Find Spook-tacular Halloween Fun in Delaware County, PA
Find Spook-tacular Halloween Fun in Delaware County, PA Overview
Welcome to our guide to all things spooky in Delaware County! From haunted houses and ghost tours to pumpkin festivals and family-friendly events, Delco has something for everyone this Halloween season. Check out our list to plan your eerie escapades and make the most of the spooky festivities!
Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland (September 6 – November 2)
Fall into fun at Delaware County’s favorite family-friendly farm! This 100+ year-old farm is an autumnal mecca for locals. You can buy freshly-picked produce or go out in the fields and pick it yourself; climb, swing and jump through the giant playground, or get up close and personal with the farm animals. And from mid-September through early November, it’s all about Pumpkinland: piles of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes are on display, and an entertainment calendar bursting with activities that includes live music, hayrides, train rides, pony rides and face painting – and more! 137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19015
The Bates Motel & Haunted Attractions at Arasapha Farm (September 19 – November 2)
For most of the year, Arasapha Farm is a picture-perfect example of a family-owned farm. But once the autumn chill sets in, that bucolic facade transforms into one of the scariest Halloween attractions in the nation with three spine-chilling experiences. Check into the Bates Motel if you dare – but be warned – the haunted guests within do not respect personal boundaries. Stroll through a moon-lit corn maze inhabited by dozens of creepy creatures to keep you company along the way. End your evening with perhaps the scariest of the trio, the Haunted Hayride, consistently rated as a top-tier Halloween destination.1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342
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Arasapha Farms Harvest Hayride (Saturdays & Sundays September 21 through October 26)
Start a new family tradition at Arasapha Farm’s Harvest Hayride, with exciting new additions and plenty of family fun. Enjoy a scenic hayride to the corn maze, where new games make exploring more entertaining than ever. Pick the perfect pumpkin, then head back to the courtyard for more activities, including a pillow bounce, pallet maze, tractor and truck playground, and corn cannons. 1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Media Theatre Presents: Young Frankenstein (October 2 – October 26)
A monster of a musical comedy!Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein brings his legendary film to the stage in a hilarious, Halloween-perfect production. Follow Frederick Frankenstein as he inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania and, with the help of Igor and a lively lab assistant, reawakens a creature that sparks nonstop laughs and spooky fun. 104 E. State Street, Media, PA 19063
Aston Mills Arts Presents: Enchanted Nocturne (October 10 – November 2)
An exhibit celebrating the mysteries of the night. Original works of art will reflect themes of the night sky, stars, the moon, magic, or skulls and skeletons (human or otherwise). 3100 Mount Road, Aston, PA 19014
The Great Pumpkin Carve (October 16, 17 & 18)
Chadds Ford Historical Society hosts this three day Chadds Ford tradition where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved & lit by local artists on Thursday and lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. Guests can enjoy a ‘kid friendly’ Haunted Trail, raffle prizes, live music, food, and local craft beer and wine. 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead: Shades of Sandy Flash (October 18 & 25)
Lantern Ghost Tours returns with a dramatic retelling of the legendary Sandy Flash, Delaware County’s most infamous outlaw. On dark nights, his daring robberies and fearsome reputation stirred tales of danger and intrigue. Among Pennsylvania folklore, few figures loom larger than Sandy Flash—the “Terror of Delaware County.” His legacy lives on in Sandy Flash Drive, the road leading to the Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead. There, by firelight, the story comes alive through the voices of victims, captors, and admirers. This immersive performance brings to life the thrilling and chilling legend of Sandy Flash where history and folklore meet.3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Hedgerow Theatre Company Presents: Tales From Poe (October 22, October 25 & November 1)
Adapted by Dan Hodge from Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting poems and stories, Tales from Poe invites audiences into the eerie depths of the author’s imagination. A beloved Hedgerow Theatre tradition each Halloween season, this production brings Poe’s chilling masterpieces—like The Tell-Tale Heart and Annabel Lee—to life on stage. Poe’s groundbreaking work reshaped American literature and gave rise to the genre of supernatural horror. Performed by a fluid ensemble of storytellers, Tales from Poe blends poetry, suspense, and atmosphere for an unforgettable theatrical experience that will send a shiver down your spine. 64 Rose Valley Road, Media, PA 19063
59th Annual Delaware County Halloween Parade (October 25)
Media, Everybody’s Hometown, will be haunted by ghosts and goblins of all shapes and sizes at the annual Delaware County Halloween Parade. Hundreds will gather to catch a glimpse of the procession of zombies, witches and skeletons as well as perennial parade participants such as the Penncrest High School Marching Band, the Strath Haven High School Panther Marching Band, and the County Corvette Association, as they make their way down State Street. Parade watchers are invited to come in costume and can expect plenty of spooky surprises and frighteningly good fun. Downtown Media
Penns Woods Winery’s Halloweekend (October 25 & 26)
A festive fall weekend filled with Halloween fun! Sip on themed cocktails while kids enjoy face painting, a hay maze, and Portable Picasso Pop Up—plus pumpkin painting on Sunday. Treat yourself to wine tastings, local beer, cider, cheese, and fall favorites like apple cider donuts and kettle corn. Relax with live music on the lawn: Paul Wilkinson on Saturday (2–5pm) and Adam McCue on Sunday (1–4pm). Grab a bite from On the Roll food truck (12–4pm) and shop local artisan vendors including Wedgewood Gardens, Boo Bakes Cupcakes, Gentry by Jenna, and LC Farms. 124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Ghost Stories with Josh Hitchens at Aston Mills Arts (October 29)
Enter a world where fear meets truth in Josh Hitchens’ chilling solo performance. From disfigured figures in the dark to sinister woods and Ouija board consequences, Hitchens weaves haunting tales drawn from real experiences. Under Ryan Walter’s direction, the show moves seamlessly from pathos to laughter to spine-tingling chills, exploring the vulnerability behind ghost stories. Afterward, share your own encounters with Josh and explore the Enchanted Nocturne exhibit, celebrating night, magic, and the mysteries of the unseen. 3100 Mount Road, Aston, PA 19014
Join John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum for a spooky time! Come walk the Trick o’ Treat Trail, learn about nature and get a treat! Free archery (adults and kids age 8 and up) and hoverball archery (all ages)! Free pumpkin painting and other spooky crafts! Costumes are encouraged! 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Trick or Treat and Something Sweet!
Like most of the major holidays, Halloween is all about the snacks – and to be specific, we’re talking candy. It doesn’t matter if your obsession is chocolates, candy-covered pretzels, nonpareils, caramels, rainbow pops, seasonal family favorites — we’ve got you covered thanks to Delco’s talented chocolatiers and candy makers!
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