No matter your age or interest, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in Philadelphia in 2024.
Halloween on the Hill
On Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m., families are invited out to stroll Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike in costume. During the event, shops and restaurants displaying a “Treats Here” poster will be handing out candy and non-food surprises to attendees.
Some stops are also participating in the Teal Pumpkin program, offering a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer for children living with food allergies and many others impacted by intolerances and other conditions. Additionally, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on the same date, Chestnut Hill will also be hosting a Pet Parade, which will conclude at Buckley Park.
8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Ave, chestnuthillpa.com
Costumes & Cocktails at LMNO
On Oct. 31, LMNO will be throwing a Halloween Disco Party complete with spooky-themed drinks, bites, and music from DJ Dre. The event is free to attend with pay-as-you-go options, and guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite 70s icons for the Halloween costume contest, with prizes awarded to the top three: a $100 gift card, $50 gift card, and 4 free drink tickets.
To enter, participants need to post a photo of their costume at LMNO on Instagram and tag @lmnophilly by the end of the night. Winners will be announced via Instagram DM on Friday, Nov. 1.
1739-1749 N Front St., lmnophilly.com
Museum of Illusions
Locals can celebrate Halloween in Philadelphia at the MOI, and not just on Oct. 31. From Oct. 28 to the holiday, kids can get a head start on trick-or-treating at the Museum during regular operating hours. While there, visitors will also be able to check out some of the venue’s most popular visual illusions, including the Head on a Plate trick, Ames Room, the Vortex Tunnel, and more.
401 Market St., moiphilly.com
Rittenhouse Row
There are two ways to celebrate Halloween in Philadelphia with Rittenhouse Row. On Saturday, Oct. 26, the BOOtiful Brunch will be in full swing at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square (120 S. 17th St.) and the Trick or Treat Trail will be held at more than 100 area locations.
With the former (10 a.m., $50), Sofitel’s culinary team will be preparing a kid-friendly brunch buffet and mimosa bar while families enjoy a runway-style costume contest with Rittenhouse Row prizes. Through the latter, the public can pick up the official Trick or Treat bag and map at the hostess stand at Walnut Garden (1708 Walnut St.), or DIY by looking for the black trick or treat poster in the window of participating businesses all over Rittenhouse that says Trick Or Treat Here from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stratus Fright Night Costume Competition
Stratus Rooftop Lounge will be hosting a Costume Competition on Thursday, Oct. 31 complete with a themed menu of special cocktails. The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. and runs until midnight, with the costume competition set for 10 p.m. There will be no cover charge for the event, food and drinks are pay-as-you-go.
433 Chestnut St., stratuslounge.com
Wilder
On Halloween night, Wilder in Center City will be hosting local murder mystery theater group RedRum Productions for a 1920’s speakeasy Halloween party. Tickets ($120 via Resy) include 2 featured drinks, spooky bites, the show (‘Dead Men Don’t Speakeasy’) and gratuity. There will also be a costume contest and photo booth for guests to show off their outfits as well.
2009 Sansom St., wilderphilly.com
Trick-or-Treat at Pennsbury Manor
On Oct. 27, the historic property in Bucks County will host families for an afternoon of seasonal fun. Attendees can participate in Trick-or-treating on the estate grounds with volunteers in period attire handing out candy, sit on the jury of a kid-friendly reenactment of a witch trial, check out carnival games and attractions, see a “magic” pumpkin talking show and more.
The event will be in full swing from 1 to 4 p.m., guests are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes.
400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, pennsburymanor.org
Philadelphia Museum of Art
As a release notes, through Nov. 1, visitors of the PMA can enjoy Halloween-themed specials in the Café at Ellis Coffee Bar, including spooky cookies and cupcakes, along with festive coffee drinks like a Caramel Hot Chocolate, Black Sugar Latte, Spiced Caramel Cider, and Blueberry Chai. On Oct. 25 specifically, the Friday Night Lounge will also feature themed cocktails such as a Blood Orange Vampire Punch (tequila), Shirley Temple of Doom, Festbier Beer, and Red October Beer.
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, philamuseum.org
SNL-Themed Halloween at 48 Record Bar
To celebrate Halloween in Philadelphia, Old City’s 48 Record Bar is throwing an SNL-themed celebration on Thursday, Oct. 31. From 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., visitors can hear both obscure and fan-favorite Halloween tunes, indulge in seasonal sippers crafted with Art in the Age’s Siege of Wolves rum, and more. All are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite iconic SNL character — or any costume they would like outside of the SNL realm.
48 S 2nd St., 48recordbar.com
