Best Halloween Events Philadelphia
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The Best Halloween Events in Philadelphia

Celebrate Halloween 2022 at Philadelphia’s most unique nightlife destination.

2022 Halloween Party Event Calendar at Rec & Royal

Halloween Event Philadelphia
Friday & Saturday Night

Dreams & Nightmares on 17th Street at Rec & Royal

Oct 28th & 29th 2022

9pm – 2am

VIP Bottle Service & Karaoke

Costume Contest
Friday: Illmatiq, Impossible Group & Friends
Saturday: Ricky Martin

Halloween Event Philly
Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Royal Brunch

Dreams & Nightmares on 17th Street

October 29 & 30 2022

12pm – 4pm

Food & Mimosas

DJ Casper

The Rec Room Experience

Rec Room is an interactive experience where you can relive the joys of your childhood. Play Classic Arcade Games, Skeeball, or one of many other games while listening to your favorite jams from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.

Private Hospitality Suite Experience

Our upscale private hospitality suites offer an experience not found anywhere in Philadelphia! Each suite is themed and spacious, well-appointed and offers Karaoke with songs from every generation!

The Royal Nightclub Experience

A boutique nightclub experience offering dancing, VIP table service, and a wide array of premium spirits. Sound system engineered by D&B Audiotechnik, full light show, and a 36 ft widescreen high-def curved video wall.

Halloween Party Events FAQs

What is the dress code?
Prop weapons, glass, or sharp objects are not permitted. The following dress code only applies to those that are not in costume:

Gentlemen refrain from wearing sweatpants, steel-toed or work boots, sleeveless t-shirts, or undershirts.

For ladies, we ask that you refrain from wearing ugg boots, flip-flops, or sandals.

What is your refund policy on tickets?
Due to limited space inside Rec & Royal, we want to be assured that everyone has an equal chance to enjoy the experience. Tickets are non-refundable.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash, Credit Card, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Does everyone need to be 21?
Yes, due to our lively brunch atmosphere with alcohol, everyone must be 21.
Where can I park?
Parking for Rec & Royal is easily accessible with multiple locations within a short walking distance.
1. Sofitel Valet is directly across the street from Rec & Royal.
2. Hotel Palomar Valet is next to Rec & Royal.
3. 1728 Sansom Street Interpark Garage
What items are prohibited from Rec Room?
All bags, backpacks, purses or parcels are subject to search. You are not allowed to bring the following items into Rec Room:

  • Illegal Substances or Paraphernalia
  • Beverages (Including Alcohol)
  • Backpacks and Bags are Subject to Search
  • No Firearms, Knives, or Weapons of Any Kind – Management
  • Reserves the Right to Define
  • Non-Professional or Professional Cameras with Detachable, Long or Extending Lenses
  • Fireworks, Explosives, or Projectiles of Any Kind
  • Vaporizers or E-Cigs
  • Pets (Except Service Animals)
  • Recording Devices of Any Kind, Audio or Video
  • Any Other Item Deemed Unacceptable by Building
  • Manager/Venue/Security/Management
Can I bring in a weapon if I have a permit to carry?
No. Unfortunately, we do not allow weapons of any kind into the venue. You will be subject to a bag check and metal detector at our venue. Due to the unfortunate events that have happened throughout our country we instituted this policy for the safety of all of our guests.
Are there prohibited acts?
Guests may be ejected for reasons including, but not limited to the following:

  • Public Intoxication
  • Use of Illegal Substances or Drugs
  • Disruptive Behavior
  • Use of Profane, Obscene, or Abusive Language or Gestures of Any Type
  • Possession of Illegal or Unauthorized Items Inside the Venue
  • Indecent Exposure
  • Throwing of Any Objects Anywhere in the Venue
  • Verbally Abusing, Threatening, or Intimidating Other Customers or Venue Employee
  • Participating in a Fight
  • Entering or Attempting to Enter Any “Restricted” Areas Such as VIP Areas, Stage Area, Back of House or Restrooms of the Opposite Sex
    Going to the Bathroom in Areas other than the Restroom
  • Any Action that, in the opinion of Rec & Royal/Venue/Security/Management, Places Other Customers in Danger or Reduced Their Enjoyment of the Event.
  • Ejected Guests Will NOT Receive a Refund For Their Admission or Be Compensated in Any Way For Their Loss

