Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

Halloween Hikes and Hayrides returns to The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. It's the Center's largest annual fundraiser, and since they're a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the ticket sales go directly toward funding their programs.

The evening is built for families. There's a guided hike to meet nocturnal forest creatures, a hayride on the Center's tractor, and the 'Pumpkin Path,' which turns the Widener Trail into a gallery of glowing jack-o'-lanterns. For the kids, there are nature crafts, and for everyone, Halloween classics play on a big screen outdoors. Every ticket includes a s'mores kit, and the concessions handle the rest: popcorn, hot chocolate, drinks from Yard's Beer Garden, and local food trucks.

If you want to get involved before the event, there's a volunteer day called Fall Fun Makers on October 20. The main event runs both Friday and Saturday nights, so you can pick whichever fits your weekend better.

Tickets are $20 for Schuylkill Center members and $28 for non-members in advance; walk-ins are $25 for members and $35 for non-members, and children 3 and under are free. The Center is at 8480 Hagy's Mill Road in Philadelphia.