Find Spook-tacular Halloween Fun in Delaware County, PA

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 7 – November 3)

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, Brookhaven, PA 19015

Life, Death, and the Fantastic (Opening September 27 thru )

Housed within an 18th-century textile mill, Aston Mills Arts serves as a haven for creative souls. With 30 artist studios and a gallery space, it remains a hidden gem accessible to the public only during special events.  Don’t miss the chance to be a part of a captivating journey into art and introspection with their upcoming exhibit, “Life, Death, and the Fantastic”.  Masters of their trade, tattoo artists Michael Kelly and Joe Martin exhibit their original fine art exploring the themes of life, death, and the fantastic in watercolor, ink, graphite, and oil painting. Gallery hours Saturdays & Sundays 12-4pm, or by appointment until Oct 13.   3100 Mount Road,  Aston, PA 19014

 

The Bates Motel & Haunted Attractions at Arasapha Farm (October 4 – November 3)

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

 

The Great Pumpkin Carve (October 17, 18 & 19) 

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 19 & 26) 

The Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead is always a beautiful place to visit in the fall, but for a few weekends in October, it’s BOO-ti-ful as well. Relive 300 years of Delco’s most mysterious, scary and TRUE tales of terror as the Lantern Ghost Tours take you on a candlelit tour of the farmhouse and grounds while you learn about the lives (and deaths) of past inhabitants of the estate.  This year includes a special theatrical performance of the popular legend of Sandy Flash.  3900 North Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073

 

Wayne Trick or Treat 2024 (October 26)

The streets of downtown Wayne are filled with families all decked out for Halloween.  Wayne Merchants and Restaurants welcome Trick or Treaters to town with Treats and Specials! Stroll around town and enjoy a safe trick-or-treat! Downtown Wayne

 

58th Annual Delaware County Halloween Parade (October 26)

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

 

Pumpkin Painting at the Vineyard (October 27)

Grab a pumpkin from the Penns Woods Winery pumpkin patch and paint a spook-tacular masterpiece to display for Halloween! Pumpkins are $10 each to pick & paint. This is a super popular, family-friendly event.  Reservations are strongly recommended.  124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

 

Brandywine Museum of Art:  VIRTUAL Gallery Talk with Victoria Wyeth (October 28)
Join Victoria Wyeth as she shares her uniquely personal perspectives on the art of her grandfather, artist Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) and her uncle, Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946) and Halloween’s significance to the Wyeth family.   Victoria will once again include spooky and seasonal works by both artists, including some not previously on public view. Don’t miss this entertaining and informative evening! This program will be held online using Zoom. Cost is $25 and $20 for members. All proceeds support the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art.

 

Media Theatre Presents:  The Music of Frank Wildhorn’s Dracula The Musical (October 28)

Set in Europe at the end of the Victorian Age, the story follows the famed vampire as he lusts for new blood.  Experience the magic as Broadway stars and local talent breathe life into this iconic tale of passion and intrigue.  This event is a concert to support the mission of the Media Theatre.  Used from permission by Frank Wildhorn.  104 East State St., Media, PA 19063

 

Main Line Art Center:  Halloween Family Fest (October 30)

Join Main Line Art Center for a spooky good time in your most creative costume for make-and-take Halloween themed art projects, trick or treating in our studios, and a food truck! Don’t forget to visit our little pumpkin patch where miniature hand-painted pumpkins will be available for purchase. All ages welcome. 746 Panmure Rd,  Haverford, PA 19041

 

J. Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum’s “Spooktacular”:  Free Archery & Treat Trail (October 30)

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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