Philadelphia News & Updates

Discover a variety of family-friendly Halloween activities available in and around Philadelphia. The season offers a special Howl-O-Ween menu with themed food items.

The East Passyunk Fall Fest is scheduled for October 31st, offering a variety of activities. Attendees can enjoy over 80 craft vendors and trick-or-treating along East Passyunk Avenue.

The Philadelphia Zoo is extending its popular Boo at the Zoo event to run across five weekends for the first time. This expansion marks a significant increase for the Halloween event, which has been a tradition for over 20 years.

Eastern Montgomery County and the Philadelphia region are hosting various fall festivals this weekend. These events offer seasonal activities for the community.

Shane Confectionery in Old City has released a limited-edition Halloween candy box inspired by real ghost stories from Philadelphia. The box features unique chocolates and confections.

Lower Bucks County and the Philadelphia region are featuring several fall festivals this first weekend in October. These events provide seasonal entertainment for the community.

WHYY News is highlighting Philadelphia's TV listings for horror films, keeping the Halloween spirit alive through analog broadcasts. This offers a classic way to enjoy spooky season.

Shane Confectionery has created a limited-edition Haunted Philadelphia Halloween Box, drawing inspiration from local ghost stories. This special box contains unique confections.

Shane Confectionery is releasing a limited-run Halloween collection inspired by Philadelphians' reported paranormal encounters. This unique box transforms local ghost stories into a festive treat.

The Costume Project is collecting Halloween costumes to ensure every child can participate in the holiday. This initiative focuses on providing costumes to those who might otherwise go without.

Philadelphia Zoo is embracing Halloween with its Zoo Boo event, featuring pumpkin feedings and giant skeletons. Visitors can also enjoy views of the fall foliage during their visit.

Halloween Nights is back for its 35th year at the historic Philadelphia prison. New attractions are available to get visitors into the spooky spirit.

Craftsman Row Saloon is offering a Halloween menu featuring items like the Vampire Burger and Boo-schetta. Several other spooky pop-up experiences are available throughout Philadelphia.

Franklin Square in Philadelphia is transforming its mini golf course into a spooky Halloween-themed experience starting in October. This event offers a festive fall activity for visitors.

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular is back at Sesame Place Philadelphia, offering seasonal fun from now through November. This family-friendly event features Halloween-themed entertainment and activities.

A large pumpkin patch is set to appear along Philadelphia's waterfront, offering a seasonal fall attraction. This event welcomes all ages, though pets are not permitted.

Mad Darbarian is available for viewing as a horror host as the Halloween season approaches. The content discusses monsters, scary movies, and things that go bump in the night in Delaware County, PA.

The Philadelphia area bar scene is getting into the Halloween spirit with elaborate decorations and special menus. Returning favorites include the Vampire Burger, featuring American cheese and candied bacon.

Sesame Place Philadelphia is bringing back "The Count's Halloween Spooktacular" with the return of The Count. The family-friendly event runs through November 1st.

This weekend in Lower Bucks County and the Philadelphia region, events include the Halloween Spooktacular and Growden Day. These festivities highlight seasonal fun in the area.

Eastern Montgomery County and the Philadelphia region will see events like the Terror Thon and an Arts Festival this weekend. The Halloween Spooktacular is also part of the weekend's offerings.

Pluto TV will be pairing Halloween movies on Double Feature Fridays. This programming initiative is set to begin on September 24th.

High on Fire has announced a fall and winter U.S. tour, including a Halloween performance in Brooklyn. They are scheduled to play in Philadelphia, PA at Underground Arts on October 28th.

The Franklin Institute is hosting an adults-only "Science After Hours: Fright Night" Halloween party. This event is for ages 21 and older and requires valid ID for entry.

The Cityside Pumpkin Patch is back at Liberty Point in Philadelphia, offering a vast selection of 10,000 pumpkins. This popular fall attraction opens on October 1st, providing a month of Halloween-themed fun.

This guide details various haunted houses available in the Philadelphia region for Halloween 2026. It includes locations like the Ghost Tours of Haunted Brinton Lodge in Douglassville, PA.

A Halloween-themed pop-up bar has opened in Northern Liberties, drawing inspiration from Philadelphia's literary history. The speakeasy features a menu and decor inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and Sleepy Hollow.

A new Halloween pop-up speakeasy is opening in Northern Liberties, blending Edgar Allan Poe and Sleepy Hollow themes. This unique event leans into Philadelphia's spooky lore for a seasonal experience.

Philadelphia is getting a new Halloween speakeasy called The Pumpkin Press, inspired by New York legends and local lore. This mysterious pop-up event is set to bring a unique fall experience to the city.

Vince Staples is scheduled to perform at Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, PA on October 30, 2026. VIP packages are available for attendees looking to enhance their concert experience.

A judge has dismissed all charges against two Bucks County parents accused of providing alcohol to minors at a Halloween party. The case involved allegations related to a teen gathering.

The Mütter Museum in Philadelphia is hosting a unique Halloween party themed around the medieval dancing plague, known as Choreomania. Attendees can expect an unusual and historically inspired spooky celebration.

Explore Philadelphia's top Halloween attractions, including haunted houses and ghost tours. The guide also features family-friendly fall festivals and other seasonal activities.

A Houston resident has been sentenced for a Halloween robbery. The article mentions Philadelphia, PA News and Houston, TX News.

The Mütter Museum's Halloween party, Choreomania, is set to return on October 30th. This event will recreate a medieval 'dancing plague' and is located at 19 S. 22nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Spooky season has arrived in Philadelphia, with one Center City bar embracing the Halloween spirit. Craftsman Row Saloon is featuring a Nightmare Before Christmas pop-up bar with a themed menu.

Experience an enchanted nightmare at Philadelphia's most immersive Halloween bar. The bar offers a creative beverage menu with festive drinks.

HalloweenNights.org is selling tickets for an event that includes First Friday at Cherry Street Pier. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 2nd, starting at 4:00 PM.

Craftsman Row Saloon in Philadelphia is transforming into an enchanted Halloween nightmare with a pop-up experience. The attraction features floating candles, giant spiders, haunted woods, and towering milkshakes.

Halloween Nights is returning to Eastern State Penitentiary in October with five haunted houses and expanded attractions. The popular event opens on October 2nd.

Halloween Nights will once again haunt Eastern State Penitentiary throughout October, featuring five distinct haunted houses. This year's event boasts expanded attractions for even more scares.

Hersheypark's "Dark Nights" and Dorney Park's Halloween Haunt are preparing to open for the spooky season. These events will run for eight consecutive weekends, offering seasonal fun.

Families can trick-or-treat inside the historic Eastern State Penitentiary during a free fall festival this Halloween season. Kids in costume can participate in this unique seasonal activity.