50+ Top Halloween Events in Philly: From Not-So-Spooky to Haunted Happenings
Treat your family to Halloween festivities at Hersheypark. Photo courtesy of Hersheypark
We all know that Halloween can be silly-scary, but the parental task of finding fun things to do for the holiday can also give moms and dads quite a fright! Thankfully, this time of year is chock-full of fun Halloween events for kids in Philadelphia, and we know all the top spots for ghouls, goblins, and witches of every age.
From pumpkin decorating and candy collecting for young ones to super scary experiences that chill tweens and teens to the bone, our Halloween Guide for Philly Kids is constantly being updated with new ways to spend the spookiest season. For more experiences that will have you falling for fall, be sure to read our recent posts on apple picking, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches, and visit our Guide to Fall in Philly.
Come in costume to the Philadelphia Zoo’s Halloween extravaganza, Boo at the Zoo. Photo courtesy of the Zoo
Halloween Events Near Philly with Animals
Enjoy the Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place. Photo courtesy of Sesame Place
Halloween Events at Theme Parks Near Philly
Take a ride aboard the legendary Pumpkin Train. Photo courtesy of Delaware River Railroad Excursions
Halloween Hayrides and Train Rides Near Philly
Visit Peddler's Village for the annual Scarecrows in the Village display. Photo courtesy of Peddler's Village
Not So Scary Halloween Events Near Philly
Tee off at Spooky Mini Golf--if you dare Photo by J. Fusco, courtesy of Franklin Square