It’s not too late to get into the Halloween spirit in the Philly area – Reading Eagle

The last weekend before Halloween offers plenty of hauntings and the fall favorite for all ages.

Lincoln Mill Haunted House

Lincoln Mill, 4100 Main St., Manayunk, features more than 40 scare actors, production-quality sets, props, animatronics and special effects such as fog, strobes and flashing lights. It will run until November 2.

The attraction is meant to be scary. The owners want to be the scariest haunted house in the region.

There are three new rooms and stages for the season. There are also upgrades to several other areas throughout the attraction, including new illusions and special effects.

There will be new beverage and food vendors, including an on-site brewery. There are also new photo opportunities, a new Mill Merch shop and a new pre-show video shown on a 20-foot-wide projection screen.

Tickets for this year start at $32 each and up. For more information, visit www.lincolnmillhaunt.com.

There’s a lot going on in Manayunk

The annual Manayunk Main Street Trick-or-Treat and Pretzel Park Farmers Market Costume Parade is on October 26th.

Start your day at the Pretzel Park Farmers Market Costume Parade. The parade will march down Main Street just in time for trick-or-treating at select small businesses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Also check out The Afterlife at Amor at Taqueria Amor. This pop-up invites you to welcome to a world of the weird and the unusual.

With quirky cocktails, possessed dinner dishes, Beetlejuice-themed decor and a light show, they’re back in frighteningly striped fashion. Running until Halloween night.

Fat Lady Brewing & Intrins Inq will host Queering Fear. The horror genre and the queer experience, October 27 with doors opening at 2:30 p.m

The event will consist of a film, a drag show, discussions, vendors and a costume contest with prizes

Join Manayunk Brewing Co. on Halloween night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. for the Brew’s + Boo’s Halloween Costume Party. There is a $10 cover charge which includes a drink ticket, music, three open bars, prizes and more.

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, 6452 Greene St., presents Family Haunted Circus Show on Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m.

This PG-13 show will feature the Performance Prep and Youth Troupe and even a real crowd-pleasing group choreography act. It’s the perfect mix of thrills and chills, ideal for youngsters and adults who want to keep things family-friendly without causing nightmares.

Starting at 8 p.m., the haunted circus show for adults takes over the school. This show is not for the faint of heart or the squeamish, but perfect for those who like fun served with a side of fear and a dash of spunk.

The artists will put on a show, spinning tales of terror wrapped in a suffocating allure. So if you’re up for loud, naughty, nightmare-inducing fun, this show practically screams the name.

Tickets for all shows are $20 for adults and $15 for youth at the door.

Halloween Boo Brunch

Aldo Lamberti’s Positano Coast, 212 Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, continues its new-themed brunches and popular “vibe” with a Halloween party on Oct. 27.

Look for some of the staff in costume, and patrons are welcome to join in the fun by wearing clothing, accessories or a costume to tie in with each month’s theme. It’s optional, of course. Families are welcome at one of the scariest themed Halloween brunches.

Spooky Cape May

Harry’s Bar and Grille in Cape May is unleashing the spirits with the debut of Harry’s Boo Bar, its first Halloween-themed pop-up experience. Harry’s will be transformed into a haunted pirate lair, complete with spooky decor, eerie lighting and an ambiance to raise the dead until November 2.

Hours are Wednesday and Thursday noon to 9 p.m., Friday noon to 10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

“After the runaway success of Harry’s Jingle Bar (Christmas Pop-up) in 2023, we’re back with Cape May’s first Halloween-themed bar,” said Dan Alicea, owner of Madison Resorts. “Our team had so much fun with Jingle Bar and the community reaction was so amazing that we immediately said we wanted to put a Halloween spin on the idea.”

To complement the ghostly setting, Bar Boo offers a macabre cocktail menu designed to thrill! Enjoy a smoky Davy Jones, Blackbeard’s brave rum served in an intravenous blood bag, or take a sip of the devilishly delightful Captain Jack O’ Lantern.

For more information, visit harryscapemay.com.

Monster Mash Bloody Mary Challenge

The Northern Liberties Bloody Mary Challenge is going to be a real scary season smash. Restaurants along North Second Street in Philadelphia will host a special brunch.

Make a brunch reservation and get ready to vote for the winner. Don’t forget to order delicious food with your drink and come back another day for the nightly dinner.

Participating contestants will include:

Añejo Philadelphia1001 N. Second: Anejo’s House Bloody Maria made with La Gritona Reposado and a creepy dose of Halloween spices.

Bourbon & Branch705 N. Second: Sangre de la Gritona: a blood tomatillo with green chile vodka and a rim of tajín, served with a syringe of red blood spicy mix and garnished with a smash burger, slice of Detroit pizza, nuggets of chicken, bacon and onion rings.

El Camino Real1040 N. Second: Vampire’s Kiss: Clarified Bloody Maria with bloody ice cubes and topped with pork belly, pickled garlic and vampire teeth.

Figo Ristorante1033 N. Second: Carrie’s Revenge: With basil infused vodka, san marzano tomato juice, hot Italian giardiniera served in a syringe blood bag.

Jerry’s Bar129 W. Laurel: Dragon’s Breath: Jerry’s Signature Bloody Mary Mix with Monte Alban Mezcal spiced with chipotle tabasco and simple habanero, garnished with a jumbo shrimp, candied bacon, celery, pickled vegetable skewers, black charcoal salt rim and hot lime .

North 3801 N. 3rd: Black Widow Bloody Mary: North 3rd’s famous spicy Bloody Mary concoction, layered with a bold black vodka for a dramatic twist. The drink is topped with crispy celery, a spicy chili, candied bacon, smoky sausage (Little Smokies) and a creepy candy eyeball, served in a Tajín rimmed glass.

SET NoLibs1030 N. Second: The SET Spice: A Bloody Mary mix with a sesame sriracha/Thai chili sauce, topped with a bulgogi cheesesteak slider.

Silk City435 Spring Garden: Skull Island: Get ready to get lost on Skull Island, a tropical twist on Silk City’s famous Bloody Mary with pineapple vodka, mango puree, tomatoes, pineapple, lime and lime juices, chipotle peppers, cayenne, paprika and sea salt, with a pineapple-chipotle gum skull, grilled pineapple and chili garnish, brain freezer seasoned ice cube fish and served in a tall Tiki glass.

Tap standard901 N. Second: BLT Bloody Mary: Standard Tap’s signature Bloody Mary, mixed with Haku vodka with house-infused bacon, smoked paprika and a miniature BLT garnish.

Visit www.explorenorthernliberties.org for a full list of details and updates. Additionally, find a list of other retail stores.