Get ready for a frightfully fun season with our 2025 Halloween Guide. Whether you’re searching for spine-chilling haunted houses and ghost tours, or festive family-friendly events, we’ve included it all. From eerie adventures and adults-only parties to classic Halloween parades, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Grab your costume, and prepare for a month packed with tricks, treats and a whole lot of Halloween fun!

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Lincoln Mill Haunted House

Select Dates, September 26 – November 2
4100 Main Street , Philadelphia, PA

Lincoln Mill Haunted House is a fully immersive horror experience featuring live scare-actors, production quality sets, animatronics, and special effects. On September 2, 2021, Hurricane Ida struck Philadelphia and flooded the mill to historic water levels. The flood damaged the mill’s interior and revealed a hidden chamber in the basement. Bodies were found and a dark truth was discovered about the mill’s past. During the Great Depression in the 1930’s, Viktor Kane, the mill owner, tormented and experimented on his workers. Many of those workers lost their lives. Construction has since been halted and the mill is under investigation.

Halloween Nights | Eastern State Penitentiary

Various Dates thru November 8
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses, plus historic tours, themed bars and lounges, live entertainment and more, all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison. This Halloween festival of epic proportions is jam-packed with sinister scares, enchanting entertainment, delectable food and drinks, and unforgettable moments. Halloween Nights features Hollywood-quality sets, props, and special FX makeup; custom soundtracks; and more than 200 talented performers per night. And it all takes place in a truly one-of-a-kind setting.

Philly Ghosts | Phantoms of Philadelphia Tour

Various dates
Meeting location: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Washington Square Park, 217-231 W. Washington Square, Philadelphia

Philly Ghosts offers a remorseless look at Philadelphia’s hidden past, and insights into the very real and shocking hauntings experienced on a regular basis in one of the oldest residential areas in America. They’ve carefully crafted the tour to take you on a unique journey through Old City Philadelphia, stopping at locations that are home to eerie presences and supernatural energies as well as being significant historical landmarks. This tour is suitable for locals and tourists alike looking to learn more about Philadelphia’s history and its resident ghosts and ghouls.

Candlelight Ghost Tours | Fort Mifflin

2025 Dates: October 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24
Fort Mifflin and Hog Island Roads, Philadelphia, PA

Philly’s most authentic Halloween event! No decorations. No hype. Just, you, a few candles, and REAL Ghosts! Experience Fort Mifflin after hours on the popular candlelight walking tours through the site. Tours depart every 20 minutes beginning at 7:00pm and last approximately 1 hour. There are fun activities to pass the time while you wait for your tour to begin!  This is a rain or moonlight tour with approximately 3/4 of a mile walking involved. Please be sure to wear appropriate footwear and attire.  

Bloodletting & Burials

Saturdays in October, 6 & 7 pm
239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia’s past is not for the squeamish. Step into the 18th century to uncover gruesome tales of infection and inoculation, then venture inside the Betsy Ross House for a shadowy, spine-tingling tour. Not recommended for small children.

Spooky Tours | Betsy Ross House

Saturdays in October, 5:30-8 pm
239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA

This October, experience Spooky Tours of the Betsy Ross House on Saturdays from 5:30-8 pm. Explore dimly light rooms, hear chilling stories, and encounter Betsy herself. Tickets are $15, with the courtyard open and a pop-up beer garden waiting to cap off your night.

Boo at the Zoo

October 11-13, 18, 19, 25, 26, 9:30 am – 5 pm
The Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA

The Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza, Boo at the Zoo, is back for three fun-filled weekends of costumes, festive fall treats, and ghoulish fun. Gather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive fall offerings, fun children’s activities, and more. NEW date this year: Trick-or-treat at the Zoo on Monday, October 13.

Halloween at Please Touch Museum

October 31, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA

Show off your Halloween spirit in costume at the Museum! Join PTM for trick-or-treating and festive fun, including stories, music and art workshops.

