October 21, 2016
With Halloween 2016 falling on a Monday, there's an entire weekend ahead of the holiday primed for celebration. This year, Halloween weekend is full of costume parties and dance parties.
Be a pirate on the deck of Battleship New Jersey, dress up as a cat for Halloween at the Franklin Institute, go as Frankenstein to the Painted Bride's creepy soiree, or think up some better costume ideas and actually win one of the costume contests.
Just make sure you can move around and drink in your costume because this roundup of Halloween parties promises lots of dancing and booze.
Battleship New Jersey is throwing a costume party aboard the ship. Dress to impress because a prize for best costume will be handed out.
Music, dancing and a cash bar are also promised. Tickets are $35, with a portion of the net proceeds benefiting the battleship.
HalloFunk'nWeen is described as a "carnival-style dance party."
There will be a DJ, tarot card readings, games and a costume contest. Plus, a scary monolog contest and a performance by Found Theater, since the party takes place in an art center.
Wear a costume and admission will be $5, go without one and spend $7. Attendees must be 18 to enter and 21 to drink.
Friday, Oct. 28
9:30 p.m. | $5-$7 admission
Painted Bride Art Center
230 Vine St.
(215) 925-9914
Isaiah Zagar's 9,000 square-foot warehouse, decked out in mosaics, of course, will be the location for an Oct. 29 Halloween party.
The West Philadelphia Orchestra will provide the music, South Philly Barbacoa will provide the cuisine, Barefood Wine & Bubbly and Saint Benjamin Brewing Company will provide the booze.
All food and drinks are included with tickets, which are $50 per person (Philadelphia's Magic Gardens members receive discounts). Costumes are required and all attendees must be 21 or over.
Parking is available for $5 at Neumann and Goretti High School, which can be accessed from 11th Street.
Saturday, Oct. 29
7-10 p.m. | $35-$50 per person
Watkins Street Warehouse
1002 Watkins St.
The Twisted Tail's annual Halloween party begins at 9 p.m. on Oct. 29 and featuring fire breathers, live music and costumed dancers.
During the "Witching Hour," which starts at 11 p.m., there will be different specials every 15 minutes.
Saturday, Oct. 29
Beginning at 9 p.m. | Pay-as-you-go
The Twisted Tail
509 S. 2nd St.
The Philadelphia Experiment presents a Halloween party with tons of live music that goes into the early hours of the morning. Costumes are encouraged.
Saturday, Oct. 29
10 p.m. to 4 a.m. | $50 per person
Battleship New Jersey
62 Battleship Pl., Camden, NJ
Guests to the Trestle Inn's Halloween party can expect a complimentary cocktail, drink specials, a costume contest, disco music and go-go dancing.
To kick off the night, the film "A Clockwork Orange" will be screened at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29
7 p.m. to 2 a.m. | $10-$15 admission
The Trestle Inn
339 N. 11th St.
Attendees can expect special Halloween drinks and goth, new wave and post-punk music at this Halloween dance party. Costumes are encouraged.
Saturday, Oct. 29
10 p.m. to 2 a.m. | $5 admission
The Dolphin Tavern
1539 S. Broad St.
This event, which has been around since 1968, is well known for being one of the most outrageous costume parties in the city. Prizes in multiple costume categories are given out each year, so dress to impress.
Tickets will be available both at the door the day of the event, or at David's store at 1329 Pine Street before the event. Tickets are cash only.
Sunday, Oct. 30
Beginning at 9 p.m. | $25-$60 per person
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
201 N. 17th St.
Science After Hours is a monthly evening event series at the Franklin Institute exclusively for those 21-plus. The events feature experiments, demonstrations, games and innovative science, along with the opportunity to explore the museum's exhibits. During each event, cash bars are set up around the museum.
The next Science After Hours takes place on Halloween and will follow a spooky "Creatures of the Night" theme. Dressing up in costume is encouraged, but check the guidelines before picking out an outfit.
Monday, Oct. 31
7-10 p.m. | $15 per person
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th St.
