October is right here, in any other case often known as spooky season. From pumpkin patches to scary motion pictures and haunted attractions, that is the right time to embrace all the things terrifying.
Pennsylvania has quite a few actions to get you within the spirit of fall and Halloween, starting from kid-friendly to “let’s leave the kids at home.” Check out the checklist under of haunted attractions and occasions occurring within the space and past this month.
Field of Screams – Oct. 4 to Nov. 15
Address: 191 College Ave., Mountville
Cost: Tickets begin at $40
Hours: Hours of operation fluctuate
The fashionable Lancaster County Halloween attraction presents 4 main attractions alongside enjoyable actions like axe throwing and themed drinks in its 21+ “Chainsaw Bar.” Field of Screams additionally presents “extreme blackout” nights on particular days throughout October, making the experience much more haunting.
Hersheypark Dark Nights – Now through Nov. 3
Address: 100 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey
Cost: Tickets begin at $45.99
Hours: Hours of operation fluctuate
Hersheypark presents company the chance to stroll by way of 5 themed haunted homes, taking guests by way of a haunted coal mine and an “Estate of Evil.” The park additionally presents additional “scare zones,” a trick-or-treat space for kids, and spooky drinks at the 21+ “Spirits” rooftop bar.
Dutch Wonderland: Happy Hauntings – Now through Oct. 27
Address: 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
Cost: Tickets begin at $39.99
Hours: noon-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
The park is designed for kids, so these “hauntings” don’t include loopy scares. Children can trick or deal with, watch a fancy dress parade, and hear to some “not so spooky” tales at the park’s Halloween reveals.
Address: 391 Knobles Blvd., Route 487, Elysburg
Hours: Hours fluctuate
Cost: Passes begin at $22
Attendees can embellish cookies, play bingo, and paint pumpkins within the mornings, then ease their method into the “Scream Machine” puppet present, strive the fast-paced rides at the hours of darkness, or try the “Ghosts and Gourds” music and gentle present. The park additionally presents enjoyable Halloween-themed treats and drinks.
Shocktoberfest – Oct.4 to Nov.9
Address: 94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring
Hours: Hours fluctuate
Cost: Tickets begin at $30
Set throughout a big subject, the haunted attraction options 11 actions starting from an escape room, a “Zombie Safari” hayride, and a festive 21+ bar. It even presents a separate, much less scary part for kids.
Halloween Nights at the Eastern State Pentitinary – Now through Nov. 9
Address: 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia
Hours: Hours fluctuate
Cost: Tickets begin at $39
Thought of as one of the crucial haunted locations in Pa., the Eastern State Pentitinary presents 5 frightful sections and a brand new “Behind the Veil” function, which permits company the scan a QR code to study extra in regards to the storyline for every of the attractions. Guests also can spend time within the beer backyard or have a “Halloween Nights: Remixed” experience the place they'll undergo choose attractions in full darkness.
Jason’s Woods – Oct. 4 to Nov.2
Address: 179 Stehman Road, Lancaster
Hours: Fri-Sat: 7-10 p.m. and Sun: 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets begin at $25
In addition to the frights at Field of Screams, Lancaster County additionally has Jason’s Woods, which invitations its company to journey by way of a number of attractions, “Zombie Apocalypse,” “Chambers of Horrors,” and the “Horrifying Hayride.” The attraction additionally presents particular occasions on sure nights and dwell music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Pennhurst Asylum – From now to Nov.2
Address: 601 N. Church St., Spring City
Hours: 6:30- 10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sundays.
Cost: Tickets begin at $52
The asylum presents 4 attractions, together with the “Pennhurst Tunnels” and “The Morgue.” Guests even have the chance to do daytime excursions and take part in in a single day paranormal investigations.
Shippensburg Pumpkin Fest – Oct. 26-27
Address: Shippensburg Fairgrounds, 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct 26 and noon-3 p.m. Oct. 27.
Cost: Free
The occasion will function dwell pumpkin carving on Oct. 26, and company can go on a hayride and pony rides and soar round on inflatables. There may even be meals vehicles and a go to from pumpkin artist Danny Kissel, who has been featured on the Food Network.
Pumpkin Palooza – Oct. 19-20 and 26-27
Address: Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Hershey Road, Hershey
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Regular admission for ages 13-6 is $16.50. Seniors ages 62+ are $15.50. Juniors ages 3-12 are $12.50. Children ages two and underneath and Hershey Gardens members are free.
Kids can are available in costume and take part in a enjoyable trick-or-treat at 4 sweet stations, face portray, and a creepy creatures gallery. There may even be meals vehicles, a big selection of painted pumpkins, and a 14-foot pumpkin tree.
National Watch and Clock Museum: Pumpkins and Pendulums – Oct.26
Address: 514 Poplar St., Columbia
Hours: noon- 3 p.m.
Cost: Kids 5 and underneath are free, and kids ages 6-17 are $5. Adults are $15 and seniors are $10. Family packages can be found for $30.
This family-friendly occasion options trick or treating within the museum, crafts, video games, and extra. Families may even have the chance to buy meals and embellish pumpkins.
Gretna Theatre: Headless Horseman – Oct. 10-19
Address: Porch & Pantry, 106 Chautauqua Dr., Mt Gretna
Hours: Show occasions fluctuate
Cost: Tickets begin at $39
This outside, immersive experience permits company to hear and see the “Headless Horseman” tales come to life. The present is beneficial for these aged 10+.
