Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour – Halloween in Philadelphia

'Terrifying Tales from Haunted Philadelphia' Who enjoys spooky sites and stories that would be related to Philadelphia History. At the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour, you get to travel down the cobblestone streets of Old City, hearing these chilling stories. The tour is approximately 75 minutes long and takes you to 20 sites throughout the Historic District of the city, visiting such sites as: City Tavern Congress Hall Independence Hall Merchant's Exchange Carpenters' Hall Old … [Read more...]

Terror Behind the Walls – Halloween in Philadelphia

'A Massive Haunted House in a Real Prison'  It's that time of year again, Halloween will be upon us before you know it. Do you scare easily?  If you answered no, you might want to rethink your answer again prior to visiting Terror Behind the Walls at the Eastern State Penitentiary in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia. Terror Behind the Walls kicks off on September 20 and continues until November 9! (Read below for ticket giveaway and discounts) Terror Behind … [Read more...]

PumpkinFest at South Street Headhouse District

'Free Hayrides, Straw Bale Maze, Live Music ~ Oh My!’ The South Street Headhouse District hosts its ninth-annual PumpkinFest underneath the historic Headhouse Square Shambles on Saturday, October 27, from noon to 5 pm. Families are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy all that fall has to offer with face painting, straw bale maze, circus performances, live music, hayrides, and more. District businesses will open their doors for trick or treating from 3:00 pm … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Halloween Events, Philly Free Streets, Day Of The Dead, Head Of The Schuylkill Regatta and More!

'Halloween Fun In Philadelphia' The weekend kicks off with Fright Night at The Shambles in the South Street Headhouse District, Rocky Horror Picture Show, the continuation of the Philadelphia Film Festival, 4th Friday in Headhouse District, The Glow: A Jack O'Lantern Experience, Terror Behind The Walls, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. During the weekend enjoy Philly Free Streets, Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, Halloween at Reading Terminal Market, East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky … [Read more...]

Halloween Party Fundraiser Event For Bridget Foy’s Staff October 28, 2017!

'Halloween Party For A Good Cause!'  Tragedy strikes us in many ways. If you haven't heard, a fire ripped through the iconic Bridget Foy's restaurant and bar at the corner of 2nd and South Streets in the South Street Headhouse District Wednesday morning, October 25  starting around 1:15 am. Bridget Foy's has been like a "Cheers" too so many for 40 years since being opened in 1978 by John Foy. The current owner is John's daughter, Bridget Foy, who has kept the restaurant as a cornerstone of … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Harry Potter Festival, Philadelphia Film Festival, Halloween Activities, Harvest Festival At Reading Terminal Market and More!

'Exploring Philadelphia In The Fall' The weekend kicks off with the Harry Potter Festival, A Star Wars Celebration By The Philly Pops, the Philadelphia Film Festival, The Glow: A Jack O'Lantern Experience, Terror Behind The Walls, Get Pegged Cabaret At FringeArts, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. During the weekend enjoy Harvest Festival at Reading Terminal Market, the Harry Potter Festival, Halloween Activities & Fun, Philadelphia Film Festival, The Glow: A Jack O'Lantern … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Bloktoberfest, Halloween In Philly, Fishtown RiverCity Festival, Aids Walk Philly And Run, and More!

'Pleasant Fall Weekend In Philadelphia' The weekend kicks off with Oktoberfest at Dilworth Park, The Glow: A Jack O'Lantern Experience, Rittenhouse Fine Craft Show, Terror Behind The Walls, the Parkway 100 Celebration, Made In Philadelphia Fall Market and more. During the weekend enjoy Bloktoberfest, PAWS Mutt Strut, Fishtown RiverCity Festival, Halloween Activities & Fun, Conshohocken Beer Festival, Germantown Second Saturdays, Manayunk Harvest Fest, The Glow: A Jack O'Lantern … [Read more...]

Halloween Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Terror Behind The Walls, East Passyunk Fall Fest, Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, Day Of The Dead Celebrations and More!

'Halloween In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Day of the Dead Celebrations, the Philadelphia Film Festival, the continuation of Terror Behind the Walls, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences. During the weekend enjoy Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards, Day of the Dead at Penn Museum, South Street Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday, Day of the Dead Celebrations, FREE yoga, farmers’ markets and … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Harry Potter Festival, Philadelphia Film Festival, Terror Behind The Walls and More!

'Fall Is In The Air In Philly’ The weekend kicks off with the Harry Potter Festival, the Philadelphia Film Festival, Twilight In The Gardens at Magic Gardens, the continuation of Terror Behind the Walls, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences. During the weekend enjoy Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards, Harry Potter Festival, PHS Pop-Up Garden Closing Party, Philadelphia Shell Show at the Academy of Natural Sciences, Halloween in … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ First Friday, Terror Behind The Walls, Old City Fest, Design Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair, Oktoberfest Events and More!

'Hear Scary Stories Throughout Philadelphia’ We love this time of year! Fall, football and Halloween! Check out the many kinds of ghost tours throughout the city, especially in Old City and Society Hill. The weekend kicks off with First Friday, Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory, the continuation of Terror Behind the Walls, Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair, First Friday Movie at the Betsy Ross House, Parks on Tap, DesignPhiladelphia, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum and … [Read more...]