Eastern State Penitentiary
Explore one of the most famous prisons in the world like never before when Eastern State Penitentiary debuts the new-for-2020 Night Tours. Explore the penitentiary’s imposing architecture emphasized by dramatic lighting, listen to the real voices of men and women who lived and worked at the penitentiary, and watch large-scale video projections on the penitentiary’s 30-foot-high perimeter walls, including a silent film shot at the penitentiary in 1929, and 20 animated short films created by incarcerated artists for Eastern State’s project Hidden Lives Illuminated. Note that Night Tours is replacing Terror Behind the Walls for 2020.
Halloween at Morris Arboretum
New this year at Morris Arboretum: the Lighted Lantern Halloween Walk, a special nighttime walk through the arboretum featuring lighted lanterns and scarecrows. Costumes encouraged! Also check out the Ghostly Gathering at Morris ArBOOretum, a costumed event that includes scary stories, games and trick-or-treating. Advanced tickets required for both events.
Franklin Institute Fright Weekend
The Franklin Institute hosts its first-ever Franklin Fright Weekend, complete with trick-or-treating through the exhibits, spooky science experiments, liquid scare shows, creepy guests from The Insectarium and more. Costumes encouraged!
Visit Linvilla Orchards
Take a hayride, train ride or pony ride, and wander through straw bale and cornfield mazes at Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards. The 300-acre family farm located just 30 minutes from Philadelphia is back with tons of options for fall fun and piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes. Also in season: pick-your-own apples, raspberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, and sweet and hot peppers. Buy delicious home-baked treats at the Farm Market & enjoy brews made using products grown on the farm at the Ship Bottom Brewery Beer Garden.
Drive-in Movies at The Mann Center
Philly Drive-In has been so popular that it’s been extended through October, with a schedule now filled with seasonal, spooky favorites. Featured films include: Hocus Pocus, Ghostbusters, Get Out, Hotel Transylvania and more! Location: outside The Mann Center in West Fairmount Park. Remember to reserve your tickets online!
Have a safe and Happy Halloween everyone!