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Celebrate Family Saturdays with laughter, learning, and live performances at Parkway Pals. Photo courtesy of Center City District
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10/7/22 - By Kristen Sullivan

What could possibly be sweeter than Halloween fun? Free Halloween fun! Kids can pretend to be their favorite superhero, character, or whatever concoction they dream up at a number of free Halloween events near Philadelphia, with everything from campfires to movie nights to Halloween parades. We've rounded up a witch's cauldron filled with all the best Halloween activities near Philly that won't cost you a dime, scoring a win for parents, too. 

Looking for more? Make sure to visit our top 50+ Halloween events in the Philly area for more spooky fun in 2021.

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Celebrate with the family at Manayunk's Halloween. Photo by JPGPhotography.com
Celebrate with the family at Manayunk's Halloween. Photo by JPGPhotography.com

Free Halloween Fun for Philly Kids

Scarecrows in the Village

Lahaska - Now through October 31, 2022
Peddler's Village hosts its annual Scarecrow Season, where the life-size creations are up for your vote across several categories. This two-month fall festival begins with a special Scarecrow Kickoff Weekend, and attendees can register to participate in scarecrow-making workshops throughout September. READ MORE

Parkway Pals Family Saturdays

Philadelphia - October 15, 2022
Theme: Trick or Treat
Parkway Pals offers free kid's programming on Saturdays, including interactive performances, live book readings, art projects, and more. Highlights this season include quidditch lessons, hip hop dancing, and a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt. READ MORE

Haunts 4Heroes Halloween Event

Franklinville, NJ - October 22-23, 2022
Haunts 4Heroes hosts an afternoon of Halloween fun. Stop by for pony rides, archery, trick-or-treat, vendors, kids' activities, a spooky barn, and more.  READ MORE

Tricks & Treats at the Manor

Morrisville - October 23, 2022
Stop by Pennsbury Manor for an afternoon filled with colonial games, cider pressing, and of course, candy collecting. There'll even be a real "witch trial", in which kids can decide the verdict. Come in costume. READ MORE

West Chester Halloween Parade

West Chester - October 26, 2022
Come in costume to West Chester annual Halloween parade. READ MORE

Oxford Halloween Parade

Oxford - October 27, 2022
Witches and ghosts and goblins... oh my! That and more are in store for spectators at the Oxford Halloween parade. Dance performances are sure to delight and music is certain to entertain at this festive and fun celebration of fall. READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat at the Art Museum

Pay What You Wish
Fairmount - October 28, 2022
Wear your costume to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for trick-or-treating through the galleries. Solve riddles, meet costumed characters, make art as a family in the Balcony Studio, and more. READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat Street in Franklin Square

Philadelphia - October 29, 2022
Recommended for children 10 and younger, kids visiting Franklin Square can follow the map to collect goodies on Trick-or-Treat Street. READ MORE

Ambler Halloween Parade Extravaganza

Ambler - October 29, 2022
Main Street is the place to be for costumed kiddos, who'll meet at the Ambler Theater for trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, and other kid-friendly activities. READ MORE

Halloween in Manayunk

Manayunk - October 29, 2022
Wear your costume to Main Street, where businesses will be doling out the goods for Manayunk's annual Halloween celebration. Strut your stuff in a kid and pet costume parade, enjoy family activities, and trick-or-treat at select businesses. READ MORE

Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday on East Passyunk Avenue

Philadelphia - Saturday, October 29, 2022
Snap a pic in the costume photo booth, enjoy live music, trick or treating, and more at this kid-friendly event in South Philly. Businesses along Passyunk Avenue are opening their doors to the community to make the day a family-oriented must-do. READ MORE

East Falls Halloween Parade and Block Party

East Falls - October 29, 2022
Rutabaga Toy Library hosts the East Falls Halloween Parade and Block Party. The costume parade begins promptly at 3pm. READ MORE

PAFA Halloween Extravaganza

Center City - October 30, 2022
Wear your costume to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for a creative Halloween Extravaganza. Explore mysterious works of art, make Halloween art as a family, enjoy spooky decor, and more. READ MORE

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