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Join the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology for their 8th Annual Trunk or Treat. This safe and fun family event is open to the entire community. Get ready for fun costumes, creative tables, and lots of treats! Last year, more than 450 parents and children attended this free event, so be […]
Join Jungle Land in Malvern for their not-so-spooky Halloween party for littles. Children should come in costume and will have a chance to visit with Chase from Paw Patrol. In addition to open play, participants will also be given buckets for visiting trick or treat stations. Pizza, snacks, cookies, Halloween-themed […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
The Lansdowne Public Library and Friends of the Lansdowne Public Library are hosting a special Halloween event. Sign up to tour the old library, which is rumored to be full of ghosts and strange sightings. The Haunted Library is recommended for ages 10+, is $3 per person, and registration is […]
Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of exploration, education, and fun on October 24 and 25th. Craft magical creations with the Witches of the Woods, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland […]
Come celebrate this upcoming Halloween with fun and spooky drawings at the Upper Merion Community Center! Make sure to wear your costume to class—there will be a brief trick or treat before the class ends.
History is always better told by lantern light and with a chill in the air. Join one of Historic Sugartown's knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the village by lantern. Along with Sugartown’s rich history, you’ll learn about the strange world of death and mourning in Victorian America. Tours […]
Get spooked at Highgate at Paoli Pointe's family-friendly Haunted House! On October 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, enjoy a spooky and fun-filled evening! For just $10 per family, enjoy treats from Highgate at Paoli Pointe's corporate chef, exciting raffles, and fantastic giveaways. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Don't […]
Head to McKaig Nature Education Center for a hauntingly good time on Friday, October 24th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the historic Old Roberts Schoolhouse. Get ready for an unforgettable evening packed with ghost stories, delicious s'mores, a night trail hike, and plenty of fun. Gather 'round a crackling […]
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]
Saddle up for Western-themed family fun on October 11th, 18th and 25th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Upper Merion's Nor-View Farm Fall Fun Festival! Enjoy live music from a different band each weekend, food trucks, local craft beers, and an array of activities for kids of all ages. […]
Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon of music and creativity! Each fall, Meridee Winters School of Music students take the stage in costume to share festive tunes, original songs, and spooky surprises. From witches and wizards to superheroes and pumpkins, this show brings Halloween magic to life through music. […]
Join the Swarthmore Public Library for a special Halloween storytime at the Eastlawn Cemetery. Sarah McCarthy, Director of Operations for the Eastlawn Cemetery, will participate in this unique Halloween event. There will be stories, snacks, and a craft. The address for the cemetery is 7th and Girard in Milmont Park. […]
Mark your calendar to join in the Annual Media Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Join Heartwood TLC in Malvern for their Fall Fest. This inclusive celebration has something for everyone — from cozy crafts, to spooky sensory bins, to indoor trick-or-treating. This event is hosted by their small nonprofit, neurodiversity-affirming school, and it is all about joy, community, and connection. Cost: $10 per family, No […]
Saturday, October 25th is Manayunk’s annual Main Street Trick-or-Treating event. March down Main Street for trick-or-treating at select small businesses. Kids, adults, and dogs are all welcome to join! Afterwards, stop by the farmers' market for kids' activities including face painting, pumpkin painting, and a witch's brew snack.
Fairytales and fables are narratives passed down through the tradition of oral storytelling. While these stories may contain many magical and fantastical elements, they also act as little windows into life in the past. Journey throughout the Farmstead, and listen to narrators tell family-friendly versions of old fairytales and fables […]
A Main Line tradition, this enchanted (not too spooky) event is held each October and stars Meridee Winters' dainty fairies, ghoulish ghosts, astronauts, witches and more! Musicians dress up in costume to perform their favorite songs for friends, family, and fans. These whimsical shows are as diverse as the costumes […]
Celebrate the spooky season with the Phoenixville Parks and Recreation Center at their Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat. Enjoy games, food, music, a costume contest and more.
