Philadelphia family events
Family-friendly events in Philadelphia and the surrounding metro area.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Fri, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 8
Saturday, October 31
9:30am to 5pm, through Nov 1
Philadelphia ZooTrick-or-treat through the zoo in costume, watch animals get pumpkin enrichment, catch costume contests at 11:30 and 2:30, and ride the Halloween Boo Choo train. Included with zoo admission.
All dayFree
FDR ParkThe season's final day for the beloved Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park: street-food vendors and community cooking outdoors, free to browse. Last chance until spring.
All day, through Nov 1
Sesame Place PhiladelphiaSilly, not-too-spooky Halloween at the Langhorne Sesame park: trick-or-treating around the park, a Halloween parade and shows, the Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and costume photo ops with Elmo and friends. Costumes encouraged.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 31
LEGOLAND Discovery Center PhiladelphiaHalloween party at the Plymouth Meeting LEGO attraction: the Great Monster Chase 4D movie, monster-themed builds and games, and costume fun, all included with admission. Timed tickets, book online.
All day, through Oct 31
Morris ArboretumThe arboretum turns into a fall destination for the month: a pumpkin cottage, nature crafts, Halloween activities, and the 19th Annual Scarecrow Walk through the gardens. Included with admission.
10am to 4:30pm, through Nov 1
Colonial GardensDaytime Halloween fun at the Phoenixville nursery: Pumpkinland with cartoon characters, scarecrows and ten tons of pumpkins, plus all-ages hayrides through friendly woods and mazes. Kids 2 and under free.
All day, through Nov 15
Longwood GardensAutumn at the famous Kennett Square gardens: fall foliage, fountains, and the Chrysanthemum Festival from October 16 with thousands of mums trained into spirals, clouds, and a new double arch. Included with garden admission.
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