Philadelphia Family Community Calendar

Stenton: Halloween Harvest Festival

Stenton Museum 4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Stenton Museum on Saturday, October 26th, 1-3pm, for an afternoon of family friendly fall fun! All ages are welcome to enjoy games, crafts, face-painting, pumpkin painting, spooky storytime with Logan Library, and a spooky cellar tour! Light refreshments and cider will be served. Event […]

East Falls Halloween Parade & Block Party

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Welcome to the East Falls 5th Annual Halloween Parade and Block Party, hosted by Rutabaga Toy Library on  Saturday, October 26 (rain date Sunday, October 27th)! This event is a collaborative effort of the community, celebrating the spirit of Halloween and our wonderful neighborhood. Halloween […]

Haunted Horses

Northwestern Stables 120 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come to the barn for a spooktacular event, Haunted Horses! Experience the thrill of Halloween with our magnificent horses. Feel free to dress up in your favorite costume. Horse rides on a lead line are also available. Bring your family and friends along to this […]

$7.50
Event Series Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

It’s spooky season and Halloween Hikes & Hayrides is back and better than ever! Craft magical creations with the Witches of the Woods; take a hayride through our Scarecrow Gallery, roast marshmallows for s’mores, chat with our nocturnal animal friends on one of our hikes, […]

Event Series Bloodletting & Burials

Bloodletting & Burials

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Travel back to 1760 Philadelphia and learn about the city’s gruesome history of infection and inoculation.  Meet at Betsy’s grave in the Betsy Ross House courtyard and uncover true, macabre tales about bloodletting, smallpox, yellow fever, and other gross experiences. Along the way, meet figures […]

$20

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

Lincoln Mill Haunted House in Manayunk

Lincoln Mill Haunted House 4100 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Lincoln Mill Haunted House is a fully immersive horror experience featuring live scare-actors, production quality sets, animatronics, and special effects. The Haunted House features over 40 live scare actors, production-quality sets, props, animatronics, and special effects such as fog, strobes, and flashing lights. 2024 season […]

$35
Event Series Bloodletting & Burials

Bloodletting & Burials

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Travel back to 1760 Philadelphia and learn about the city’s gruesome history of infection and inoculation.  Meet at Betsy’s grave in the Betsy Ross House courtyard and uncover true, macabre tales about bloodletting, smallpox, yellow fever, and other gross experiences. Along the way, meet figures […]

$20
Event Series Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Tula Yoga for all-level yoga classes on Sundays from 10:00–11:00 AM. Find your peaceful place in the greenspace while connecting with your practice and meeting other people. These all-level classes will be led by a rotation of local Tula Yoga instructors. Classes are held […]

Event Series AdventureWoods at Awbury

Adventure Woods at Awbury Arboretum

AdventureWoods at Awbury Arboretum 6060 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

From April through October 2024, AdventureWoods will be free and open to the public during the following times, weather permitting: ❦ Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ❦ Sundays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM What is a natural materials playground? It is a […]

Event Series Arasapha Farm’s Harvest Hayride

Arasapha Farm’s Harvest Hayride

Arasapha Farm 1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Start a new family tradition at Arasapha Farm’s Harvest Hayride. Arasapha Farm is re-opening this year with lots of new additions and family fun. Take a hayride to their 4 acre pumpkin garden and choose from hundreds of pumpkins of all sizes. Prices vary from […]

Event Series Franklin Fright

Franklin Fright

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Fall Festival Weekends at Charlann Farms

Charlann Farms 586 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Fall family fun at Charlann Farms with activities/games geared towards younger children!  Enjoy their corn maze, a hayride, games pony rides and other Fall Festival activities. Each child with a fall festival ticket will receive a sugar pumpkin to decorate at the pumpkin painting table! […]

$12.99
Event Series Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

Event Series Halloween at the Seaport Museum

Halloween at the Seaport Museum

Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! From 11am to 5pm on Saturday, enjoy free General Admission to the Museum, which will be packed with festive activities for all ages. Throughout the day take part […]

Event Series Maze Days at Dilworth Park

Maze Days at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This fall the lawn at Dilworth Park will transform for Maze Days - 10 days of fall fun for everyone. Mark your calendar for this autumn experience that includes children’s storytime, themed happy hours in the seasonal beer garden, special appearances from Philly Goat Project, […]

Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35

Bark-or-Treat Trail

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate with a favorite canine for this pup-tastic Halloween event. Dogs are encouraged to dress in costume, follow a trail of treats, and collect giveaways while supplies last. Enjoy music, photo opportunities, and a place to play and run in the Square.

