Grab & Go Planner: A Spooktacular Good Time

Make sure Halloween costumes are ready to be worn early this week! Saturday afternoon, pups take the red carpet during the Wagsworth Manor Howl-oween Party. Monsters, superheroes and more fill the streets Sunday afternoon during the Malvern Halloween Parade. Rather watch than walk? Then make sure you arrive early to grab a spectators’ spot along the parade route. Sunday evening the grotto at Immaculata University will be transformed into a ‘journey through Hogwarts’ while the back campus hosts pumpkin painting, Quidditch matches and more. Check out the entire list of Halloween happenings in the area.

Local Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating

• Where/When: Borough of Malvern, Willistown Township, East Whiteland Township, East Goshen Township and Westtown Township; Monday, October 31, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Why Go: Ghosts, superheroes and princesses fill the borough and townships sidewalks on a mission to fill treat bags with goodies. Contact your local township or borough office for additional information or questions.
• Price: Free.

• Where/When: Immaculata University, 1145 King Road, Immaculata; Sunday, October 30, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Why Go:  From Quidditch matches to pumpkin painting, there is something for everyone at the second annual Haunted Grotto. Instead of trick-or-treat, "trunk-or-treat" from car to car for sweet treats. For more information contact Cameron Stringham at cstringham@mail.immaculata.edu.
• Price: Free. 

• Where/When: Little Publisher, 324 East King Street, Malvern; Friday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Why Go: Spend the last Friday Fright Night in the series gearing up for Halloween with storytime and activities. For ages two to twelve. Parents are not required to stay with children. Visit the Little Publisher website for additional information. 
• Price: Free.

• Where/When: The Little Publisher, 324 East King Street, Malvern; Saturday, October 29; Noon - 2:00 p.m.
• Why Go: Even the family pet has a chance to dress up and win prizes this Halloween season. From a red carpet walk to the trick & treat talent show, pups will have a howling good time. There will also be barbecue, face painting, games and prizes. For more information and pictures from last year's party check out Wagsworth Manor's Howl-oween webpage. 
• Price: Free.

• Where/When: East King Street, Malvern; Sunday, October 30, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Line up begings at 3:00 p.m. at East King Street between Ruthland and Church Streets.
• Why Go: Participants of ALL ages parade down King Street showing off their Halloween attire. Floats, wheeled vehicles, and doggies also welcomed! Trophies and prizes will be given for best costume. Vist www.malvern.org for a complete marching division list. 
• Price: Free.

Nightmare at Elmwood

• Where/When: Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Boulvard, Norristown; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 28, 29 and 30; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Why Go: The whole family will enjoy an eveing at zoo filled with a 'Mad Scientist Laboratory', 'Wizard's Alley,' corn mazes and costume contests. Visit the Elmwood Park Zoo website for additonal information and show times. 
• Price: Included in zoo admission. 50% off for members.

• Where/When: West Chester Railroad, 500 South Adams Street, West Chester; Saturday and Sunday, October 29 and 30, 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
• Why Go: Spend the last weekend in October enjoying the Fall foliage abroard a spooky train ride along the Chester Creek Valley. Passageners of all ages will enjoy treats and entertainment. For more information visit West Chester Railroad website. 
• Price: Adults $12.50. Children 2 to 12 $10.50. Toddlers 9 months to 2 $5.00.

Halloween in the Garden

• Where/When: Tyler Aboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media; Sunday, October 30, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Why Go: Participate in a magical Halloween adventure through the Magical Habitats exhibit. Participants will learn silly spells, witness owl and raptor demononstrations and much more. Visit www.tylerarboretum.org to learn more. 
• Price: Free with admission.

"Terror Behind the Wall" Haunted House

• Where/When: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia; Evenings through November 12 (check website for exact times).
• Why Go: Experience an evening full of scares and screams at "Americas most haunted prison." The former prison comes alive through six different terrifying attractions including the Gauntlet, Lock Down and Infirmary. This is an event for the older children of the family because children under seven are not permitted. For additional information along with dates and times, visit Eastern State Penitentiary's website.