Happy spooky season! For the families that bond by getting scared together and the kids that want to go out to experience a little bit of the thrill of halloween, we’ve got you covered.
The Ghost Tour of Lancaster
25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA
The Ghost Tour of Lancaster may be a bit more walking but it should give both a good history lesson and ghost experience. It starts at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Penn Square. It’s a candlelit tour of the most haunted places in Lancaster. This is also a great way to get to know the city! These ghost tours will take place until October 31st.
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary is an immersive experience hosted in a historical prison over five days. With themed entertainment at every corner, you can experience the prison’s haunted history for yourself. If you’re not into getting spooked, there’s also food and merchandise you can purchase.
Brinton Lodge
1808 W Schuylkill Rd (Rt 724), Douglassville, PA
Opening its doors to the public, The Brinton Lodge is known as one of the most haunted homes in the region. Through a guided walking tour, they recount the lodge’s history along with experiences of patrons past. Need a bit of liquid courage? They also offer alcoholic drinks for the adult guests. See the mystery for yourself and book a tour!
The Farnsworth House Inn
401 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA
Featured on large networks like Discovery and The History Channel, the Farnsworth House Inn has all types of paranormal experiences rated from kid-friendly to tours that would be best to find a babysitter for. From their Sleepy Hollow Candlelight Ghost Tours to magic nights and everything in between–the inn is definitely worth a visit.
Jennie Wade House Museum
548 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA
Dedicated to a civilian casualty of the American Civil War in Gettysburg, the Jennie Wade House, is now a museum featuring guides in time-period garb and some haunted history. Some patrons even mention feeling Jennie’s presence. Regardless of your interests, this is one to put down if you’re spending a day in Gettysburg.
Dark Nights - Hersheypark
100 W Hersheypark Dr, Hershey, PA
Haunted Hershey Attractions is a limited time event at Hershey Park with 4 different haunted houses and 3 different scare zones. If you have children or want the thrill of halloween with a little bit of fun, this may be the place to go. There are locations underground, by a river, and in the different buildings. You can choose your flavor of fear between tarot cards, magic, animals, or ghosts.
Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings
2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings is a family event that is more low key. It has spooky themed rides, fall treats, and the night ends with a dance party. This is the perfect place to go if you have young kids. This would be a good day trip to have. It helps create good memories and celebrate the brighter side of this dark holiday.
Mount Hope Winery
2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA
The Mount Hope Winery and Estate that holds the renaissance faire is hosting Halloween Weekends between October 15th and 30th. The renaissance faire will feature costume contests, exhibitions, and treasure hunts. The renaissance is always fun for both adults and kids, these themed nights would add the magic and fun of halloween to the mystical fun of a renaissance faire.
