Philadelphia Family Community Calendar

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 […]

Hamilton | EnsembleArts

Ensemble Arts Philly 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, […]

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 […]

New Baby Meetup

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. In your new role as caregiver, sometimes you simply need to feel heard — to be seen […]

Outdoor Costume Parade at the Parkway Central Library

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

t's spooky season! Join us for an outdoor costume parade with goody bags along the way! Start at the front entrance of the library on Vine St to begin with your friends from Central Children's! Costumes encouraged! Intended for our friends 12 and under. Rain […]

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 […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards | Daily Event

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

An annual trip to Pumpkinland has been a family tradition for generations of Delaware Valley residents. Pick-Your-Own apples, Hayrides, Mazes, Apple Blasters, Train Rides, and Fishing all require pre-purchased timed tickets. Tickets are required for ages 1 and older. 11 months and under are complimentary. Pumpkinland […]

Event Series Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market

Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market

18th & Walnut Streets 18th & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Summer hours: Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, Tuesdays 9am to 2pm. 1800 Walnut Street, Center City, Philadelphia 19103 The list of expected vendors is subject to change without notice. View the most up-to-date upcoming market lineups.