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New Britain Museum of American Art - 10:00 AM Pick
New Britain Museum of American Art - 10:00 AM Pick
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The Giggling Pig Milford - 10:30 AM
How to Build Your Own PC at West Hartford Library
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West Hartford Public Library - 6:30 PM
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Halfinger Farms - various times
Halfinger Farms - various times
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Essex - various times
Essex - various times
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The Bruce Museum - 10:00 AM
The Bruce Museum - 10:00 AM
Bruce Beginning: Earth Day at the Bruce Museum (II) in Greenwich
The Bruce Museum - 11:00 AM
The Bruce Museum - 11:00 AM
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Danbury Public Library - 11:00 AM
Danbury Public Library - 11:00 AM
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Grace Farms - 3:00 PM
Grace Farms - 3:00 PM
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Top Free Halloween Events Near Philly: Trick-or-Treating, Scarecrows, Parades, and More

Over 100 scarecrows line the brick pathways of Peddler's Village. during its annual autumn event Scarecrows in the Village. Photo by Chris Burrows
9/27/24
- By Kristen Sullivan
Peddler's Village
Mary Wood Park House
Valley Square
Downtown Oxford
Valley Square
Franklin Square
The Ambler Theater
Downtown Manayunk
Fitler Square Park
Pennsbury Manor
What could possibly be sweeter than Halloween fun? Free Halloween fun! Kids can pretend to be their favorite superhero, character, or whatever concoction they dream up at a number of free Halloween events near Philadelphia, with everything from campfires to movie nights to Halloween parades. We've rounded up a witch's cauldron filled with all the best Halloween activities near Philly that won't cost you a dime, scoring a win for parents, too.
Looking for more? Make sure to visit our Top Halloween Events and our Halloween Fun Guide for more spooky fun in the Philly area.
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Celebrate with the family at Manayunk's Halloween. Photo by JPGPhotography.com
Free Halloween Fun for Philly Kids
Places featured in this article:
Peddler's Village
Mary Wood Park House
Valley Square
Downtown Oxford
Valley Square
Franklin Square
The Ambler Theater
Downtown Manayunk
Fitler Square Park
Pennsbury Manor