Wondering how to celebrate the spooky season? Well, we've counted the trails and there are hundreds in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region. Some are spooky, some educational, some family friendly, and all are entertaining. Check out our guide to ghost events.
THREE GHOSTS: Not recommended for children under 11
Berks Barn of Horrors und Terror Trail:Creepy apparitions roam the grounds and haunt the centuries-old barn and path. Presented by the municipal association Womelsdorf. 19.00-22.00 Fri-Sat, 19.00-21.00 Sun., 5.-27. Oct., VFW Barn, Water and Jefferson Streets, Womelsdorf. $10, barn or track; $15, combo. childhorrors.com.
Bates Motel og Haunted Hayride:Check into the motel, dodge past scarecrows, zombies and other evils on the Revenge of the Scarecrows Haunted Corn Trail, or try your luck on the Haunted Hayride through Araspha Farm. 18:30-22:30 Fri-Sat 21 Sept-Oct September 27 and 30; 18.30-21.30 7., 14.-17., 21.-24., 28.-31. Oct. Bates Motel, 1835 Middletown Road (Route 352), Glen Mills. $15-40, 610-459-0647. thebatesmotel.com.
Dorneys Halloween hangout:Blackout, Chamber of Horrors, CarnEVIL, Corn Stalkers, Age of Darkness, Overlord's Resurrection and Blood Drum shows, rides and more. New are the Necropolis and Trick or Treat-Lights Out, a flashlight maze, the Overlord's Resurrection Show and the Port of Call, an adults-only attraction. 18.00 - 24.00 Fri - Sat 21 Sept. - Oct. 27. Dorney Park, 3830 Dorney Park Road, South Whitehall Township. $42, 610-395-2000. doneypark.com.
Dracula's Domain:Haunted Hayride, Psycho Path, Dead End Corn Maze. 19-23 Uhr Fr.-Sa., 19-22 Uhr So., 28. Sept. – Okt. 28. Dracula's Domain, 569 Monmouth Road, Jackson, N.J. 15-30 $, 732-928-0393. draculasdomain.com.
Spukhaus Elysburg:Benefits Elysburg Valley Gun and Country Club. 19.00 Fri-Sat, 5-27 Oct. Elysburg Valley Gun and Country Club, Route 487, Elysburg. $15, 570-672-2920. elysburghauntedhouse.com.
Haunted in the Waldorf Hotel:Waldorf Hotel, Haunted Hayride and Infection, Zombie Escape Room. 19.–27. Okt., Waldorf Estate of Fear, 6325 Interchange Road, Lehighton. 22-55 $, 610-824-6835. waldorfestateoffear.com.
Haunted Mill Scream Park:Haunted Mill, Kim's Crazy Maze, House of Eyes, Terror Trail, Horror of Menges Mill, Dark Despair. 18-23 Uhr Fr. und Sa.; 18-22 Uhr Sonne. und 31. Okt., 1., 4. Nov., 21. Sept. – 4. Nov. Colonial Valley Scream Park, 5932 Colonial Valley Road, Spring Garden. 12-95 $, 717-225-4811. kimskrypt.com.
Dread Hotel and Altered Nightmares:Hotel of Horror, Altered Nightmares and the new Theater of the Damned in the legendary 200-year-old hotel. 19.00-22.00 23, 30 September, 14, 21, 28, 31 October, 2-3 October November; 19:00-23:00 September 22, 28-29, October 5, 17, 2, 19, 26; 9-11 p.m. 6, 13, 20 Oct. Lakehouse Hotel, Route 115 and Cherry Valley Road, Saylorsburg. $5-35. hotelhorror.com.
Jasons Woods:Lost in Jason's Woods, Chamber of Horrors, Carnival of Fear, Zombie Apocalypse, Horrifying Hayride, Live Music, Midway, Theatre Shows, Psycho Circus 3D Attraction. 19.00-22.00 Fre & Lør 21. september – 15. november, 19.00-21.00 Søn 7.-28. september okt. Jason's Woods, 90 Stehman Road, Lancaster. $25, 3 attraktioner; $40, 5 attraktioner, 717-875-5110. jasonswoods.com.
Lancaster Field of Screams:Frightmare Asylum, Den of Darkness, Haunted Hayride and Nocturnal Wasteland, live bands and other special events including the 5K Zombie Fun Run, the Battle of the Bands competition. The entertainment lineup includes live music, poisonous head tosses, zombie football tosses, prize cannons and movies. Through Nov. 9, Field of Screams, 3493 Marietta Ave, Lancaster. $16-35, 717-285-7748. fieldofscreams.com.
Lehigh Valley Scream Park:Hollow of Horror Hayride, Hillbilly Hell, Slaughter Lad, Dead End Corn Maze. 18.30-21.30 29. september, 5.-6. september okt; 18-10 12-13 19-20 okt 26-27 okt okt, 3. nov; 18.00-21.00 14., 21. oktober, 28 Lehigh Valley Scream Park, 2951 Betz Court, Orefield. $25; $30; $45, 610-395-4373. lehighvalleyscreampark.com.
Newtown Haunted House in the Hollow:House in the Hollow, Sleepy Hollow Hayride and Field of Fright, bonfire entertainment and refreshments. 19:00-22:00 29 September, 5-7 August 12-14 Oct. 19-21 Oct. 25-28 Oct. Sleepy Hollow, 881 Highland Road, Newtown. $16-48. sleepyhollowhayride.com.
Palmerton Halls of Horror:Nasty and bloody hardcore haunted house. Optional blood experience. Fri-Sat Sept 21-Oct 27. Halls of Horror, 320 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. $35; 20 USD. hallsofhorror.net.
Philly Fright Factory:25,000 square foot haunted house in a 105 year old building in South Philadelphia. 19:30-23:00 Fri-Sat 28 Sept-Oct 27; 19.30-22.00 Sundays 7 - 28 and Thursdays 18, 25 Oct, 30-31 Oct. Fright Factory, 2200 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia. $20-30, 215-334-4678. frightfactory.tv.
Six Flags FrightFest:Seasonal rides, haunted zones, spooky trails and haunted mazes, as well as zombie and Halloween shows and attractions. New are Fears, Reflections of the Dead, Blood Drums, Hellfest; Voltage during the day (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), 6:00 p.m. to midnight, Friday to Sunday, 18.00 to 22.00. Sundays, October 8; 6-11 p.m. 29-31 October to 31 October. Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, NJ 732-928-2000. frightfest.sixflags.com.
Reaper's Revenge:Enchanted hay wagon ride, walk through the dark forest, pitch black indoor zombie maze. 18.00-23.00 Fri and Sat; 6pm-10pm Sun Sept 21 – Nov 3 Reaper's Revenge, 460 Green Grove Road, Scranton. 45 USD. reapers-revenge.net..
Schreiberg:Haunted Hay Cart Ride, Starter Haunted Hay Cart Ride (18.00), Haunted Lift and Walk, Heart of Darkness Tours i oktober. 18.30-22.00 fre og lør, 5.-27. oktober Spring Mountain, 757 Spring Mountain Road, Schwenksville. $18; $25, 610-287-7900. springmountainadventures.com.
Shady Brook Farm Horrorfest:Hayride of Horror, Barn of Horror, 3D Alien Encounter, Carnage. 18.00-22.00 fre & lør, 18.00-21.00 Søn 29. sept. - 28. okt. Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley. $22-50, 215-968-1670. shadybrookfarm.com.
Sinking Spring Shocktoberfest:27. år med morderoplevelser: Ground Assault Zombie Laser Tag, Prison of the Dead Escape, Zombie Safari Hayride, Zombie Paintball Hayride, Blackout og Hooded Hayride, The Unknown 2.0, Monster Midway, Zombie Mud Run, Zombie Night Run, Naked and Scared Challenge , Club Shock med levende musik (inklusive Shocktober Music Fest, 6. oktober), Battle of the Bands (13. oktober), Blackout and the Hooded Hayride (2.-3. november). 18.00-22.00 fre-lør, 18.00-21.00 søn. Indtil 3. november. Shocktoberfest, Park Avenue, Sinking Spring. $10-70, 610-375-7273. Shocktoberfest.com.
