Weird and Wacky

All the sights that show off PA's style of peculiar

Pizza museums. Reptilelands. Medical science museums. We feel pretty confident in defining Pennsylvania as quirky. If you're looking for some experiences that are unequivocally unique to PA, these are at the top of the list. So grab your most eccentric friend and make your way to one of these wacky stops.

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Annual Strange and Unusual Events in PA

PA is home to some of the weirdest and wackiest events you’re likely to find anywhere. Add a unique spin to your #PABucketList this year with these 23 peculiar events. 1. Mummers Parade Ring ...

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Abandoned Places in Pennsylvania

There’s no need to travel far to see abandoned settlements and industrial ruins. We have plenty of amazing sites right here in the Keystone State! Explore some off-the-beaten paths, now uninhabited pl ...

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Find a Pennsylvania Barn Quilt

If you see a colorful quilt block hanging on the side of a barn in the Pennsylvania countryside, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Pennsylvania has hundreds of these “barn quilts” scattered across the c ...

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06/06/25 - 08/10/25

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Presents: Of Earthen Kin: Works by Katie Kaplan

1020 South Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents a new exhibition titled “Of Earthen Kin: Works by Katie Kaplan. The exhibition features new work by Katie Kaplan, a Philadelphia-based multidisciplinary artist wh...

07/24/25

Snakes Alive!

9233 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114

Get an up-close look at scaly and slithery snakes when we host Scott Prior, for an interactive and informative program. Scott will instruct those in attendance about different snake types, care, habi...

08/02/25 - 08/03/25

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Presents: Two Day Panel Mosaic Workshop

1002 Watkins Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147

In this two day workshop, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Preservation Team will lead guests in creating their own 16” x 24” mosaic panel using the Zagar Method of mosaicking. Learn to break tile and cut...

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