Philadelphia’s Best Halloween Parties to Show Off Your Costume
Halloween is creeping up on us like a black cat in a dark alley, and that means it’s time to get those costumes together for the top Philadelphia costume contests!
For those of you looking to not only dress to impress but also shake it 'til you break it, we've rounded up the hottest costume contests and parties that are really going to be a scream.
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Stratus Lounge’s Halloween Party
Wanna party with a view? Dance Halloween night away under the stars and city lights at Stratus Lounge’s Halloween Party, with a chance to win some incredible prizes if your costume reigns supreme.
HALLOWEEN Chaotic Singles Party at Other Half Brewing
For those who love the idea of combining heart-pounding excitement with a chance encounter, make your way on October 18th to the HALLOWEEN Chaotic Singles Party at Other Half Brewing. This event is a party-turned-meet-up for singles ready to mingle in the name of spooky fun. With ice-breaker activities and an atmosphere that promises both frights and love at first sight, this is your ticket to meet someone just as mysterious as you. It’s Halloween, so go big or go home.
80’s & 90’s Halloween Dance Party: Beetlejuice Edition at Khyber Pass Pub
If reliving the golden eras on Halloween sounds like your jam, head over to Khyber Pass Pub’s Beetlejuice-themed Halloween soiree on October 25th! Make sure to suit up in those classic Beetlejuice stripes—only Beetlejuice-themed costumes are eligible for the contest, and it just might land you that top prize!
The Monster March Halloween Bar Crawl
Why stay in one place when you can hit them all? The Monster March Halloween Bar Crawl on October 26th takes you to the hottest bars in Philly, all decked out for spooky season. Pull together your wildest costume, grab your friends, and hop from bar to bar while showing off your look. This is the “see and be seen” event, so go all out and make it count! Photographers and videographers will be capturing the night’s best looks, and the winner will be picked straight from the footage. So, live it up and bring your A-game for a chance to claim the title of best dressed!
Ghouls Night Out at Love City Brewing
Meanwhile, “Ghouls” just want to have fun at Love City Brewing’s Ghouls Night Out on October 26th. It’s a celebration crafted for those who relish in eerie elegance with just the right dash of whimsy. Compete in their costume contest with your best ghoulish glam, and maybe you’ll waltz out with a top prize.
Queering Fear at Fat Lady Brewing
On October 27th, Queering Fear at Fat Lady Brewing encourages you to break boundaries and celebrate diversity and creativity, the perfect vibe for anyone ready to rock their unique style alongside other party people. This event is packed with a movie screening and a drag performance followed by a panel talk, cool vendors, and a costume contest with some sweet prizes up for grabs! What better way to celebrate spooky season than in the best, most authentic way possible?
Halloween only comes once a year—don’t miss out on all the fun! With so many freakishly fun events, Philadelphia’s Halloween scene is not to be missed. And if you’re still looking for more ways to celebrate, be sure to check out our other article on the Top 5 Halloween Events in Philly for 2024—it’s got all the hottest spots to get your Halloween fix!