Terror behind the walls:Six terrifying attractions in the abandoned cell blocks of a real prison. 19-22:30 21st, 28th, 5th, 10-12, 16-19, 23-26, 29-31. October; 18.30-22.30 September 22, 29, 6-7, 13, 20-21, 27-28. October. Eastern State Penitentiary, 2124 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia. $19-69, 215-236-3300. easternstate.org.
Valley of Fear og The Original Haunted Hayride:Haunted Hayride, Scary Tales (haunted forest walk), The Facility (zombie maze), Operation Z Escape Adventure (zombie paintball hunt). 19.00-22.00 Fri.-Sat. 29 Sept - 2 Nov and Sun 7 - 28 Oct and 18 - 25 Oct Phoenix Sports Club, 301 W Bristol Road, Feasterville. $15-47, 215-942-9787. Valleyoffear.com.
TWO GHOSTS: Be discreet with children under 11
Camelback Monster Mountain:Kartrites kurser, Haunted House, Monster Coaster, Lights Out Zipline, Kartrite's Journal. Åbningstiderne varierer. 29. sep. – 31. okt. Camelback Ski Lodge, 193 Resort Drive, Tannersville. $15-35, 570-629-3661. camelbackmountainaadventures.com/adventures/monster-mountain.
Crystal Cave Halloween Ghost Lantern Tours:Ghost stories, folklore and history of the enchanted Crystal Cave by lantern light. Not recommended for children under 7 years of age. 18.00 12, 19, 26 Oct; 5:30pm Oct. 13, 20, 27 Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown. $20; $12, ages 8-11, 610-683-6765. crystalcavepa.com.
Tour of the Death and Dying Cemetery:Walk through the 1741 Common House, a National Historic Landmark and the city's oldest surviving building. See an original 18th-century burial mound, then stroll through God's Acre, Bethlehem's oldest cemetery. 15-16:30 Fri-Sun. Sept. 21-Oct. 28, Moravian Museum, 66 W. Church St., Bethlehem. $15; $9, ages 4-12, 610-882-0460. historicbethlehem.org.
Ghost Tour of Douglassville:Five spirits have taken up residence throughout the lodge's history and continue to lurk in the corridors and rooms of the 300-year-old manor house. 10 p.m., Saturdays through Nov. 10, Brinton Lodge, 1808 W. Schuylkill Road, Douglassville. $15, 610-572-7121. brintonlodge.com.
Eckley Haunted Halloween Lantern-Touren:Stroll the 19th century streets of Eckley and encounter fun, spooky, cool and entertaining scenes full of Halloween ghosts. 18-21 19-20 26-27 Oct. Oct. Eckley Miners Village, 2 Eckley Main St., Eckley. $10; $5, children, 570-636-2070. tournepa.com.
Spukhaus Elysburg:Benefits for Elsyburg and Ralpho Fire Departments. Oct. 19-27, Elysburg Gun Club, Route 487, Elysburg. $15, 570-274-5091. elysburghauntedhouse.com.
Haunted Hayride i Whitehall Parkway:In aid of Whitehall Fire Service. 19:00-23:00 Fridays and Saturdays from 28 September to 28 October. 27, Whitehall Parkway Recreational Area, 4689 S. Church St., $12; $7, ages 6-12; for free. under 5 years, extension 610-437-5524 226.
Phoenixville Haunted Woods Hayride og Haunted House of Horrors:Take the Hay Cart Ride through the spooky landscape ($13; $11, ages 11 and under) and/or ride through the twisting dark tunnels, flashing lights and dead ends of the House of Horrors ($7). 19.00-21.30 Fri-Sun. Oct. 5-28, Colonial Gardens, 745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville. Combo tickets: $18; $16, ages 11 and under, 610-948-9755. colonialgardenspa.com.
Rotary Historic Ghost Walks i Old Mauch Chunk:Join a spirit guide on a 1 mile outdoor walk on Broadway with tales of spooky encounters. Reservation required. Fri.-Sun. Until December 15. The Inn at Jim Thorpe, 24 Broadway, $12; $6, ages 7-12, 484-629-3698. jimthorperotary.org.
ONE GHOST: Fun for all ages, family friendly
Bärenfelsen-Maislabyrinth:2-acre corn maze; Test your scavenger hunt skills and trivia knowledge with hidden clues to complete the game map. Hay Cart Rides ($2.50). Glow Golf (Sept. 29-Oct. 31; $7.95; $5.95, ages 4-12), Train Ride (2-8 p.m., Sat-Sun; $3). 17.00-21.00 Fri.; 12-9.00 Sat-Sun. until 31 October. Bear Rock Junction, 8181 Route 309, New Tripoli. 610-298-8888. bearrockjunction.com.
Corn maze and pumpkin patch in Bangor:Corn maze, pumpkin patch, games, animals, food, local artisans and farmers market. Fri.-Sun. Sept. 22-3 Nov. Miller's Egg Ranch, 96 MtBethel Highway, Bangor. 610-588-4204.
Boyertown Maislabyrinth:8 miles of trails through a 25 acre maze. 9am - midnight Fri & Sat, 9am - 9pm Sun. to October 27; 9-9pm Fri-Sun, Oct 28-Nov 11. Wilcox Farms, 1134 Reading Ave., Boyertown. $8, 610-367-2387. wilcoxfamilyfarm.com.
Bucks Harvest Days:Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin sling, pumpkin patch, children's activities, face painting and much more. 11.00-17.00 Sat.-Sun., 6.-28. Oct. Bucks Country Gardens, 1057 N. Easton Road, Doylestown. 215-766-7800. buckscountrygardens.com.
Crayola Screamin' Green Hauntoween:Arts and crafts and spooky events including trick or treating (Sat-Sun). 10.00-18.00 daily, 22 September - 31 October Crayola Experience, 30 Center Square, Easton. $20.99, 952-851-5800. crayolaexperience.com.
Da Vinci Center Jack-O-Lantern Lane:Showcasing over 50 handmade quality decorated jack-o'-lanterns, explore the giant Newton's Cradle, explore the science of the color-changing Circuit House and display stations. 10.00-17.00 Mon-Sat, 12.00-17.00 Sun 22 September - 4 November. Da Vinci Science Center, 3145 Hamilton Boulevard Bypass, Allentown. $14.95, 484-664-1002. davincisciencecenter.org.
Dorneys The Great Pumpkin Fest:Join the Peanuts characters at the petting zoo, decorating activities, entertainment, Planet Snoopy theme park and Franklin's Monster Mania. 11.00-17.00 Sat-Sun. through Oct. 28, Dorney Park, 3830 Dorney Park Road, South Whitehall Township. $42 and up, 610-395-2000. doneypark.com.
Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings:Themed rides, special entertainment, trick or treat trail and more. 14.00-21.00 Saturday, 14.00-20.00 Sunday. 13-28 Oct. Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster. $43.99, 717-291-1888. dutchwonderland.com.
Happy Autumn Festival:Pumpkin patch, hay wagon rides, pony rides, scarecrow building, children's games and activities, campfire, fried s'mores, live music and more. 10am-4pm Sat-Sun, Sept 29-Oct 28. Froehlich's Farm and Garden Center, 3143 York Road, Furlong. Tickets are available for select events and activities at 215-794-8733. froehlichsfarm.com.
Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival:Hay wagon ride, 3D explosion, ghost ship, corn maze, shipwreck bay, midway rides, games, face painting and more. 12.00-16.00 Mon-Fri and 11-18. Sat-Sun 29 Sep – 28 Oct. Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton. $10, 610-377-8400. Countryjunction.com.
Grim's Fall Festival and Corn Maze:Find your way through the cornfield, pick your own pumpkin, see the farm animals and ride the hay wagon. Flashlight Maze Nights (Saturdays 6pm - 10pm, September 29 - October 27). 10.00-18.00 Saturdays and Sundays in September and 8 October; 10.00-22.00 Saturdays in October. Until October 28. Grim's Greenhouse and Farm Market, 9941 Schantz Road, Breinigsville. 610-395-5655. grimorchard.com
Hausman Fall Farm Festival:Hay wagon rides, children's activities, barrel trains, pedal tractors, corn maze, face painting and much more. 29 Sept - 28 Oct Hausman's Fruit Farm, 2824 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg. 610-967-2440. hausmanfruitfarm.com.
