Free events and benefit deadlines in Philadelphia, week by week. Add any of them to your own calendar with the buttons on each card.
Thu, Oct 15 to Mon, Dec 7 · By phone or at medicare.gov
The one window each year to switch Medicare Advantage or Part D drug plans. Changes take effect January 1, 2027. Free unbiased help: PA MEDI at 215-765-9040.
Sun, Nov 1 to Fri, Jan 15 · Online at pennie.com or 1-844-844-8040
Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace is open. Enroll by December 15 for coverage starting January 1.
Tue, Oct 27 · by 5 p.m. · Online at vote.pa.gov or the County Board of Elections
Your request must be received by 5 p.m. today. Ask online or at the County Board of Elections.
Tue, Oct 27 · 9 a.m.–12 p.m. · 1424 Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services takes walk-in intake on Tuesdays and Thursdays: housing, benefits, debt and more. Arrive early — slots fill.
Tue, Oct 27 · 4–6 p.m. · Pacifico Ford, 6701 Essington Avenue
Decorated trunks handing out candy, pumpkin painting, magic, music and snacks. Kids come in costume and bring a candy bag.
Thu, Oct 29 · 9 a.m.–12 p.m. · 1424 Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services takes walk-in intake on Tuesdays and Thursdays: housing, benefits, debt and more. Arrive early — slots fill.
Sat, Oct 31 · Friendly's — Bensalem, Langhorne and South Jersey locations
A free kids' meal for kids in costume — with the purchase of an adult entrée. Read the condition plainly: it is a deal with a purchase.
Sat, Oct 31 · 9 a.m.–12 p.m. · 861 E. Allegheny Avenue
The Allegheny Avenue health center is open Saturday morning. Low-cost care — call ahead to check the day's services.
Sun, Nov 1
Clocks go back one hour at 2 a.m. — enjoy the extra hour of sleep.
Sun, Nov 1 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m. · South 9th Street, Federal to Christian Streets
Philadelphia's big Day of the Dead celebration: ofrendas, mariachi, traditional dance, a Catrinas show and free face painting. Fleisher Art Memorial (719 Catharine St) celebrates the same day, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
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