Spooktacular Things to Do in Montco

Ordinary Poisons - Fort Washington, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween at Pennypacker Mills! Local author on dark history, Jennifer Green, will present on ordinary poisons in the Victorian Era. From arsenic wallpaper to radium water, tutus to soda, explore the different historical ways that everyday objects could kill. Pre-registration preferred. Call 610-287-9349

Halloween Lantern Tour at Hope Lodge - Fort Washington, Oct. 18, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Enjoy an immersive tour of the Hope Lodge grounds and learn some American Revolution-era history while experiencing a one-of-a-kind adventure. This year’s theme is Halloween Time Portal. Tickets are required to attend.

Montco History Pass Hint: Looking to win a free Montco History Prizes? The Hope Lodge and Pennypacker Mills are locations on the Free Montco History Pass. When you visit, be sure to check-in on the pass to earn prize points.

Elk's Haunted Lodge - Bridgeport, October 17-18 & October 24-25, 7 - 11 p.m.

Known to be one of the spookiest places in Bridgeport, the Haunted Lodge isn't for the faint of heart. We recommend visiting if you're up for a spooktacular Saturday night. Tickets are required to attend.

Darkly Departed at Laurel Hill West - Bala Cynwyd, October 11, 1-3 p.m.

Sometimes the dearly departed are darkly departed. Join tour guide, Sarah Hamill, for a walking tour to uncover those interred in the cemetery who took a darker path to the great beyond, whether by murder, mystery, or tragedy. Meet killers and their victims, beheaded train passengers, and a witch who promised to return from the dead. Meet those who embezzle, others who drowned, and sisters nicknamed Vampire and Viper. Not everyone buried at Laurel Hill West is resting in peace. Come along to uncover their dark past. Tickets are required to attend.

Take a Day Trip to Historic Graeme Park - Horsham, Friday - Sunday, hours vary

Ask any Horsham resident, and they will tell you that the Keith House at Graeme Park is Horsham's most haunted historical home. Click here to learn more about the history and haunts of the Keith House. Visit the tranquil grounds, and then keep an eye out for Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson’s ghost as you take a guided tour of Keith House. Admission charged for the tour.

Somber Spirits - Horsham, October 17 & 24

Montco History Pass Hint: Looking to win a free Montco History Prizes? Graeme Park is a location on the Free Montco History Pass. When you visit, be sure to check-in on the pass to earn prize points.

Visit Selma Mansion, Norristown. 

In addition to being one of the oldest homes in Norristown, Selma Mansion is widely considered to be one of the most haunted. Every fall, this historic property opens its doors to the public for a Psychic Fair (Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.). Tickets required to attend.

Check back soon for additional Historical Haunts!

32nd Annual Haunted Hayride - Tylersport Fire Hall, Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 7-10 p.m.

Your wildest nightmares will come true as you journey through haunted fields and woods. After your ride, enjoy complimentary apple cider and roast marshmallows by the fire. Tickets are required to attend. Children under 5 are free.

The 8th Annual Haunted Campground Hayride - Green Lane Park, Oct. 11, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

The free haunted campground hayride returns to Green Lane Park for the 8th year! Parking is free for all guests. Rain date is Oct. 13.

The Haunted Hayride in the Parkway - Whitehall, every Friday & Saturday in Oct starting Oct. 3 7-11 p.m.

Ready for a boo or two? Join the Whitehall Active Volunteer Fire Department for a night of thrills, chills and frights! Tickets are required to attend. Children under 5 are free.

Halloween Trivia at Workhorse Brewing - King of Prussia, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Bring your friends and family for a night a spooky trivia in King of Prussia! Trivia kicks off at 6:30 p.m.

All Hallows Eve Fall Festival - Schwenksville, Oct. 18

Enjoy a FREE afternoon of old-fashioned fall fun as kids make crafts, paint pumpkins, shuck corn, and press apples into cider. The whole family is welcome to play games, complete a scavenger hunt, and take a hayride around the meadow of Pennypacker Mills.

BOOPORT Halloween Parade - Bridgeport Borough, Oct. 18

Join us for the spookiest Halloween parade in Montco! The parade will take place on Mill Street, so come dressed in your favorite costumes. Expect floats, candy, music, characters, and some surprise guests for extra fun! We’ll be hosting four exciting contests: Best Float, Best Kids' Costume, Best Adult Costume, Best Decorated Business, Best Decorated Home, and Best Pumpkin Carving/Painting.

Once the parade wraps up, head over to the Bridgeport Borough parking lot for a festive party featuring a magic show, face painting, bouncy houses, a Halloween vendor market, kids' activities, food, and more! 

It's Alive Halloween Themed Escape Room - Escape Trappe, Open Daily until Oct. 31

Test your courage and wit against a fiendish array of mysteries, challenges and puzzles inside our newest game - it's jam-packed with escape room goodness and Halloween fun! Adventure is calling your name - are you ready to face what lies inside Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory? Tickets are required to attend.