Weekend Guide: Oct. 22–25, 2026 Events in Atlantic City, South Jersey, Philadelphia and Beyond
Explore Oct. 22–25 events in Atlantic City, South Jersey, Philadelphia, Delaware, Baltimore, Washington, DC, North Jersey and New York—from the Van Drew–Mullock debate and candidate meetups to ’90s music, The Wiz, the NAACP Freedom Luncheon and fall fun.
It's weekend Number 4 for October.
This weekend gives debates between Jeff Van Drew and Zach Mullock on Thursday, October 22nd. On Friday, October 23rd, you have an opportunity to meet many of the Democrats running for New Jersey offices. Friday also has DJ Herbert Holler's first 90's Party comes to Philadelphia and in Delaware a four-show offering of The Wiz kicks off.
On Saturday the Mainland/Pleasantville Branch of The NAACP hosts their annual Freedom Luncheon.
The Weekend Guide has a great offering of fall events from theater, to live shows, conferences, singles events and much more.
Atlantic City
South Jersey
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Maryland
Washington, DC
North Jersey and New York
To have your flyer added to our weekend guide...please contact Raymond Tyler at RaymondTyler2025@gmail.com (Must be at least 10 days in advance. The Weekend Guide generally covers events happening Thursday-Sunday)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2026
THE MARGATE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Margate City Public LibraryMargate City, NJ
Thursday, October 22nd, Starts at 6 PM
Join your neighbors to watch the debate between Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew and Democratic challenger Zack Mullock.
The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University and The Press of Atlantic City will co-sponsor a debate on Thursday, October 22 between major-party candidates for the 2nd Congressional District race in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The one-hour debate between Republican incumbent Jeff Van Drew and Democratic challenger Zack Mullock will be held at 6 p.m. The debate will not have a live audience, but it will be livestreamed. The Margate Public Library will present the livestream.
Please contact The Margate Public Library to reserve your seat.
Raymond Tyler
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23TH
THE WIZ at The Playhouse on Rodney Square.
Located : HOTEL DU PONT Address: 1007 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Website: www.thegrandwilmington.org
Four shows only - Oct. 23 - 25.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
Mark Tyler
Atlantic City Focus article on Last Year's I Yam!
Raymond Tyler
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026
Raymond Tyler
Coverage of Last Year's Souls To The Poles Event
The South Jersey C.H.U.D. Comic-Con & Toy Bonanza
takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, hosted by Frankenstein Comics.
- Date & Time: Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location: Holiday Inn Swedesboro, 1 Pureland Drive, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 (behind the Wawa, off Exit 1 of I-295)
- Admission: $2.00 per person (children under 10 get in free)
- Contact: 856-848-6347
What to Expect
- Massive Dollar Bins: Thousands of comic books priced at $1.00 or less.
- Vendor & Collectibles: Old and new comic books, trade paperbacks, sets, and toy/pop culture collectibles.
- Flyer Password: Check the official Frankenstein Comics Facebook Page for active event promotions or entry password details featured on their promotional flyer.
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