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Halloween Events in the Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey Area

A guide to Halloween events, festivals and creepy places in the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area.
Southeastern Pennsylvania Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More
A guide to Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More in the Greater Philadelphia area of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Hayrides And Halloween Fun in South Jersey
New Jersey is the Garden State and South Jersey features some of the best farmland in the country. That farmland is the perfect setting for wonderful celebrations during the fall and Halloween season. The following is a select listing of events and happenings in the South Jersey region through the Halloween season.
Eastern State Penitentiary Hosts Halloween Tours in Abandoned Prison Complex
The event runs from September 22 to October 31. Nights vary. "Terror Behind the Walls" begins at 7 p.m. each evening.
Family Fun for Halloween in the Greater Philadelphia Area
Looking for a place for the little ghosts and goblins to experience Halloween? These events are fun for even the littlest monsters.
Woodstown NJ Scarecrow Contest Photos
Over 50 photos of the scarecrows in the annual Woodstown Fall Festival Scarecrow Contest. Some of these are really different and very well made. Enjoy.
Haunted Philadelphia
Long before local filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan chose Philadelphia as the setting for the spooky thriller "The Sixth Sense," Philadelphians have been seeing dead people. The entire region is known for its historic sites, colonial-era graveyards and centuries-old buildings, some dating back to pre-Revolutionary War days.
Treat Yourself to a Scary Halloween
Spending Halloween in Philadelphia is a real treat. Dress as your favorite goblin, grab a "ghoul-friend" and paint pumpkins with the Count at Sesame Place or get an insider's view of Eastern State Penitentiary. It might be tricky to choose just one of these scary Halloween activities.
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Hear the chilling tales of America's most historic...and most haunted city on this candlelight walking tour through Independence Park and Society Hill.
Philadelphia Fall Foliage
The Philadelphia area is awash in the yellow, orange and red of fall. We explore some of the best places to appreciate the season and include numerous fall photos.

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