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11/1/24 - By Cait Sumner

It's finally time to celebrate the spookiest day of the year, and we've got the best things to do in Philly for Halloween weekend from the city to the 'burbs.

This Halloween, families in the Philadelphia area can enjoy a variety of festive activities! Join the Museum of the American Revolution for turnip-carving and spooky pop-up talks or experience the Haunted Drive-In at Snipes Farm without leaving your car. For more thrills, don’t miss the final weekend of The Valley of Fear hayride and attractions, plus family-friendly fun at Chuck E. Cheese and Halloween festivities at Hersheypark and Sesame Place.

Get that candy ready for trick-or-treaters and for even more spooky spectacles, browse our Halloween Activity Guide, featuring our 50+ Top Halloween Events and more. 

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Halloween at the Museum of the American Revolution

Thursday, October 31, 2o24
Philadelphia
This Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2024 join us at the Museum of the American Revolution for family-friendly frights and fun, including turnip-carving demonstrations, Revolutionary stencils for your jack-o-lantern, spooky pop-up talks, and more. READ MORE

Haunted Drive-In

Thursday, October 31, 2024
Morrisville
You don't even have to get out of the car for the haunted drive-in at Snipes Farm, complete with live actors and creepy music. Each night features a different movie.  READ MORE

The Valley of Fear

FINAL WEEKEND
Through Saturday, November 2, 2024
Feasterville
Take a twisting, turning, and seriously disorienting hayride through a graveyard filled with spooky thrills. After hopping off, if they're not shaken to the core, kids can visit Willie's Shipwreck Cove and Miles Manor Haunted House, two additional haunted attractions on the premises that promise the fright of a lifetime. READ MORE

Boo-tacular at Chuck E. Cheese

FREE
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Various Locations
Halloween Boo-Tacular is a monthlong, kid-friendly Halloween celebration at Chuck E. Cheese. Enjoy specialty Halloween menu items, dance at the daily Haunted House Party show, and take advantage of free game play and e-ticket offers. READ MORE

Valley Square Halloween Outdoor Family Movie Night

FREE
Friday, November 1, 2024
Warrington
Get ready for an amazing movie night featuring - Trick-or-Treat Scooby-Doo! Not only will you see a fun family movie, but you are treated to free hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, and nachos! READ MORE

Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest Extreme

FINAL WEEKEND
Through Sunday, November 3, 2024
Jackson, NJ
Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest goes extreme this year, presenting a world of nightmarish creatures inspired by legendary horror brands–including SAW and Stranger Things–brought to life. The themed experiences, scare zones, and harrowing creatures deliver extreme frights and surprises. READ MORE

Cherry Street Pier First Friday

FREE
Friday, November 1, 2024
Philadelphia
Visit the Cherry Street Pier on the First Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. READ MORE

Hersheypark Halloween

FINAL WEEKEND
Through Sunday, November 3, 2024
Hershey
Every evening throughout Hersheypark Halloween, Dark Nights™ descends for an immersive and haunting experience featuring three scare zones and four haunted houses, with attractions like Twisted Darkness and Midway of Misery. READ MORE

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place

FINAL WEEKEND
Through Sunday, November 3, 2024
Langhorne
Enjoy silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place. Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume and enjoy Halloween shows, a themed maze, three Count von Count-themed mechanical rides, and a Neighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade. READ MORE

Apple Weekend

FREE
Saturday & Sunday, November 2 & 3, 2024
Lahaska
Families can celebrate apple season with moonbounces, gem mining, axe throwing, and mural painting during Apple Weekend at Peddler's Village. Once you've worked up a good appetite, enjoy apple ciders, pies, and butters, all available for purchase. There will be an apple pie eating contest and live music to entertain all ages. READ MORE

CraftNOW Create

FREE
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Philadelphia
Kids can take part in group sculpture making, recycled paper weaving, bottle cap mosaic magnets, and more at this arts and crafts day at Smith! Demonstrations and activities will be set up on Smith Memorial's wrap-around porch and immediately in front of the Playhouse. READ MORE

Barnes Free First Sunday Family Day

FREE
Sunday. November 3, 2024
Philadelphia
On the first Sunday of each month, the Barnes offers free admission and creative programming to its visitors with a full day of family-friendly activities. Themes change monthly, with new art activities, performers, and guest artists each month. READ MORE

Family Fundays at the Kimmel Center

FREE
Sunday. November 3, 2024
Philadelphia
Gather in the Kimmel Center's plaza for a free morning of art, music, and interactive activities and performance. READ MORE

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