Known for its history, Philadelphia is one of the best cities to celebrate the spooky holiday of Halloween. With cobblestone streets, crisp autumn nights, and a galore of spooky events to choose from, residents of all ages can enjoy Halloween activities in Philadelphia.
Halloween Benefit Block Party
October 21st
12-6 pm
1710 N 5th St
St. Benjamin Brewing Co. hosts a Halloween themed block party for all ages to benefit the current disaster in Puerto Rico. Free to attend, guests can enjoy pumpkin carving, Halloween games, food and beer for purchase.
Bring out the family to enjoy this festive party!
Dinner with Dracula
October 31st
7-10 pm
XIX (Nineteen) Restaurant
Enjoy an elegant and delicious three-course meal from the well-known XIX Restaurant on top of the Bellevue in Center City. Afterwards, hold on to the edge of your seats during a screening of Bela Lugosi’s portrayal of Dracula. Show up in your best 1930’s attire to win a free dinner for two!
Tickets are $65 per person. Make sure to reserve yours now. They won’t last long!
Soul Crawl: Haunted History Tours
October 20-21st
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Grab your flashlights and some bravery as you go on a haunted tour of Philadelphia. Walk among the graves in search for spirits returning to haunt the residents of Philadelphia. Make sure to dress warmly!
Tickets are $25 per person and tours leave at 7 pm sharp!
Ghost Tours of Philadelphia
Ongoing
Signer’s Garden, 5th and Chestnut St
Hop on yet another haunted tour of Philadelphia from March to November. With so much history in the city, there’s bound to be ghosts roaming around the streets of Old City. Tour the streets of Philadelphia in the dark with an experience tour guide in search of spirits that haunt the city.
Science After Hours: Spirits
October 31st
7-10 pm
The Franklin Institute
Witness a séance in the Franklin Institute this Halloween. Feel free to come in costume and enjoy some spirits and experiments with fellow Halloween lovers.
This event is 21+ and tickets are $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Buy them fast, they won’t last long!
Mischief at the Mutter
October 27th
6:30 pm – 1 am
The Mutter Museum
Nothing gets spookier in Philadelphia than walking through odd specimens in the Mutter Museum while in costume. With an open bar and delicious bites to eat, you can’t go wrong with purchasing a ticket to this fantastical event.
Dracula: A Gothic Mystery
October 26-28th
7 pm
Laurel Hill Cemetery
If searching for ghosts and monsters doesn’t suit you, then maybe watching a live performance of Dracula will get you spooked. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase to enjoy during the performance. Don’t forget to bring your own chair!
Tickets are $25 and patrons are reminded to buy them in advance.
Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour
Ongoing
With so many ghost tours happening in Philadelphia, one may wonder just how many ghosts have been spotted! This tour goes on year round, but is the spookiest during Halloween. Visiting sites such as the Edgar Allan Poe House, Washington Square Park, Witch of Pine Street, the Liberty Bell, and many more, this is one of the best tours to hop on this Halloween.
Terror Behind the Walls
September 22nd – November 11th
Eastern State Penitentiary
If you’re looking for pee-your-pants scary, this is the place to go. With creatures, ghouls, and monsters roaming the stone walls of the old penitentiary, you’ll never know what is about to jump out at you. This is one haunted attraction you don’t want to show up to alone.
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