Ghost Tours & Stories
Spooky Lantern-Led Tour
October 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26, 2024
Head to Nazareth to join the Moravian Historical Society for a Spooky Lantern-Led Tour which will take you through an overview of the early Colonial Era Moravian lifestyle, a visit to the two oldest Moravian buildings in North America, and includes stops at important community buildings to explore important crafts, industries, and personalities.
Halloween "Ghost Lantern Tours at Crystal Cave
October 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26, 2024
See Crystal Cave by a different light! Guides, wearing Victorian clothing, present a recreation of the original Crystal Cave tour from the 1870s, guided by the glow of hand-held lantern light. Hear folklore, ghost stories, and history of Crystal Cave that are not part of the modern day tour.
Ghost Tour at The Sayre Mansion
October 7, 21, 22 and 28, 2024
If you haven’t had your fill of haunted tales, consider taking a spirited ghost tour at The Sayre Mansion in Bethlehem. Recently featured on the Travel Channel's show Ghosthunters, your guide will walk you through some of the areas that have had the most reported activity.
Eerie Easton Walking Tours
Friday-Sunday, September 20 - October 27, 2024
In Easton, you can find guided eerie walking tours departing from the Sigal Museum Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in September and October.
Still looking for more ghost encounters, you'll want to read these paranormal haunts and make it an overnight by staying in one of the haunted guest rooms at Historic Hotel Bethlehem or the Sayre Mansion.
Please note: Many of these experiences are weather-dependent and do fill up quickly, so it’s recommended to reserve your space early. Call the host organization directly to book your tour.
Family-Friendly Fun
Tricks and Treats
Saturdays & Sundays, September 14-October 27, 2024
Put on your costume and head to Dorney Park's Tricks and Treats for live entertainment, delicious food and drinks, candy, and more!
Boo at the Zoo
October 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, 2024
Want to get in touch with the great outdoors? Take your trick or treating fun to the Lehigh Valley Zoo for Boo at the Zoo. Back for three weekends this year, the event offers a full lineup of interactive experiences including spooky animal mingles, tours inside Lorikeet Landing, and more.
Screamin' Green Hauntoween
September 21-October 31, 2024
Or, head to the Crayola Experience for the return of Screamin’ Green Hauntoween, an event that features monster-ific crafts and special spooky happenings all month long. Enjoy trick-or-treating and a live slime-themed show that's fun for the whole family!
The Electrifying Jack O Lantern Experience
Thursday-Sunday, October 4-27, 2024
Stroll among thousands of illuminated hand-carved pumpkins displayed in unique and artistic ways at The Electrifying Jack O Lantern Experience at the West End Fairgrounds. It's an Instagram-worthy experience and a real treat for the eyes.
If you’re looking to take in some of the season’s colors, consider a hike at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, movie at Shankweiler's Drive-In, or a pumpkin train ride with WK&S Railroad.
Scary Good Times
Halloween Haunt
Select nights through October 27, 2024
When nighttime falls, the scares come out at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. Halloween Haunt is back with haunted mazes, a brand new scare zone to compliment the newest rollercoaster The Iron Menace, rides, haunted attractions and monsters prowling the park.
Zombie Ball
October 25, 2024
Join the biggest living-dead dance party at Musikfest Cafe and be transformed into a bloody house of horrific fun during the SteelStacks' annual Zombie Ball. This undead event features DJ AJ Stack spinning all the Halloween hits from “Monster Mash” to modern numbers, sure to rattle bones on the dance floor.
Find even more things to see and do during the fall season.