While we can't speak for how haunted Philadelphia is, many others can and certainly will. Come to Philadelphia this October where you can celebrate this season by checking out all of the creepy activities and fall-themed events happening this month.
A Hauntingly Good Time in Society Hill
A city as old as ours has some ghostly tales behind it and you can spook yourself silly with the Ghost Tour of Historic Haunted Philadelphia. This candle-lit walking tour strolls along the eerie streets and graveyards of Society Hill. The tour departs daily at 7:30 pm (and again at 9:30 pm on Friday and Saturday) from 5th and Chestnut, pick up tickets at the Omni Hotel Gift Shop at 415 Chestnut St. On October 10, Ghost Tours allows you to dig a little deeper with Hauntings Tenfold: 10 Ghost Stories at 10 pm for only $10 per person.
An Authentic Haunted Prison in the Art Museum Area
Terror Behind the Walls is the #1 Haunted House in America for a reason. Each year, it just gets scarier and better at the massive prison in the Fairmount neighborhood. So what's new for 2010? The After Dark VIP Tour is an hour-long, guided flashlight walking tour of this National Historic Landmark that is limited to 15 people per group. The $99 tour will be offered every night of Terror Behind the Walls at 8 pm.
Even Vampires Like a Cold One Once in a While
For some Philadelphians, the best part about Autumn, besides the Phillies in the postseason, of course, is the arrival of pumpkin beer. The 2nd Annual Charlie Brown Great Pumpkin Beer Event is thinking of you, with an all pumpkin beer list and pumpkin menu specials on October 2nd at Institute Bar in the Loft District. Get on over there for beer from Weyerbacher, The Bruery, Southampton, Southern Tier, Arcadia, Wolovers, Brooklyn, Lakefront, Doc Street, Elysian, Smuttynose, Wild Goose, Roy Pits, New Holland and more. The first 20 people to drink 5 pumpkin beers get a free pumpkin pie... 
Halloween Schmalloween... Let's Eat!
Are you not the biggest Halloween fan but still love the arrival of fall? The 5th Annual Midtown Village Fall Festival celebrates East of Broad and 13th Street with live music and specials on Saturday, October 2nd from noon to 8 pm. It's one giant block party with plenty of great food from 13th street's well-loved restaurants.
Where the Wild Things Live
Are the little natives getting restless? Dress up the whole family for Philadelphia Zoo's Boo at the Zoo, which is one of the best times to fit in a zoo visit. For every bit of candy your trick-or-treater collects, know that they'll be learning a thing or two about the animals they like to dress up as. Boo at the Zoo runs on Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17, and October 23 and 24, from 10 am - 4 pm.
Ready for some pumpkin-carving, pie-making, and seed-toasting? Visit Pick Your Own to find a farm near you (the Philadelphia area has TONS) and learn when the best time is to go picking apples, gourds, and all of your fall favorites.[image via easternstate.org]
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Great presentation for Philly's haunted houses! Who knew that you were home to the #1 Haunted House in America? (now I know!)