Looking to celebrate Halloween night in Philadelphia with some last-minute plans? We’ve got you covered on some of the best spots to dress up and party.
Halloween Placita at The Rail Park
A special themed Night Market will overtake Rail Park this Thursday, and while there, Philadelphians can check out over 20 food and craft vendors, a beer garden, music, and trick-or-treating. Additionally, PopUpPlay will be hosting a lantern-making activity and a glow party for kids starting at 6:30 p.m. Placita at the Rail Park is family-friendly, and costumes are encouraged. The event is free to attend, but RSVPs are recommended.
1300 Noble Street, 1150 Callowhill St, therailpark.org
Haunted Heights at Assembly Rooftop Lounge
Assembly Rooftop Lounge has transformed its venue into a Haunted Heights pop up with spirited decor, themed libations and desserts, haunted tunes, fire pits, and more. The experience will be at the sky-high locale on Halloween night, and reservations are currently available.
Some highlights from the menu include a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini ($18, Stoli Vanilla, borghetti espresso liqueur and rumchata pumpkin), Bloody Sangria ($18, merlot, brandy, Cointreau, house grenadine, blood orange and lemon juice) and the Chilling Spirit ($16, frosé, dry vermouth, lillet rosé, strawberry and fresh lemon.) And, as a release notes, to complement the robust cocktail menu, Assembly is also serving up the Witch’s Brew Fondue ($18) aka a chocolate-strawberry fondue served alongside “spooky” treats.
1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, assemblyrooftop.com
Lincoln Mill Haunted House
Since its inception in 2022, Lincoln Mill has made locals part of its “living story”, aka an experience made up of over 40 live scare actors, production-quality sets, props, animatronics, and special effects such as fog, strobes, and flashing lights. For Halloween Night in Philadelphia, visitors can head to the Manayunk locale and put themselves right up front and center with its sinister inhabitants.
The official synopsis for Lincoln Mill Haunted House follows Viktor Kane, the mill owner, and also the villain in this story who caused many of his employees to die under sinister circumstances. After a hurricane rips through the mill, what’s left is a lot of mess to clean up in the form of ghosts, monsters and villainous characters. Tickets ($35+) are available online.
4100 Main St., lincolnmillhaunt.com
Nightmare Before Tinsel
To celebrate Halloween night in Philadelphia, the themed Nightmare Before Tinsel bar will be opening up its second floor to allow for more tricks and treats. On top of the intricate decor, this experience also serves up a bevy of cocktails including the Blood Bag (Kiki Vodka, peach and cranberry); the Drunkula (Maker’s Mark Whiskey, hot cider, whipped cream and cinnamon); the Morgue-a-rita (Corralejo Tequila, blood orange, lime and honey) and much more. Doors open at 4 p.m.
116 S. 12th St., facebook.com/Tinselphilly
Trick or Drink: Philadelphia Halloween Bar Crawl
In partnership with BarCrawlerz, locals can head to Hard Rock Cafe to celebrate Halloween night in Philadelphia. From 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (registration closes at 11 p.m.), the venue will be decked out in decor and a DJ will be setting the scene for the evening. Philadelphians can also sip on themed drinks from Hard Rock’s Happy Hour menu while there before exploring some of the other bars on the crawl (which spans Drinker’s Pub, Jose Pistolas, Raven Lounge, The Elephant and more.) Tickets ($30+) are available through Eventbrite, and include free cover and drink specials at each participating venue.
1113 Market St., cafe.hardrock.com
Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary
‘Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary’ sets out to become a completely immersive haunted experience every year. The main pull of the annual attraction are the five haunted houses, each dressed with a theme.
The venue also features themed bars, the Fair Chance Beer Garden, a S’mores and Lore Lounge, and the Pumpkin Plaza featuring The Boogie Monsters. VIP ticket holders can also head to the Speakeasy at Al Capone’s cell. The activity takes place in the thick of where the famous mobster resided at ESP, and it offers Philadelphians the chance to mingle with interesting characters while enjoying some libations (the first of which is complimentary.) Ticket prices start at $39 and vary by night.
2027 Fairmount Ave., easternstate.org