Hellerick's Adventure Farm:Play areas, corn slides, spider web climbing, tractor tire and tunnel climbing, animals, 12 acre corn maze, pumpkin picking and more. 10.00-18.00 daily until 4 November. Hellerick's Family Farm, 5500 N. Easton Road, Plumsteadville. $9.99, $12.99 215-766-8388. hellericksfarm.com.
Hershey Park in the dark:Ride the rides, experience live entertainment, trick or treating, visit the creatures of the night at ZooAmerica and much more. 17.00-22.00 Friday, 10.00-22.00 Saturday, 12.00-21.00 Sun. 19 Oct – 4 Nov Hersheypark, 100 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey. $54.95; $46.95; $28.95, 717-534-3900. hersheypark.com.
N.J. Maislabyrint:7 hectare military style maze designed by #PurpleHeart. 11.00-18.00 Wed.-Sun. Through Nov. 11, The Farm In Harmony, 231 Brainards Road, Harmony, N.J. $8; $4, ages 4-12; free, for children 3 and under, 908-283-0721. thefarminharmony.com.
Knoebel's Hello Fun:Exciting games, freak-tastic attractions, fun stops for under 12s in costume and hello-riff rides. 18.00-22.00 Fridays 12.00-22.00. Saturdays at 12-17. Sunday 12-28 October. Knoebels Amusement Park, 391 Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg, $15-38. 800-487-4386
Kutztown Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin Trains:Children get a treat and a pumpkin. 10.00, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00 20.–21. Oct. 27-28 Oct. Allentown and Auburn Railroad, 232 Railroad St., Kutztown. $14; $12, seniors; $8, ages 3-11; free, for children 2 and under, 570-778-7531. allentownandauburnrr.com.
Lancaster Corn Cob Acres:50 activities across six themed areas: Barnyard, Pumpkin Patch, Wild West, Grassland Playland, Farmland and Hidden Acres. 10.00-17.00 Saturdays and 12, 19, 26 Oct; 11.00-17.00 Sundays up to and including 3 November. Field of Screams, 3493 Marietta Ave., Lancaster. $15; $11, seniors; free, for children 2 and under, 717-285-7748. corncobacres.com.
Linvilla Hayrides at the Witch House:Visit the witch's house for stories, jokes and treats, followed by a campfire with roasted marshmallows and apple cider. September 22-24, September 29-Oct. 1, 6-30 Oct. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media. $9, 610-876-7116. linvilla.com.
N.J. But-Quest:"The Age of Edison": 10-acre cornfield maze celebrating Thomas Edison's life and inventions, plus gem mining, hayrides, playground and farmers' market. Flashlight evenings (17.00-20.00 Saturdays in October). Through Nov. 11, Stony Hill Farms, 15 North Road, Chester, N.J. $13.99; free, 2 and under, 908-879-2696. stonyhillfarms.com.
NJ Awesome Superhero Maze:Hay Cart Rides, Corn Maze, Farm Animals, Pumpkin Checkers, Rubber Duck Races, Pedal Karts, Straw Jump, Horseshoes, John Deere Trike and Tractor Course, Farm Hoppers og mere. 10.00-17.00 Tir.-søn. 29. september – 31. oktober. Fra Thun Farms, 438 Route 57 West, Washington, N.J. $10,99; $8, 732-329-8656. fra thunfarms.com.
Philly's The Glow: A Jack O'Lantern Experience:Take a stroll down Jack's Lane, which is filled with 5,000 hand-carved, luminous pumpkins that have been transformed into landscapes, iconic figures and larger Jack O' Lantern structures. October 4-27, West Fairmont Park, adjacent to the Mann Music Center, on Parkside Ave, Philadelphia. $22.99; $19.99, ages 3-12. theglowjackolantern.com.
Pumpkin Country:Halloween exhibit with cartoon characters, scarecrows, hay barn and pumpkins, daytime hay wagon ride (Sept. 29-Oct. 31; $5), night wagon rides (7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Oct. 17-18, Oct. 22-24; $8, $7, (ages 11 and under) and Funhouse, Cornbush Maze and Caper's Castle ($3) Daily Sept. 22 to Oct. 22 31 Colonial Gardens, 745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville 610-948-9755 .colonialgardenspa. com.
Saylorsburg Mazezilla:Corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, vegetable stand, pumpkin launch, mountain trail, straw fort and corn box, farm animals and more. 11am-5pm September 21; 11.00-22.00 Fri-Sat; 11.00-17.00 Sun. through Nov. 4, Klingels Farm, 415 State Route 115, Saylorsburg. $12; $9, 570-402-7378. mazezilla.com.
Seiple Farms Maislabyrinth:18-acre maze ($7; $6, ages 3-11; free, ages 2 and under), hay wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkins, rides, haunted barn, farm animals and more. 10am-6pm Sat, 11am-6pm Sun, noon-6pm Oct 5, 8, 12, 19 through Oct 28, Seiple Farms, Route 329, Bath. 610-837-6282. seiplefarms.com.
Halloween-Spooktacular af Sesame Place Count:Kids can come in costume and enjoy Halloween shows, Graf von Graf mechanical rides, Halloween parade, trick or treating, characters and more. 10.00-17.00 Sat-Sun 22 Sep – 28 Oct Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne. $70, 215-752-7070. sesameplace.com.
Fear Tree Farm Fall Fun:Hay wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, battleship-style corn maze, petting zoo, farmers markets, food vendors, pony rides (12:00-5:00 p.m., Oct. 6-7, Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20-21). 11.00-18.00 Sat-Sun. 29 Sep – 28 Oct Unangst Tree Farm, 7317 Bethlehem-Bath Pike, Bath. 610-837-7531. fear-treearm.com.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Apfelfest:Pick your own apples, train rides, fishing, costumed characters, apple slinger, donut eating game, pie eating contest and more. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 22-23, Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media. linvilla.com.
Fundraiser for the autumn festival and craft fair:Live music, food, vendors, pumpkin painting and more. To benefit the Lehigh County Humane Society. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 22-23, Herbein's Garden Center, 4301 Chestnut St., Emmaus. Mini Gardening Workshop for Kids, $15 materials cost (registration), 610-965-9585. facebook.com.
Harvest Moon Special:Entertainment by the Dixieland Five, cider, coffee and hot chocolate plus a stop to see the Harvest Moon. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Wanamaker Kempton and Southern Railroad, 42 Community Center Drive, Kempton. $10; $2, children 2 and under, 610-756-6469. kemptontrain.com.
Autumn Festival:Craft vendors, food, music and more. 11am-4pm Sept. 22, Camelback Resort, 193 Resort Drive, Tannersville. 570-420-2808. shermantheater.com.
home festival:Traders, craftsmen, demonstrations of folk life, children's activities, food, music. 10am-4pm September 22, Pennsylvania. German Cultural Heritage Center, 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown. 610-253-1222. kutztown.edu.
16. årlige Lower Milford Township Fall Festival:Music by The Verdict (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) and the Peter Johann Band (2-5 p.m.), vendors, wagon rides, hay wagon rides, kids' activities, food, cider, pumpkins, silent auction, more. 10am-5pm Sept. 22, Lower Milford Township Grounds, 7607 Chestnut Hill Road, Coopersburg. 610-967-4949. unterermilford.org.
Country Jam:Music by Jack Murray and the Blue Tarp Wranglers, Manatawny Creek Ramblers, The Youngers and the Mighty Manatees, Farmers Market, Country Cookout, Beer Garden, Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Patch, Climbing Wall, Moonbounce and more. 12-7 p.m. Sept. 23, Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie. $10 in advance, $15 at the box office; $5, ages 6-12; free, 5 and under, 866-754-2822. bcmountainresort.com.
Die Rocky Horror Picture Show:A newly engaged couple breaks down in a remote area and is forced to visit Dr. Visit Frank-N-Furter. Performing the shadow casts "One from the Vaults" and "Sweet Translucent Dreams". costumes are required. 23:30 28 September, 19 October, 26-27 Oct 30 Oct Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $1; $8, seniors, students, $7.50, members, 610-332-1300. Steelstacks.org.
