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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.
This Halloween season, First State Ballet Theatre presents Dracula, a Gothic ballet of love and shadows. Based on the novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, with choreography by the acclaimed Viktor Plotnikov, this ballet will haunt audiences long after the curtain falls.
Get ready to show your strength in a fun pumpkin challenge on Sunday, October 26, 2025! Choose your pumpkins and try to carry as many as you can twenty feet to the finish line. If you succeed, you can take all your pumpkins home for just $29.99! Remember, you can't […]
Join Good Girls Bakery for a fun, family-friendly Halloween Cookie Decorating event! This is a laid-back, hands-on experience where you'll get to decorate your own batch of spooky-themed sugar cookies. There will be no formal class instruction - just grab a seat, enjoy the creative process, and have fun with […]
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 […]
Join the Wayne Art Center for a special family afternoon of seasonal crafting and fun! Event admission is free! Candy, coloring stations, a themed photo backdrop, and crafts are all part of this special annual Fall Family Fun Day of festivities! Be sure to wear your Halloween costume to take […]
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, […]
Join Chestnut Hill throughout October for all sorts of Autumn fun and spooky Halloween spirit! Chestnut Hill turns extra magical at this time of year with the charm and enchantment that only a historic village can provide. Whether you’re looking for a fall evening of dining outside or coming for […]
This Halloween season, First State Ballet Theatre presents Dracula, a Gothic ballet of love and shadows. Based on the novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, with choreography by the acclaimed Viktor Plotnikov, this ballet will haunt audiences long after the curtain falls.
Come dressed in your Halloween costumes and make four delicious and spooky Halloween edible crafts! You’ll have a ghostly great time! Sunday, October 26th from 4:00-5:00 pm. Just $20 (plus $1.20 sales tax) for 4 crafts.
Bring the family to Historic Trappe as dusk falls for a Halloween evening of history and fun. Gather next to the historic St. Luke’s Cemetery for spooky (but not too scary) stories, led by Charles J. Adams III, a renowned local historian, prolific author, and one of Pennsylvania’s most popular […]
Trick-or-treaters of all ages, including those with costumed pets, are invited join the Halloween festivities at King of Prussia Town Center’s 6th Annual “Trick-or-Treat Around the Town Center.” This will be an evening of candy, costumes and community fun! Guests are invited to dress up and trick-or-treat through the Town […]
Join Glen Eagle Square for a spooktacular evening! Families and friends are invited to celebrate Halloween with Trick or Treat Around the Square, a festive night of candy, costumes, and community fun. What to Expect: - Trick-or-Treat Bag Pick-Up – Grab a branded bag to start your trick-or-treat adventure (while […]
Join a Halloween celebration just for the littlest boos! This festive party will be full of fun, not frights! There will be a Halloween storytime, pumpkin painting, and a sweet treat indoors at the Paoli Library. Costumes are encouraged! For ages 0-6. Registration is required.
Skeletons are scary, right? Not if you're celebrating Día de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead! This holiday, which is celebrated mainly in Mexico on November 1st and 2nd, is like a family reunion—except dead ancestors are the guests of honor. Day of the Dead is a joyful […]
