Fall Festival
Sunday, October 26, 2025
3:00 - 5:00pm EST
Free for kids in costume and their caregivers. No reservations necessary.
Join us at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site for some fall-themed family fun! Trick-or-treat inside the penitentiary, then explore Eastern State's history and legacy with the help of a special scavenger hunt designed with children and their caregivers in mind. Plus, enjoy story time, hands-on activities, art making, music, and more!
The scavenger hunt will culminate in a community engagement fair with local partner organizations such as The Free Library of Philadelphia, Cosmic Writers, Spring Garden CDC, Park to Broad, and Philly Art Center. Special musical performance by Philly Elmo and the Positive Movement Drumline.
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We strive to make the penitentiary and our site, programs, and exhibits accessible to all visitors. Click here to learn more about accessibility and accommodations at ESPHS.