Weekend PhillyFun Picks For Kids-- October 31-November 2, 2014
Happy Halloween to all! May you and your littlest goblins and ghouls have a frightfully fun night trick-or-treating and partying it up tonight! But the fun doesn't need to stop there as the festivities continue all weekend long in and around Philly this weekend! -- Jennifer Oxenford
Spooky Mini-Golf
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA
www.historicphiladelphia.org/
Spooky Mini-Golf fun continues for the final night at Franklin Square this Friday, October 31st from 6-9 p.m. Philly's favorite mini-golf course is transformed for the Halloween season with spooky surprises, fog, and special lighting to ensure a spooktastic time for all. Tickets $7-$9.
Hayrides to the Witches House and Pumpkinland
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media, PA
www.linvilla.com/family-fun/
Linvilla Orchards continues the Halloween season with Pumpkinland fun and the popular Hayrides to the Witches House running Friday, October 31st through Sunday, November 2nd. Families can select their pumpkins from the over 100 tons on display and enjoy fall treats and fun and then hop aboard the hayride to the witches house too (evening only.) Hayrides to witches house run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Pumpkinland runs 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free admission. Some events ticketed.
Bubby's Birthday Bash & National Bison Day
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd.
Norristown, PA
www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/
It's Bubby's birthday and you are invited to celebrate at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown this Saturday, November 1st at 10:30 a.m. Come see the Elmwood Park Zoo's official mascot, Bubby the Bison, as he celebrates his birthday on National Bison Day with activities centered around bison including bison feedings, the grand opening of the new Bison Express train and, of course, birthday cake and games too! $14 for adults, $10 for kids ages 3-12.
The World-Famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Dr
Camden, NJ
www.adventureaquarium.com/
The world-famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids swim on over to Adventure Aquarium for their local debut this Saturday, November 1st for a limited engagement with underwater shows along with the sharks and other sea animals. Guest also get to meet and greet the mermaids and have a photo opp, too! Free with admission. $25.95, adults, $18.95 children 12 and younger.
Peddler's Village Annual Apple Festival
Peddler's Village
Routes 202 & 263
Lahaska, PA
www.peddlersvillage.com//
The annual Peddler's Village Apple Festival is taking place Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 2nd from 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. in Peddler's Village. Enjoy a celebration of all things apple with apple tastings, apple pie eating contests, live entertainment and much more. Free admission and free parking.
Northern Liberties Annual Fall Festival
Liberty Lands Park
900 Block of 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA
www.nlna.org/kids-fall-festival-at-liberty-lands-sun-nov-2/
The Northern Liberties Annual Fall Festival is happening at Liberty Lands Park on Sunday, November 2nd starting at 1 p.m. Come out in costume for a flurry of fun with games, face painting, fire truck visits, a moon bounce and more. Free.
Day of the Dead Festival and Parade
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
1020 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
southstreet.com/dia-de-los-muertos/
Don't miss the Dia de los Muertos parade and festival on South Street this Sunday, November 2nd at 1:30pm. The parade starts at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and ends on the 400 block of South Street with food, drinks, art and fun for the whole family. Free.
Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA
www.brandywinemuseum.org//
Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday, November 2nd between 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and get to take part in Pirate Adventure Day too! This nautical themed day filled with fun for the family will include rope-tying demonstrations led by Pirates of the Northern Star, a hunt for treasures, daring tales of journeys at sea and of course pirate themed crafts and art activities, too. Free.