Free for kids in costume and their caregivers.
No reservations necessary.

Join us at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site for some fall-themed family fun!

Trick-or-treat inside the penitentiary, then explore Eastern State's history and legacy with the help of a special scavenger hunt designed with children ages 8-13 and their caregivers in mind. Plus, enjoy story time, hands-on activities, art making, music, and more!

Want to start the party early? Join our neighbors at Philly Art Center for their 18th Annual Halloween Festival + Parade from 2 to 4 pm then parade down Fairmount Avenue to Eastern State to continue the family fun.

Presented with support from the following community partners: Philly Art Center, Miss Mary (Children's Librarian, Free Library of Philadelphia), Cosmic Writers, teaching artist Mike Storm, Spring Garden CDC, United Francisville Civic Association.