Halloween in Philadelphia
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September 22-23, 29-30, October 6-8, 12-15, 18-22, 24-31
Terror Behind the Walls
Description: The abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary in the middle of Philadelphia is transformed into a terrifying haunted house. In addition to the spooky structure, organizes have added a range of attractions and some nasty surprises also.
Location: Eastern State Penitentiary, 22nd St. and Fairmount Ave.
Time: 7pm - 10pm (until 11pm Fridays and Saturdays)
Cost: $10

Note: Kids under 7 not allowed

October 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 Hersheypark in the Dark Description: Come and have a frightening good time. Location, Hershey Park, Hershey Time: 4pm-10pm Cost: $21.95   October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Family Fun Days Description: The Philadelphia Zoo gives visitors and animals harvest treats. Meet creepy critters, and more. Location: Philadelphia Zoo Time: 930am - 5pm Cost: Adults $16.95, Kids 3-12 $13.95, Kids under 3 FREE   October 1-31 Fright Factory Haunted Attraction Description: Three terrifying haunted events in one great location. Get scared! Location: 2200 S. Swanson St. Time: Varies Cost: $20   October 1-31 Pumpkin Picking Description: Pick your own pumpkins at this hands-on farm. While you’re visiting, be sure to take a hayride. Location: Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ Time: Mon-Fri 11 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm Cost: $2.50 per hayride, pay for what you pick October 1-30 Scarecrow Competition & Display Description: Bigger-than-life scarecrow creations are displayed outdoors and compete for prizes. Vote for your favorites. Location: Peddler’s Village Time: Varies Cost: Free

October 1-28
Count’s Halloween Spooktacular
Description: Celebrating Halloween with The Count. Fun for the whole family as you see Sesame Place dressed in costume, and trick-or-treat throughout the park. Walk through the Count’s castle, hayrides and more.
Location: Sesame Place
Time: Varies
Cost: $41.95

October 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
Halloweekends
Description: Monster fun and spooky screams as the park is transformed into a giant haunted playground.
Location: Downy Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Time: Fridays 6 pm-11 pm; Saturdays noon-11 pm; Sundays noon-8 pm
Cost: $28.95 Adults, $14.95 Kids

October 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
PumpkinFest
Description: Pick your own pumpkins, take a hayride, enjoy live entertainment and lots of festival activities.
Location: Shadybrook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley
Time: 11 am-4 pm
Cost: Varies

October 5-7
Dracula the Musical
Description: Darkness falls, wolves howl and lunatics sing in this spoof that spins the legend of everyone’s favorite vampire.
Location: Upper Merion High School
Time: 8 pm
Cost: $10-$15

October 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-31
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Description: Is Ben Franklin still roaming the streets of the city? Hear the chilling tales of the nation’s most historic and most haunted city on this candlelight walking tour.
Location: 5th & Chestnut Streets in the Signer’s Garden
Time: 9:30 pm
Cost: $15 Adults, $8 Kids

October 6-8, 13-15, 19-22, 26-30
HorrorFest
Description: A hayride of horror, a barn of horror, and an alien invasion combine for some spooky fun.
Location: Shadybrook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley
Time: 7 pm-10 pm
Cost: Varies
 

October 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29
Halloweekends
Description: Monster fun and spooky screams as the park is transformed into a giant haunted playground.
Location: Downy Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Time: Fridays 6 pm-11 pm; Saturdays noon-11 pm; Sundays noon-8 pm
Cost: $28.95 Adults, $14.95 Kids

October 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
PumpkinFest
Description: Pick your own pumpkins, take a hayride, enjoy live entertainment and lots of festival activities.
Location: Shadybrook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley
Time: 11 am-4 pm
Cost: Varies
 

October 5-7 Dracula the Musical Description: Darkness falls, wolves howl and lunatics sing in this spoof that spins the legend of everyone’s favorite vampire. Location: Upper Merion High School Time: 8 pm Cost: $10-$15

October 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-31
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Description: Is Ben Franklin still roaming the streets of the city? Hear the chilling tales of the nation’s most historic and most haunted city on this candlelight walking tour.
Location: 5th & Chestnut Streets in the Signer’s Garden
Time: 9:30 pm
Cost: $15 Adults, $8 Kids

October 8-9, 15-16, 22-23
Pumpkin Festival
Description: Pick your own pumpkins, hear live country music, run through the corn maze and take a hayride. You’ll also find a cornstalk tunnel, a wagon train ride, food, hot cider and Halloween goodies.
Location: None Such Farm, 4493 York Rd, Buckingham
Time: 10 am-4 pm
Cost: Varies

October 13
Storytelling and Bonfire
Description: The night will be filled with spooky tales and stories. Hayrides, food, jack-o-lantern display and a bonfire.
Location: Warwick County Park
Time: 7 pm
Cost: Free
 

October 25, 27, 29, 30
Haunted Ship Tours
Description: Come aboard the Olympia as it is transformed into a ghost ship. Hear stories of angry spirits returning to haunt their enemies. Take a haunted tour of the ship.
Location: Penn’s Landing
Time: 7 pm-9 pm
Cost: Varies

October 26
Movie Night—Ghost Boat
Description: Bring some blankets and watch Ghost Boat under the stars in the outdoor amphitheater.
Location: Penn’s Landing
Time: 7:30 pm-10 pm
Cost: Varies

October 28
Halloween Costume Contest
Description: Boys, girls and whole families can enter the various categories in this costume contest at Sesame Place.
Location: Sesame Place
Time: Varies
Cost: $41.95

October 28
Spooky Halloween
Description: See a spooky magic show, and enjoy a meet and greet with your favorite Halloween characters. Free Halloween goodie bags while supplies last.
Location: Moorestown Mall
Time: 1 pm-2 pm
Cost: Free

October 28
Boo at the Zoo
Description: Trick or treat at the zoo! A masquerade party for the whole family, including lots of treats for kids in costume. Candy stations, storytelling, face painting, games and music.
Location: Philadelphia Zoo
Time: 10 am-3 pm
Cost: $16.95 Adults, $13.95 Kids

October 28
Family Trick of Treat Day
Description: Families are invited for a fun-filled day at the Independence Seaport Museum. Kids and parents can dress up and explore as well as take part in activities, arts and crafts, and trick or treating.
Location: Independence Seaport Museum
Time: 12 pm-4 pm
Cost: Varies

October 31
Halloween Party
Description: Celebrate Halloween with trick or treating throughout the Factory, and a costume parade. Dress up and get some treats!
Location: The Crayola Factory
Time: 9:30 am-3 pm
Cost: Varies
 

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