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4 family Halloween events near Philadelphia with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 4 towns. The earliest to open is Scarecrows in the Village / Scarecrow Festival, on September 7. 3 list free admission.
Montgomery County zoo's annual Halloween haunt across five fall weekends, with the whole zoo decorated and a separate sensory-friendly session for guests with special needs.
Newtown Borough's annual costume parade down State Street, with registration and costume-category judging beforehand, ending at Brian Gregg Memorial Park.
47th annual scarecrow display at the Peddler's Village shopping/dining destination, with a dedicated festival weekend of workshops, pumpkin painting and live music.
West Chester Parks & Recreation's evening costume parade looping through downtown, with candy stations and marching band performances afterward.
Boo at the Zoo at Elmwood Park Zoo, Newtown Halloween Parade, Scarecrows in the Village / Scarecrow Festival and West Chester Halloween Parade. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Scarecrows in the Village / Scarecrow Festival on September 7, 2026.
Newtown Halloween Parade, Scarecrows in the Village / Scarecrow Festival and West Chester Halloween Parade are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Yes: Newtown Halloween Parade, Scarecrows in the Village / Scarecrow Festival and West Chester Halloween Parade list free admission on the official site.
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