Spooky Science Day | The Franklin Institute

October 25, 11 am –  3 pm
222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the spooky season with a day full of fall-inspired activities and Halloween fun for all ages. From hands-on programming to festive photo opportunities, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. There will be a live science show, a pumpkin carving show, slime, dough or putty demonstration and more.

Halloween in the Historic District

October 19, 11 am –  3 pm
599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA

Join The Historic District for a spooky day of family fun on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Start your adventure at the Independence Visitor Center, where they’ll be handing out treat bags and maps for all trick-or-treaters. The map will guide you to participating organizations throughout the district, some offering special events, programs, and of course, candy! Pumpkin painting will be happening inside the Independence Visitor Center at 11:00 am.

Trick-or-Treat Street | Franklin Square

October 25, 11 am – 1 pm
200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA

Bring your child to Franklin Square for a family-friendly afternoon of candy and fun! Children 10 and under are invited to follow the trail in Franklin Square and get some sweets on Trick-or-Treat Street sponsored by Fox Rothschild. This event is FREE! Capacity is limited. A limited number of walk-up tickets are available while supplies last.

Halloween Campfire & Party | Pennypack Environmental Center

October 24, 7-10 pm
8602 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA

Walk through the spooky woods of Pennypack to a campfire with stories and songs, followed by crafts and light snacks & games for the whole family. Suggested for ages 6 & up. This can be a bit scary for the little ones. Starts promptly at 7 p.m. at Pennypack Environmental Center. Please arrive a little early to check-in. Costumes are NOT allowed for your safety.

DRYC Halloween Party

October 18, 3-10 pm
Delaware River Yacht Club, 9639 Milnor St, Philadelphia, PA

Get ready for the best Halloween party along the Delaware River! There will be spooky fun, live music, and family-friendly thrills for a night you won’t forget. The night includes live music by two incredible bands – Friends of the Devil and Low Totem, entertainment for all ages – petting zoo, magician and costume contests, food and drinks, and so much more. Costumes are highly encouraged.

Candlelight Halloween Concerts in Philadelphia

October 23 & 24
Philadelphia

Candlelight Concerts brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to Philadelphia. Check out A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics on October 24 at Independence Seaport Museum or on October 23 at Bok Auditorium.

Trick or Drink Philadelphia Halloween Bar Crawl

October 25, 31 and Nov. 1
Philadelphia

Get ready to experience the best bars that Philadelphia has to offer—all in one night! Go back to the good old days of trick or treating with an adult twist. The treat is a beveverage! You’ll be able to enjoy drink specials all night and you will receive a wristband that’ll grant you entry into all the participating bars and clubs around Philly, so you don’t have to worry about paying for entrance.

Booz & Brews Haunted Beer Fest

October 12, 3-7 pm
Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA

Step into 5+ acres of haunted fun at Cannstatter’s Volk Verein for the ultimate fall drink festival! With 20+ breweries and drink vendors, your ticket includes a sampling cup for unlimited pours from 3–7PM. Sip your way through seasonal craft beers & fall favorites, dress up in your best costume, and enjoy live music, shopping and food vendors.

Boos & Brews Bar Crawl

October 25, 6 pm – 2am
3652 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

The Boos & Brews Bar Crawl is coming to Philly on Saturday October 25th, 2025! It’ll be a spooky good time! Don’t miss out on the most thrilling Halloween event of the year – get your tickets now before they vanish into thin air.

East Falls Halloween Parade & Block Party

October 25, 3-6 pm
Conrad Street (between Sunnyside Ave and Bowman St), Philadelphia, PA

Come and enjoy the East Falls 7th Annual Halloween Parade and Block Party, hosted by Rutabaga Toy Library! This event is a collaborative effort of the community, celebrating the spirit of Halloween and the wonderful neighborhood. This year, they’re expanding the footprint of the event and expecting even more families, vendors, and fun.

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