Your Guide to Northeastern PA’s Halloween Events for Kids
Halloween season is in full swing, and there’s no better time to load up on candy, costumes, and family fun with halloween events and activities for kids. All across NEPA, families are heading out to amusement parks decked in pumpkins and lights, local farms with costume parades and candy trails, and downtown streets lined with decorated trunks and sweet treats. These community celebrations make it easy to get in the spirit all October long — no tricks, just plenty of treats.
From Knoebels’ Hallo-Fun weekends to glowing pumpkin trails, trunk-or-treats, and costume contests, every weekend brings something new to explore during Halloween in NEPA. Whether your family loves hayrides and pumpkin patches or just wants an excuse to wear those costumes more than once, you’ll find plenty of not-so-spooky stops to fill your fall calendar. Before the big night of trick-or-treating, make the most of spooky season with these kids Halloween events and activities happening all across our area.
Friday, October 17 – Sunday, October 26
Hallo-Fun Weekends at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg run October 17–26, bringing festive décor, themed rides, and seasonal treats. More than 50 attractions take on Halloween twists, including the Haunted Antique Cars and Pioneer Train Halloween Express. Guests can also enjoy special menus, unique merchandise, and live entertainment.
Saturdays & Sundays, October 18-26 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lil Grim’s Family Fun Hayride at Reaper’s Revenge in Scott Township offers Lil Grim’s Family Fun Hayride on October 18–26, a kid-friendly version of its haunted attraction. The 30-minute hayride features imaginative Halloween scenes, a 3D walk-through experience, and a free pumpkin for children under 10 with paid admission.
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Friday – Sunday, October 24 – November 2
Roba Family Farms in North Abington Township hosts Halloween on the Farm from October 24–November 2, featuring costume contests, parades, and the Sister’s Spell-tacular Show. The Glowing Pumpkin Trail showcases hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins lighting up the night for a festive fall experience.
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Saturday, October 18 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dickson City’s Ultimate Trunk or Treat and Halloween Marketplace returns on October 18 with decorated vehicles, candy, crafts, and live entertainment. Families can explore vendor booths, enjoy local treats, and celebrate a full afternoon of community fun.
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Saturday, October 18 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosts its Trunk or Treat on October 18 at 190 Welles Street in Forty Fort. Kids can collect candy, show off costumes, and enjoy music in a friendly neighborhood setting.
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Sunday, October 19 | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
LCBC Church in Clarks Summit presents its Trunk or Treat on October 19 at Abington Heights High School. Families can stroll among decorated trunks, meet volunteers, and enjoy a lighthearted Halloween event designed for all ages.
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Wednesday, October 22 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore welcomes families on October 22 for its inaugural Trunk or Treat. Local businesses join in with decorated trunks, music, and festive giveaways for kids.
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Friday, October 24 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Bloomsburg hosts BOO!BURG on October 24, featuring trunk-or-treating at the YMCA and creative Halloween crafts at the Children’s Museum. Costumes, candy, and community spirit fill the evening with cheerful Halloween fun.
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Saturday, October 25 | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Gracie NEPA Complex in Olyphant brings Disney’s most mischievous characters to life on October 25 during its Villains Takeover Trunk or Treat. Guests can enjoy themed trunks, candy, and live entertainment in a playful setting.
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Saturday, October 25 | 4:00 PM
Pittston’s Trick or Treat on Main Street returns on October 25 with candy stops, live entertainment, and a family-friendly haunted village. Thousands of families take part in this lively community tradition each year.
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Saturday, October 25 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Skytop Lodge in Skytop celebrates Halloween on October 25 with a free Trunk or Treat across its scenic resort grounds. Kids can visit creatively decorated vehicles and enjoy a festive afternoon outdoors.
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Sunday, October 26 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Regal Dickson City & IMAX hosts a sensory-friendly Trunk-or-Treat October 26, offering candy and non-food treats for children of all abilities. Families can also attend a discounted Scooby-Doo screening following the event.
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Sunday, October 26 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Downtown Wilkes-Barre invites families on October 26 for its annual Trick or Treating on Public Square. Businesses and organizations hand out candy and host interactive displays in this free, family-focused celebration.
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Sunday, October 26 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Trail of Treats at City View Park welcomes kids and parents for Halloween fun on October 26. Children can collect candy along a decorated path filled with themed stations and costumed volunteers.
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Sunday, October 26 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Misericordia University in Dallas holds Archie’s Halloween Festival on October 26, featuring trick-or-treat stations, games, and music. Families can meet students and staff while celebrating the season.
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Monday, October 27 | 10:00 AM
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary in Dalton hosts Halloween for the “Littles” on October 27, designed for children ages infant through five. The morning includes stories, music, and a pumpkin toss, with every child receiving a plant-based treat.
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Tuesday, October 28 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton hosts a free community Trunk or Treat featuring decorated trunks, candy giveaways, and music from EJ the DJ. Presented in partnership with local police, fire, and community organizations, the event offers a safe, family-friendly Halloween celebration in downtown Scranton.
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Wednesday, October 29 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton holds its annual Trunk or Treat on October 29 in the Summit Lodge lot. Families can enjoy decorated trunks, costume prizes, and beautiful fall mountain views.
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Thursday, October 30 | 5:30 PM
Penn East Federal Credit Union in Scranton hosts its Trunk-or-Treat on October 30, featuring candy, food vendors, and live music from Rock 107. The event is free and open to all families.
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Friday, October 31 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Hawley Silk Mill celebrates Halloween on October 31 with safe, indoor Trick or Treating throughout participating shops. Families can enjoy seasonal décor and community spirit in this historic venue.
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Friday, October 31 | 6:00 PM
Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Manor hosts its Spooktacular Family Fright Night on October 31, offering trick-or-treating, train rides, and the Monster Mash Bash dance party. The event is free and open to the public.
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Saturday, November 1 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hickory Run State Park in White Haven invites families for a free Trunk-or-Treat at the Visitor Center parking lot, featuring decorated trunks, candy, and fall fun. Hosted by park staff, volunteers, and partners, the event encourages kids to come in costume and enjoy safe trick-or-treating, games, and activities to close out Halloween weekend.
Learn MoreMake the Most of Fall in NEPA
Fall in NEPA is packed with things to see, taste, and explore for the whole family. Spend a crisp afternoon searching for the perfect pumpkin at a local patch, or make a day of apple picking and sipping fresh-pressed cider straight from the orchard. Plan at a day at one of our many fall festivals and fairs, where you can enjoy live music, hayrides, and homemade treats. Get lost (on purpose) in a corn maze, or take in epic fall foliage views from scenic overlooks and winding country roads—no hiking required. Hop aboard a fall foliage express train ride for a front-row seat to the season’s colors, or embrace the spooky side of autumn with a visit to one of NEPA’s haunted attractions.
Halloween in NEPA
Find even more ways to celebrate spooky season — and plan your perfect October with our complete guide to Halloween activities and events. Explore trick-or-treat nights, costume parties, and pumpkin-packed adventures across NEPA.
Article Updated from its Original Version Published on 10/25/2023