Great Phillipsburg Pumpkin Parade:Ride the train to the corn maze ($5) and pumpkin patch where kids can pick a pumpkin. 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 29.–30. 6-7 September 13-14 October 20-21 October 27-28 October Delaware River Railroad Excursions, 100 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg, $18; $12, children, 877-872-4674. 877trainride.com.
Blue Mt. Oktoberfest:Beer garden, Bavarian food, arts and crafts vendors, entertainment by Auerhahn Schuplatter Verein and Keith Britzenhoff, Schutzengigles (10.45am - 1.40pm, September 29), BB & Polkahaus (2.15pm - 5pm, September 29) and The Adlers (10.45am - 1.45pm, 30 . September), Da Oompah Boyz (14.15 - 17.00, 30 September). 11am-5pm Sept. 29-30, Blue Mountain Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton. 610-826-7700. skiflowermt.com.
Pa. Renaissance Faire: Oktoberfest:Bar OL, Bar Triathlon, Ode to Ale, Bar Keep Contest, Pot Smashing. 11.00-20.00 29.-30 september, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim. $12,95-31,95, 717-665-7021. parentfaire.com.
International filmserie: "The Devil's Backbone":It takes place in the last week of the Spanish Civil War and tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who, after the death of his freedom-fighting father, is sent to a haunted orphanage in the countryside full of terrible secrets. 7:15 p.m. Oct. 1, Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $10; $8, seniors, students; $7.50, members, 610-332-1300. Steelstacks.org.
Friday night at the farm:Haunted tractor hay rides, live music, campfires, local breweries and food trucks. 18.00 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct. Froehlich's Farm and Garden Center, 3143 York Road, Furlong. $15, 215-794-8733. froehlichsfarm.com.
Fright Night: "Halloween":Fifteen years after his sister was murdered on Halloween night in 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental institution and returns to the small town of Haddonfield to kill again. 9:45pm Oct 5, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St, Phoenixville. $10; $8, seniors, students; $6, children 12 and younger, 610-917-1228. thecolonialtheatre.com.
Harry-Potter-Fan-Kneipentour:Participants can dress up in their best Harry Potter costume and travel through downtown Bethlehem. Participating businesses include Fegley's Bethlehem Brew Works, Hardball Cider, The Wooden Match, Edge Restaurant, Apollo Grill, Ripper's Pub, Joe's Tavern and McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar. Costume contest. 5pm October 5, Downtown Bethlehem, Bethlehem. lehighvalleywithlove.com.
Historic sites in Bethlehem:Costumed guides share legends and stories from a dozen locations in historic Bethlehem. The tours depart at 18.00, 18.30, 19.00, 19.30 and 20.00. Fri.-Sat. Oct. 1-31 Moravian Book Shop, 428 Main St., Bethlehem. $13; $10, for children 12 and under. 610-866-5481. moravian.edu/bookshop.
Oktoberfest:Live music, German food and beer, dachshund racing, rock-lifting contests, local artisans, Brewers Village (7 p.m. Oct. 12; 1 p.m., 4 p.m. & Oct. 13; $30; $25, members; Oct. $, designated driver) . 17:00-22:00 October 5 and 12; 12-10pm Oct 6 and 13; 12-6pm on October 7th and 14th, SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-3378. Steelstacks.org.
Apple Butter Delight:Agricultural Exhibits, Pennsylvania. Dutch food, children's activities, traditional crafts. 9:30am-4pm Oct. 6, Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville. $8; $2, ages 6-12; free, 5 and under, 215-256-3020. mhep.org.
Autumn Tree Festival:Lumberjack contests, blacksmithing and sawmill demonstrations, chainsaw sculptures, live music, children's activities and food and craft vendors. 11.00-20.00 6.-7. October, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, 401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg. $7.50-$12.50, 570-421-7231. shawneemt.com.
On. Renaissance Brand: Herbsternte:Celebrate fall with tastings and grape stomping at Bacchus Retreat, Mount Hope Wine Shop and the new Mount Hope Winery. 11am-8pm Oct. 6-7, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim. $12.95-31.95, 717-665-7021. parentfaire.com.
Autumn Festival:Make your own scarecrow, paint a pumpkin, try different types of apples, display a scarecrow and much more. 10.00-15.00 6-7 Oct. Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia. $19; $17, seniors; $10, ages 3-17, 215-247-5777. morrisarboretum.org.
Taylor House Fest O'Fall:Crafts, games, kids/family activities, build a birdhouse, Nerf target area, obstacle course, boot tique, make your own scarecrow and music by Prugal in the Biery House. Visit the George Taylor House, see the documentary about the home of the Catasauqua Declaration of Independence signer, a Native American heritage exhibit and artifact (12:00-5:00 p.m.), and see Lenape culture and contributions from the Native Americans Association program. (13.00 and 15.45). Rain date, 7 October at 12.00-17.00. Oct. 6, George Taylor House, 35 S. Front St., Catasauqua. catasauqua.org.
First Saturday horror series "The Bird with Crystal Feathers":After witnessing an attack, a writer is stalked by a serial killer. 9:45 p.m. Oct. 6, Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $10; $8, seniors, students; $7.50, members, 610-332-1300. Steelstacks.org.
Bethlehem's Autumn Festival:Food and craft vendors, live music, beer garden and soup, wine and beer tasting trails. 11am-8pm October 6, downtown Bethlehem, Main Street between Broad Street and Church Street and Sun Inn Courtyard. getdowntownbethlehem.com.
Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival:Craft vendors, food, music, children's activities, wagon rides, ghost walks, hay wagon rides. October 6-21, jimthorpe.org/fall.
Pioneer Apple Festival:Hay wagon rides, Native American demonstrations, tractor and car demonstrations, dog agility, apple activities, food, live music and more. Rain or shine. 10am-4:30pm Oct. 6, Ontelaunee Park, 7344 Kings Highway, New Tripoli. $5, car. lynnheidelberg.org.
Silent autumn festival in the valley:Demonstrations of traditional crafts, folk entertainment, food, children's activities, wagon and pony rides, pumpkin decorating, Civil War encampments, French and Indian War Guards and more. Rain or shine. 10am-5pm Oct. 6-7, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg. $10; $5, ages 3-12, 570-476-4460. quietvalley.org.
Boyertown Saturday scares The Shining:A family travels to a remote hotel for the winter, where an evil spiritual presence lures the father into violence, while his psychic son experiences terrible premonitions. 10 pm Oct. 6, State Theatre, 61 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. $7, 484-415-5517. boyertownstatetheatre.com.
Whitehall Herbstfestival:Food vendors, crafts, school clubs, activities, music, entertainment, music, car show (10am-2pm). Rain or shine. 11am-4pm Oct. 6, Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road, 610-437-5524.
Berks Zombie Mud Run:5 km course with mud and obstacles. Zombie Mud Run Junior for children aged 12 and under accompanied by an adult (11.30am). Zombie Night Run, 1-mile course on the Haunted Hayride Trail (7 and 11 p.m.). 9:30 a.m., Oct. 6, Shocktoberfest, 94 Park Avenue, Sinking Spring. $10-85, 610-375-7273. thezombiemudrun.com.
Bonfire church:Indoor (artificial) bonfire, songs, Bible stories, crafts and snacks. 18:30-19:30 7, 14, 21, 28 October Emmanuel E.C. Church, 75 E, Union Blvd., Bethlehem. 610-868-3595. emmanuel4me.com.
Folino Autumn Festival:Farmer's Market, decorated vintage truck, lawn games, children's activities, grape stomping, tractor rides through the vineyard, music by the Uptown Band (1 p.m.) and more. 11am-4pm Oct. 7, Folino Estate, 340 Old Route 22, Kutztown. Free, $5, parking, 484-452-3633. folinoestate.com.
WK&S excursion to autumn leaves:Enjoy the autumn colours. The train departs at 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00. 7 and 28 October. Wanamaker Kempton and Southern Railroad, 42 Community Center Drive, Kempton. $10; $5, ages 3-11, 610-756-6469. kemptontrain.com.
Autumn Festival:Live music, food truck, hay wagon ride, scavenger hunt, vendors and artisans, face painting and much more. 12-6pm October 7 Covered Bridge Park, 2465 Weir Mill Road, South Whitehall Township. eventbrite.com.
Parkland Fright Night:Mary Ann Paterniti og Robin Reichert. 18.30-19.30 11. oktober, Parkland Community Library, 4422 Walbert Ave., South Whitehall, gratis. 610-398-1333. lvstorytelling.org.
Slate Belt Haunted Heritage-program:The ghosts of the shale belt's past return to tell their stories. 7-8pm Oct 11, Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 N First St, Bangor. Slatebeltheritage.net.
Frankenstein:The Aquila Theater Company tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. 19.00 11 October, F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $10, 570-826-1100. kirbycenter.org.
Dracula:The gothic tale of Dracula fighting the power of his cross and his love for Lucy. 8 pm 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 Oct, 7.30 pm 18, 25 Oct Lackland Performing Arts Center, 715 Grand Ave., Hacketstown, N.J. centenarystageco.org.
Hocus Pocus movie night:Watch Hocus Pocus under the stars. Activities before the show start at 18.00, the film starts after sunset. Oct. 12, The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley. thepromenadeshopsatsauconvalley.com.
Die Rocky Horror Show:The musical, which inspired the 1975 cult film, follows innocent couple Brad and Janet as they seek shelter in a mysterious old castle on a dark and stormy night, where they find transvestite Dr. Frank N. Furter and his perfect creation, Rocky meets. Oct. 12-28, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope. $60; $65, 215-862-2121. bcptheater.org.
Oktoberfest i Bangor District:Jack-o-lantern train ride, hay wagon rides, games, food and craft vendors, scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin carving/painting, costume contests and more. 4-8:30pm Oct 13, 4-8pm Oct 14 Bangor Memorial Park, 90 Eisenhart Blvd, Bangor.
Erntefeier des Bucks County Wine Trail:The eight wineries on the Bucks County Wine Trail celebrate the harvest season with tastings of award-winning wines. 11-17 13-14 Oct., Bucks County, Allentown. buckscountywinetrail.com.
Cops 'n' Kids:The "Haunted" in Room 403: Put on your best Halloween costume and help hunt down Dracula, avoid a creepy pair of underwear and take on a Gunniulv. 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 13, Northampton Community College, Fowler Family SouthSide Center, Reading Room, 511 E. Third St., Bethlehem. 610-861-5526. copsnkidslv.org.
Easton Zombie-Kneipentour:Register at the Easton Public Market (5-7pm), stop by Mothers, 3rd and Ferry, Colonial, The Standard, Mesa, Bayou Easton, Easton Cafe, The Sand Bar, The Lafayette Bar, Two Rivers Brewery, Black n Blue and Rivals . Outdoor Afterparty at Center Square's South Eastern Quad (11pm). 13 October at 6-10 p.m., Center Square, Easton. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. eastonpubcrawl.com.
Quakertown Herbstfest & Trunk or Treat:Pony rides, hay wagon rides, food, games and much more. 5-9pm October 13, Park at Fourth, Fourth and Mill, Quakertown. 215-536-5001. quakertownrec.com.
Freemansburg Fall Festival and Bonfire:Crafts, bouncy castle, pumpkin painting, hay rides, food, games, rides, face painting and music, ending with a bonfire at dusk. 3-9pm October 13, Freemansburg Municipal Park, Cambria and Washington Streets, 610-866-2220.
First Saturday Horror Series: "The Cat of Nine Tails":A newspaper reporter and a retired blind journalist try to solve a series of murders linked to a pharmaceutical company's experimental, top-secret research projects, and both become targets of the killer in the process. 9:45 p.m. Oct. 13, Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $10; $8, seniors, students; $7.50, members, 610-332-1300. Steelstacks.org.
The Haunted Story of Boyertown:Experience the Haunted Mine Tunnel and Demon Dentist's Dungeon, learn about the tragedy of the Twin Turrets and the ghost that still lives there, take a picture in a casket at the Boyertown Burial Casket exhibit, and see for yourself the tragedy of the Boyertown Opera House fire. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 13, Boyertown Area Historical Society Building, 43 S. Chestnut St., $5, 610-367-5255. boyertownhistory.org.
Zoo Ottertoberfest:Craft vendors, pumpkin patch, craft beer, otter-themed activities, music by the Happy Dutchman German Band (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.). 10am-4pm Oct. 13, Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville. $13; $12, seniors; $11, ages 2-11, 610-799-4171. lvzoo.org.
Pa. Renaissance Faire: Halloween Daze og Spooky Knights:Visit Scratchy's Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating, costume contests for kids and adults. (October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28). Oct. 13-28, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim. $12.95-31.95, 717-665-7021. parentfaire.com.
Rockabilly-Show mit April Mae And The June Bugs:Spooky vintage Halloween show. Jitterbug Lesson for Beginners (19:15); BYOB. 8-11 p.m. Oct. 13, The Gas House Dance Hall, 311 Front St., Catasauqua. $15, 610-443-0707. thegashousedancehall.com.
Die Rocky Horror Picture Show:Costume Contest, Pre-Show, Full Shadow Cast and prop bags ($5). 10pm Oct 13, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St, Phoenixville. $14; $12, seniors, students; $10, members, 610-917-1228. thecolonialtheatre.com.
Saturday Scares: "Phantasm":A teenager and his friends face off against a mysterious grave robber known only as "The Big Man" who has a deadly arsenal of horrific weapons. 10 p.m. Oct. 13, State Theatre, 61 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. $7, 484-415-5517. boyertownstatetheatre.com.
The Shindig:Music by Philadelphia Funk Authority, Best Costume Awards; BYOB food and drink. Benefits of Camelot for children. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 13, Agri-Plex at Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th St., $25, 610-791-5683. camelotforchildren.org.
WK&S Spooktacular:Professor Whizzbang's Imagination Express, an interactive train ride and show, howling maze, face painting, fortune telling by Gypsy Rose Lee, treasure hunt with Captain Jack, candy and drinks. The train runs every 30 minutes from 19:00. 13 and 20 October. Wanamaker Kempton and Southern Railroad, 42 Community Center Drive, Kempton. $15, ages 3-11; $7, adult; $2, children 2 and under, 610-756-6469. kemptontrain.com.
Fogged tractor with hay trailer:Hay wagon rides and a glass of mulled wine and sangria. 13.00-16.00 13-14 20-21 Oct. Sorrenti's Cherry Valley Vineyards, off-route, Saylorsburg. $20, 570-992-2255. Cherryvalleyvineyards.com.
Becky's Trunk or Treat:Children in costumes stroll around the grounds collecting treats from visitors with decorated trunks. 4pm October 13, Becky's Drive-In Theatre, Route 248, Berlinsville. $10; $6, ages 3-12. beckysdi.com.
Classic movie: "Dracula":The old vampire Count Dracula arrives in England and begins hunting the virtuous young Mina. 1:30pm Oct 14, 7:30pm Oct 15 Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St, Phoenixville. $7; $5, students 12 and younger, 610-917-1228. thecolonialtheatre.com.
Hej, Darkness: Arts and Curiosities Bazaar:Spooky shopping experience at an art studio and gallery featuring crafts, jewelry, accessories and wearables, tarot readings, live entertainment, children's activities, food and more. 3-9 p.m. Oct. 14, The Gallery at Color Me Mine, 25 E. Third St., Bethlehem. 610-791-2228. lehighvalley.colormemine.com.
Kempton Pumpkin Patch:Train ride to the pumpkin patch, where the children pick a pumpkin and choose a decoration set. The train departs at 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00. 14 and 21 October. Kempton Railroad Station, 42 Community Center Drive. $10; free, for children 2 and under, 610-756-6469. kemptontrain.com.
Frankenstein:A 1931 masterpiece starring Boris Karloff and Colin Clive. 19.30 17 October. Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. For free. 610-297-7100. Steelstacks.org.
Blue Mt. Resort Boos & Brews:Beer or wine pairing with candy and treats, costume contest, music, s'mores and food stations. Rain or shine. 6-9pm Oct. 18, Blue Mountain Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton. $25, 610-826-7700. skiflowermt.com.
