Weekend PhillyFun Picks For Kids -- October 24-26, 2014
The Halloween fun continues in and around Philadelphia this weekend with spooky fun and festival fall happenings for all ages. Don't miss one of these great family friendly fun events for all. -- Jennifer Oxenford
Pumpkin Fest Family Fun Night
International Sports, Skating, & France Centre
650 Kresson Road
Cherry Hill, NJ
www.intsports.com/
It's Pumpkin Fest Friday at the International Sports, Skating and Fun Centre in Cherry Hill happening Friday, October 24th from 5-7:30 p.m. For just $5 get all your can eat pizza, unlimited attractions and a free pumpkin for the first 50 kids.
The Great Pumpkin Carve
Chadds Ford Historical Society's Barn Visitors Center
1736 Creek Road
Chadds Ford, PA
www.chaddsfordhistory.org/events/great-pumpkin-carve/
The Great Pumpkin Carve takes place all weekend running Friday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 25th from 5-9 p.m. on the grounds of the Society Barn Visitors Center.This outdoor event features giant pumpkins with over sixty carvers participating as well as live music, hayrides, food and a haunted trail sure to delight little goblins and ghouls. $10 for adults, $5 for ages seven-17, six and under free.
10th Annual Upper Darby Community Festival Day
Upper Darby High School
601 N. Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne, PA
www.upperdarbysd.org/
Come out for a day of family fun on Saturday October 25th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the 10th Annual Upper Darby Community Festival Day taking place at Upper Darby High School.
Boo at the Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA
www.philadelphiazoo.org/Explore/Upcoming-Events/Boo-at-the-Zoo.htm
It's the final weekend of Boo at the Zoo this weekend running Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Philadelphia Zoo. Kids can dress up in their favorite costumes and trick or treat throughout the Zoo to get candy, treats and discover Halloween fun too! $20 for adults, $18 for children ages 2-11, free for under 2.
Spooky Mini-Golf
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA
www.historicphiladelphia.org/
Spooky Mini-Golf continues at Franklin Square this weekend running Friday, October 24th through Sunday, October 26h from 6-9 p.m. Philly's favorite mini-golf course is transformed for the Halloween season with spooky surprises, fog, and special lighting to ensure a spooktastic time for all. Tickets $7-$9.
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
Langhorne, PA
sesameplace.com/en/langhorne/
Great dressed in your best costumes and head out to The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place running this weekend Friday Oct. 24th – Sunday October 26th for some not-too spooky Halloween fun. Enjoy two new Halloween shows, themed mazes, and even a hayride with your favorite furry friend. Plus enjoy all the usual rides and attractions and fun for the whole family. Tickets $38-$63.
Hayrides to the Witches House and Pumpkinland
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media, PA
www.linvilla.com/family-fun/
Linvilla Orchards continues the Halloween season with Pumpkinland fun and the popular Hayrides to the Witches House running Friday, October 24th through Sunday, October 26th. Families can select their pumpkins from the over 100 tons on display and enjoy fall treats and fun and then hop aboard the hayride to the witches house too (evening only.) Hayrides to witches house run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Pumpkinland runs 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free admission. Some events ticketed.
Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
www.brandywinemuseum.org//
Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday, October 26th between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free.
Fairmount Halloween Festival
Fairmount Art Center
2501 Olive Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.phillyartcenter.com/
The 8th Annual Fairmount Halloween Festival is happening Sunday October 26th from 3:30-5:30pm at the Fairmount Art Center. This free family fun event will feature play zones, live music, face painting, arts and crafts and more. Come in costume and enjoy the Fairmount Halloween Parade that starts at 5:30pm at 25th.
