Spooky season is upon us. Over the next couple of weeks, Montgomery County is celebrating the Halloween season with haunted houses, ghost tours, fall festivals, and events for the whole family to enjoy. Our comprehensive guide is here to help you make your plans to have the best Halloween season yet!
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Halloween Lantern Tours – The Lost Treasure of the Louisa
Saturday, October 21, 6-9:30 pm
Historic Hope Lodge, 553 S. Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA
Imagine the time is 1800 when Hope Lodge is called Whitemarsh Estate and James Watmough is proprietor. Explore the property for the The Lost Treasure of the Louisa, an immersive tour on the grounds of Historic Hope Lodge where you look for the lost gold! Investigate the crime and look for the treasure all while learning a little history! Tours are outdoors and recommended for ages 7 and up. It’s encouraged to bring a flashlight.
A Walk Among the Graeme Ghosts & Mini Paranormal Investigation
October 20 and 27
Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road, Horsham, PA
Experience Halloween in Horsham’s most haunted house. A Walk Among the Graeme Ghosts is a first-of-its-kind immersive theatre program that sends you into Graeme Park’s haunted halls, alone with spirits. Arrive early to enjoy fireside stories that will give you clues to the spirit activity you will see first hand. The Mini Paranormal Investigation will be held in the Keith House, long rumored to be Horsham’s most haunted house. Groups of 10-12 people will station themselves around the house with a professional investigator who will walk them through various investigation techniques and equipment while trying to contact the Graeme Park spirits.
Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride
Every Night until October 31
1835 N. Middletown Road, Glen Mills, PA
Last year the America Haunts Group named the Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride to Legendary Status, one of only five in America! The Build Crew has been working overtime to make new giant sets that will put the Hayride over the top. The Bates Motel is a high startle, high action haunted attraction and not recommended for children under 8 or those with heart conditions. From the moment you enter, you will be transported to another time and world. The Haunted Hayride is a 25 minute horror ride through the tall forest of Arasapha farm.
Pennhurst Asylum
When: Weekends through November 4th
Where: Bridge St & Church St, Spring City, PA
One of Pennsylvania’s most terrifying haunted attractions, the Pennhurst Asylum is located outside of Philadelphia in Spring City, PA. There are three different attractions to explore, The Asylum, The Tunnels and The Morgue. Daytime history tours are also available. On November 4th, experience Pennhurst in the dark! Read more about the options on the website.
Halloween Funky Brunch and Market
Sunday, October 29th, 11 am – 3 pm
Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA
The Ardmore Music Hall presents the Halloween Funky Brunch and Market with live music, local vendors, beer and brunch. This event is free and fun for the whole family.
Haunted Story Time & Trick-or-Treating
Sunday, October 29th, 1-2:30 pm
Graeme Park, 859 County Line Road, Horsham, PA
Join in the fun for a Halloween story and sweets and treats at the Haunted Storytime and Trick-or-Treating event on October 29th.
Halloween Fun for Everyone | Celebrate with First Responders
Saturday, October 28th, 9 am – 1 pm
100 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA
Join in the fun with kids games, prizes, crafts and more. The vendors will be displaying their talent with carved pumpkins and treats. This event will also celebrate our first responders, as October is the month to celebrate these heroes in our community.
Trunk or Treat and Movie Night
Saturday, October 28th, 5 pm
Montgomery County 4-H Center, 1015 Bridge Road, Collegeville, PA
Enjoy food and refreshments available for purchase, awards for best trunk, movies starting at 5 and a costume contest at 6 pm.
Asher’s Halloween Movie Night
Friday, October 13th, 6:30 pm – 10 pm
80 Wambold Road Souderton, PA
Join Asher’s Chocolate Co. for a spooooky Halloween Movie Night, featuring the 2017 animated film “Coco”! On Friday, October 13, they will be hosting an outdoor screening of the Halloween classic Coco. Reserve tickets online. You will receive digital tickets that must be presented upon arrival.
Trick or Treat Drive Thru
Saturday, October 28th, 6 pm – 8 pm
Hancock Fire Company, 820 W. Airy Street, Norristown, PA
Swing through our drive thru to show us your costumes and get your treat bag! Drive Thru will be set up in the parking lot across the street from the firehouse- enter at Haws Avenue entrance.
Beyond Limits Spooktacular – A Sensory Friendly Night
Thursday, October 26th, 5-7 pm
The Barn Yard, 305 2nd Ave #212, Collegeville, PA
Spooky Family Fun at the Mill
October 28th, 4 pm
The Evans-Mumbower Mill, 200 Swedesford Road, North Wales, PA
Don’t miss this slightly spooky evening when Henry Mumbower and his associates revisit the Mill to see how it is operating today. Before your tour, from 4-5pm, paint a pumpkin and take part in hands-on Halloween-themed science experiments. After your tour, relax and enjoy s’mores by the campfire! The Evans-Mumbower Mill is located on the Wissahickon Creek at Swedesford and Township Line Roads in North Wales, PA.