Where in the Museum do monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside? With amulet in hand, hunt creatures small and grand! At this special event at the Penn Museum, your expert tour guide will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels—with a spooky twist. Ask questions, […]
Wayne merchants and restaurants welcome Trick or Treaters to town with treats and specials! Stroll around town and enjoy a safe trick-or-treating experience! Stop into the Wayne Business Association Tent on North Wayne Avenue for crafts with the Wayne Art Center and more trick-or-treating and entertainment!
Before the Halloween Parade and trick-or-treating get started, come out and participate in The Witches of Narberth - a free family event that's become a Main Line kid favorite. At 1:00 pm, on the corner of Forrest and Haverford Avenues, Halloween kicks off with this popular annual scavenger hunt. Children […]
Young wizards and witches are invited to explore the magical world of natural dyeing during the annual Witches of Narberth Event. Dive into a world of imagination with potions (natural dyes) from flowers, fruits, and vegetables to create colorful treasures. Each participant will have the opportunity to dye their own […]
Tredyffrin Township will host a Trunk or Treat event from 2 pm to 4:00 pm on October 25 at Wilson Farm Park's Picnic Pavilion. The day will feature treats, prizes, and family fun activities. Residents interested in participating in the Trunk or Treat can register online here. All trunks should […]
Join the Sean King Fund and the Friends of Linwood Park at their Halloween Party at Linwood Park. The event will include games, dance, music, and more. All children with and without disabilities and their families are invited to this event. The event is free, but donations to the Sean […]
Join an afternoon of fun at Fall Fest in Paddock Park! At 1:30pm, meet in Merrybrook Circle for a Costume Parade led by Oakmont Fire Company. From 2-4:00 pm, enjoy games, snacks, crafts, a pumpkin patch, and face painting by BirlGirl. The Pumpkin Patch will be $5 to pick your […]
Take a guided tour through St. Luke’s Cemetery and learn about some of the historical figures resting there. Highlights include the graves of Agnes Ewald, one of Trappe’s earliest female residents, and Civil War soldiers James MacMullin and Abraham Koons, both killed in action. Tours will be given at 2 […]
Get ready for a spooktacular, family-friendly Halloween celebration at Arnold’s! 100% indoors, rain or shine-enjoy hundreds of games, treats and attractions. FREE Trick or Treat – Kids and parents alike are encouraged to dress up and explore Arnold’s Family Fun Center, following a special Halloween Trick or Treat map to […]
They did the mash....the Malvern Monster Mash! Come out and join the Malvern community and King Street shops for trick or treating along King Street! Wear a costume, listen to live music, enjoy good food and snacks, and bring the kids to play games and enjoy crafts, candy, face painters, […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
On Saturday, October 25th, the Brandywine Wizards are hosting their first-ever Halloween Wizarding one night event, "Magical Mayhem." This new event is geared toward older wizarding students (ages 10 and up) and will include Wizarding activities with scarier/spookier aspects. This will include reimagined versions of 3 popular activities – Halloween-ified: […]
Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of exploration, education, and fun on October 24 and 25th. Craft magical creations with the Witches of the Woods, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland […]
Bring the kiddos to the Elmwood Park Zoo for a night of trick-or-treating fun! Adults and children are encouraged to dress up in their best costume. Guests can enjoy animal meet and greets included with their ticket. Don’t forget your trick-or-treat bag and secure your tickets here. Adults 21+ can […]
History is always better told by lantern light and with a chill in the air. Join one of Historic Sugartown's knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the village by lantern. Along with Sugartown’s rich history, you’ll learn about the strange world of death and mourning in Victorian America. Tours […]
Step into the intrigue of the Revolutionary War at Morgan Log House! This interactive mystery invites sleuths of all ages to uncover secrets, follow clues, and expose the spy hiding in the shadows. Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery? Register for the event here.
