If you crave a little hair-raising and scary fun this Halloween season, Philadelphia has you covered. Unlock the area’s spooky surprises, terrifying festivities, and some not-too-scary fun things for the kids this fall. From pop-up bars, and lively celebrations, to spell-binding seasonal attractions, get into the spirit and get ready for all things eerie for kids and the little kid in all of us too! “The City of Brotherly Love” transforms into “The City of Haunted History,” with an endless list of spooktacular possibilities.
Linvilla Orchards
With over 300 acres dedicated to agriculture, education, and entertainment, Linvilla Orchards is a perfect spot for those looking for outdoor fun for the
whole family. The grown-ups will love the Ship Bottom Brewery Beer Garden serving up brews from products grown right on the property. Kids will love picking their own fruits and vegetables, featuring games, contests, music, and costumed characters at the farm. Get your face painted, pet some furry friends, and hop on a train or pony rides, all while enjoying the amazing weather. Bring your cameras and take pictures with pumpkins and more pumpkins. You don’t want to miss this treasure in Delaware County.
Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary
For those looking for a real scream of a time, visit Eastern State Penitentiary for spine-chilling excitement. Featuring five haunted houses, historic tours, themed bars and lounges, live entertainment, and so much more-all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison. Experience undead lounge singers, complimentary drinks and treats, and tours led by flashlight through Cellblock 3, the Hospital Block, and other fascinating spaces if you dare!
Fright Factory
Nightmares are made up of places like the Fright Factory, Philadelphia’s ultimate haunted attraction. Thrill-seekers will love the heart-stopping adventure as you explore the depths of a 120-year-old warehouse. This terrifying labyrinth will leave you begging to get out as you wander the halls of the South Side Sanatorium. Feel the forces of evil if you are brave enough to enter.
Pennhurst Asylum
Are you afraid of the dark? Visit four haunted attractions at Pennhurst Asylum and unlock new fears. Enter Pennhurst Asylum, The Morgue, The Catacombs, and The Tunnels at your own risk! Search for spirit activity on the haunted grounds. Tour floors of Mayflower Hall, Devon Hall, the Infirmary, and the underground tunnels of Philadelphia in this terror-inducing spook house that will keep you awake all night.
City Cruises Halloween-Themed Drag Brunch
All aboard who’s coming aboard! 94.5 PST’s Chris & The Crew and City Cruises host a special Philadelphia Bottomless Mimosa Halloween-themed Drag Brunch Cruise aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia, as mentioned in Visit Philly, featuring Philadelphia’s “Queen of Comedy” Bev. The queen trades her crown for a witch’s hat, channeling Winifred from everyone’s favorite Halloween film, Hocus Pocus. The icon is joined by queens Tara Ashleigh Austin (as Beyoncé) and Elektra Ryan (as Taylor Swift) for frighteningly good performances in between bottomless mimosas, bites from the chef-prepared buffet, and views of the Delaware River. Sounds like a wickedly good time!
Nightly Ghost Tours
Join a candlelit Ghost Tour of Philadelphia and discover the secrets hidden in the darkness in one of the nation’s oldest-and most haunted cities. Hear
chilling tales of Philly’s paranormal past and shocking true stories while walking along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence National Park, Old City, and Society Hill. Who knows what will be lurking?
FallFest at Shady Brook Farm
Shady Brook Farm has all you need this Halloween season. The annual FallFest event features hayrides, barnyard animals, kids’ games, pedal go-cars, the Barn of Horror, and a Peanuts-themed corn maze. The fun doesn’t end there. Pick your own pumpkin, sunflowers, and even apples in the crisp autumn air. After sundown, head to the Fun After Dark event with bonfires, the Moonlit Maze, the not-so-scary Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show Wagon Ride, and live music during weekends select dates September 13- October 30th.
Soak in the Autumn Season with City Cruises Philadelphia
Philadelphia comes alive in the fall with crisp, cool air and the vibrant colors of reds, oranges, and yellows painting the city with the changing leaves. Take a little time with family and friends to sit back, relax, and revel in the beauty of autumn. Experience it all with a City Cruises adventure for lunch, dinner, or brunch as you glide along the Delaware River enjoying a gourmet meal paired with the golden hues of the season as they create a stunning backdrop against the city’s skyline. Take in iconic landmarks and enjoy a unique way to savor the flavors of fall and the city’s charm. City Cruises offers many sightseeing and dining options to experience Philly like no other-and all from the water.
Philadelphia is beckoning you to celebrate the Halloween season with so many things to do, it’s scary! Come explore a ghostly good time in the fresh air as you create memories.
Original Post Date: October 18, 2024