Need Halloween plans? Well look no further! We’ve got 15 great events, so whether you’re looking to dress up, go trick-or-treating, watch a scary movie, visit a haunted mansion, or all of the above, we’ve got you covered.
Haunted Circus Mansion – Circus Haunted House in Mt. Airy
October 25th – 26th
7 – 10pm on 10/25 & 6 – 10pm on 10/26
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
6451 Greene St
Cost: $5-10
Explore the dark and spooky paths inside one of Mt. Airy’s most mysterious and grand 100-year old properties. By day, the former St. Madeleine Sophie Church in West Mt. Airy is filled with laughter and joy of circus students learning a new skill. By night, when the sun goes down, the spirits come alive and enchant the dark hallways, cavernous classrooms and long-forgotten secret spaces. Around every turn, look for the former church transformed into the region’s newest haunted attraction. Get ready for a night of haunting and enchantment as your party leaves for an adventure you will never forget.
Hocus PocYASS
October 25th
8pm & 11pm
Punch Line Philly
33 E Laurel St
Cost: $25 – $35
Celebrate Halloween as you never have before as the entire Hocus Pocus movie will be performed live on stage. Enjoy two shows with your favorite trio of Sanderson Sisters in this epic drag spectacular! Get your tickets now before the black flame candle runs out.
Witches Ball
October 25th
9pm – 1am
The Victoria Freehouse
10 S Front St
Cost: $5
Release your inner witch, bust out the old Salem dance moves, bring your best costumes, drink some of the devil’s potion at the Halloween Dance Party.
Boo at the Zoo
October 26th – 27th
10am – 4pm
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Ave
Cost: $0-24
The Philadelphia Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo extravaganza returns. Bring your family and little ones for a day of spooky adventures. Put on your favorite costume and set out on a trick-or-treat safari, take a walk through Philadelphia Zoo’s not-so-scary Extinction Graveyard, enjoy festive fall offerings, run wild through the hay bale maze, and pose for a festive harvest picture in front of the giant pumpkin wall!
Haunted Ship Halloween Party
October 26th
9pm – 2am
Moshulu
401 S. Columbus Blvd
Cost : $10-45
Get your costume ready for Philly’s largest halloween party on a real (rumored) haunted attraction. The party will feature a live jazz band, a hip-hop room with DJ Jay-Ski and a DJ dance party.
East Passyunk Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday
October 26th
11am – 4pm
East Passyunk Avenue
Cost: Free
Bring the whole family out and enjoy costume contests (for children and dogs), pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, storytime reading, live music, scarecrow scavenger hunt, trick or treating, pet treats and more. For the grown-ups, enjoy live music, 40+ craft and arts vendors, fall fare, spirited cocktails, and more.
Nightmare on the Schuylkill
October 26th
9 – 11:45pm
Cira Center South
Cost: $29.95-49.95
Nightmare on the Schuylkill is Philly’s Biggest Costume Contest and includes VIP open bars at three locations on Philly’s Hottest Block (Sunset Social, The Post and Walnut St Cafe). Enjoy three parties and three themes. Enter for your chance to win $500 for Best Costume or $1000 for Best Group Costume. Your Ticket includes all-night access to all three locations and a VIP Open Bar from 8-11pm!
Halloween at the Market
October 26th
9:30am – 12pm
Reading Terminal Market
12th & Arch Street
Cost: Free
Dress up for Trick-or-Treating around the Market! Grab a map of merchants who will be giving out candy at the Welcome Center or The Customer Hub. There will be Halloween-themed story time, trick-or-treating, and a pumpkin carving DEMONstration.
Daybreaker- Boogie Down
October 27th
3 – 6pm
The Met Philadelphia
858 N. Broad St
Cost: $20-35
Daybreaker is turning The Met into a Haunted House of supernatural surprises and mischief making. The event will be raising funds for UFCA. Philadelphians of all ages are invited to celebrate the spooky season in style, with an afternoon of paranormal partying in their most creative costume. The event kicks off with a yoga flow class, followed by a two hour dance party, where guests can get down on the dancefloor for a great cause. The afternoon features DJ Del, accompanied by an opera singer and harpist. The evening will close out with a sound meditation led by sound artist Luna Maye.
Bad Town Halloween Launch Party
October 27th
2 – 5pm
Tattooed Mom
530 South St
Cost: Free
The Halloween Launch Party will feature all the Bad Town artists and affiliates displaying and selling their work. Enjoy food and drinks available for purchase at the bar while you browse. Meet the artists, win prizes, buy cool stuff, and participate in the auction to benefit a charity to help stop the opioid crisis.
The House of the Devil
October 30th
9:30 – 11:30pm
Philadelphia Film Society
1412 Chestnut St
Cost: $4-9
The contemporary horror classic, The House of the Devil is celebrating its 10th Anniversary. This screening will feature live music 30 minutes prior to start time.
Frankford Hall-oween Costume Contest
October 31st
8pm – 1am
Frankford Hall, 1210 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125
Cost: Free
Get your costumes ready and check out the annual Hall-oween party and costume contest! Enjoy Mainstay Independent .5L and 1L drafts for $5 and $10, and dance to beats provided by DJ Craig Dash. The costume contest will kick off at 10pm.
Dusk til Dawn 2
October 31st
8pm – 2am
Germantown Garden
1029 Germantown Ave
Cost: $0-15
The second installment of Dusk ‘til Dawn, an all black affair will be held on Halloween night. For 21+ with music by Count Aktive, Count Salvo, and Menace Cartel.
Ghouls Night Out Halloween Party
October 31st
7 – 11:55pm
Love City Brewing
1023 Hamilton St
Cost: Free
The decorations are up and Love City Brewing is ready for a HALLOWEEN PARTY like no other! Get dressed up and enjoy some adult treats! Costumes always encouraged, but not required. This FREE event features live music from The After Dinner Mints at 9pm, drink specials that serve up tricks or treats, food trucks & more!
5th Annual Mischief at the Mutter
October 31st
Mutter Museum
19 S 22nd St
6:30 – 11:00pm
Cost: $50
A precarious party full of marvel and fright is brewing at the Mütter for another night. Enjoy tasty drinks from the bar and view the collections, but watch out for the spirits or you may need some protection! Keep specters at bay with your festive disguises, but don’t be shocked if the Mütter holds a few scary surprises.