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 20 - October 31, 2025. SPOOKtacular family fun at Crayola Easton PA - 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 13 - October 26, 2025, 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, Halloween Bubble Bash, Trick-or-Treat, costume parade, character dining, and more! 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA.

Spooky Science Day at The Franklin Institute

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11AM-3PM. Take part in a Fall Halloween-inspired environment at The Franklin Institute. Hands on activities, photo-ops, live Science Show, Pumpkin Carving Show, Slime demo, and more! Buy tickets online. 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA.

The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place

September 13 - November 2, 2025. 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. Come meet your favorite characters.

Hershey Park Halloween

Open Weekends Friday - Sunday through November 2, 2025. Head over to Hershey Park for some Halloween excitement. Enjoy family fun and sweet treats as you stroll through Treatville, experience lights out rollercoasters, and tour ZooAmerica. Experience thrilling Dark Nights Scare Zones and take spin on Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk.

Trick or Treat Train at New Hope Railroad

October 11 - October 31, 2025, select dates. 45 minute child friendly ride. 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, newhoperailroad.com