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The Top Philly Halloween Events for Kids
With all the sexy costume buying and adult themed party promoting going on this Halloween season, let’s not forget what this holiday is really for. That’s right the kids. So if you have little ones or looking to take some tiny tikes out from your family we have a few great choices to choose from. Everything from kids parties to movie nights and everything in-between, check out our top Philly Halloween events for kids.
Night Flight
Oct. 27th | Philadelphia Zoo
The Zoo’s most popular overnight, chock full of fun and adventure, Night Flight is a program designed for groups with children age 5-12 years and their adult chaperones. Families, scouts, and school or church groups are invited to experience the Zoo after dark! Night Flighters hike the Zoo at night, meet an animal keeper, and learn from experts how the Zoo takes care of animals here and across the globe.
Haunted Carnival
Oct. 28th | Free Public Library, Fumo Family Branch
Halloween Family Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania
Oct. 28th | Xfinity Live!
Halloween Family Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania Wednesday 10/28/2015 XFINITY Live! Philadelphia Join us for our Halloween Family Movie Night featuring Hotel Transylvania on Wednesday, October 28th! Tons of great Halloween activities and crafts will be available starting at 5pm. Movie starts 6pm. Enjoy Halloween crafts and activities including Make Your Own Spiderweb, Witch Hat Toss, & more! Plus – Enter to win our Halloween prizes! Kids can trick or treat around XFINITY Live! – costumes are encouraged Specialty themed kids…
Trick or Treat Trail
Oct. 31st | Franklin Square
Feature Image by Erin O’Neil for Historic Philadelphia, Inc Decorate your very own Trick or Treat bag and follow the map to the Trick or Treat Trail stops in the park. FREE for children 10 and under (Group reservations and participation are not available). Also, enjoy the Lightning Bolt Express Train makes a stop in the Square ($5 adults, $4 children).
Pumpkinfest
Oct. 31st | Headhouse Square Festoval
South Street Headhouse District (SSHD) presents a new fall festival with tricks and treats for adults and children of all ages. PumpkinFest takes over Second Street’s Headhouse Plaza between Pine and South Streets, on Saturday, October 31, 2015, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
Fall Family Day: Halloween Picnic and Parade
Oct. 31st | Laurel Hill Cemetery
Spend an autumn afternoon exploring the many wonders and mysteries of Laurel Hill Cemetery while celebrating Halloween! Fall Fun for the Family at Laurel Hill will thrill and chill both the young and old! The cemetery’s primary location overlooking the Schuylkill River will offer visitors majestic views of the colorful fall foliage and vibrant landscape along Kelly Drive. Activities will include arts and crafts, a pumpkin patch, Halloween games and goodies, and festive readings by The Storybook Fairy.
Kidgits Boo Bash
Oct. 31st | Philadelphia Mills
