15 · 4:30 PM10 mi from Philadelphia
- Walk or hikeWashington Crossing's Bark RangersThu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PMWashington Crossing Historic Park · 24 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- Walk or hikeHome School Nature AdventuresFri, Oct 16 · 10:00 AM · +2 more datesRidley Creek State Park · 17 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- Walk or hikeHealthy Walk with She is FocusedSat, Oct 17 · 7:30 AM · +1 more date10 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programTips, Techniques and Thoughts for Better Birding with John LemonickSat, Oct 17 · 8:00 AM · +3 more dates10 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KCecil and Grace Bean’s 5KSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMCollegeville · 17 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KNewtown Haunted Hustle 5KSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMNewtown · 19 mi from Philadelphia
- marathon · 1 mile26 x 1-Mile Marathon RelaySat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMPhiladelphia · 5.8 mi from Philadelphia
- RacePaint the Trail PurpleSat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AMConshohocken · 9.4 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programNature knits workshops - part 2 of 3 sessionsSat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM10 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programNature Journaling with Philly Nature Journaling ClubSat, Oct 17 · 10:30 AM10 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programAn Entrance to Former Worlds: the Cave, Landscape, and Geologic History of Valley ForgeSat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PMValley Forge National Historical Park · 17 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- Ranger programThe Fossils of Valley Forge's Port Kennedy Bone CaveSat, Oct 17 · 2:15 PMValley Forge National Historical Park · 17 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- Ranger programPort Kennedy Bone Cave - Fall Campfire ProgramSat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PMValley Forge National Historical Park · 17 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- Walk or hikeHoot-aween: Owl ProwlSat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PMEvansburg State Park · 19 mi from Philadelphia
- Race2026 Market Street Run for BlueSun, Oct 18 · 8:00 AMPhiladelphia · 4.4 mi from Philadelphia
- RaceA Run for the Heart: In Memory of Caroline Gallagher and Steve GrabowskiSun, Oct 18 · 8:00 AMWarrington · 16 mi from Philadelphia
- Walk or hikeBird Walk with Zac DallalSun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AM · +3 more dates10 mi from Philadelphia
- 8K · 5K · 2 mile · 1 mile · 4 mileScarecrow Shuffle 8k, 5k, 2 Mile Fun Run & 1/4 Mile Kids' RunSun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AMBucks County! · 22 mi from Philadelphia
- Walk or hike"Follow the Sound" Nature Walk with BowerbirdSun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AM10 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programNational Reptile Awareness DaySun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AMRidley Creek State Park · 17 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- RaceHealthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - South Philly, PASun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AMPhiladelphia · 6.3 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programFall Foliage FocusTue, Oct 20 · 1:00 PMWashington Crossing Historic Park · 24 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- Walk or hikeInformation Walk about the Proposed Trail Project for the Eastwick CommunityWed, Oct 21 · 5:00 PM10 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programBats: Fact or FictionThu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PMWashington Crossing Historic Park · 24 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- RaceEHOHx12 Challenge: Run Every Hour On the Hour at McKaig Nature CenterSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 AMWayne · 14 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KSlay Sarcoma 5K Run/WalkSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMLanghorne · 18 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programB.A.R.K. RangerSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMIndependence National Historical Park · 4.3 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- 5KSt. Andrew 5k Spirit Run and WalkSat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AMDrexel Hill · 9.7 mi from Philadelphia
- Race40th Annual Phoenixville Run- October 24, 2026Sat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AMPhoenixville · 22 mi from Philadelphia
- VolunteerStewardship Saturday - volunteers needed!Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM · +2 more dates10 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KSCOUTING AMERICA TROOPS 541 & 542 - 10TH ANNUAL 5K FALL TRAIL RUN AND WALKSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMFlourtown · 8.0 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KAbingTHON 5k and Fun RunSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMAbington Senior High School, Abington · 8.0 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KBark in the Park 5KSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMMedia · 15 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KJG3 5KSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMHatfield · 21 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KRun For Robbie 5K Walk/RunSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMPhiladelphia · 5.8 mi from Philadelphia
- Ranger programThe Conway Cabal - Fall Campfire ProgramSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PMValley Forge National Historical Park · 17 mi from PhiladelphiaFree
- marathonDublin Marathon - SRPS Charity TeamSun, Oct 25 · 8:40 AMPhiladelphia · 4.3 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KTeam Impact All In 5KSun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AMPenn Park, Philadelphia · 5.0 mi from Philadelphia
- 5KMeglio's Run for the Pizza 5KSun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AMNewtown · 18 mi from Philadelphia
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