Historic RittenhouseTown is Hosting ‘Cider & Sorcery’ Featuring Speakeasies, Ghost Tours, Witches Marketplace, Tarot Readings & More

As the full moon casts its glow over Philadelphia’s Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Dr) , guests are invited to experience an evening steeped in enchantment, history, and seasonal spirit. Cider & Sorcery: A Moonlit Rite returns on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., transforming one of the city’s oldest landmarks into a spellbinding sanctuary of cider, music, and moonlit wonder.

Located in the heart of Germantown, Historic RittenhouseTown—home to America’s first paper mill—will come alive after dark with a celebration blending harvest traditions and mystical allure. Guests can explore hidden speakeasies tucked throughout the grounds and enjoy artisanal ciders from Pennsylvania cideries alongside seasonal cocktails, mocktails, and teas crafted by Stef and Brooke of Magic of Botanical Mixology. Each ticket includes a first drink, with additional beverages available for purchase.

Throughout the night, haunting live music will echo through the 18th-century village, leading into a storytelling session of ghostly tales shared by a local narrator under the flicker of lantern light. For the brave, flashlight ghost tours will wind through the historic buildings, offering a rare glimpse into RittenhouseTown’s centuries-old past.

Guests can also browse the witches’ marketplace, a curated pop-up featuring handmade charms, botanicals, and curiosities, or have their fortunes told through Tarot card readings. To conclude the evening, attendees will gather beneath the open sky for a guided telescope viewing of the full moon. Tickets to the event are available at ticketleap.events/tickets/home-brewed-events/cider-and-sorcery-rittenhousetown .

Event Highlights

• After-hours access to Historic RittenhouseTown

• Secret speakeasies and seasonal libations

• Tastings of local cider, beer, and botanical drinks (first beverage included)

• Flashlight ghost tours of the historic grounds

• Tarot readings and mystical marketplace

• Full moon viewing through telescope

All proceeds benefit Historic RittenhouseTown, a National Historic Landmark District dedicated to preservation and education. The funds raised will support ongoing programs that celebrate Philadelphia’s early history and craftsmanship.

For those seeking a night that combines history, mystery, and a touch of witchcraft, Cider & Sorcery: A Moonlit Rite offers a rare chance to sip, wander, and celebrate beneath the autumn moon—keeping the spirit of RittenhouseTown alive for generations to come.