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Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
10/31/25 - By Nicole O'Donnell

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 30+ Top Halloween Events and more. 

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Halloween 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution

Friday, October 31, 2o25
Philadelphia
This Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025 join 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

Friday, October 31, 2o25
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 Sunday, November 2, 2025
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
Through Friday, October 31, 2o25
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

Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest

FINAL WEEKEND
Through Sunday, November 2, 2025
Jackson, NJ
Thrills and chills await at Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest, featuring a roster of terrifying haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, exhilarating live shows, and specialty food and drink. Young visitors can get in the spirit at Boo Fest. READ MORE

CultureFest!: Día de los Muertos at Penn Museum

Saturday, November 1, 2025
Philadelphia
This full-day festival offers fun for the whole family, including an arts activity, altar competition, artisan market, dance and music performances, and an enormous traditional ofrenda (altar) installation by the Mexican Cultural Center. READ MORE

Hersheypark Halloween

FINAL WEEKEND
Through Sunday, November 2, 2025
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

Family Haunted Circus

Saturday, November 1, 2025
Philadelphia
Step right up, folks. The Family Haunted Circus is rolling into town on Saturday, November 1, at 5:00pm. This PG spectacle will showcase the Performance Prep, Youth Troupe, Adult students and staff. READ MORE

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place

FINAL WEEKEND
Through Sunday, November 2, 2025
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, rides, and a Neighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade. READ MORE

Apple Weekend

FREE
Saturday & Sunday, November 1 & 2, 2025
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 1, 2025
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 2, 2025
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

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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