Events for Kids in Philly in October 2025

Fun Things to Do with Kids in Philly, October 2025

Hayrides to the Witch's House
Media - Now through Thursday, October 25
Have you ever visited a witch's house? Families can take a hayride to see Linvilla Orchard's friendly witch. This witch tells stories, jokes, and even gives the kids a treat. Visit the website here.

FallFest at Shady Brook Farms
Yardley - Now through Thursday, October 30
Fall fun is now in season! Bring the family for a day or night down on the farm. There's endless fun including apple picking and sunflower strolls (while supplies last), pumpkin picking, wagon rides, a 5 acre corn maze, Eerie Illuminations Halloween light show, live music every weekend, campfires, 25+ activities for the kiddos, tasty food, and spirited drinks. Visit the website here.

Screamin' Green Hauntoween
Easton - Now through Thursday, October 30
Visitors to Crayola Experience Easton can participate in the colorful and festive Screamin' Green Hauntoween. Kids can enjoy crafts, photo ops, pumpkin decorating, and a themed scavenger hunt. Visit the website here.

Fall Picking & Hayrides at Johnson's Corner Farm
Medford, New Jersey- Now through Friday, October 31
Enjoy fall festivities at Johnson's Corner Farm every day from mid-September through October. Get in the seasonal spirit with apple and pumpkin picking, hayrides, live music, animals, a corn maze, and a food tent. Visit the website here.

Adventure Aquarium Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Camden, New Jersey - Now through Sunday, November 2
Get ready to explore the glow deep below this fall during Adventure Aquarium’s Fintastic Pumpkin Glow festival. Guests can discover a mesmerizing collection of glowing gourds in every shape, size, and species shining above the surface or illuminating the depths among sharks, stingrays, and other unique aquatic life. Visit the website here.

Pumpkinpalooza, Please Touch Museum
Philadelphia - Saturday, October 4
Celebrate the magic of fall with harvest crafts, and carve a pre-purchased mini pumpkin from the pop-up patch for a full day of pumpkin-themed fun. Visit the website here.

Lincoln Mill Haunted House
Manayunk - Thursday - Saturday, September 26 to November 2
Philly's newest haunted attraction is Lincoln Mill Haunted House, featuring more than 40 live actors, animatronics, special effects and more, for a highly scary experience. For those looking for less of a scare, the house offers Saturday day time scavenger hunts without scare actors. Visit the website here.

Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party!
Plymouth Meeting - Now through Friday, October 31
Join the monsters as they takeover LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia with non-stop Halloween party fun! Join in the pumpkin LEGO® build in the Monsters’ Garden, find the LEGO® Monster bandmates in MINILAND® and win special prizes in magnificent Monster Party games! There will even be meet and greets with Bonesy, the Halloween skeleton! Visit the website here.

Spooky Mini Golf
Old City - Now through Saturday, November 1
Franklin Square's mini golf gets a spooky makeover. Kids can putt along to eerie music, creepy lights, and fog on this Halloween-inspired course. Visit the website here.

Trick-or-Treat Train
New Hope - Weekends through October 31
All aboard the train at New Hope Railroad for a 45-minute trick-or-treat train ride. Kids can dress up in their Halloween costumes and ride the rails, with stops for candy and assorted toys. Visit the website here.

Roxtoberfest
Roxborough - Saturday, October 4
Ridge Avenue goes full fall at the 10th annual Roxtoberfest, featuring food trucks, craft brews, live music, German folk dancing, and kids' activities. Visit the website here.

Shiverfest 2025
Gladwyne - Saturday, October 4
Have a frighteningly fun, family-friendly day at Shiverfest! It is Riverbend’s largest community based-event packed with fun fall activities for the whole family. Kids can enjoy pony rides, arts and crafts, a trick-or-treat-trail, and insect and circus shows. Visit the website here.

Franklin Fright
Center City - Saturdays & Sundays, October 4 to October 26
Put on a costume to trick-or-treat indoors at The Franklin Institute. Knock on decorated doors throughout the museum, enjoy spooky science experiments, and more every weekend in October. Visit the website here.

