A marinade of Halloween events are already underway in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. The remainder of October is jam pact with terrifyingly fun events to kick off Halloween. So why wait till Trick-or-treat night trying to convince suspecting home-owners that you are only in the seventh-grade, because these events are made just for you.
Terror Behind the Walls, is a haunted extravaganza, within the creepy halls of Eastern State Penitentiary. The displays consist of reenactments of the prisons history and typical freak-happenings. Open every night from 7 p.m.-10 p.m., guests can tour the maintenance tunnels and mortuary for only $10. Located in the Fairmont Park section of Philadelphia, the haunted house is easy to access from I-76. Call 215-236-3300 for more information and directions.
A not-for-children haunted house is R-ratingly frightening, at the Fright Factory on Oregon Ave. in Philadelphia. For $20, guests can scare the hell out of themselves until 11 p.m., on any given day of the week until Oct. 31.
If your more into the truth behind haunting and legends, Ghost Tours is providing a guided candlelight tour through Philadelphia’s while providing its’ haunted house history. Running an hour-and-a half-long the tour takes guests thought the oldest sections of Philadelphia that are still occupied by their original owners. The tours are every night in October, for only $12. Call 215-413-1997 for reservations.
For an all-night affair, it is worth the trip out to Jason’s Woods, in Lancaster. With five terrifying events, prices range from nine to $23, depending on your own fear factor. Held every weekend, for the rest of the month, guests can get lost in the haunted maze, of Amish Country. Jason’s Woods is located off the Millersville exit on Rt. 30. More information can be found at www.jasonswoods.com .
Looking for something a little more local? The Tyler Arboretum in Media is celebrating the fall season with a corn maze. Moonlight Mazes are only $7 and is so much fun for a group of college students looking for a break from the everyday. The staff at the Arboretum used their natural skills to create a work of art maze. Call 610-566-9134 or visit www.tylerarboretum.org for more information.
Just want to sit back and let the terror come to you. At Prince Theater on Chestunt Street in Philadelphia Scary Movies are now playing. Scary-movie Buffs are getting tickets for these rare-viewings of some of America’s most famous terror-antiques. Call 215-569-9700 for showtimes.
If the daily-grinds got you down, make reservations for Halloween night to see Phantom of the Opera at the University of Philadelphia. A classic evening put on by University Students will be a lovely way to take out some time and celebrate this “goolish” holiday. Call 215-898-5271 for tickets.
Be sure to treat yourself to one of these tricks, to make your fall memorable and mortifying. You don’t have to wait till Halloween to be a Halloweenie!
Posted to Web by: Scott Fobes
