Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Bensalem 2026

15 unique & unusual Halloween events near Bensalem.

Bensalem area Halloween events are ready, from the vibrant Newtown Borough Costume Parade to creative workshops like the DIY Pumpkin Succulent Planter in Glenside.

Find parades and family gatherings, or consider ticketed ghost tours in nearby Doylestown if you're seeking a different kind of evening.

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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 9 mi

Costume competition and community parade concluding at Brian Gregg Park.

Philly Ghosts Haunted Tours

Philadelphia 16 mi

Nighttime walking ghost tour through historic Old City Philadelphia.

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 18 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 15 mi $$

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

Soul Crawl

Philadelphia 8 mi $$

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

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 16 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 15 mi $$$

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

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 15 mi $$

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

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 17 mi $$

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

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 12 mi $$$

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

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 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 18 mi $$$

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

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 16 mi $

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

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 7 mi $

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

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Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn

Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 39 Fall Festival at Eastern State Penitentiary Philadelphia

Trick-or-treat and explore the historic penitentiary with family-friendly activities.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 20 Hoppy Halloween 11 Bensalem

Halloween-themed beer fest featuring over 30 Pennsylvania craft producers.

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Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

Haunted Experiences

1 of 9 Valley of Fear and The Original Haunted Hayrides Feasterville

Tractor-drawn haunted hayrides and walkthrough horrors through deep, dark woods.

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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

Can kids come on ghost tours in Bensalem?

Family-friendly early tours, usually the 7 pm slot, keep stories spooky but not graphic and welcome ages 8-plus; late-night tours lean into murder and macabre detail and often set 13+ or 18+ minimums. Check the tour's stated age guidance and pick the early slot for first-timers. Ninety minutes of night walking is the real limit for younger kids, so check the route length.

How should we dress for October outdoor events in Bensalem?

October is the swing month: afternoon events can be warm while anything after sunset drops fast, so the answer is always layers, base, zip layer, packable shell, plus closed shoes for grass and gravel venues. Toss gloves and a beanie in the bag after mid-October for night tours and outdoor screenings. Check the hourly forecast at event time, not the daily high.

How do we plan around lantern parades and night processions in Bensalem?

Stake out the route, not the staging area: arrive 30-45 minutes early at a mid-route spot with a wall or storefront at your back for kids' sightlines. Bring your own lantern or glow items only if the event invites it. Transit beats driving, since road closures wrap the route, and know the dispersal point so your group reunites after the crowd releases.

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