Halloween Headquarters: Your 2025 Guide to Local Happenings

We've rounded up Halloween events and specials across Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville, and Spring Garden. Email jessie@7ccommunications.com with events to add! 

Friday, October 17

The Boozy Mutt – BOO-zy Mutt Charity Costume Contest (5–9pm) Ages 21+ costume contest for dogs and humans with a chance to win Eagles tickets! Portion of proceeds benefit Philly Bully Team.

Saturday, October 18

Founder’s Hall Museum at Girard College – Halloween Highlights Open House (10am–2pm) Stop by for the Halloween Highlights museum open house to find out more about life and death at Girard College over the years, as well as Girard Halloween traditions.

Saturday, October 25

CoreFitness – Annual BYO Pumpkin Workout (8am) Put your pumpkin to good use in this fun, fall-inspired fitness class with giveaways and good vibes!

The Boozy Mutt – HalloQUEEN Drag Show (12–2:30pm) Special dog-friendly themed drag event hosted by Pariah Sinclair. Tickets required.

Smith Playground – Barely Scary Halloween Bash (3–5pm) Saturday October 25 3-5pm

A not-so-spooky celebration filled with fun, costumes, and family-friendly activities perfect for the little ones. The best part? It’s FREE! Just be sure to register to save your spot. 

Sunday, October 26

Philly Art Center – Halloween Festival (2–4pm) Sunday October 24 2-4pm 

Come in costume + enjoy FREE family friendly activities including Ghoulish Make + Take Art Stations and Spooky Baby Music + Play Zone. RSVP at this link. 

Neighborhood Parade with Positive Movement Drumline (4pm) Follow the parade up to Eastern State for more spooky fun until 5pm.

Eastern State Penitentiary – Fall Festival (3–5pm) Free for kids in costume and their caregivers. Visit Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site for some fall-themed family fun! Trick-or-treat inside the penitentiary, then explore Eastern State's history and legacy with the help of a special scavenger hunt designed with children and their caregivers in mind. Plus, enjoy story time, hands-on activities, art making, music, and more!

Wednesday, October 29

2637Brew Spooky Karoake - Best costume receives a gift card!

Thursday, October 30

Hilltown Tavern Halloween Music Quizzo & Costume Contest at 8 PM Spooky music rounds, Costume contest Food, cold drafts & seasonal cocktails, Frighteningly fun vibes all night long

Friday, October 31

Halloween Costume Party at 8pm with Lather at Otto's Taproom & Grill, 1216 N. 29th St. Wear you best costume. First place, chosen by Lather stylists, will win a $75 gift card from Otto's and Lather.

Kith + Kin – Boo-gie Bash (10am–12pm) Morning of all things Halloween for our littlest trick-or-treaters! Wear your costumes, cuz we’re gonna party the morning away - think witchy treats, disco dance party upstairs, and a spooky serenade with our fave, Mister John's Music. This event always sells out fast, so get your tickets now! Registration required.

Philadelphia Police Department 22nd District’s Trunk or Treat from 3PM–7PM will have candy, games, and prizes!1747 N 17th St | Bring your costumes, your smiles, and your sweet tooth!

Yoga Habit – Move + Groove: Trick or Treat (6–7:15pm) End the month strong with a Halloween themed Move + Grove. Yoga Habit will provide the candy and yoga-friendly costumes are encouraged!

Saturday, November 1

Libertee Grounds – DIY Fall Towels Workshop with Portable Picasso (2–4pm) Sip and paint fall-themed towels while enjoying your favorite drink. One beer is included with your ticket and spots are limited so grab your tickets early! 

All Month Long

Le Cat Café – Annual Halloween Costume Contest (Voting open through October 31) Voting open though October 31. Check out what the resident kitties decided to dress up as, and choose your favorite costume. Each vote gets you entry into our drawing for our Le Cat Café Raffle Basket which includes a free one-year membership, cat goodies, toys, and more!

Eastern State Penitentiary – Halloween Nights (Select nights through November 8) An immersive experience featuring FIVE thrilling haunted houses —plus historic tours, themed bars and lounges, live performances, and more — all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison. Learn more and get tickets at HalloweenNights.org.