Monster Mash Halloween Party
October 29th, 10 am – 12 pm
Painting With a Twist, 209 Leedom Street, Jenkintown, PA
Try something NEW and create your own long-lasting, all-natural scented soy candle before you paint (only $20). Please arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled painting time if you choose to make a candle. Painters of all ages are welcome but this class is intended for ages 6 and up. All ages classes are typically made up of groups of children and adults.
Halloween Masquerade Ball
Friday, October 27th, 7-11 pm
Cairnwood Estate, 1005 Cathedral Blvd, Bryn Athyn, PA
Attend the Royal and Regency Masquerade Ball at Cairnwood to commence Halloween weekend. There will be dancing, bubbly libations, complimentary valet and lots of surprises. Best dressed will win a prize. Masks are required, black tie is optional.
Spooky Sunday Date Night | Color Me Mine
Sunday, October 15th, 6-8 pm
801 Bethlehem Pike, North Wales, PA
Pottstown Halloween Party: In the Witch’s Apothecary
Friday, October 27th, 6-11 pm
Manatawny Still Works, 320 Circle of Progress Drive, Suite 104, Pottstown, PA
Join us on Halloween weekend as we transform our distillery space into the Witch’s Apothecary, featuring dastardly delightful cocktails & concoctions straight from the Manatawny Book of Shadows. There will be psychic readings by Hollie, food from the Babalouie BBQ food truck, and music by Tony Cadaver–you’re sure to be having a howling good time! Dress in your best costume and enter the costume contest. The winner for the costume contest will be bringing home a $100 gift card that can be used in any of the FOUR tasting room locations.
Halloween Pumpkin Centerpieces | Posh & Bloom
Saturday, October 28th, 2-4 pm
Posh & Bloom, 209 York Road, Jenkintown, PA
Create & Sip with us this Halloween season and create Pumpkin Centerpieces! The Halloween Pumpkin class is 2 hours long and will include our private studio, your personal instructor, all the tools and materials to learn how to make one of our signature arrangements with your own personal touch! Also receive a complimentary glass of Pumpkin Spice champagne and toast to amazing friendships! Posh & Bloom is a BYOB studio, so feel free to bring your drink of choice. Light brunch bites and hors d’oeuvres will be available.
Ambler Halloween Parade and Extravaganza
Saturday, October 28, 11 am – 2 pm
Ambler Theater, 108 E. Butler Ave, Ambler, PA
Bring your ghost and goblins out for trick or treating and yummy treats, all provided by participating Ambler businesses.
Halloween Costume Party with Mickey and Minnie
Sunday, October 29th, 12-1 pm
Learning Express Toys of Collegeville, 160 Market Street, Collegeville, PA
Come in costume for a Halloween Parade! You can get your picture taken with Mickey and Minnie and then you will have a costume parade over to the Towne Book Center for Spooky Story Time! This is a free event and registration is not required. Please bring a food donation for the Daily Bread Food Pantry.
2nd Annual Halloween Pet Parade
Friday, October 13th, 5:30 pm – 9 pm
Fischer’s Park, 2235 Bustard Road, Harleysville, PA
Start celebrating the Halloween season early and bring the whole family out to enjoy our 2nd Annual Halloween Pet Parade and The Addams Family 2 movie. All pets (and owners) are encouraged to wear their favorite costume to show off to the crowd! All pets are welcome to this event.
Howl-O-Ween Pup Parade and Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 21st, 12-4 pm
115 East Glenside, Glenside, PA
The Downtown Glenside Foundation presents the 2nd annual Howl-o-ween Pup Parade and Family Fun Day on October 21st in Downtown Glenside from 12 pm to 4 pm. Dogs can strut their stuff in the spirit of Halloween (costumes optional). Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Dog and Human costume, Best Trick. No dog is needed to attend and enjoy the fun. Festivities include pet vendors, kids’ activities, great food & shopping, and more. The registration fee is $10 per dog with a portion of the proceeds going to Pooch Kaboose, a dog rescue in Jenkintown. All Dogs should check-in from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm for the dog parade with judging commencing at 12:45pm. The rest of the festivities will continue until 4pm. Registered pup parade guests are also encouraged to stop by Primex Garden Center (435 W Glenside Ave) between 9 and 5 for a doggy bag filled with treats and other goodies for your furry friend.
Harleysville Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 21st, 10:30 am
Harleysville Community Center, 435 Park Ave, Harleysville, PA
The 3rd Annual Halloween Parade and Fall Fun Fest is taking place October 21st. The parade begins at Indian Valley Middle School and ends at Harleysville Community Center where the Fun Fest will begin, with games, food, drinks, a magician and more.
Doggy Costume Contest and Parade
Saturday, October 29th, 12-3 pm
Montgomery Mall, 230 Montgomery Mall, North Wales, PA
There will be a table at this Halloween event to provide information on fostering, adopting, volunteering, and donating!
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