Cherry Street Pier & Spruce Street Harbor Park to Host Fall Fest With Scary Movie Nights, Markets, Cosplay Parties & More

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is ushering in sweater weather with Fall Fest on the Waterfront, a monthlong celebration packed with movies, music, markets, cosplay, family programming, and seasonal sips. Cherry Street Pier’s Garden will don harvest décor and host special events (including Scary Movie Nights), while Spruce Street Harbor Park extends its season through October 13 with weekend programming that mixes summer vibes with Halloween spirit.

Cherry Street Pier: Signature Events

First Friday presented by Fulton Bank

Fri, Oct 3 | 4–9 p.m.
Gallery openings, Artist & Artisans Market (4–9 p.m.), bites and sips, and waterfront views.

• Sistah Soul Series live music hosted by Shekhinah B. (7 p.m.)

• Opening receptions: CFEVA Fellowship Exhibition (5–7 p.m.) and Amy Kelly & Family (5–7 p.m.)

Villain’s Day Cosplay Party

Sat, Oct 4 | 1–4 p.m.
Runway struts, contests, dancing, and photo ops celebrating your favorite baddies and antiheroes.

Frights & Fun: Scary Movies at the Pier

Fridays, Oct 17 & 24 | 7–10 p.m.
Night 1: Mischief & Monsters

• Shorts: Frankenstein (1910), The Haunted Castle (1896)

• Feature: Gremlins (1984)

Night 2: Haunted & Hysterical

• Shorts: The Tell-Tale Heart (1941), The Fall of the House of Usher (1928)

• Feature: House on Haunted Hill (1959)

FREE Halloween Party with PopUpPlay

Sun, Oct 26 | 2–4 p.m.
Make giant cardboard monsters, skull scavenger hunt, shadow puppets, mini Halloween village, and hands-on stations with partners including Brooklyn Robot Factory, NimbleCraft, National Kids Gym, and DJ Frost.

Spruce Street Harbor Park: Extended Season & Summerween

Open Thu–Sun through Oct 13

Summerween Weekend

Fri–Sun, Oct 3–5

Night of the Living Harbor
Fri, Oct 3 | 7–10 p.m.
Costume contest, DJ RocDaSpot, drink specials, prizes, and giveaways.

New Trails: Tails and Ales
Sat, Oct 4 | 1–5 p.m.
Adoptable pups, pet-friendly vendors, raffles—supporting Street Tails Animal Rescue.

Family Fun Day SummerWeen
Sat, Oct 4 & Sun, Oct 5 | 1–4 p.m.
Help create a Not-So-Scary Haunted Walk with DIY cardboard creatures on Saturday; return Sunday for mini trick-or-treating.

Good to Know

• Both sites are free to enter; pay as you go for food, drinks, and select activities.

• Leashed dogs are welcome.

• Cherry Street Pier happy hour runs Mon–Fri, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

• Programming is rain or shine unless otherwise noted.

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