Trick or Treat Totes

Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a family-friendly spook-tacular time. Get ready for Halloween by screen printing a boo-tiful design on to your very own trick-or-treat tote! Use new and surprising materials to add exciting details. What to know: • Each registration comes with a tote bag. If […]

$25

Chestnut Hill: Halloween on the Hill

Chestnut Hill 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Join us throughout October for all sorts of Autumn fun and spooky Halloween spirit! Chestnut Hill turns extra magical at this time of year with the charm and enchantment that only a historic village like ours can provide. Whether you’re joining us simply for a […]

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

Lincoln Mill Haunted House in Manayunk

Lincoln Mill Haunted House 4100 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Lincoln Mill Haunted House is a fully immersive horror experience featuring live scare-actors, production quality sets, animatronics, and special effects. The Haunted House features over 40 live scare actors, production-quality sets, props, animatronics, and special effects such as fog, strobes, and flashing lights. 2024 season […]

$35

Childcare Matinee for The Comeuppance at The Wilma Theater

The Wilma Theater 265 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In association with Music Theatre Philly, the Wilma is excited to offer childcare for a select performance of The Comeuppance.  Childcare provided 1:30-4:45pm at Music Theatre Philly, 1301 Locust Street (2 blocks from the Wilma!) Ages 3-11 years old $30/child. $20 for each additional sibling. Limit […]

Postpartum + Play: Gentle Movement for Parents and Pre-crawling Babies

kith + kin 3060 west jefferson street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

There's a new kind of offering coming for you from the @bwelltots crew! Join @steadyup_pt every Monday at 9:30 for a postpartum class built for parent AND baby!   Join them for a rejuvenating and interactive Postpartum and Play Class tailored for the postpartum body […]

Childcare Matinee for The Comeuppance at The Wilma Theater

The Wilma Theater 265 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In association with Music Theatre Philly, the Wilma is excited to offer childcare for a select performance of The Comeuppance.  Childcare provided 1:30-4:45pm at Music Theatre Philly, 1301 Locust Street (2 blocks from the Wilma!) Ages 3-11 years old $30/child. $20 for each additional sibling. Limit […]

Halloween Craft Party at the Independence Library

Independence Library 18 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Trick or treat! Celebrate Halloween with some fun crafts, stickers, and candy! There will be activities for kids of all ages

Spooky Ssssssnake Party at Parkway Central Library

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join snake expert Scott Prior and meet his favorite scaly friends as they visit the library, share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions.   If you are brave enough, you can pet one.  For all ages. This event will take […]

Costume Making at the Tacony Library

Tacony Library 6742 Torresdale Avenue (Torresdale Ave. & Knorr St.), Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready for Trick-or-Treating by making your own costume! All supplies will be provided for you to create the wackiest, spookiest, cutest, and coolest costumes around! Register in person at the Tacony Library or call (215) 685-8755. For ages 13 & up.

Halloween Trivia Night at the Philadelphia City Institute

Philadelphia City Institute 1905 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Do you have an unmatched knowledge of all things Halloween? Are you an expert on horror movies? Are you looking for a way to celebrate the spooky season that isn't in a bar? Come play trivia at the library! Questions will cover a range of […]

Scarecrow Design Contest/Display at Morris Arboretum | Daily Event

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We're in our VILLAIN era at this year's 17th Annual Scarecrow Design Contest! We can't wait to see your comic book and cartoon references, your sports nemeses, your wrongfully maligned historical figures. Scarecrows will be on display throughout the Morris October 1 – October 31. […]

Songs & Stories with Krystal

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Weekly gatherings - a wonderful way to explore Rutabaga & meet new friends! Hangouts are open to the public: free for members & just $10 drop-in for non-members. We’ll sing together a read a book during this casual circle time. Free-play afterward. Invite a friend!

Spooky Crafts at the Charles L. Durham Library

Charles L. Durham Library 3320 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

To celebrate spooky season, come make crafts that will give you goosebumps galore! The library will also be handing out some delightful treats.

Kids’ Haunted House at Oak Lane Library

Oak Lane Library 6614 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Be afraid... be very afraid! Oak Lane Library will host a haunted house in their basement for children and teens.  Pop in anytime;  their creepy maze takes about 15 minutes.  Expect jump scares and low lighting, but no "blood", fog or flashing lights.  Appropriate for […]

Kimpton Hotel Monaco’s 2nd Annual Pupkin Pawty  

Kimpton Hotel Monaco 433 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

In advance of Halloween this year, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia invites locals and hotel guests alike to its second annual “Pupkin Pawty” costume contest and Halloween celebration on October 29 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. In partnership with local animal rescue Morris Animal Refuge, the […]

Free

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]