The last weekend before Halloween offers plenty of haunts and is a favorite time of fall for all ages.

Lincoln Mill Haunted House

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

The attraction is intended to be frightening. The owners want it to be the scariest haunted house in the greater area.

There are three new rooms and stages for the season. Several other areas of the attraction have also been improved, including new illusions and special effects.

There will be new food and drink vendors, including an on-site brewery. There are also new photo opportunities, a new Mill Merch store and a new pre-show video displayed 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 Trick-or-Treat and Pretzel Park Farmers Market Costume Parade will take place October 26.

Start the day with the Pretzel Park Farmers Market Costume Parade. The parade will move down Main Street just in time for treats 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 yourself into a strange and unusual world.

With fun cocktails, possessed dinner party bites, Beetlejuice-themed decor and a light show, they’re back in spooky striped style. Run 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 include a film, drag show, panel discussion, 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 that includes a drink ticket, music, three open bars, prizes and more.

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts

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

This PG-13 show will feature performance preparation and youth troupe, as well as a truly crowd-pleasing group choreography number. It’s the perfect mix of thrills and chills, ideal for youngsters and adults who want to keep things family friendly without causing nightmares.

From 8 p.m., the haunted circus show for adults takes over the school. This show is not for the faint of heart or the prudish, but perfect for those who like fun accompanied by a side of fright and a touch of risk.

The artists will put on quite a spectacle, telling stories of terror wrapped in a sensual allure. So if you’re in the mood for some loud, naughty, nightmare-inducing fun, this show practically screams your name.

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

Halloween Brunch

Aldo Lamberti’s Positano Coast, 212 Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, continues its popular new themed brunches with a Halloween party on October 27.

Look for some staff members to be in costume and guests are invited to join in the fun by wearing clothing, accessories or a costume related to each month’s theme. It’s optional, of course. Families are welcome for one of the spookiest Halloween-themed brunches.

Scary Cape May

Harry’s Bar and Grille in Cape May is releasing spirits with the launch of Harry’s Boo Bar, its first Halloween-themed pop-up experience. Harry’s will transform into a haunted pirate lair filled with spooky decor, eerie lighting and a resurrecting-the-dead vibe through November 2.

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

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

To complement the ghostly decor, Boo Bar offers a macabre cocktail menu designed to thrill! Savor a steaming Davy Jones Juice, brave Blackbeard’s Rum served in an IV blood bag, or take a sip of the devilishly delicious Captain Jack O’ Lantern.

For more information, visit harryscapemay.com.

Monster Mash Bloody Mary Challenge

The Northern Liberties Bloody Mary Challenge is sure to be a spooky season hit. Restaurants on 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 some delicious food with your drink and come back another day for evening dinner.

Participating competitors will include:

Añejo Philadelphia1001 N. Second: Bloody Maria from the House of Anejo made with La Gritona Reposado and a spooky dose of Halloween spices.

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

The Real Path1040 N. Second: Vampire’s Kiss: Bloody Maria clarified with bloody ice cubes and garnished with pork belly, pickled garlic and vampire teeth.

Figo Restaurant1033 N. Second: Carrie’s Revenge: with basil-infused vodka, san marzano tomato juice and hot Italian giardiniera served in a blood bag with a syringe.

Jerry’s Bar129 W. Laurel: Dragon’s Breath: Jerry’s Signature Bloody Mary Blend with Spicy Monte Alban Mezcal with Chipotle Tabasco and Simple Habanero, Topped with a Jumbo Shrimp, Candied Bacon, Celery, Pickled Vegetable Skewer, Rim black charcoal salt and a flaming lime.

North 3rd801 N. Third: Black Widow Bloody Mary: North 3rd’s famous spicy Bloody Mary blend layered with bold black vodka for a dramatic look. The drink is garnished with crunchy celery, a spicy chili pepper, candied bacon, smoked sausage (Little Smokies) and a spooky candy eyeball, served with a glass aboard Tajín.

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

City of Silk435 Spring Garden: Skull Island: Prepare to get lost on Skull Island, a tropical version of Silk City’s famous Bloody Mary with pineapple vodka, mango puree, tomato juice, pineapple , lemon and lime, chipotle pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and sea salt, with chipotle pineapple gummy skulls, grilled pineapple and hot pepper garnish, fished with spiced ice cubes in the freezer and served in a tall Tiki glass.

Standard faucet901 N. Second: BLT Bloody Mary: Standard Tap’s signature Bloody Mary mix with house-infused bacon Haku vodka, a smoked paprika rim and a miniature BLT garnish.

Visit www.explorennorthernliberties.org for a complete list of details and updates. Also find a list of other retail stores.