halloween in the historic district

Halloween in the Historic District

Join us October 19!

Join us for a spooky day of family fun in Philadelphia’s Historic District! On Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the area transforms into a Halloween wonderland perfect for all ages.

Start your adventure at the Independence Visitor Center, where we’ll be handing out treat bags and maps for all trick-or-treaters. The map will guide you to participating organizations throughout the district, some offering special events, programs, and of course, candy! Pumpkin painting will be happening inside the Independence Visitor Center at 11:00 am. 

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Halloween in the Historic District Map
Check out which spots in the historic district are participating in the trick or treat trail!

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Participating Locations:

  • African American Museum of Philadelphia*

  • American Philosophical Society

  • Arch Street Meeting House*

  • Arden Theatre Company*

  • Betsy Ross House*

  • Benjamin Franklin Court*

  • Carpenters' Hall

  • Christ Church Preservation Trust

  • Christ Church Burial Ground

  • Elfreth’s Alley Museum*

  • Fireman's Hall Museum*

  • Franklin Square*

  • Hill-Physick House

  • Independence Visitor Center*

  • Mother Bethel AME Church/ Richard Allen Museum*

  • Museum for Art in Wood*

  • Museum of the American Revolution

  • National Liberty Museum

  • National Constitution Center

  • Paradigm Gallery and Studio*

  • Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks

  • Pulse Yoga and Fitness

  • Signers' Garden*

  • Snail

  • The Philadelphia Dance Academy*

  • Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

    * indicates additional programming happening at these locations! 

Pumpkin Painting
Start at the Independence Visitor Center
The Independence Visitor Center is your first stop for Halloween fun. We will be giving out trick-or-treat bags and candy at the information desk. Pumpkin painting will happen at 11 a.m. while supplies last.
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Be sure to checkout the Oktoberfest Craft Market!
To celebrate the Fall season, join Art Star for a pop up craft market right outside our shop inside the Independence Visitor Center on Saturday, October 18! 10 local vendors will be set up with their wares so come shop their selections of jewelry, prints, baked goods, homemade chocolates, art, housewares, and more! Stop into Art Star to check out our fresh stock of items by even more local artists and also be sure to visit our mini art print vending machine by illustrator, Fabiola Lara. Her philly-centric mini prints are just $1 and are great for collecting and trading.
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Thanks to the Independence Historical Trust and our Historic District partners for their incredible support and collaboration in making this event possible.