Open Samhain Ritual is a Halloween festival at Chestnut Hill United Church in Philadelphia, PA, on Friday, October 30 from 7 PM to 9 PM. That's the night before Halloween, and it is listed as free to attend. Philadelphia has 85 other Halloween events within three days of this one.
Friday, October 30 · 7 PM – 9 PM
UTC-04:00Chestnut Hill United Church | Philadelphia, PA
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Samhain (/ˈsɑːwɪn, ˈsaʊɪn/; Irish: [ˈsˠəuɪnʲ] Scottish Gaelic: [ˈs̪ãũ.ɪɲ]) is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. Traditionally, it is celebrated from 31 October to 1 November, as the Celtic day began and ended at sunset. This is about halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. It is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals, along with Imbolc, Bealtaine and Lughnasadh. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Similar festivals are held at the same time of year in other Celtic lands; for example the Brythonic Calan Gaeaf (in Wales), Kalan Gwav (in Cornwall), and Kalan Goañv (in Brittany), both Celtic branches are roughly as old as each other.
Chestnut Hill United Church, 8812 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, United States
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It is on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 7 PM to 9 PM, the night before Halloween.
It takes place at Chestnut Hill United Church, 8812 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, United States.
Yes, it is listed as free to attend. Check the event details in case registration is required.
It runs for about 2 hours, from 7 PM to 9 PM.
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