December 18, 2012
Hard to believe, but New Year’s Eve is just two weeks away. As 2012 is about come to an end, Philadelphia is offering up plenty of New Year’s Eve activities to make sure you and 2013 get off to a good start. To ring in the new year, there will once again be two sets [...]
Read more»October 22, 2012
Note: In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there’s a chance that some of the fright fests might no longer be happening or will be changing dates, so be sure to call and double-check before you head out that the event of your choice is still going down. You can also follow #OpenInPHL on Twitter. Whether [...]
Read more»October 17, 2012
Rumored haunted sites and eerie historical properties are not a hard thing to come by here in one of the oldest cities in the country. If you have an interest in the supernatural and don’t have a clue where to start, we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking to learn some local history, grab dinner [...]
Read more»October 16, 2012
Think you have what it takes to be a ghost-hunter? The nation’s longest lived-on street is hosting a night of spirit seeking and paranormal investigating on Saturday night, October 20. Join the Elfreth’s Alley Museum and the Oakford Paranormal Society for a special investigation of the three-century-year-old alley. Get hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment led [...]
Read more»October 10, 2012
There’s no better place than Philadelphia if you’re in search of some of the most eccentric and authentic Halloween celebrations on offer anywhere. One of the oldest cities in the country doesn’t hold back on frightening encounters — this is considered one of the most haunted regions of North America. But whether you’re looking for [...]
Read more»April 24, 2012
Ghost hunters everywhere know that we’re rapidly approaching Walpurgisnacht, or Witches’ Night Out, the age-old German holiday that marks the half way point to Halloween. To observe this supernatural celebration when paranormal spirits roam freely, Ghost Tours of Philadelphia is hosting a spine-chilling tour of Grumblethorpe Historic Site in Germantown on Saturday, April 28 at [...]
Read more»December 19, 2011
Ghost Tours of Philadelphia is presenting the 2nd annual New Year’s Eve Ghost Tour at the Powel House, long considered one of the most haunted homes in Society Hill. This entertaining evening (so popular last year that they’ve added an additional tour, on December 30) comes complete with a mysterious candlelight tour of the colonial-era [...]
Read more»November 9, 2011
If you have yet to make it to Fairmount for Eastern State Penitentiary’s epic, rated-best-in-the-country Terror Behind The Walls, or want to get in one more scare, this weekend is the time to do it. The spookfest ends its 2011 season, its 20th anniversary, this Saturday, November 12. For the special closing night event, the [...]
Read more»October 25, 2011
From the colonial streets still haunted by the ghosts of America’s Founding Fathers, to Eastern State Penitentiary’s award-winning fright fest Terror Behind The Walls, Philadelphia has more than its share of things that go bump in the night. So to celebrate the most bone-chilling weekend of the year, we’ve selected our top picks for activities [...]
Read more»October 13, 2011
Haunted houses, hayrides and holiday hoopla, oh my! It’s almost time for Halloween in one of the most haunted regions in the country. Attractions around the city are hosting spooktacular Halloween celebrations, both leading up to the event, on the actual night and afterwards. There’s something for everyone, from candy-hungry kids to thrill-seeking adventurists to [...]
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