# Haunted Trails at Rockwood

> Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Oct 24 (+8 more dates) · 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Where: Rockwood Park & Museum — South Lawn, 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19808
- Ages: Family-friendly
- Price: Free
- Organizer: New Castle County — Rockwood Park & Museum
- Official page: https://www.newcastlede.gov/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

New Castle County's Rockwood Park & Museum lights the 1800s garden trails around its Victorian mansion with a free, spooky lighting display every night for most of October and through November 1. The county describes it as family-friendly: visitors walk one of the region's oldest private gardens after dark, take in Rockwood's haunted reputation, and this year look out for a special alien surprise along the route. There is no ticket and no set start time, so families can come any evening between 7 and 11 pm and walk at their own pace. The terrain is uneven at night, so wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight for small children.

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