Last Minute Halloween Things You Can Still Do Tonight in Philadelphia

No plans and the clock’s ticking? You can still piece together a great Halloween night in Philadelphia. Here are a few solid options still available to amp up the spookiest day of the year.

Via Eastern State Penitentiary’s Website

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

The city’s blockbuster fright fest is open tonight with five haunted houses, historic walk-throughs, and themed bars inside the massive former prison. Entry is timed, so buy for the next available window and go straight to the gate.

Haunted Ship Party on the Moshulu

Costumes, DJs, and that Delaware River skyline: the iconic ship throws a boat-wide bash with advance tickets still moving for tonight. If you want the “we partied on a ship” photo, this is the one.

Dave & Buster’s: “Nightmare on Columbus Blvd” (21+)

Arcade + bar + costume contest, 8–11 p.m., at the Penn’s Landing location. It’s the convenient “drink, play, dance” combo when your group can’t agree.

Uptown Beer Garden: Skull & Bones

Center City’s giant beer garden turns into a Halloween playground with DJs and costumes encouraged. Good meet-up spot before or after downtown parties; ticketed entry runs late.

How to stitch the night together

Pick one ticketed launching point (Eastern State, Moshulu, Stateside) and one pop-in (Tinsel or Craftsman Row), then land at Uptown or McGillin’s for the late vibe and a bite nearby. With gusty, chilly weather in the mix, keep routes tight and pin rideshares a block off waterfront venues for faster pickups.

After the costumes, keep the fun going with our guide Wine Dive Is Back on Sansom Street has the where/when and a peek at the new bottle shop.