Kid-Friendly Fall & Halloween Fun
Pumpkins, Scarecrows and Fall Festivals
Take a walk through a pumpkin patch, make your own scarecrow or hop aboard a hayride this fall in Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pa. Here's a look at some of the best Halloween activities for family fun this year:
BOO AT THE ZOO
October 8- 30 (Weekends Only)
Elmwood Park Zoo
Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to this annual Halloween haunt, where the entire zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration! Come dressed in your most creative costume and march in the costume parade. Adults are encouraged to dress up, too! And don’t forget to bring your trick-or-treat bag, as treat and activity stations will be located throughout the zoo. Tickets required.
WITCHES OF NARBERTH
October 29
Narberth
Downtown Narberth welcomes children for a not-so-scary afternoon during Witches of Narberth. Kids and parents are invited to a scavenger hunt as they travel from business to business looking for witches. Kids will receive treats along the way, and a special Halloween prize at the end of the hunt. Children of all ages are invited to join this free event. Costumes are certainly welcome, but totally optional.
Brick-or-Treat
October 1-31
Legoland Discovery Center
This Halloween, the LEGO® Monsters have taken over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and they’re throwing an awesome Brick or Treat Monster Party! Be amongst the first to watch the BRAND NEW 4D LEGO® Movie, ‘The Great Monster Chase’ exclusive to LEGOLAND®, build a LEGO® pumpkin to plant in the Pumpkin Patch, join the LEGO® Playmakers in the Fun Hub for Monster games and giggles, and much more!
Haunted Hayride
October 8
Green Lane Park
Bring the family out to experience a “Haunted Hayride” through this “spooktacular” campground. In addition to the hayride, this free event will feature kids’ crafts, refreshments and entertainment by DJ “Special D”. This is a free event, and meets at the Deep Creek Area of Green Lane Park.
Upper Schuylkill Valley Park presents It's the Wolf!
October 22
Upper Schuylkill Valley Park
Bring the family and visit Upper Schuylkill Valley Park for a puppet show! Tucker’s Tales puppet theatre will be performing “It’s The Wolf”. You won’t want to miss the fun! This event is for children of all ages. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
All Hallows Eve Fall Festival
October 15
Pennypacker Mills
Spend a beautiful fall day at the Mills, where kids can paint a pumpkin, make fall kid-crafts, press apples to make cider and corn shucking. The whole family can enjoy a hayride around the meadow. All ages. Free.
Trick or Trails
October 22
Norristown Farm Park
Come on out to Norristown Farm Park for some family-friendly fun! Children of all ages are invited to attend this for the free event. Stations will be set up along a trail where families can do an activity, pick a prize, learn something about healthy eating, physical activity, nature, and more.
Fall Harvest Days
Saturdays & Sundays in October
Merrymead Farm
Head to Merrymead Farm on Saturdays and Sundays in October for the 39th Annual Harvest Days! Families can enjoy the kiddie wagon train, cornstalk tunnel, hayride, pumpkin painting, apple slinger and more. Don't forget to visit their 5-acre corn maze! Tickets required.
