Abington Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

16 unique & unusual Halloween events in Abington and nearby.

Halloween events dot Abington and nearby towns, from the Newtown Borough Costume Parade to family-friendly gatherings in Abington. For those seeking a different vibe, adult-focused experiences in Philadelphia are also available. Whether you want to stay local or venture slightly further afield, this collection highlights the diverse Halloween activities happening throughout the region.

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Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Doylestown Haunts Ghost Tour 2026)

Doylestown Haunts Ghost Tour 2026

Doylestown 13 mi $

Sixth annual walking tour exploring Doylestown's history and ghost stories.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (19th Annual Scarecrow Walk)

19th Annual Scarecrow Walk

Philadelphia 6 mi $$

Creative scarecrows celebrating decades ending in 70 displayed throughout the gardens.

Soul Crawl

Philadelphia $$

Flashlight cemetery tour concluding with festive drinks around roaring fire pits.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Spooky Season Nature Crafts: All About Carnivorous Plants)

Spooky Season Nature Crafts: All About Carnivorous Plants

Philadelphia 6 mi $$

Craft a take-home plant monster while learning about carnivorous plants.

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (DIY Pumpkin Succulent Planter Workshop)

DIY Pumpkin Succulent Planter Workshop

Glenside $$$

Craft a succulent arrangement in a ceramic pumpkin with instructor guidance.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (PEC's Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show - Crafter Registration 2026)

PEC's Fall Festival and Arts & Crafts Show - Crafter Registration 2026

Philadelphia $

Outdoor handmade arts and crafts show set within an environmental center.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (Newtown Borough Halloween Costume Parade)

Newtown Borough Halloween Costume Parade

Newtown 12 mi

Costume competition and community parade concluding at Brian Gregg Park.

Philly Ghosts Haunted Tours

Philadelphia 12 mi

Nighttime walking ghost tour through historic Old City Philadelphia.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Ghost Tours of Manayunk, Philadelphia)

Ghost Tours of Manayunk, Philadelphia

Philadelphia 9 mi

Search for unexplained energy using interactive EMF readers along the canal.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Harvest with the Hippos)

Harvest with the Hippos

Camden 12 mi $$$

An after-hours 21+ harvest celebration featuring aquatic pumpkin displays.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Class)

Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Class

North Wales 9 mi $$$

Craft a seasonal floral centerpiece inside a carved real pumpkin.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (International Community Fall Festival)

International Community Fall Festival

Philadelphia 12 mi $$

Celebrates international cultures with global foods, music, and community activities.

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Ink Night: Hello Pumpkin Beginner Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering)

Ink Night: Hello Pumpkin Beginner Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering

Lower Gwynedd Township 8 mi $$$

Includes a take-home calligraphy kit and hand-lettered pumpkin project.

Illustration of a small witch and a friendly ghost performing on a red curtained stage as a costumed audience watches (An Evening with Todd & Carmella Koko at the Haunted Ritz Theatre)

An Evening with Todd & Carmella Koko at the Haunted Ritz Theatre

Haddon Township 16 mi $$

Paranormal investigation alongside special guests Todd and Carmella Kokotajlo.

Illustration of three hooded ghost hunters with flashlights and a camera on a tripod near a small ghost among pumpkins (An Evening with Medium Brandie Wells at the Haunted Ritz Theatre)

An Evening with Medium Brandie Wells at the Haunted Ritz Theatre

Haddon Township 16 mi $

Investigate the paranormal alongside guest medium Brandie Wells.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Aerial in the Park Halloween Photoshoot)

Aerial in the Park Halloween Photoshoot

Philadelphia 11 mi $

Outdoor Halloween photoshoot featuring an aerial hoop, props, and fake blood.

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Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 40 Winding Brook Farm Agritainment Warrington

Haunted hay wagon ride winding through dark woods and eerie creatures

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Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins

Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 20 Philadelphia Halloween Bar Crawl Philadelphia

Includes waived covers and drink specials across participating Philadelphia venues.

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Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon

Haunted Experiences

1 of 7 Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary Philadelphia

Halloween event in historic penitentiary

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Illustration of a small ghost and a jack-o'-lantern performing on a stage with red curtains, watched by a crowd at dusk

Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 4 Rocky Horror Picture Show with Transylvanian Nipple Productions PHILADELPHIA

Cult classic film screening featuring a live shadowcast performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the photography etiquette at cultural and community events in Abington?

Wide crowd shots are fine; portraits need permission, especially of children, performers mid-ritual, and personal ofrendas at Día de los Muertos events, where some altars honor recent losses. Ask first, accept no gracefully, and skip flash at night processions and candlelit events, where it genuinely disrupts. When an event posts photography guidance, that overrides all defaults. Buy from artists you photograph.

How do we pair a ghost tour with dinner in Abington?

Eat first: tours run 90 minutes of walking, and most start between 7 and 9 pm, so book dinner two hours before the tour within a short walk of the meeting point, and keep it lighter than you would for a movie night. Afterward, a nightcap spot near the route's end lets the group unpack the stories, the debrief is half the fun.

What Halloween-season events in Abington continue into early November?

The season doesn't end at midnight on the 31st: Día de los Muertos celebrations run October 31 through November 2, harvest markets and fall festivals continue into mid-November, and some attractions run one final discounted weekend. Costume and decor clearance peaks November 1-2 for next-year planning. If October overflowed, the first November weekend is the graceful catch-up window.

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