Philadelphia Residents Map Halloween Home Displays
The West Philly Fright Registry now features over 100 local Halloween attractions for visitors to explore.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Seasonal Events
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Philadelphia residents are organizing their neighborhood holiday decorations through a new community project called the West Philly Fright Registry. This digital map helps families and visitors easily locate over 100 decorated homes across the city.
Why it matters
The registry serves as a centralized hub to help residents and visitors navigate the local Halloween attractions scattered throughout Philadelphia. By streamlining the search for displays, the project encourages community engagement and simplifies holiday planning.
The West Philly Fright Registry currently tracks over 100 locations across the city. Participants have used the map to coordinate displays, including one South Philadelphia site that has been decorated for over 20 years using 300-pound test fishing line.
The players
Dyresha Harris
Dyresha Harris is the organizer who created the West Philly Fright Registry to help residents map their displays.
David Kroblen
David Kroblen is a local resident who has maintained his own holiday block displays for more than two decades.
The details
Residents sign up for the map by completing a Google form accessed via a QR code. The platform allows users to filter the various displays by specific location and available amenities.
Timeline
Friday, October 30, 2026: Deadline for registry sign-ups.
October 31, 2026: Halloween.
Industry Dynamics
The West Philly Fright Registry reflects the broader trend of community-led digital mapping projects that connect local residents through shared interests. This initiative follows the growth of neighborhood-level holiday display tours seen in major cities across the country.
Residents and visitors can use the registry to filter displays by location and specific amenities before heading out for the holiday. Families planning their evening route should check the map frequently to ensure they have the latest list of participating homes.
The takeaway
Using digital neighborhood maps can make holiday outings more efficient and accessible for families with children. Residents looking to participate in future years should prepare their decorations well in advance to meet early registration deadlines.
What happens next
Residents who wish to be included on the official map must complete their registration through the provided Google form by Friday, October 30, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on holiday festivities, see the Seasonal Events page.
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