Creepy Campfire Stories:Walk through a spooky trail, a pumpkin patch, ghost stories, a smores bar, cider and hot chocolate. Rain or shine. 7-11 p.m. 19-20, 26-28 Oct. Holiday Inn Wilkes Barre – East Mountain, 600 Wildflower Drive, $13. facebook.com.
Roxey Ballet Dracula:Roxey Ballet presents the gothic tale of Dracula as he battles the power of the cross and his love for Lucy. 19.00 19-20 26-27 Oct 16.00 20, 27 Oct., 13.00 21, 28 Oct. Canal Studio Theatre, 243 N. Union St., Lambertville, N.J. $37-39, prepaid; $40-42 at the door. roxeyballet.org.
Easton Fright Night:Stories and songs with Robin Reichert and Ingrid Bohn of the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild. 6-7 p.m. Oct. 19, Mary Meuser Memorial Library, 1803 Northampton St., Easton. Free. 610-258-3040. lvstorytelling.org.
Spukender Hugh Moore Park:Spooky mule ride on the canal, ghost walk to the lock keeper's house, campfire, ghost stories, hay wagon ride, snacks and much more. Reservation required. 18-21 19-20 26-27 Oct. Oct. Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton. $20; $15, ages 3-15; free, 2 and under, 610-923-3548. channels.org.
Mercer's Night Stories:Take a tour of the castle's shadows and learn about Mercer's love of detective and gothic fiction. ending with a performance of Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart by Grover Silcox. 7-8:30 p.m., Oct. 19, Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown. $20; $15, members, 215-34-0210. mercermuseum.org.
Hershey Pumpkin Glow:Costumed kids can trick-or-treat along a trail of jack-o'-lanterns, pumpkin carving demonstrations and seasonal displays. 6-8:30 a.m. 7-8 p.m. 26-27 Oct. Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Road, Hershey. $12.50; $11.50, seniors; $9, ages 3-12, 717-534-3492. hersheypa.com.
Lambertville-Mundpropaganda: "Boo":Stories of surprises, scares or something that haunts you. 6-8pm October 19, Lambertville Hall, 57 Bridge St., Lambertville, N.J. $25, 215-862-2121. bcptheater.org/storytelling.
Pennypacker's All Hallow's Eve Herbstfestival:Crafts, cider press, hay wagon driving, corn husking, pumpkin painting and haystack jumping. 1-4pm Oct. 20, Pennypacker Mills, Five Haldeman Road, Schwenksville. $2, 610-287-9349. montcopa.org.
Buh i Zoo:Wear costumes and zoo trick-or-treating, arts and crafts tables, vendors, music and costumed characters. 10-16 20-21 27-28 Oct. Oct. Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville. $13; $12, seniors; $11, ages 2-11, 610-799-4171. lvzoo.org.
Cult Saturdays: "Four Flies on Gray Velvet":A musician is stalked by an unknown killer who blackmails him for accidentally killing another stalker. But is everything as it seems? 9:45 p.m. Oct. 20, Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $10; $8, seniors, students; $7.50, members, 610-332-1300. Steelstacks.org.
First Halloween Commonwealth Credit Union 5K Run in Emmaus:Costumed runners speed down the Halloween parade route before the parade begins. Benefits the Emmaus Parks system and the Emmaus Halloween Parade. 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Emmaus Triangle Park, 332 Main St., $25. emmaus5k.com.
Fright Night of Bethlehem:Scary and terrifying stories by Ingrid Bohn and Denise McCormick of the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild. 2-3 p.m. Oct. 20, Bethlehem Area Public Library, 11 W. Church St. For free. 610-867-3761. lvstorytelling.org.
Der Grand Slambovian Halloween Ball:20.00 20. oktober, Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $28, 570-325-0249. mcohjt.com.
Awesome Pumpkin Fly-In:Aerial pumpkin bombing contest, vintage cars, museum airplane demonstration, RC model airplanes, raffle, biplane tours and more. 9am-5pm Oct. 20-21, Golden Age Air Museum, 371 Airport Road, Bethel. $8, 717-933-9566. goldenageair.org.
Fall Events:Living history activities including apple butter making, cider pressing, historic crafts and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20, Pottsgrove Manor, 100 W. King St., Pottstown. $2, 610-326-4014. montcopa.org.
Cursed Illusions:The magic of David Caserta. 7 pm Oct. 20, State Theatre, 453 Northampton St., Easton. $20; $10, children 12 and under, 610-252-3132. statetheatre.org.
Spukpfad:Trick-or-treating, kid-friendly activities, scavenger hunt, friendly trail ($5) and spooky trail ($10). Rain date, October 21, at 5 p.m. Oct. 20, Zacharias Pond Park, 99 E. Third St., East Stroudsburg. 570-426-1512. srosrc.org.
Halloween Costume Party for Kids at LV Mall:Halloween parade and interactive polka dot fun. 9-11 a.m. Oct. 20, Lehigh Valley Mall, 250 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall Township. 610-264-5511. simon.com.
Monsterball-Bash:Music, food and drink specials, prizes, giveaways, costume contest. 8 a.m. to midnight Oct. 20, Slopeside Pub and Grill, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton. 610-826-7700. skiflowermt.com.
Path of the Undead:An 800m haunted trail through four terrifying experiences: Voodoo, Revenge of the Clowns, McGhee's Farm and the Toy Factory. Trick or treat course for children 12 and under ($2). 6-10 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27, Lehman Township Community Park, Winona Falls Road, Bushkill. $13. hauntedlehmanpark.com.
Rock the River Herbstfestival:Music by Jay T, Alias, Trick Stacy and the Brian Dean Moore Band, tailgate games like corn hole, beanbags, quoits, discs and ladder ball, scavenger hunt, howling maze, painting, pumpkin painting and sand art, beer tasting, vendors and crafters. 11am-6pm Oct. 20, Tri Boro Sportsmen Club, 21st Street and Canal Street, Northampton. $15, prepaid; $20, day of event. triborosportsmen.com.
Splatterday III:The Halloween movie series begins with a costume parade (5 p.m.), Disney's "Zombies" (5 p.m.; $3); "Scream" (8 p.m.; $5); “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (midnight; $5). Oct. 20, F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570-826-1100. kirbycenter.org.
Movie classics: "Frankenstein" and "Frankenstein's Bride":16-year-old organist Brett Miller plays the organ at the Wurlitzer Theater (1-1:30 p.m., Oct. 21). 1.30pm October 21; 19.30 22 Oct. Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St, Phoenixville. $7; $5, students 12 and under, 610-917-1228. thecolonialtheatre.com.
Grape Harvest Festival:Wine and food tastings for 40 vendors, music by Jazz Liquidity. 12-5pm Oct. 21, Bear Creek Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain, Macungie. 865-754-2822. bcmountainresort.com.
The silent film series "Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde":Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means to uncover the hidden, dark side of man and frees a killer from within. Accompanied by John Baratta on the theater organ from 1923. 3 p.m. Oct. 21, Grand Theatre, 252 Main St., East Greenville. $10, 215-679-4300. thegrandtheater.org.
Macungie Trick or Treating Vendors:Handmade or direct sales vendors give out candy, costume contests, raffles and more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 21, Macungie Memorial Hall, 50 N. Poplar St., facebook.com.
Catasauqua Fright Night:Karen Maurer and Denise McCormick of the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild tell stories and scare listeners. 6-7 p.m. Oct. 22, Catasauqua Public Library, Third Street and Bride Street, free. 610-264-4151. lvstorytelling.org.
Whitehall Trunk or Treat:Trunk or treat, face painting, DJ, balloon artist, more. 5-7pm Oct. 23, Chick-fil-A Whitehall, 2610 MacArthur Road, 610-432-2307.
Boyertown Zombie Hunter Train:Destroy the zombies or watch the fun. 7:15 pm Oct. 23, Oct. 30 Boyertown Rail Yard, Washington and Third streets, $20; $40, 610-367-0200. colebrookdalerailroad.com.
"Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror" med live akkompagnement:Adaptation of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" with live accompaniment by Bryson Kemp. 19.30 24 Oct. Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $12; $10, seniors, students; $9.50, members, 610-297-7100. Steelstacks.org.
Creatures of the Night:Bring a costume, live animals and fall treats. Application necessary. Rain or shine. 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Grand Central Environmental Education Center, 891 Grand Central Road, Pen Argyl. 888-373-2917.