Directions to Our Event Venue

You’ll find Rec & Royal one block from Rittenhouse Square, placing you in an urban hub of delicious culinary treasures, coveted high-end stores, corporate high rises, and hotels. The artsy neighborhood also puts academics near the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, and sports fans close to the city‘s stadium complex.

Rec & Royal Gaming Parlour, Karaoke Lounge, & Nightclub

111 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Public Transportation Directions

From South Jersey- PATCO

  1. Patco Line to 15th/16th Street and Locust.
  2. Rec & Royal is located less than a five (5) minute walk from PATCO speed line.

Ride Petco

From Philadelphia Suburbs- SEPTA Regional Rail

  1. Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
  2. Rec & Royal is located a five (5) minute walk from Suburban Station. Please use the 17th Street exit.

Ride SEPTA Regional Rail

From South Philadelphia and Temple University

  1. Broad Street Line to City Hall Station.
  2. Rec & Royal is located a 3 blocks City Hall.

Ride SEPTA Temple

From West Philadelphia (University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, University of the Sciences) and Northern Liberties/Fishtown

  1. Market/Frankford Line to 15th Street Station
  2. Rec & Royal is located three blocks from the 15th Street Station.

Ride SEPTA from West Philly

From New York, Delaware, Baltimore, Washington DC

  1. Amtrak to 30th Street Station

Rec & Royal is located approximately 1 mile from 30th Street Station. You either take an Uber, Lyft or taxi to Rec & Royal. Otherwise, transfer to the Septa Market/Frankford line and get off at the 15th Street station.

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Driving Directions

From the City Hall

  1. Head south on 15th Street toward Market St
  2. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  3. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  4. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From Benjamin Franklin Bridge

  1. Continue on I-676 W/US-30 W, follow signs for Central Phila
  2. Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad St/Central Phila
  3. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  4. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  5. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From Walt Whitman Bridge

  1. Continue west on I-76 W
  2. Take exit 351 for Interstate 95/Front Street toward Trenton-Chester
  3. Keep left, follow signs for I-95 N/Trenton and merge onto I-95 N
  4. Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 22 toward US-30 W/Central Phila
  5. Use the right lane to merge onto I-676 W/US-30 W
  6. Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad St/Central Phila
  7. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  8. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  9. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From 30th Street Station

  1. Head east on Market St
  2. Turn right onto South 17th Street
  3. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From South Jersey/Atlantic City

  1. Head northwest on Atlantic City Expressway
  2. Continue onto NJ-42 N
  3. Continue onto I-76 (signs for W Whitman Bridge/Philadelphia)
  4. Keep right at the fork to continue on I-676 N, follow signs for Camden/B Franklin Bridge
  5. Continue on I-676 W/US-30 W, follow signs for Central Phila
  6. Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad St/Central Phila
  7. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  8. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  9. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From Delaware

  1. Continue onto DE-1 N/US-13 N
  2. Follow signs for I-95 N/I-495/Wilmington/Philadelphia and merge onto I-95 N
  3. Use the left 2 lanes to take exit 22 toward US-30 W/Central Philadelphia
  4. Use the right lane to merge onto I-676 W/US-30 W
  5. Take the exit toward PA 611/Broad Street/Central Philadelphia
  6. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  7. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  8. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

From Manayunk

  1. Continue on I-76 E to Philadelphia
  2. Take exit 344 for I-676 E toward Central Phila
  3. Use the right lane to take the exit toward Central Phila
  4. Turn right on to John F. Kennedy Blvd.
  5. Turn left onto 17th Street.
  6. Rec & Royal is located on 111 South 17th Street. (in between Chestnut and Sansom Streets)

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