Manayunk's Complete Halloween 2015 Guide

Have no fear, Halloween in Manayunk is full of hayrides, harrowing events, and other haunted happenings for the whole family.

With 2015 Halloween on Saturday, October 31, this year, there are even more events than usual.

It looks like it will be a perfect fall day for the holiday, with a high of 58 and a low of 43, and only a few clouds. No rain is expected, although some showers are possible on Sunday.

Here’s a look at what’s going on around the Manayunk area, and some important information:

• Trick or treating times in the city are not officially set.

• Have a budgetary concern? Here’s a look at how much the average family will spend on Halloween this year.

• Before taking your kids trick or treating, have a look at our 2015 Manayunk-Roxborough Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map.
• Manayunk has been named as the fifth best neighborhood to trick or treat in all of Philadelphia by Zillow. The city as a whole, meanwhile, ranked 13th in the nation in Zillow’s annual list.
• Manayunk’s Haunted Food Tour continues on Saturday.
• Several Manayunk bars are hosting Halloween-themed pub crawls and parties.

• Safety tips from the Hatboro Police Department: wear light colored clothing, reflective material, and carry a flashlight. Motorists should drive carefully throughout the weekend. Hatboro officers will be out and about in the town distributing candy. Below are more tips from the Lansdale Police Department:
• Be sure to drive cautiously and remain alert, especially when traveling through the residential neighborhoods.
• Be mindful of the leaves on the ground as they will most likely still be wet from the recent rain. The wet leaves are similar to ice when in contact with vehicle tires.
• Be aware of children potentially darting into the street from in between parked cars.
• Activate your headlights as soon as the sun begins to set.
• Trick or Treaters: Don’t trick or treat alone; always stay with a parent or a group of friends. Utilize glow sticks and reflective tape on Halloween bags to be more visible to motorists. Do not assume that drivers see you. Use caution when crossing streets and watch out for cars. Inspect all candy to ensure it is not tampered with, prior to consuming it.