Halloween Festivities Planned Around Montco: What To Do This Fall

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — The coronavirus pandemic is not stopping Montgomery County from celebrating the spooky season.

As the weather slowly grows colder and leaves begin to fall, numerous events are planned around the county for Halloween.

Several popular annual events have been cancelled due to the pandemic, including the Graeme Park lantern tour in Horsham, numerous trick or treating celebrations, and more. But others are going on, with health precautions in place.

Masks and adherence to social distancing guidelines are required for all events.

Oct. 1

Norristown Farm Park will hold a park ranger-led full moon hike on Oct 1. The event is free. Call 610-270-0215 or email rblacketter@montcopa.org to pre-register.

Oct. 9

The "Boo Just for You" event at the Elmwood Park Zoo is a trick or treat event designed specially for children and families with special needs. Organizers describe it as a way to see the zoo in a "more relaxed setting, perfect for those with sensory sensitivities." It will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets here.

Oct. 10

The Variety Fall Fest in Worcester will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Live music, Halloween character story time and theater, over two dozen basket raffles, and more family activities highlight the day. Learn more here.

The "Skulls, Skins, and Skeletons" event at Norristown Farm Park is a hiking tour introducing participants to the spooky side of local fauna. Call 610-270-0215 or email rblacketter@montcopa.org to pre-register.

Oct. 17

Norristown's historic and infamously haunted Selma Mansion will hold their fourth annual Psychic Fair this year. It begins at 10 a.m and runs to 4 p.m. Palm readers, various workshops, raffles, and more are included. See here for details.

Oct. 10

Green Lane Park's annual haunted hayride will be held as a drive-thru event this year, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 pm. on Oct. 10. The third-annual event has a rain date of Oct. 11. The event is free.

Oct. 10 through Nov. 1

Elmwood's Boo at the Zoo will be held each weekend day during this time period. Trick or treat stations will be set up for children of all ages, and adults and children alike are encouraged to dress up in costumes and enter the costume contest. Tickets will be available here in the coming days.

Oct. 23, 29, 31

Family Trick or Treat Nights at Elmwood will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on these evenings. Adults and children are encouraged to dress up and trick and treat in a socially distanced manner around the zoo. A free carousel ride is included with each ticket. Tickets here.