Now that fall has officially begun, the countdown for Halloween is in motion with plenty to do in and around Philadelphia. NBC10’s Karen Hua has more on how you can celebrate the season regardless of the fear factor.
Yes, it's a big sports weekend in Philadelphia, but it's also the spookiest weekend of the year, its "Halloweekend" and everyone deserves to celebrate the one time a year where people all over dress-up for fun.
From family-friendly to spine-tingling to spooky spots worth the drive, here's your guide to all the fun this weekend.
Family-Friendly (Sometimes Free) Fun
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Getting a spook doesn't have to cost a single dollar, here's a list of places for some family-friendly fun that won't scare your wallet:
- Witches of Narberth Scavenger Hunt
- Halloween on the Hill
- Family Fun at Linvilla Orchards
- Franklin Fright
- Smith Memorial Playground Halloween Spooktacular
- Philadelphia Zoo: Boo at the Zoo
- Fall Festival/Adventure Farm at Hellerick's Family Farm
- Spooky Mini Golf in Franklin Square
- Campbell Square - Halloween in the park
Spine-Tingling Entertainment for Older Ghosts and Ghouls
From spooky cocktails at a pop-up bar to getting spooked in the hospital of a penitentiary, adults here's a list just for you: (Just be sure to get a babysitter)
- Halloween Costume Crawl & Bar Bash on South Street
- Bates Motel Haunted Hayride
- Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary
- Nightmare Before Tinsel Pop-Up
- Mischief at the Mütter
- Lincoln Mill Haunted House
Check Out Spooky Shows, Events
For folks that are looking to go to a museum or see a show here's your list of scary arts and entertainment events happening this weekend:
- Dracula and the Incorruptible Body
- Mount Moriah Market
- 'SAW The Musical : The Unauthorized Parody of Saw'
Getting Moving in That Costume of Yours
If you're looking to get a workout in while also participating in Halloween fun, here's some festive active activities:
- Howloween 5K & 1-mile Dog Walk
- Bucks County SPCA Black Cat 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk
- PRLA Bucks-Mont 5k Halloween Fun Run/5k at Kershner
- The 2022 Cannonball Run 5K for Wounded Warrior Project
- DanceFit Chestnut Hill Halloween Party
Some Scares Worth the Drive
If you're into scary adventures, check out these attractions that are just a car ride away.
- Hersheypark Halloween
- Jason Woods
- Scream Mountain
- Six Flag Great Adventures Fright Fest
- Sleepy Hollow Haunted Acres
BOO!
