Philadelphia Family Community Calendar
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, […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
October is ArBOOretum month at Morris Arboretum & Gardens! Come see hundreds of pumpkins and gourds on display in the garden and at the Morris Pumpkin Cottage! A true spectacle of orange. Selfies a MUST. Wear your favorite Halloween costume to walk in the garden […]
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 […]
Trick or treat! Celebrate Halloween with some fun crafts, stickers, and candy! There will be activities for kids of all ages
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 […]
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.
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 […]
