Halloween is coming soon, and these community events are the perfect way to get into the spooky mood! Check out these events where you can dress up in costumes and learn something new.
Annual Halloween Spooktacular
Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
New Jersey State Museum | 205 W State St., Trenton, NJ 08608
The New Jersey State Museum is holding its annual Halloween event, with plenty of fun themed activities available around the museum. Visitors can make slime, participate in a costume parade, solve puzzles and more! If you want to add a little something extra to your museum trip, make sure to pick up a complimentary $2 off coupon for a museum planetarium show.
Free | statemuseum.nj.gov
Spooky Science Day
Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Franklin Institute | 222 N 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
Learn something new at the museum with a ton of Halloween activities and live shows! Watch a pumpkin-carving session gone wrong, learn about how your body works and discover what makes slime bounce and stretch. Costumes are encouraged.
Free with museum admission | fi.edu/en/events-calendar/20251025/spooky-science-day
Night of Jack O’ Lanterns
Oct. 26, 6:30-9 p.m.
Highlands Mansion and Gardens | 7001 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Enjoy a night of nature lit by jack o’ lanterns! Attendees can paint or carve their own pumpkins for the chance to win a prize. Other attractions include live music, a costume contest and baby goat-cuddling sessions.
$30 per car | highlandshistorical.org/event-details-registration/night-of-jack-olanterns-5
