Here’s information about several Halloween events in and around Germantown
Looking for some Halloween Fun this October in Historic Germantown? Here are a few ideas:
Ghosts of the Great Road
Saturday: 3 p.m. The Market Square tour, meets at 5501 Germantown Ave.; 6 p.m. The Colonial Compound tour, meets at 6430 Germantown Ave.
Hear the haunted tales of Germantown on the Ghosts of the Great Road tour. Visitors can choose from the Market Square tour or the Colonial Compound tour. Each 90 minute tour takes you to sites along Germantown Avenue and ends with an investigation inside a real haunted house! Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. For more information or ticket sales, visit www.ghostsofthegreatroad.com.
Murder Mystery
Saturday (6 p.m.) and Sunday (2:30 p.m.)
Join the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, located at 200 West Tulpehocken Street, for their fifth annual Murder Mystery entitled ‘A House Divided.’ This event, which borrows from the game of Clue, will focus on the Civil War in Germantown. Tours begin every 20 minutes and tickets are $16 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets call 215-438-1861 or visit www.ebenezermaxwellmansion.org.
Tours of the Haunted Mansion
Saturday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Take a spooky tour of James Logan’s Stenton, then enjoy pumpkin painting, apple cider, and spice cookies. This event is free, open to all ages and costumes are encouraged! The event will be held at Stenton, 4601 North 18th Street. For tickets or more information call 215-329-7312 or visit www.stenton.org.
Hallelujah Night
Monday night, many children dress as Bible characters for a night of food and fun at Faith Chapel Of Philadelphia, 108 E. Price St. For more information contact 215-848-9660.
Children’s Halloween Party
Monday night’s event is hosted by the Holy Temple of Deliverance, 126 W. Seymour St. For more information contact 215-842-2400.
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