A Guide to Halloween in Philadelphia for 2026

Celebrating is in our bones — and the Greater Philadelphia area jumps into the Halloween season with spooky surprises, frightening festivities, not-too-scary fun and more.

What to Expect

Halloween Fun in Philly

Get into the spirit and satisfy your craving for all things eerie with tons of awesome Halloween things to do, featuring a diverse menu of kid- and grown-up-friendly seasonal attractions.

The season is loaded with special events and themed entertainment, including immersive pop-up bars, macabre markets, lively parties and spell-binding performances.

Haunted Houses & Ghost Tours

Daring guests can line up for thrills and chills with spine-tingling ghost tours and terrifying haunted houses throughout the region, like the heart-pounding Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary — one of the biggest and best Halloween attractions in the country.

But the haunts don’t end when the jack-o’-lanterns go away: As one of the most historic places in the United States, Philadelphia’s rich history is peppered with paranormal activity year-round, including totally-not-made-up ghost sightings, supernatural phenomena and other tales of things that go bump in the night.

Family-friendly Halloween

Plus, families and wee ones can look forward to no-tricks, all-treats fun — from pumpkin picking and hayrides to trick-or-treating and costume contests — at spots like Linvilla Orchards and Franklin Square.

More Things to Do in Philly in October

Need a break from the spookiness? We’ve got guides for every flavor of autumn adventure. Enjoy good old-fashioned fall fun at Philly’s top farms and harvest festivals or peep the breathtaking fall foliage at some of the area’s best viewing spots. (For everything else, check out our list of the biggest fall events and festivals as well as October’s top fests, events, exhibitions and more.)

Get ready for spooky season Philly-style with this roundup of great Halloween things to do in Philly for 2026.