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Northeastern Pennsylvania is a region rich in opportunity, adventure and heart. From the bustling streets of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Pittston to the welcoming communities of Hazleton, and the breathtaking beauty of the Pocono Mountains and beyond, NEPA is a place where history meets innovation, natural beauty inspires exploration and local flavor shines.

DiscoverNEPA celebrates all that makes this region special—its vibrant arts scene, thriving businesses, outdoor recreation, and the people who call it home. Whether you’re planning your next getaway or rediscovering your hometown, we’re here to guide you through everything that makes NEPA an incredible place to live, work and play.

NEPA Halloween Fun Guide

Halloween in NEPA offers everything from spine-tingling scares to sweet, family-friendly traditions. Brave haunted attractions that test your courage, stroll candlelit ghost walks, or join an adult costume contest and festive Halloween parties. Families can wander glowing pumpkin trails, catch dazzling Halloween light shows, hop on spooky hayrides or enjoy trunk-or-treat events.

Discover fall festivals and fairs featuring eerie entertainment, trick-or-treating on the farm, and ghostly tours of historic landmarks. Seasonal food and drink take center stage too, with cider donuts, pumpkin beers, autumn-inspired menus at local restaurants, and Halloween-themed pop-up bars and breweries. No NEPA fall bucket list is complete without spooky nights, sweet treats, and just the right amount of fright.

Halloween in NEPA 🎃

What’s happening in NEPA

Explore the best things to do and events in NEPA with our latest reads. Whether you're looking for scenic trails, family-friendly activities, or a weekend getaway, we've got tons of suggestions. Find everything from outdoor excursions and bustling local shops to delicious dining spots and must-see attractions in Northeastern PA.

What’s happening in NEPA

Fairs & Festivals

Local Haunted Houses & Haunted Attractions in NEPA

Creepy clown scaring patrons at Reapers Revenge, a Local Haunted House & Haunted Attraction in Scott Twp., PA.

Live Music & Theater

Broadway Theatre League Welcomes SIX and The Book of Mormon

The cast of The Book of Mormon, presented by Broadway Theatre League in Scranton, PA, performs a lively musical number on stage with colorful lighting and energetic choreography.

Trails

Waterfall Hikes in Northeastern PA

A lone woman stands on the rocks framed between two trees and photographs a cascading waterfall along the Shades of Death trail at Hickory Run State Park in White Haven, PA.

Events

Adult Halloween Parties in NEPA: 21+ Events for a Spooky Night Out

Costumed attendees dance and take photos under glowing red and blue lights at Montage Mountain Resorts in Scranton during the Reaper’s Revenge adult Halloween Party and Costume Contest, surrounded by Halloween decorations and a giant spiderweb overhead.

Family Fun

Picture This: West Pittston’s Halloweentown

A group of people walk the sidewalk admiring the row of homes decorated for halloween in Halloweentown, West Pittston, PA.

Parks & Lakes

Things to See & Do at Promised Land State Park

A man walks his two dogs on a path through the woods at Promised Land State Park in Greentown, PA.

Bars & Pubs

Spook-tacular Halloween Pop-Up Bars in NEPA

A spooky fake waiter at the Jive Bar and Lounge Halloween pop-up in Milford, PA.

Events

Halloween Events for Kids Across NEPA

Families walking the Glowing Pumpkin Trail at Roba Family Farms in North Abington Township, PA, a top Halloween Event for Kids in NEPA, surrounded by carved pumpkins and festive lights during the evening.

Parks & Lakes

Picture This: Peak Fall Foliage in Lackawanna County

Fall foliage at Eston Wilson Lake at Hillside Park in South Abington Twp., PA

Fairs & Festivals

Picture This: First Annual Fall Festival at Dymond’s Farm Market

Two boys play tic tac toe with orange and white mini pumpkins at Dymond's Farm and Farm Market in Dallas, PA.

Parks & Lakes

Where to Go Birding in NEPA

Outdoors

Little Schuylkill River Recreation Guide

A view downstream of the Little Schuylkill River with yellow fall foliage lining each side of the river.

Things To Do

Spend a Cozy Fall Weekend in Tunkhannock

The entrance to the corn maze at Brown Hill Farms, a popular fall fun desctination in Tunkhannock, PA.

Farms & Markets

Pumpkin Patches & Farms for Pumpkin Picking in NEPA

A mom taking a photo of her son sitting on the large pumpkins at Roba Family Farms in North Abington Twp., Pa.

Wineries

Picture This: A Perfect Fall Day at Ritter’s Winery & Cidery

A group of people pose for the camera while sitting around a fire and wearing jack o'lanterns on their head at Ritter’s Winery & Cidery in Lake Ariel, PA.

Hunting & Fishing

Fall Fishing on the Susquehanna River

A fisherman casts from the rocky bank into the Susquehanna River in West Nanticoke, PA.

