Events

The Great Pumpkin Carve 2024

Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 N. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists and will then be lit and displayed. Enjoy a kid-friendly Haunted Trail, raffle prizes and live music. Food, local craft beer and wine are available. Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Thurs–Fri, 4 to 9; Sat, 3 to 9. $5–$15. ChaddsFordHistory.org.

Chester County Library’s Halloween Door Tour

Doors and porches in West Chester are decorated for Halloween. Vote for best decorations in three categories — funniest, scariest and most original. Look for the Halloween Door Tour sign in participating yards. For a donation, tourgoers will receive a map and a list of scavenger items to look for during the self-guided tour. Maps […]

West Chester Halloween Parade

Downtown West Chester West Chester, PA, United States

Begins on Market St. between Church & Darlington Sts. Marching bands and cheerleading performances featured. Market St. 7 pm. Rain date, Oct. 24. West-Chester.com.

The Willows Spooktacular Park & Trail Hunt

The Willows 490 Darby-Paoli Rd, Radnor

Families are invited to participate in a spooky scavenger hunt through The Willows Trail, then receive a free pumpkin, a special prize and a chance at a special prize playing Halloween Plinko. Rain date, Oct. 25. 490 Darby-Paoli Rd., Radnor. Noon to 3. Pre-reg. required, Radnor.com/Spook.

West Chester Railroad Halloween Special

West Chester RR Station 203 E Market St, West Chester, PA, United States

Wear your favorite costume and ride to the Glen Mills station. Explore the historic station and picnic grove and collect a few treats while on the train. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. 10, noon and 2. $10–$30. WCRailroad.com.

American Helicopter Museum Haunted Helicopters

American Helicopter Museum 1220 American Blvd., West Chester, PA, United States

Come in costume and enjoy activities and treats at the museum. 1220 American Blvd.,West Chester. 6 to 8 pm. $15. Under 12, free. AmericanHelicopter.Museum.

KSQ Candy Trail

Kennett Collaborative 106 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA, United States

Kiddos in costume can follow the trail to collect treats from over twenty participating businesses throughout the Borough (look for the black and orange balloons). Kennett Collaborative, 106 W. State St., Kennett Square. 2 to 5 pm. Free. KennettCollaborative.org.