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Things to Do for Kids in Philly This Weekend
Friday, Oct. 31 - Sunday, Nov. 2

Looking for events in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly activities to add to your must-do list.

Best Things To Do in and Near Philly this Weekend with Kids

Halloween 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
Friday, October 31, 2025
Philadelphia
This Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025 join the Museum of the American Revolution for family-friendly frights and fun, including turnip-carving demonstrations, Revolutionary stencils for your jack-o-lantern, spooky pop-up talks, and more. Website

The Valley of Fear
FINAL WEEKEND
Through Sunday, November 2, 2025
Feasterville
Take a twisting, turning, and seriously disorienting hayride through a graveyard filled with spooky thrills. After hopping off, if they're not shaken to the core, kids can visit Willie's Shipwreck Cove and Miles Manor Haunted House, two additional haunted attractions on the premises that promise the fright of a lifetime. Website

Boo-tacular at Chuck E. Cheese
FREE
Through Friday, October 31, 2025
Various Locations
Halloween Boo-Tacular is a monthlong, kid-friendly Halloween celebration at Chuck E. Cheese. Enjoy specialty Halloween menu items, dance at the daily Haunted House Party show, and take advantage of free game play and e-ticket offers. Website

Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest
FINAL WEEKEND
Through Sunday, November 2, 2025
Jackson, NJ
Thrills and chills await at Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest, featuring a roster of terrifying haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, exhilarating live shows, and specialty food and drink. Young visitors can get in the spirit at Boo Fest. Website

CultureFest!: Día de los Muertos at Penn Museum
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Philadelphia
This full-day festival offers fun for the whole family, including an arts activity, altar competition, artisan market, dance and music performances, and an enormous traditional ofrenda (altar) installation by the Mexican Cultural Center. Website

Hersheypark Halloween
FINAL WEEKEND
Through Sunday, November 2, 2025
Hershey
Every evening throughout Hersheypark Halloween, Dark Nights™ descends for an immersive and haunting experience featuring three scare zones and four haunted houses, with attractions like Twisted Darkness and Midway of Misery. Website

Family Haunted Circus
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Philadelphia School for Circus Arts, Philadelphia
Step right up, folks. The Family Haunted Circus is rolling into town on Saturday, November 1, at 5:00pm. This PG spectacle will showcase the Performance Prep, Youth Troupe, Adult students and staff. Website

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place
FINAL WEEKEND
Through Sunday, November 2, 2025
Langhorne
Enjoy silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place. Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume and enjoy Halloween shows, a themed maze, rides, and a Neighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade. Website

Apple Weekend
FREE
Saturday & Sunday, November 1 & 2, 2025
Lahaska
Families can celebrate apple season with moonbounces, gem mining, axe throwing, and mural painting during Apple Weekend at Peddler's Village. Once you've worked up a good appetite, enjoy apple ciders, pies, and butters, all available for purchase. There will be an apple pie eating contest and live music to entertain all ages. Website

CraftNOW Create
FREE
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Philadelphia
Kids can take part in group sculpture making, recycled paper weaving, bottle cap mosaic magnets, and more at this arts and crafts day at Smith! Demonstrations and activities will be set up on Smith Memorial's wrap-around porch and immediately in front of the Playhouse. Website

Barnes Free First Sunday Family Day
FREE
Sunday. November 2, 2025
Philadelphia
On the first Sunday of each month, the Barnes offers free admission and creative programming to its visitors with a full day of family-friendly activities. Themes change monthly, with new art activities, performers, and guest artists each month. Website

 

 

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