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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Philadelphia, PA
Top Halloween picks in and around Philadelphia: Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary, Fright Factory and Lincoln Mill Haunted House. We've mapped 4 events and attractions in Philadelphia and 4 more nearby (3 haunted houses, 3 haunted trail / hayrides, 2 halloween festivals). 1 is free. 2 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Philadelphia (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Philadelphia: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Philadelphia?
None are mapped in Philadelphia yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.
What are the best haunted houses near Philadelphia?
Haunted attractions near Philadelphia include Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary, Fright Factory, Lincoln Mill Haunted House and The Bates Motel. Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Philadelphia are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Halloween on South Street and Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night at Elmwood Park Zoo. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Are there free Halloween events in Philadelphia?
Yes. Free options include Halloween on South Street. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Philadelphia?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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