Editor’s Note: No information about the upcoming 2021 Halloween season has been announced for The Glow – A Jack O’Lantern Experience – in Philadelphia.

Virtual hands up! Whose favorite holiday is Halloween? Some people count the days ’til Christmas, but others wait in anticipation year-round for the magical month of October, all leading to Halloween. We might not go trick-or-treating anymore (or maybe we do!), but there’s still plenty of fun things to fill the season. Add even more magic to your Halloween season with a stroll along the best pumpkin glow in Pennsylvania, featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins and plenty of other goodies, too. Take a peek.

Heads up, Philly! The Glow - A Jack O’Lantern Experience - takes over West Fairmount Park and we hope you’re ready for an adventure.

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Grab your kiddos or best buds for a magical autumn event that features 5,000 - yep, you read right - hand-carved pumpkins.

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Slip on your comfiest shoes for a walk along this trail that typically takes between 30 and 45 minutes to complete. (Of course, you’ll stop plenty of times to snap photos and selfies.)

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After your magical stroll, watch expert pumpkin carvers working hard at their craft. Like what you see?

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Then, purchase your very own hand-carved pumpkin right at West Fairmount Park or pick a pumpkin to carve on your own.

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Don’t forget the treats! The Glow will feature an assortment of popular autumn treats, like candy apples.

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So, thinking of heading to The Glow this October? Timed tickets are on sale now. Adult tickets cost $22.99 and it’s $16.99 for kids between three and 12.

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Or, purchase any time, any day tickets for $30. (Advanced tickets are required whether you buy a timed or any day ticket.)

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The Glow Philadelphia will be held at West Fairmont Park, located 5201 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia, PA.

Facebook/The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience Learn more about The Glow Philadelphia by clicking here for the official website. Or, go here to see the event’s Facebook page.

Address: 3500 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Learn more about The Glow Philadelphia by clicking here for the official website. Or, go here to see the event’s Facebook page.

So, are you planning to embark on this glowing pumpkin trail in Pennsylvania this October? Have you done it in the past? Let us know in the comments!

If you really love Halloween, visit this one small town that transforms into a Halloween wonderland every fall. Click here to read more.

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Best Pumpkin Glow in Pennsylvania August 04, 2019 Marisa Roman What are the best Halloween events in Pennsylvania? The Glow in Pennsylvania is not the only swoon-worthy Halloween event in Pennsylvania. In fact, there are tons of different holiday events throughout the state that will make any autumn season a little bit brighter. Looking for the ultimate Halloween trail? How about a pumpkin hike? Don’t worry, Pennsylvania has you covered. In fact, they don’t call it “Funtober” in Pennsylvania for just any ol’ reason. A few of the more notable things to do in Pennsylvania in the fall include the Scarecrow Festival, Hershey Halloween Parade, the Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford, Boo at the Zoo in Philadelphia, The Monster Bash, and Witch Craft Beer Crawl. What are the best Halloween towns in Pennsylvania?  Many of the great Halloween events in Pennsylvania are centrally located within a few great towns. Pennsylvania has some of the best Halloween haunts in the entire country, especially within the quaint villages and small towns. New Hope, Pennsylvania, for instance, is a small town that transforms every year into a true Halloween wonderland. Additionally, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh also end up being on everyone’s favorite Halloween city list. Chadds Ford also offers quite a few activities and events throughout the season to check out. What are the best pumpkin patches in Pennsylvania?  Between the pumpkin hike and Halloween trail options in Pennsylvania, you won’t miss out on any activities to get in on the pumpkin fun. In fact, there are plenty charming pumpkin patches throughout the state that will have a slew of seasonal fun from pumpkin picking to carving to hay rides and more. If you’re looking to find a great pumpkin patch in Pennsylvania this upcoming fall season, then we have a few to consider. The best pumpkin patches in Pennsylvania include Winding Brook Farm, Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Savidge Farms, and Hellerick’s Family Farm.

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Best Pumpkin Glow in Pennsylvania

August 04, 2019

Marisa Roman

What are the best Halloween events in Pennsylvania? The Glow in Pennsylvania is not the only swoon-worthy Halloween event in Pennsylvania. In fact, there are tons of different holiday events throughout the state that will make any autumn season a little bit brighter. Looking for the ultimate Halloween trail? How about a pumpkin hike? Don’t worry, Pennsylvania has you covered. In fact, they don’t call it “Funtober” in Pennsylvania for just any ol’ reason. A few of the more notable things to do in Pennsylvania in the fall include the Scarecrow Festival, Hershey Halloween Parade, the Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford, Boo at the Zoo in Philadelphia, The Monster Bash, and Witch Craft Beer Crawl. What are the best Halloween towns in Pennsylvania?  Many of the great Halloween events in Pennsylvania are centrally located within a few great towns. Pennsylvania has some of the best Halloween haunts in the entire country, especially within the quaint villages and small towns. New Hope, Pennsylvania, for instance, is a small town that transforms every year into a true Halloween wonderland. Additionally, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh also end up being on everyone’s favorite Halloween city list. Chadds Ford also offers quite a few activities and events throughout the season to check out. What are the best pumpkin patches in Pennsylvania?  Between the pumpkin hike and Halloween trail options in Pennsylvania, you won’t miss out on any activities to get in on the pumpkin fun. In fact, there are plenty charming pumpkin patches throughout the state that will have a slew of seasonal fun from pumpkin picking to carving to hay rides and more. If you’re looking to find a great pumpkin patch in Pennsylvania this upcoming fall season, then we have a few to consider. The best pumpkin patches in Pennsylvania include Winding Brook Farm, Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Savidge Farms, and Hellerick’s Family Farm.

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The OIYS Visitor Center

The Glow in Pennsylvania is not the only swoon-worthy Halloween event in Pennsylvania. In fact, there are tons of different holiday events throughout the state that will make any autumn season a little bit brighter. Looking for the ultimate Halloween trail? How about a pumpkin hike? Don’t worry, Pennsylvania has you covered. In fact, they don’t call it “Funtober” in Pennsylvania for just any ol’ reason. A few of the more notable things to do in Pennsylvania in the fall include the Scarecrow Festival, Hershey Halloween Parade, the Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford, Boo at the Zoo in Philadelphia, The Monster Bash, and Witch Craft Beer Crawl.

What are the best Halloween towns in Pennsylvania? 

Many of the great Halloween events in Pennsylvania are centrally located within a few great towns. Pennsylvania has some of the best Halloween haunts in the entire country, especially within the quaint villages and small towns. New Hope, Pennsylvania, for instance, is a small town that transforms every year into a true Halloween wonderland. Additionally, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh also end up being on everyone’s favorite Halloween city list. Chadds Ford also offers quite a few activities and events throughout the season to check out.

What are the best pumpkin patches in Pennsylvania? 

Between the pumpkin hike and Halloween trail options in Pennsylvania, you won’t miss out on any activities to get in on the pumpkin fun. In fact, there are plenty charming pumpkin patches throughout the state that will have a slew of seasonal fun from pumpkin picking to carving to hay rides and more. If you’re looking to find a great pumpkin patch in Pennsylvania this upcoming fall season, then we have a few to consider. The best pumpkin patches in Pennsylvania include Winding Brook Farm, Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Savidge Farms, and Hellerick’s Family Farm.