Lincoln Mill Haunted House

Select Dates, September 26 – November 7
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 7
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is an immersive experience featuring five thrilling haunted houses, plus historic tours, themed bars and lounges, live performances, and more, all within the walls of a historic 10-acre prison site. Hollywood-quality sets, props, and special FX makeup, custom soundtracks, hundreds of talented performers per night, and a one-of-a-kind location come together each fall to create a Halloween festival of epic proportions.

The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour

Nightly, 9 pm
Philadelphia

The Founding Phantoms Ghost Tour isn’t your average ghost tour. Founding Phantoms is Philadelphia’s premier adults-only haunted experience, designed for mature audiences ages 16 and up. With mature themes, graphic stories, and strong language, this tour is strictly off-limits to children, and highly recommended for those who want a spine-tingling, unfiltered look into the city’s haunted past.

The Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour

Nightly, 8 pm
Philadelphia

This is Philadelphia’s #1 all-ages ghost tour, earning a 4.9-star rating from thousands of happy guests who’ve made spooky memories with us while discovering the haunted secrets of the city that started it all. Combining chilling ghost stories with fascinating historical insights, this tour is ideal for families with kids, history buffs, and first-time visitors who want to experience the haunted heart of Philly, without the intensity of an adults-only tour.

Candlelight Ghost Tours | Fort Mifflin

October 9, 10, 16, 17, 22 & 23
Fort Mifflin and Hog Island Roads, Philadelphia, PA

What better way to prepare for Halloween than a tour at night through a truly haunted Revolutionary War fortress?  Fort Mifflin’s Candlelight Tours provide and authentic Halloween experience! No actors, no decorations – just you and the spirits of Fort Mifflin. A uniformed guide will lead you on a journey through history to learn about the Fort’s history and the spirits that may dwell within the walls. Come meet the “unseen co-workers!” Fun activities at the haunted Hospital Building before and after your tour.

Sleep With the Ghosts | Fort Mifflin

Begins at 7:00 pm on Saturday October 24th and ends at 6:00 am on Sunday October 25th
Fort Mifflin and Hog Island Roads, Philadelphia, PA

Spend the night if you dare! Actual sleep is optional during our annual overnight paranormal investigation, where you get to explore the buildings, myths and legends behind the Fort’s permanent residents. Sleeping quarters are dormitory style, or BYO tent. Participants have access to heated and unheated buildings, including some areas not open to the general visiting public, plus outdoor areas. Share your evidence and learn about the history of the Fort with local paranormal investigation team G.Host Official around the fire pit.

Historic Philadelphia Fall Events

Make the most of the season with special events and activities happening throughout the historic district. From spooky experiences and seasonal fun to activities the whole family can enjoy, there’s plenty to add to your fall calendar at the Betsy Ross House and Franklin Square.

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 Seaport Saturday

October 24, 10 am – 2 pm
Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA

Come out to the Independence Seaport Museum for family-friendly crafts and activities throughout the building, including miniature sea monster-making and a spooky sea creature scavenger hunt! Celebrate the spookiest time of year at the Independence Seaport Museum! They’ll have activities and crafts for the whole family from 10 AM – 2 PM throughout the museum.

PopUpPlay’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Cherry Street Pier

October 31, 11 am – 1 pm
Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Get ready for a not-so-scary Halloween celebration at Cherry Street Pier! Join PopUpPlay for a family-friendly Halloween party packed with costumes, trick-or-treating, games, crafts, treats, and plenty of creative fun. Come dressed in your Halloween best and help PopUpPlay design the ultimate floats and balloons for a huge Halloween parade. Families can also show off their best monster voices during monster karaoke and enjoy hands-on activities throughout the event.

East Passyunk Fall Fest

Saturday, October 31, 11 am – 4 pm
East Passyunk Avenue between Morris & Dickinson, Philadelphia, PA

Save the date—Fall Fest is BACK on East Passyunk Avenue! There will be 80+ vendors presented by Nice Things Handmade, food and drink, pumpkin carving, costume contest, live music, plus Creepy Crawl Trick-or-Treating.

Philadelphia Haunted Pub Crawl

Nightly, 8 pm
Philadelphia

Philadelphia is where America was born—and where some of its earliest ghosts still linger. The same cobblestone streets that witnessed the signing of the Declaration of Independence have also seen centuries of plague, public hangings, and Revolutionary War bloodshed. Ghost City Tours’ Philadelphia Haunted Pub Crawl takes you into the historic taverns and colonial-era watering holes where the Founding Fathers drank, debated, and occasionally died under mysterious circumstances.

17th Annual Witch Craft Crawl

Wednesday, October 28, 6-10 pm
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, Philadelphia

Let East Passyunk Avenue cast its spell on you during the 17th Annual Witch Craft Crawl! This year, enjoy seasonal special brews and cocktails along with crafts, charms and more at over 30 bars, restaurants and shops along the Avenue. Tickets include specials at participating East Passyunk businesses, your choice of a witch hat or light necklace (while supplies last!) and Witch Craft stamp card.

Halloween Parade & Storytime

Fri, October 30, 2026 11:15 A.M.
1905 Locust Street (19th & Locust on W. Rittenhouse Square), Philadelphia, PA

Come join Philadelphia City Institute for their annual Halloween Parade in Rittenhouse Square! You will parade around the square and come back to the goat statue for a special Halloween storytime. Costumes encouraged!

20th Annual Halloween Festival + Parade in Fairmount

Sunday, October 25, 2-4 pm
2333 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Come in costume! FREE family fun for all ages will be in full swing at our Fairmount studios. Make + Take Art Stations, Baby Music + Activity Zone & Parade with Positive Movement Drumline at 4pm!