Betsy Ross House: Self-Guided
The Betsy Ross House takes visitors into the life and stories of America’s most famous flagmaker, with interactive and changing exhibitions.
Parx Liberty Carousel
Get ready to ride the Parx Liberty Carousel featuring hometown heroes Smarty Jones and Afleet Alex!
Philly Mini Golf
Get ready to play Philly Mini Golf - Philadelphia's only 18-hole miniature golf course filled with Philadelphia icons. A perfect activity for friends and family!
Trick-or-Treat Street
Trick-or-Treat Street is Franklin Square's annual Trick-or-Treat event.
Spooky Twosome
What's better than one Spooky experience? How about TWO of Historic Philadelphia's Premier Spooky Experiences - Spooky Mini Golf at Franklin Square & the Spooky Self-Guided Tour at the Betsy Ross House for a special price!
Pumpkin Patch
If it's fall, it's time for Franklin Square's longest running autumn tradition - The Pumpkin Patch.
Spooky Self-Guided Tour
The Spooky Self-Guided Tour is a unique way to experience the Betsy Ross House complete with macabre facts, dimmed lights, and a special visit from Betsy herself, who may be stitching a coffin lining, a common job for 18th century upholsterers.
Bloodletting & Burials Tour
Bloodletting & Burials Tour – 6:00 pm This guided tour takes guests through Philadelphia’s gruesome medical past. Meet at Betsy’s grave for your first stop, then proceed to Christ Church Burial Ground and then onward to Arch Street Meetinghouse. Upon your return to the Betsy Ross House take the Spooky Self-Guided Tour of the Betsy Ross House. On the tour of the house, meet Betsy Ross in her upholstery shop where she’ll talk about the creepier parts of living in 18th century Philadelphia including how lining coffins was part of her job as an upholsterer. Bloodletting & Burials Tour – 7:00 pm This guided tour takes guests through Philadelphia’s gruesome medical past. Your tour begins will a Spooky Self-Guided Tour of the Betsy Ross House where you’ll meet Betsy Ross and she’ll talk about the creepier parts of living in 18th century Philadelphia, including how lining coffins was part of her job as an upholsterer. Then, meet at Betsy’s grave in the courtyard for your first stop on your guided walking tour. The tour will also make stops at Christ Church Burial Ground and Arch Street Meetinghouse.
First Friday with Ministry of Awe and Night of the Living Dead screening
Join us for this annual screening of George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead in our courtyard. Arrive early for a candlelit tour of the historic house and grab a drink from Triple Bottom Brewery’s pop-up bar. New this year, Ministry of Awe and Cesar Viveros will present a traditional Mesoamerican dance, honoring Hispanic American Heritage Month, prior to the movie.
Spooky Mini Golf: Nighttime Tee Time
Philly Mini Golf is transformed into spooky fun for the season. Spooky Mini Golf: Nighttime Tee Time is our traditional more adult-oriented experience.
Spooky Mini Golf: Daytime Tee Time
Philly Mini Golf is transformed into spooky fun for the season. Spooky Mini Golf: Daytime Tee Time is our family-oriented experience.
Behind The Sweets
Learn the rich history of chocolate in Philadelphia on this deliciously immersive tour through the city's sweet past. Go behind the scenes to see how modern chocolate is crafted by local artisans from bean to bar.