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Best trick-or-treating in Philadelphia

Local picks, not guaranteed. Skip houses with the lights off, stay on sidewalks, and call 911 in an emergency.

Need official times? Trick-or-treat hours for Pennsylvania towns, 2026 β†’

Not live yet. Live candy reports switch on Sat, Oct 31, 3 PM to midnight

Streets ranked by local sources

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    Delancey Street (2nd to 4th)

    Society Hill

    Has closed to cars in past years, with thousands of kids and plenty of full-size candy, centered on Three Bears Park.

    Closed to cars in past years Β· 2026 not confirmedVery busyBig decorations
    Directions β†—
    Named by 3 sources Β· newest source 2025: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

  2. 2

    Delancey Street (17th to 22nd)

    Rittenhouse / Southwest Center City

    Mansion blocks with theater-level decorations, fog machines and full-size bars.

    Big decorationsVery busy
    Directions β†—
    Named by 3 sources Β· newest source 2025: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    Side streets between Front & 2nd (Monroe, Pemberton, Fitzwater)

    Queen Village

    Tiny side streets that suit little legs and are less crowded than Delancey.

    Toddler-friendlyCalmer, fewer crowds
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources Β· newest source 2019: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    South 13th Street (Reed to Morris)

    East Passyunk

    Festive block with stoop-sitting neighbors.

    Big decorations
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources Β· newest source 2025: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    45th Street / Baltimore Ave area

    Spruce Hill, West Philly

    Home of the Little Tot Halloween parade. In past years the roads closed only for the parade, about 3:45–5 PM, so cars are back by evening trick-or-treating.

    ParadeToddler-friendlyClosed to cars in past years Β· 2026 not confirmed
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources Β· newest source 2019: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

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    Side streets off Germantown Ave (Gravers Lane, Ardleigh St)

    Chestnut Hill

    Houses close together near the main drag for efficient candy collection.

    Shops give candy
    Directions β†—
    Named by 2 sources Β· newest source 2025: see sources
    Neighbors say Β· 0 thanks

    Tips are checked before they appear.

3 more streets are waiting for a second source. Know a good one? Tell us about it.

Plan your night

  • 6:00 PM Sunset on Oct 31
  • Forecast Appears here about a week before Halloween

A walking loop to start with

  1. Delancey Street (2nd to 4th) Society Hill
  2. Side streets between Front & 2nd (Monroe, Pemberton, Fitzwater) Queen Village

About 0.3 mi of walking in total, always to the nearest next street. Start around sunset and stay on sidewalks.

Getting there

  • Society Hill gets packed and prime houses run out of candy within a couple of hours, so arrive early.
  • Queen Village's tiny side streets between Front and 2nd are easier for small kids than the big Delancey crowds.

Sources: Philadelphia Inquirer (2019) Β· Mommy Poppins (2025) Β· Philadelphia Magazine (undated)

Streets where neighbors pledged candy

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Trunk-or-treats, shop trick-or-treating and parades

Public events at public places. Check the organizer’s page before you go.

  • Shops hand out candy

    Halloween in the Historic District

    • 11:00am–3:00pm
    • Old City, starting at Independence Visitor Center
    • Cost: see event page

    Pick up bags and a map, then trick-or-treat at participating organizations.

    Philadelphia Dance Academy listing (2026) β†—
  • Shops hand out candy

    Autumn on the Avenue

    • 3:30–6:00pm
    • 6600–6900 blocks of Germantown Ave, Mt. Airy
    • Cost: see event page

    Pre-Halloween trick-or-treat at local businesses with crafts and fire trucks.

    Mt. Airy CDC (2026) β†—
  • Festival

    Halloween Family Fun

    • 11:00am–2:00pm
    • Rittenhouse Square
    • Cost: see event page

    Friends of Rittenhouse Square family Halloween event.

    Friends of Rittenhouse (2026) β†—
  • Festival

    Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

    • 3:30–8:30pm
    • Schuylkill Center, 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd
    • $20–$35; 3 and under free

    Hayrides, night hikes, s'mores and crafts; also open Oct 23.

    Schuylkill Center (2026) β†—
  • Parade

    Halloween in Pretzel Park

    • 10:30am–2:00pm
    • Pretzel Park, 4300 Silverwood St, Manayunk
    • Cost: see event page

    Costume parade, then trick-or-treating on Main Street's business district.

    LocalHarvest listing (2026) β†—
  • Festival

    PopUpPlay Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

    • 11 AM–1 PM
    • Cherry Street Pier
    • $20 per person ($70 for four), tickets required

    Trick-or-treating, crafts, games and a kid-built Halloween parade.

    Cherry Street Pier (2026) β†—

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Philadelphia trick-or-treat FAQ

Where is the best trick-or-treating in Philadelphia?

Locals name Delancey Street (2nd to 4th) (Society Hill), Delancey Street (17th to 22nd) (Rittenhouse / Southwest Center City), Side streets between Front & 2nd (Monroe, Pemberton, Fitzwater) (Queen Village) most often.

What time is trick-or-treating in Philadelphia in 2026?

Halloween is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Most blocks run from dusk, around 5:30 PM, to about 8:30 PM.

Where should toddlers trick-or-treat in Philadelphia?

Side streets between Front & 2nd (Monroe, Pemberton, Fitzwater), 45th Street / Baltimore Ave area: calmer, early and easy to walk.

Remind me on Halloween

For parents and adults (18+). Please don’t enter anything about your kids.

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