Whitehall Fright Night:Charles Kiernan and Judy England-McCarthy of the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild tell scary stories and scary vignettes. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Road, Free. 610-432-4339. lvstorytelling.org.
Easton Fright Night:The Easton Area Public Library was built on the site of an abandoned cemetery. People who work there spread rumors about unexplained happenings. Larry Sceurman and MaryAnn Paterniti tell stories of visitors after death or untimely deaths. Event for adults only. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St., Easton. For free. 610-258-2917. lvstorytelling.org.
Workshop for felted pumpkins:Make a pumpkin out of wool. 18.30. Oct. 25, The Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem. 60 USD. 610-332-1300, bananafactory.org.
Halloween-vandretur i Nazareth:Stroll through historic Nazareth with a costumed guide and learn about the early colonial Moravian way of life, visit the oldest Moravian buildings in North America, and stop at important community buildings. The tour starts at Whitefield House. 5:30 PM October 26, 1740/1743 Whitefield House, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. $5, 610-759-5070. moravianhistoricalsociety.org.
SteelStacks Zombieball:Music by Flowers for Taco, face painting, haunted bouncy castle, performance by Aerial Minds (9:30 p.m.), food and drink specials, prizes for best dressed male, female and couple. 8 pm October 26, Musikfest Café, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $13, 610-297-7100. Steelstacks.org.
Mercer Twilight Tales:More Tales of Mystery and The Macabre: Inspired by objects in the museum, spoken word artist Bill Wood weaves artifacts into creative and entertaining narratives. 6-7 p.m. Oct. 26, Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown. $10, 215-345-0210. mercermuseum.org.
Easton After Dark: Costume Party:Dancing, strolling the galleries, psychic readings, spooky treats, screening of the German Expressionist classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Bar at Red Stag Whiskey Pub, Best Costume Contest. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 27, Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton. $25; $20 members, 610-253-1222. sigalmuseum.org.
Boo ved Vineyard Halloween Party:Dress up in costumes, music by Connie Edinger and Tommy, tarot reading, wine tasting. 6-9pm Oct. 27, Blue Mountain Vineyards, 7627 Grape Vine Drive, New Tripoli. $15. facebook.com.
Jim Thorpe Booleske:Halloween-themed burlesque. Costumes welcome. 7 pm Oct. 27, Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $25-35 USD, 570-325-0249. mcohjt.com.
Lehigh Valley Ghost Stories:Author and paranormal expert Charles J. Adams III will present "Ghosts, Legends and Folklore of the Lehigh Valley" at 2 p.m. Oct. 27, Allentown Public Library, 1210 W. Hamilton St., 610-820-2400. allentownpl.org.
Mercer Halloween Crafternoon:Design spooky Halloween crafts like black paper cats, candy corn, and Frankenstein and his bride. 1-3 p.m., Oct. 27, Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown. $15; $13, seniors; $8, ages 6-17, 215-34-0210. mercermuseum.org.
Halloween Dance Party for Kids:Costumed dance party, music, games, prizes and snacks. 2-3pm Oct. 27, The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley. thepromenadeshopsatsauconvalley.com.
Halloween Fun in Quakertown:Trick or treat through the market followed by a costume contest. 1 pm Oct. 27, Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road, 215-536-4115. quakertownfarmersmkt.com.
"Halloween":40th Anniversary Screening: 15 years after killing his sister on Halloween night, Michael Myers escapes from a mental institution and returns to the small town of Haddonfield to kill again. 9:15 p.m. Oct. 27, Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $10; $8, seniors, students; $7.50, members, 610-297-7100. Steelstacks.org.
Hexenhutkorb:The basket is woven from the bottom up. Basic sewing with continuous weaving and shaping is the skill participants will learn. 1 p.m. Oct. 27, Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem. 60 USD. 610-332-1300, bananafactory.org.
Weinberg Howl-O-Ween:Dress up your favorite dog and enjoy special combinations, spooky music and treats for your pup. 12-17. 27.-28. Oct., Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Newtown. $18, prepaid; $20, door, 215-493-6500. crossingvineyards.com.
Children's Halloween Festival:Dress up in your Halloween outfit, play games, healthy treats and spooky magic tricks. Application necessary. 11am-1pm Oct. 27, Capital Blue, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley. eventbrite.com.
CMS Monster-Rezital:Monsterkonzert der Community Music School. 12-15 Uhr 27. Okt., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2960 Center Valley Parkway, Suite 742, Center Valley. cmslv.org.
On Saturday, "The House on Haunted Hill" scares:A millionaire offers five people $10,000 who will agree to be locked in a large, creepy apartment building with him and his wife for the night. 10 pm Oct. 27, State Theatre, 61 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown. $7, 484-415-5517. boyertownstatetheatre.com.
South Side Pumpkin Bash:Northampton Community College Fab Lab Urban Pumpkin Chunkin', Food Truck, Seasonal Beer Tastings, Wing Eating Contest, Quoits Tournament, Music by Mike Lorenz and Friendz and Goat Wizard, Costume Contest, Vendor Trick or Treat, Activities and Halloween Party at South Bethlehem Library. Benefits New Bethany Ministries. 12-3pm October 27, Southside Arts District, parking lot at Taylor and Mechanic Streets (across from Bonn), Bethlehem. southsideartsdistrict.com.
Doylestown Spooktacular Parade and Costume Contest:Entertainment, costume contest (registration at 10 a.m., judging at 11 a.m.), parade and trick-or-treating. The parade runs from Court Street down Pine Street and along East State Street to Main Street. Application necessary. Noon-3pm Oct. 27, Bucks County Courthouse Lawn, East Court Street, Doylestown. eventbrite.com.
Creepy days in Quiet Valley on the farm:Storytelling, carriage rides and crafts. After dark, activities include visiting the witch in the woods and solving a murder. 17.00-20.00 26 October, 13.00-20.00 27 October 1 p.m. Oct. 28: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Hill Road, south of Stroudsburg, off Business Route 209, Stroudsburg. $10; $5, ages 3-12, 570-476-4460. quietvalley.org.
Scranton inspires the world:Global "Thriller" Flash Mob: Global fundraiser happening around the world on the same day and time to break the world record for "largest simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,'" 12-6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Scranton Cultural Center at Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., $20; $15, children, students with ID, 570-346-7369 x138. Thrillscranton.com.
Trick or Treating i South Mall:Children receive treats from vendors and artisans, activities, costume contest. 1-5 p.m. Oct. 27, South Mall, 3300 Lehigh St., Allentown. facebook.com.
Nazareth Truck or Treat Festival:Music, vendors, food truck and children's activities. Children in costume get treats from food trucks and vendors. 12-4pm October 27, Nazareth Borough Park, North Broad Street, nazarethnow.org.
Whitefield After Dark: Spooky Evening Tour:A costumed guide provides an overview of the colonial Moravian way of life, visiting the oldest Moravian buildings in North America and stopping at community buildings to learn about important crafts, industries and personalities. 7-8 p.m. Oct. 27, Moravian Historical Society, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. $5, 610-759-5070. Moravian History.org.
Harvest Harmony concert:Samfundskor i Nazareth-regionen. 14.00 28. oktober, Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad Street Ext., Nazareth. 610-759-2672.
America on Wheels Trunk or Treat:Decorate your treat bag and travel around the museum to find treats. Costumes welcome. Reservations are recommended. 1-3 p.m. Oct. 28, America On Wheels, 5 N. Front St., Allentown. $10; $8, seniors; $6, students; free, for children 12 and under, 610-432-4200. americaonwheels.org.
Cedar Crest Trunk eller Treat and Craft Fair:Children can go from tribe to tribe to see the decorations and receive candy and other goodies as well as food, music and activities (12-3 p.m.). At the craft fair, 60 local artisans offer jewelry, home accessories, sculpture, clothing, food and more (noon-4 p.m.). Oct. 28, Cedar Crest College, 100 College Drive, Allentown. cedarcrest.edu.
Terrible Night of Nazareth:Larry Sceurman and Karen Maurer of the Lehigh Valley Storytellers Guild tell scary, gory and thought-provoking stories. For adults only. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity, 295 E. Center St. Free. 610-79-4932. lvstorytelling.org.