Family Fun

Your Ultimate NEPA Fall Bucket List

A tractor full of visitors at Brown Hill Farms in Tunkhannock, PA, pulls a wagon filled with pumpkins past a pumpkin patch.

Outdoors

Experience the Best PA Fall Foliage in NEPA — No Hiking Required

Visitors enjoy the view from the Dave Wenzel Tree House at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania, surrounded by colorful fall foliage.

Parks & Lakes

Picture This: Fall Migration at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

A group of birdwatchers sit on top of the north lookout observing migrating birds at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, PA.

Things To Do

Enjoy a Fall Weekend in Jim Thorpe on a Budget

A horse-drawn carriage makes its way down Broadway Street in downtown Jim Thorpe, PA.

Shop for a Cause

100% of profits from NEPA Store purchases are donated to local nonprofits. Help us spread NEPA pride and make a difference, one tee at a time!

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GO WILD with DiscoverNEPA

Wildlife Photography with Matt Giambra

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Take a Look

Take a glimpse into the best of NEPA with our video highlights! From exciting things to do and delicious local restaurants to outdoor adventures, family fun and local events, watch now and get inspired to explore NEPA your way!

Take a Look

Outdoors

Wildlife Photography with Matt Giambra

Bars & Pubs

The 16th Ward

Family Fun

Brown Hill Farms

Pizza

Gerry’s Pizzeria

Hunting & Fishing

Youth Pheasant Hunt with Pheasants Forever

Bars & Pubs

Día de los Muertos Pop-Up Bar at Burrito Loco

Coffee Shops

Fall at Zummo’s Café

Hunting & Fishing

Wild For Salmon

Outdoors

Indian Trail at Big Pocono State Park

Events

5 Spots for Halloween Fun

Dining

The Gallery Casual Dining & Cocktails

Hunting & Fishing

Archery Hunt with Ray Swingle

Events

Witches’ Midnight Market

Events

Glowing Pumpkin Trail at Roba Family Farms

Outdoors

Frank Gantz Trail at Gouldsboro & Tobyhanna State Parks

Bars & Pubs

Spookeasy of Secrets at River Grille

Dining

Sicilian Bella Festa

Horseback Riding

Daisy Field Farm

Arts & Culture

NEPA Makers: Sharon Cosgrove

Dining

Bari Pizza & Subs

Experience NEPA’s Great Outdoors For Yourself!

We’re your official guide to Northeastern Pennsylvania’s world-class outdoor playground complete with 18 state parks, stellar hiking and biking trails, roaring rapids, raging rivers and legendary skiing. Embrace life’s best moments with an epic outdoor adventure exploring all four seasons of fun in one of the most beautiful places to call home.

Outdoor Recreation in NEPA

NEPA Events Calendar

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Discover all the best NEPA things to do with our expansive events calendar. From fairs & festivals to concerts, theater, races, nonprofit fundraisers and more, there’s always something happening this weekend and this month in Northeastern, PA.

Edward’s Garden Center

Oct 31

Scott Twp.

Apple Harvest Festival

Thu-Sun until 11/2

@ 10:00 am

Lakeland Orchard & Cidery

Oct 31

Madison Twp.

Robbie Walsh & Jack Foley LIVE

@ 05:00 pm

Curran Brewing Company

Oct 31

Scranton

Madame Jenny’s Presents Spooky Burlesque

@ 06:00 pm

Ale Mary's at The Bittenbender

Halloween pop-up bars are the perfect way to enjoy spooky fun this season in Northeastern PA. These local bars and restaurants have been transformed into bewitching experiences, with frightfully delicious drinks and eerie decorations.

Isabella Cordaro
Writer

Spook-tacular Halloween Pop-Up Bars in NEPA

Ritter’s Winery & Cidery in Lake Ariel brought live music, crisp cider, and pumpkin-flinging fun to the countryside. From local treats to lawn games, it was the perfect way to soak up the sights and sounds of the season.

Anna Boles, Intern
Writer

Picture This: A Perfect Fall Day at Ritter’s Winery & Cidery

A view of the taps inside the barrel room at Wallenpaupack brewing Company in Hawley, PA.

Discover Wallenpaupack Brewing Company in Hawley, PA — one of the Pocono Mountains’ premier craft breweries. Enjoy award-winning beers, a beer-friendly food menu, a spacious indoor taproom, and a relaxing beer garden just minutes from Lake Wallenpaupack.

Jonathan Davies
Writer

Wallenpaupack Brewing Company

A group of people celebrate the ribbon cutting outside of Ale Mary's in Scranton, PA.

Ale Mary’s at the Bittenbender in Downtown Scranton has officially re-opened under Settlers Hospitality Management Group, bringing with it the long-awaited return of Madame Jenny’s speakeasy.

Jonathan Davies
Writer

Picture This: Ale Mary’s Re-Opens in Scranton with Settlers Hospitality