Whether you’re looking to trick-or-treat with the kids or want to get yourself a good, ghostly scare, these Halloween tours and special events will keep you busy all October long.
Spirits of 76 Ghost Tours
When: All month long
Where: Old City
Learn about Philadelphia's ghosts during this walking tour.
Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off
When: October 17
Where: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Growers from all over the Mid-Atlantic come to see if their pumpkins can beat all others.
Halloween Hikes at The Schuylkill Center
When: October 23 & 24
Where: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
These family friendly nighttime hikes also feature marshmallow roasting and pumpkin painting.
Boo at the Zoo
When: October 24 & 25
Where: The Philadelphia Zoo
Free with zoo admission, this costume party features trick-or-treating around the zoo, games and crafts.
Trick or Treat Trail
When: October 24 & 31
Where: Franklin Square
Children are encouraged to show up in costume, decorate their own trick-or-treat bags and get candy from "some furry friends."
Mercer by Moonlight
When: October 29 & 30
Where: The Mercer Museum, Dolyestown, PA
Celebrate Halloween by learning about the Mercer castle's creepier items during one of these nighttime tours.
Monster Mash Bash
When: October 30
Where: The Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry Hill, NJ
You'll find games, in-museum trick-or-treating and more at this Friday-evening event.
Watson Adventures Haunted Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt
When: October 30 & 31
Where: Philadelphia
Check out some of Philadelphia’s most haunted locations during this Halloween-themed scavenger hunt.