Yuengling Haunted Mansion Tour:Experience the mansion to benefit the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts. 18:30-20:30 30-31 Oct. Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, 1440 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. $3, 570-622-2788.
Hocus Pocus Halloween Magic Game:Hocus Pocus screening, concessions, specialty cocktails, audience participation games, costume contest. 7 p.m. Oct. 30, 19th Street Theatre, 527 N. 19th St., Allentown. $12; $10, students, seniors, military; $8, members, 610-432-8943. civictheatre.com.
Emmaus Fright Night:Rob Aptaker and Judy England-McCarthy of the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild entertain families with stories about the spooky time of year. 7-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Emmaus Public Library, 11 E Main St, Emmaus. For free. 610-965-9284. lvstorytelling.org.
Fright Night: "Nosferatu the Vampire":Count Dracula moves from Transylvania to Wismar and spreads the Black Death in the country. Only a woman with a pure heart can end her reign of terror. 8:30pm Oct 31, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St, Phoenixville. $10; $8, seniors, students; $6, children 12 and younger, 610-917-1228. thecolonialtheatre.com.
"Ghostbusters":Three former parapsychology professors have formed a unique exorcism service. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $10; $8, seniors, students; $7.50, members, 610-297-7100. Steelstacks.org.
Haunted: An evening of terribly good stories:Charles Kiernan, Denise McCormick and Karen Mauer celebrate All Saints' Day. 7 pm Oct. 31, Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. $12.50. 610-867-2390. lvstorytelling.org.
Dappled Sunlight:Music by the Grateful Dead. 8 pm Oct. 31, Musikfest Café, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $10-15, prepaid; $12-17, door, 610-297-7100. Steelstacks.org.
"Grandma Werewolf":Family-friendly film about a divided family who must come together, learn magic, steal a sword and stop grandma from wreaking havoc. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 3, Roxy Theatre, 2004 Main St, Northampton. $10, 717-449-8115. facebook.com.
HALLOWEEN PARADES
Allentown:2 p.m. Oct. 14: From Allentown Fairgrounds to Hamilton Boulevard, down Hamilton to Ninth Street. Rainy date, October 21.
Bangor:19.00 18 October No rain date.
Barrett Municipality:14.00 21 October. Starts at the former Barrett Elementary Center and ends at Mountainhome Methodist Church. Rainy date, October 28.
Bad:19.00 23. oct
Bethlehem:2 p.m. Oct. 28: Broad and Ninth Streets, to Main Streets, south Main to Lehigh and Spring Streets. Rainy date November 4.
Boyertown:17.00 20. oct
Catasauqua-Nord-Catasauqua:19.00 on 17 October. Rainy date, October 24
Coopersburg:3 p.m. 14 October. Begins at the former Pinebrook Junior College and ends at Main Street and East Fairmount Street. Rainy date, October 21.
Interaction:19.00 on 16 October. Starting with Ninth and Chestnut and ending with Coplay Saengerbund.
Easton-Phillipsburg:3 p.m. October 28. Starts at Mckeen Street in Phillipsburg and ends at Center Square in Easton.
Emmaus:19.30 20 October. Begins and ends at Keystone and Ridge streets. 19.30 rain date 18.30 21 Oct.
Hamburg:King Frost Parade, 7pm on October 27. Rainy weather November 3.
Harleysville:20 October at 11 a.m
Hellertown-Saucon Valley:14.00 21 October. The Saucon Valley Spirit Parade route begins and ends at the Saucon Valley School District campus and includes Walnut Street, Main Street, Water Street, Rentzheimer Drive, Durham Street and Constitution Avenue. Rain or shine.
Honesdale:19.00 30 October. Rainy date, November 1.
Jim Thorpe:27. Oct.
Lehighton:16.00 20 October. Rainy day, at 21 Oct
Macungie: 19.15 27 October. Starting at Buttonwood and Main streets, west on Main, south on Race, east on West Chestnut, north on South Church, east on Main to Macungie Park. Rainy weather November 3.
Nazareth:13.00 20 October. Starts at Belvidere and Liberty Streets, goes to Main Street, Circle and down to East Center Street and ends at Nazareth High School.
Northampton:19.00 on 18 October. Starts at Smith and Laubach, proceeds up Laubach to 19th Street, follows 19th Street to Main and runs the length of Main Street to Lerchenmiller Drive.
North Lehigh:18.00 27. oktober Main Street, Slatington til Walnutport.
Palmerton:16.00 21. oct
Pottsville:19.00 30 October. Begins at 12th and West Market Streets and ends at the Arch Street parking lot.
Quaker by:2 p.m. Oct. 21: Seventh and Juniper Streets, west to 11th, to Broad, on Broad to Third, to Juniper. Rainy date, October 28.
Sellersville:27 October at 10 a.m. Lake Lenape Park, East Walnut St., parking lot. Inclement Weather Location, Fire Hall, 2 N. Main St.
Slatington-Walnutport:Northern Lehigh parade kl. 27 oct
Tamaqua:19.00 23. oct
Topton:19.00 13. oct
Oberes Perkiomen:21. Oct.
true cross:19.00 on 17 October. Starts and ends at Mystic Chain Park. Rainy date, October 18.
Parish of Whitehall:10.00, October 6. At the Home Shopping Center, MacArthur Road, west along Schadt Avenue to Campus Drive, ending at the Whitehall-Coplay School District campus. Rain or shine.
Trick or treat nights
Alburtis: 18-20 31. oct
Allen's Parish:18-20 31. oct
Allentown:18-20 26 October No rain date.
Bangor:14-17 28. oct
Bad:18-20 31. oct
Bethlehem:18-20 26. oct
Bethlehem Church:18-20 26 October No rain date.
Catasauqua:18-20 31. oct
Coopersburg:18-20 26 October No rain date.
Interaction:18-20 26. oct
East Allen Parish: 18-20 31. oct
East Penn Parish:18-20 31. oct
Easton:18-20 31. oct
Emmaus:18-20 26. oct
Forks Municipality:18.30-20.00 31. oct
Fountain Hill:18-20 26. oct
Freemansburg:18-20 26. oct
Hamburg:18-20 30-31 oct
Heidelberg Society:18-20 27. oct
Hellertown:15-17 28. oct
Jim Thorpe:18-20 31 October. Dealers, at 12-17. 28 and 29 Oct
Kutztown:18.00-20.00 October 24. Selling Trick or Treat.
Lehigh Parish:18-20 26. oct
Lehighton:18-20 31. oct
Lower Macungie Township:18-21 31. oct
Municipality of Lower Milford:18-20 26. oct
Lower Mount Bethel:17.00-19.00 28. oct
Nedre Nazareth:18-20 31. oct
Lower Saucon Municipality:15-17 28. oct
The Community of Lynn:18-20 27. oct
Macungie: 18-20 31. oct
Moore Municipality:18-20 31. oct
Nazareth:18-20 31. oct
Tripoli:18-20 27. oct
Nord-Catasauqua:18-20 31. oct
Northampton:18-20 31. oct
Sogn i North Whitehall:18-20 26 October No rain date.
Palmer Municipality:18-20 31. oct
Palmerton:18-20 27. oct
Diocese of Argyll:18-20 31. oct
Drums:18-21 31. oct
Phillipsburg:17-19 31. oct
Pottsville:6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 in downtown Pottsville, 4-6 p.m., vendors.
Quaker by:18-21 31. oct
Sogn i Salisbury:18-20 26. oct
Sellersville:18-20 31. oct
Slatington:18-20 31. oct
Sogn i South Whitehall:18-19 26 October. Rainy date October 27.
Tatamy:18-20 31. oct
Upper Macungie Township:18-20 26 October. Rainy date October 27.
Upper Mount Bethel Congregation:15-18 27. oct
Upper Saucon Township:18-20 26. oct
Walnussport:18-20 31. oct
Parish of Whitehall:18-20 26 October. Rainy date October 27.
Williams Township:18-20 31. oct
Weisenberg Parish, Lehigh County:18-20 27. oct
Trick or treat in the malls
Palmer Park Mall:12-14 30. oct
Süd-Mall:13.00-17.00 27. oct