Nearby PA Halloween Attractions for Kids

Enjoy some Halloween fun in Pennsylvania. Take a day trip with the kids or stay for the weekend. These family favorite destinations are all within driving distance of New Jersey. Double check for dates, times, and entrance fees.

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience

September 19 - November 1, 2026. SPOOKtacular family fun at Crayola Experience - enjoy a themed scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, photo-ops, Trick-or-Treat, and more! Have a good time while exploring 20+ hands-on attractions - ALL included with admission.

Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland

September 19 - October 31, 2026, weekends. Dutch Wonderland is transformed into a Spooktacular Halloween wonderland. Friendly ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, and ghouls. Over 30 family rides and attractions. Enjoy Mayhem’s Amazing Hay Maze, Trick or Treasure Trail, Duke’s Spooktacular Dance Party, and more! 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA.

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place

September 19 - November 1, 2026. Sesame Place in Langhorne PA is transformed into a family friendly haven. Trick-or-treat around the park. Come in costume, enjoy rides & attractions, watch special Halloween shows, and check out the Neighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade. Meet your favorite characters.

Hershey Park Halloween

Open Weekends Fri-Sun through November 1, 2026. Enjoy family fun and sweet treats at Hershey Park as you stroll through Treatville, experience lights out rollercoasters, and tour ZooAmerica. Experience thrilling Dark Nights Scare Zones.

Trick or Treat Train at New Hope Railroad

October 3 - October 31, 2026, select dates, evening at 6PM. 45 minute child friendly ride at New Hope Railroad. Official railroad trick or treat bags and candy will be handed out both onboard the train as well as at the station! All ages are welcome. Kids can dress in costume. The Fun and spooky Halloween Train Ride tests the nerve of all onboard. 32 W Bridge St, New Hope, PA.

Haunting of Pumpkin Junction at Strasburg Railroad

October 2 - October 31, 2026, select dates. Experience a show and ride the train at Strasburg Railroad. 70 minutes total. Head on down to the 1978 annual Pumpkin Junction Fall Festival. Celebrate with games, food and, most importantly, the yearly Pumpkin carving contest. 301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA.