From the spooky to the sweet, Northwest communities are all-in for Halloween! Beginning in late September, the Northwest will enjoy a month of all things Halloween, including haunted houses, hayrides, harvest festivals and, of course, trick-or-treating and costume parades for kids of all ages and their pets, too!
Ongoing event thru Dec. 1st
WOODMERE’S 2024 STRAW MAZE
This annual event, a children’s favorite, is open on weekends through November. Straw Maze hours are 10 am-5 pm on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 7-Dec. 1. Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, woodmereartmuseum.org
Fri. Sept. 27th thru Sat. Nov. 2nd – Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
LINCOLN MILL HAUNTED HOUSE
Lincoln Mill, one of Manayunk’s numerous mills dating back to 1860, had a secret chamber exposed by Hurricane Ida in 2021. The chamber’s shocking contents revealed a story which has turned Lincoln Mill into Philadelphia’s newest haunted attraction. 4100 Main Street, Manayunk; Tickets at lincolnmillhaunt.com.
Sat. Sept. 28th thru Fri. Nov. 1st
HARVEST DAYS AT MERRYMEAD FARM
The lighting of the Great Pumpkin on Sat. 9/28 kicks off the 41st year of Harvest Days. Tractor hayrides, a cornstalk tunnel, a pumpkin jump pad and a five-acre corn maze are just a sampling of the activities happening every weekend. 2222 S. Valley Forge Rd., Lansdale. For tickets and info, visit merrymead.com.
Sun., Oct. 6th, 11 am – 3 pm
FALL FUN DAY
Children of all ages and caregivers are invited to a family-friendly day of outdoor autumn festivities. Enjoy a cemetery scavenger hunt, mini-tours, games, prizes, story times, and fall crafts. Costumes encouraged! Laurel Hill East Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave., laurelhillphl.com/event
Sat. Oct. 12th thru Sun. Oct. 27th, 9:30 am – 5 pm
BOO AT THE ZOO
The Philadelphia Zoo, America’s first zoo celebrating 150 years in 2024, hosts three weekends of Halloween fun! Wear your costumes and delight in fall treats and Halloween themes. For info, visit philadelphiazoo.org.
Thurs. Oct. 17th, 5 pm
SCAVENGER HUNT & COSTUME DANCE PARTY
Come to Morris Arboretum for a Halloween scavenger hunt and dance party. Registration is required. Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. morrisarboretum.org
Fri. Oct. 18th and Sat. Oct. 19th, 7-10 pm
SOUL CRAWL
Hear the storied lives of restless spirits from the late 19th and early 20th centuries as you are led by flashlight down Laurel Hill East Cemetery’s winding pathways. Night will conclude with festive beverages around roaring fire pits. Tickets required. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave., laurelhillphl.com/events
Sun. Oct. 20th, 11 am – 4 pm
HARVEST FESTIVAL 2024
Awbury Arboretum hosts this free family event. Music, hayrides, crafts, a s’mores pit, farm market and beer garden are just some of the attractions. The Farm at Awbury, 6336 Ardleigh St., Germantown, awbury.org
Tues. Oct. 22nd and Wed. Oct. 23rd, 5-8 pm
WITCHES OF WHITEMARSH HAYRIDE
The friendly Witch of Whitemarsh shares Halloween stories and a treat, making this perfect for the kids. Pre-registration is required Cedar Grove Park, 100 Cedar Grove Road, Conshohocken. whitemarshparks.org.
Tues. Oct. 22nd, 5:30 pm
TRICK OR TREAT BAG CRAFT
Come to the Morris to make a special plant-themed trick-or-treat bag to carry your candy. Registration is required. Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. morrisarboretum.org
Thurs. Oct. 24th, 3:30-6 pm
AUTUMN ON THE AVENUE
Families are invited to bring kids in costume for a pre-Halloween trick-or-treating, kid’s crafts and storytime at St. Michael’s Cemetery. 6600 through 6900 blocks of Germantown Avenue, Mt. Airy, mtairycdc.org/what-we-do/community-events/autumn-on-the-avenue.
Fri. Oct. 25th, 6-10 pm and Sat. Oct. 26th, Noon-10 pm
MANAYUNK TRICK - OR - TROLLEY
The FREE Trick-or-Trolley will escort guests to all of their favorite Main Street haunts including Manayunk’s spookiest attraction…Lincoln Mill Haunted House! Decked out with lights, spooky decorations, music, movies, and more, the Trick-or-Trolley truly is the ultimate Halloween celebration. Don't miss the chance to meet Schuylkill Skelly - the trolley's very own mascot! manayunk.com
Fri. Oct. 25th, 7-10 pm
TRUE TALES FROM THE TOMBS
Bearing true stories of mystery and murder, notable Laurel Hill residents return from the dead in these theatrical walking tours featuring a local cast from The Not Ready for After-Life Players. Hour-long tours. Tickets required. Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave., laurelhillphl.com/events
Sat. Oct. 26th
HOWL-O-WEEN PET PROMENADE
Dress up your dogs for this annual costume parade. Easton Rd & Glenside Ave. Times TBD. Check downtownglenside.com/events for details.
Sat. Oct. 26th thru Wed. Oct. 31st
HALLOWEEN ON THE HILL
Spooky specials will be found on every block of the Hill. Trick or Treating will be held at local participating businesses on Sunday, 10/27 from 1-3 pm. Look for the Treats Here signs! Check chestnuthillpa.com for the all the deals that are brewing. chestnuthillpa.org
Sat. Oct. 26th, 11 am-2 pm
AMBLER HALLOWEEN PARADE AND EXTRAVAGANZA
Parade followed by trick or treating at local participating businesses. Ambler Theatre, 108 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, amblermainstreet.org.
Sat. Oct. 26th, 11am – 2 pm
MYNK TRICK OR TREATING
The annual kids and pets costume parade kicks off the day at Pretzel Park and continues down Main Street, followed by trick or treating at participating businesses. Main Street, Manayunk, manayunk.com
Sat. Oct. 26th, 1-3 pm
HALLOWEEN HARVEST FESTIVAL
Free family fun including games, crafts, face painting, pumpkin painting, spooky story time, a petting zoo and spooky cellar tours. Stenton, 4601 N. 18th St., Germantown, historicgermantownpa.org
Sat. Oct. 26th, 6-9 pm
HALLOWEEN LANTERN TOURS
Explore Hope Lodge by lantern light and participate in a spooky adventure. Pre-registration is required. Historic Hope Lodge, 553 S. Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, historichopelodge.org
Sat. Oct. 26th, 4-5 pm
MUSIC WITH GINA
Free fall outdoor children’s concert. Miles Park Pavillion, Germantown Pike & Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, whitemarshparks.org
Sat. Oct. 26th, 4-7 pm
HAUNTED HORSES
Haunted Horses is a unique trick-or-treating experience for the whole family. Horses and riders wear creative costumes and hand-out treats to visiting ghosts, goblins and superheroes. Northwestern Stables, 120 W. Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill, northwesternstables.com.
Sun. Oct. 27th, 1 pm
CHCA HALLOWEEN PET PARADE
Combine your trick or treating on the Hill with a pet costume parade! For parade route and info, visit chestnuthill.org.
Wed. Oct. 30th, 6 pm
ROSE TINT YOUR WORLD: MISCHIEF NIGHT PORTRAIT PARTY
Pose in costume in the Rose Garden with your friends, then paint small portraits of each other to take home. Registration is required. Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. morrisarboretum.org
