Philadelphia Family Community Calendar

The Long-Term Harm of Early Academic Training

Philadelphia Waldorf School 6000 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Peter Gray, renowned psychologist and author of Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct of Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life, will be speaking at Philly Waldorf on October 24th. Don’t miss it! The Long-Term Harm of Early […]

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

History Explorer Day Camp: “Revolution, The Game”

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On Friday, October 25, 2024, kids are invited to join educators from the Museum of the American Revolution and fellow history-minded friends for a “Revolution, The Game” History Explorer Day Camp, a live action role play-themed program where participants can bring history to life and […]

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
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 Spooky Mini Golf

Spooky Mini Golf | Daily Event

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

Every night in October, Philly Mini Golf transforms into spooky fun for the season with fog, lights, music, and surprises! Add some fright to your night as you putt your way through Philadelphia’s famous landmarks! Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children.

$15
Event Series Manayunk Trick or Trolley

Manayunk Trick or Trolley

Manayunk 4312 Main Street, Manayunk, PA, United States

The FREE Trick-or-Trolley will escort guests to all of their favorite Main Street haunts including Manayunk’s spookiest attraction…Lincoln Mill Haunted House! Decked out with lights, spooky decorations, music, movies, and more, the Trick-or-Trolley truly is the ultimate Halloween celebration. Don't miss the chance to meet […]

Bears’ Big Screen – Featuring Paddington

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is hosting a free outdoor movie night! The Bears' Big Screen will be featuring family classic Paddington on Friday, October 25. Make sure to click the link below to RSVP beforehand.

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 […]

Halloween Campfire and Party

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Walk through the spooky woods of Pennypack to a campfire with stories and songs, followed by crafts and light snacks & games for the whole family.Suggested for ages 6 & up. This can be a bit scary for the little ones. Registration is limited.

$5

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

Halloween in Manayunk

Manayunk 4312 Main Street, Manayunk, PA, United States

Saturday, October 26 hosts Manayunk’s annual Main Street Trick-or-Treating event and the Pretzel Park Farmers Market’s Costume Parade. Get ready to dress to impress. Kick off the day at the Pretzel Park Farmers Market’s Costume Parade. At 10:30AM, the parade will march down to Main […]

End Childhood Cancer Halloween 5K

Philadelphia Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds 4747 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The End Childhood Cancer Walk/Run is back for strides and spooks on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Hosted at the Philadelphia Navy Yard’s Marine Parade Grounds, the most inspiring 5K (3.1 miles) is back with some new tricks and treats, including a fang-tastic additional registration level […]

Fall Bird Walk

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to a Fall Bird Walk. New for the Fall of 2024: Riverbend is offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk (12 and up): 9:00am - 10:30am Family Bird Walk Led by Suzanne […]

Event Series Fitler Square Farmers Market

Fitler Square Farmers Market

Fitler Square Philadelphia

Established in 2003 and now run directly by Brogue Hydroponics, this market is located in picturesque Fitler Square Park. The year-round market is a regular Saturday morning routine for residents of the neighborhood.    The Food Trust is proud to include Fitler Square Farmers Market as […]

Event Series Chestnut Hill Farmers Market

Chestnut Hill Farmers Market

7673 Germantown Ave (Chestnut Hill Farmers' Market) 7673 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market Saturdays from 9am to 12pm Germantown Ave & Winston Lane The list of expected vendors is subject to change without notice.   https://www.farmtocitymarkets.com/markets/chestnut-hill

Halloween Celebration at the Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come to the Museum for a day of spooky fun and surprises! We will be hosting special performers, story times, and have lots of Halloween themed activities to partake in! We’d love to see you in costume!

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. Gather around to sing songs, read stories, and enjoy free play afterward.

Event Series Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4200 Regent Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers […]

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 […]

CultureFest! Día de los Muertos Festival

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This full-day festival offers fun for the whole family, including an arts activity, altar competition, artisan market, dance and music performances, and an enormous traditional ofrenda (altar) installation by the Mexican Cultural Center by artists José Martín Anguiano Hermosillo and Maria Felix. Included with Museum Admission.

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 […]

Halloween Family Fun in the Square

Rittenhouse Square 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Grab your costumes and candy bags! Join the Friends of Rittenhouse Square for our Halloween Family Fun Day. This free event is open to friends of all ages.

East Passyunk Fall Fest

East Passyunk Avenue Between Broad and Dickinson, Philadelphia, PA, United States

East Passyunk invites you some spooktacular fun! Bring the whole family out for Fall Fest on October 26th from 11am to 4pm for pedestrian-only fun on East Passyunk Ave between Morris and Dickinson Streets and specials up and down the entire Avenue. There will be […]

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

Franklin Square Trick-or-Treat Street

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

Bring your child to Franklin Square for a family-friendly afternoon of candy and fun! Children 10 and under are invited to follow the trail in Franklin Square and get some sweets on Trick-or-Treat Street. There will be games, music, giant bubbles, and FUN, as always! […]

South Street is Dead

South Street Headhouse District 200 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

CANDY CRAWL: 12 – 4pm “South Street Is Dead”  and you’re invited! Struggling to find trick-or-treating in Philadelphia that’s fun AND safe? Look no further! The South Street District and Frankford Candy are sponsoring a Candy Crawl route you don’t want to miss. Children and parents of […]

Event Series Manayunk Trick or Trolley

Manayunk Trick or Trolley

Manayunk 4312 Main Street, Manayunk, PA, United States

The FREE Trick-or-Trolley will escort guests to all of their favorite Main Street haunts including Manayunk’s spookiest attraction…Lincoln Mill Haunted House! Decked out with lights, spooky decorations, music, movies, and more, the Trick-or-Trolley truly is the ultimate Halloween celebration. Don't miss the chance to meet […]