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A Philadelphia Halloween

From Scary to Silly, There's Plenty to See and Do

From , former About.com Guide

Between ghost-friendly historic areas, award-winning haunted houses and pumpkin-filled suburban farms, a Philadelphia Halloween is fun for all ages, whether you're looking for a some child-sized candy or an adult-sized All Hallows Eve scare.

Halloween Events

kids celebrate the Harvest Festival at Linvilla OrchardsPhoto by L. Wuillermin for GPTMC

From festivals to tours to parties, find something fun to do on this list of Philadelphia Halloween events.

Haunted Houses

Philadelphia Haunted Houses - Terror Behind the Walls© Andrew Garn/Eastern State Penitentiary

It's a little, well, scary that Philadelphia haunted houses are so good – the area has some of the top haunted attractions in the country. Use this guide to find the best one for you, whether you're looking for family friendly fun or something totally terrifying.

Costume Stores

MasqueradePhoto: Meg Favreau

Find the perfect Halloween outfit in Philadelphia or South Jersey.

Corn Mazes

PA Corn FieldPhoto: Spencer Platt / Getty Images

For a sunny daytime wander or a nighttime scare, head to a corn maze in Southeastern Pennsylvania or South Jersey.  Many of the farms with corn mazes offer other "agritainment" as well, such as pick-your-own pumpkins and wagon rides.

Fall Foliage

A fall forestPhoto: Meg Favreau

Discover the best places in Greater Philadelphia to check out the changing leaves.

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