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Spooky Saturday: Halloween parties around Philadelphia

On Saturday, Oct. 31, it’s that time again – Halloween!

On Saturday, Oct. 31, it's that time again – Halloween!

Get ready to plan your costume and make way to one of these parties (if you dare). 

Thrilling art at its finest comes out on Saturday, Oct. 31 during Vox Populi's (319 N. 11th St.) annual Blood Bath & Beyond Halloween fundraiser bash. From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., the night will feature costume contests, live music for DJ Royal-T, a photobooth, and more. Proceeds will go toward the gallery's future programs.  

Sink your teeth in at the Trocadero Theatre (1003 Arch St.) as Dracula's Ball returns for an evening of dark tones from The Birthday Massacre, DJ Spider, and Combichrist. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the event is 18 and up.

For a rather large Halloween Party: Xfinity Live!'s (1100 Pattison Ave.) Entertainment Complex invites all ghouls and goblins to their building for Nightmare on Broad Street. This seasonal bash will feature a costume party, live music from Split Descision, and giveaways throughout the night. Things get started at 8 p.m.

McGillin's Olde Ale House (1310 Drury St.) gets into the spooky action with pumpkin drinks and a costume party. Starting at 8 p.m., sip on some gourd-y beverages like spiced martinis and don your best costume attire to win prizes. 

Go-go bar Trestle Inn wants you to shake up your Halloween with them during their Boogey Man Dance Party. Things get started at 8 p.m. with a screening of "The Boogey Man" followed by live music and a costume contest. Drink specials will be offered throughout the night.

South Street's bourbon joint, the Twisted Tail (509 S. 2nd St.) brings out the spookiness with their annual Halloween party. From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., the restaurant will host a party featuring live music, fortune tellers, and even fire breathers. The theme for this year is Old Western Ghost Town, so don your best zombie cowboy gear, or however you please.

Now in its 47th year, the Henri David Ball never lets down with its Halloween party. Taking place at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel (201 N. 7th St.), this annual bash begins at 9 p.m. an features live music, dancing, drinks, and costume contests including best original couple, most horrifying, best comic book character, and more.

Rock your creepy outfit at the club as Rumor (1500 Sansom St.) hosts a Halloween Scream Dance Party. Doors open at 9 p.m. and will feature live music on two dance floors, bar service, and a VIP Vault room for those who want the ultimate night life experience.

If you're doing A.C. for HalloweenTropicana Casino and Resort (2831 Boardwalk) will fulfill your thrills. The night gets started at 7:30 p.m. with a seasonal light show followed by a dance party and costume contest. Throughout the event, guests can enter to win various prizes like free room stays, trick-or-treat bags, and more.