Elmwood Park Zoo's Boo at the Zoo
Norristown - Saturdays & Sundays, October 4 to October 26
Collect candy while admiring the animals throughout the Elmwood Park Zoo. A costume parade, treats, animal meet-and-greets, and much more are in store for trick-or-treaters. As an added perk, various drink specials are on tap for the grown ups. Visit the website here.

Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch
Villanova - Sunday, October 5
Head to The Willows Park for The Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch, where tractor rides, gem mining, arts and crafts, live music, a mechanical bull, and more are waiting for families. Pick a pumpkin to decorate and enjoy yummy treats at this award-winning event, recognized statewide. Visit the website here.

Fall Fun Day
Philadelphia - Sunday, October 5
Children of all ages and caregivers are invited to a family-friendly day of outdoor autumn festivities. Enjoy fall crafts, live children’s music performances, games, prizes, story times, mini cemetery tours, and more. Visit the website here.

Fort Mifflin Candlelight Ghost Tours
Philadelphia - Fridays & Saturdays, October 10 to 24
Fort Mifflin is known as one of the most haunted sites in the country. Guests can learn of the true stories of paranormal activity experienced by decades of visitors and staff. There are no decorations, no blood, just real ghosts. Visit the website here.

Philadelphia Zoo's Boo at the Zoo
Fairmount Park - Saturdays & Sundays October 11 to October 26
Trick-or-treat your way through the animal exhibits, where you'll see creepy creatures munching on pumpkins. Don't forget to dress up in your favorite costume and bring a bag for treats along the way. Best of all, Boo at the Zoo is included in your general admission ticket. Don't miss out on this frightfully fun experience! Visit the website here.

The Great Pumpkin Carve of Chadds Ford
Chadds Ford - Thursday, October 16 to Saturday, October 19
This three day festival features over 60 artisans as they turn ordinary pumpkins into extraordinary works of art. In addition to seeing the carved pumpkins, kids can walk a haunted trail, win raffle prizes, and hear live music. Visit the website here.

Brandywine Zoo's Boo at the Zoo
Wilmington, DE - Friday, October 17 to Saturday, October 19
In the spirit of the Halloween season, children are invited to dress up in costume to see the animals at the Brandywine Zoo. Guests can expect not-so-spooky activities, Halloween decorations, and more. Visit the website here.

Autumn Alive! Fall Festival
Quakertown - Saturday, October 18
The Autumn Alive! fall festival kicks off with the Broad Street Pet Parade, where you can dress your pet in their Halloween costume. Children’s activities, live music, cupcake contests, an Authors' Corner, and more are held throughout the day. Visit the website here.

Halloween Ghost Ship
Wilmington, DE - Saturday, October 18
Got a pirate costume? Put it to good use aboard the Kalmar Nyckel at the Wilmington Riverfront, where the boat's captain and mates will regale young visitors with stories of life at sea. A spookily decorated indoor ship will be on display, and kids can partake in Halloween crafts. Visit the website here.

Trick-or-Trolley
Manayunk - Friday $ Saturday, October 24 & 25
Hop on the free Trick-or-Trolley to get around Main Street Manayunk. The trolley stops at several Manayunk restaurants and shops, and at Philadelphia’s newest haunted attraction, Lincoln Mill Haunted House. Visit the website here.

Trick-or-Treat Street in Franklin Square
Old City - Saturday, October 25
Recommended for children 10 and younger, kids visiting Franklin Square can follow the map to collect goodies on Trick-or-Treat Street. Visit the website here.

Tram and Treat at Winterthur
Winterthur, DE - Saturday, October 25
Ride a tram car throughout Winterthur's scenic grounds, stopping along the way to collect treats and enjoy crafts. Reservations are strongly suggested as capacity is limited. Treats are available while supplies last. Bring your own treat bag. Visit the website here.

Halloween at Hagley
Wilmington, DE - Saturday, October 25
Spend the day at Hagley Museum and Library and celebrate Halloween. Kids can dress up in costumes and visit treat stations throughout the property. In addition to treats, children can expect Halloween-themed activities such as making a jack-o-lantern pouch and playing spider slingshot. Visit the website here.

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