Trick or Treat? A Breakdown of Pocono Halloween Events

Family-Friendly Poconos Halloween Events

From trick or treat Poconos to fall festivals Poconos, all ages will enjoy these family-friendly, not-too-spooky experiences.

The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival

Country Junction – World’s Largest General Store | Lehighton, PA
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays through October 25, 2026
Times: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $15/general admission; under 2 free
You’ll wonder what to do first at this family-friendly festival at Country Junction – World’s Largest General Store. Enjoy fall features like pumpkin picking, hayrides, and lots of children’s activities and games.

Mazezilla

Saylorsburg, PA
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 8, 2026
Times: Varies by day
Cost: Free with some paid activities
It isn't fall until you've found yourself lost in a corn maze. Mazezilla's impressive maze is based on a "Sweet Treats" theme this year. You can also pick pumpkins, launch pumpkins, explore hay forts, corn pits, mountain slides, and more.

The Electrifying Jack-o-Lantern Experience

West End Fairgrounds | Gilbert, PA
Dates: Thursdays through Sundays, October 9 through November 1, 2026
Times: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $20/adult; $15/child (4-10) plus taxes and fees; free for children three and under
Enjoy the grinning pumpkins decking out the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert, PA during this unique jack-o-lantern walkthrough experience, the perfect backdrop for Halloween photos and memories. Tickets must be pre-purchased online.

Boo at the Zoo

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park | Lake Ariel, PA
Dates: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Varies; $1 discount for costumed guests
If your little one will be dressing up like an animal this year, why not take them to see the animals at Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park? You'll receive $1 off admission if you come in costume! See the decorations, enjoy spooky games, an animal parade, and more.

Pumpkin Patch Express

The Stourbridge Line | Honesdale, PA
Dates: October 10, 17-18, and 24, 2026
Times: Varies by day
Cost: $40/adults 13+; $35/ages 3-12; free for children under 2 (lap seat)
Put on your best fall sweater and board the train for a trip with The Stourbridge Line. You'll make a stop at the pumpkin patch where children can each pick out a pumpkin to take home. Cider and donuts will also be available for purchase! This round trip leaves from Honesdale and takes approximately two hours.

Fright Time Zip & Climb

Blue Mountain Resort | Palmerton, PA
Dates: October 17, 24, and 31, 2026
Times: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $40/person

Blue Mountain Resort is adding a spooky twist to the Summit Aerial Park with glowing lights, eerie smoke, Halloween decorations, and more. Grab your friends and explore the forest obstacle course after dark!

Barrett Township Halloween Parade

Route 390 | Cresco, PA
Dates: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Times: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Watch the fire trucks, floats, local marching bands, antique cars, and spooky guests go by in the annual Barrett Township Halloween Parade which will step off at the Barrett Administrative and Recreation Complex. Rain date is October 25.

Halloween Pooch Parade

Milford, PA
Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Times: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free; parking fee applies
Don't leave man's best friend out of the Halloween fun! Head to charming downtown Milford and see adorable dogs in costume during the Halloween Pooch Parade.

Honesdale Halloween Parade

Honesdale, PA
Dates: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Times: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Get ready for a beloved small town tradition: the Honesdale Halloween Parade will once again wind its way up Main Street, down 10th Street, and finish in the park. Bring a candy bucket for the kids to collect goodies during the parade! Rain date is October 29.

Spooky Stroudsburg

Stroudsburg, PA
Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Times: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
When it comes to Halloween events Stroudsburg, PA, you won't want to miss this night on Main Street to see storefronts decorated for spooky season. Enjoy a self-guided walk or drive through downtown to get into the Halloween spirit! See if you can complete the Spooky Scavenger Hunt, trick or treat, and more.

Spooky Events in the Poconos

Slightly later, longer and spookier, these Pocono Halloween events are great for families with older kids.

The Curse of Camelback

Camelback Mountain Adventures
Dates: Thursdays through Sundays through November 8, 2026
Times: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays; 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays
Cost: from $30/person

Something eerie is underway at Camelback Mountain this fall. Take the Sunbowl lift to enter an immersive post-apocalyptic scenario filled with fog, tunnels, and mazes. Find out what has caused the "toxic" outbreak on the slopes of Camelback Mountain Adventures before the fumes get you!

Ghost Walks in Old Mauch Chunk

Jim Thorpe, PA
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and select Sundays through November 14, 2026
Times: 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $18/person ages 13+; $7/under 12
Meet at The Inn at Jim Thorpe to take a one-mile stroll with a costumed storyteller as you learn about the historic small town of Jim Thorpe. While the tales aren't scary, the suggested age is over 7 as smaller guests may get distracted during longer stories. Pre-registration is recommended. Additional Sunday tours are offered October 11 through November 1.

Ghost Tours

Downtown Honesdale
Dates: Saturdays, October 9 and 16, 2026
Times: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $20/person

Is the charming small town of Honesdale haunted? Find out during this walking tour, starting at the Wayne County Library and working its way along North Main Street. Not recommended for children under 8.

Spooky Days on the Farm

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm | Stroudsburg
Dates: Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, 2026
Times: Friday: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $18/adult; $10/child 7-12
Discover eerie experiences at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm. Hunt for clues as you solve a murder mystery! Don't forget to bring your flashlight. Not suitable for audiences under age 7.

4th Annual Witches' Midnight Market

Downtown Lehighton
Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Times: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Over 125 vendors will take over the Carbon County town of Lehighton for a Saturday filled with pumpkins, pointy hats, brooms, musical stages, food trucks, and more.

An Afternoon with Edgar Allan Poe

Grey Towers National Historic Site | Milford
Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Times: 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Cost: $20/members; $25/public; $5/student
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary..." Pay a visit to the beautiful Grey Towers National Historic Site for an annual dramatic reading of Edgar Allan Poe's classic poetry by the American Readers Theatre. Registration is required. Readings are appropriate for ages 13 and up.

Haunted House Poconos Tours

These haunts are not for the faint of heart.

Waldorf Estate of FEAR

Country Junction – World’s Largest General Store | Lehighton
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through October 31, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: Varies by experience; tickets available online or cash only in person
“This isn’t kids’ stuff!” Visit Country Junction – World’s Largest General Store to choose from frightening attractions at the Waldorf Estate of Fear like Terror in the Corn and Zombie Escape Room. High-tech lighting and tricks as well as enthusiastic live actors will leave you spooked.

Hotel of Horror and Altered Nightmares

The Lake House Hotel | Saylorsburg, PA
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 1, 2026
Times: Varies
Cost: $35-$45/person
When we say horror, we mean it! The Hotel of Horror is no ordinary haunted house. It’s not one but two state-of-the-art, walk-through horror attractions in Saylorsburg’s abandoned Lake House Hotel: The Hotel of Horror and Altered Nightmares.

Halloween Nightlife & Adults Events

Leave the little ghouls and gals at home. These Halloween happenings are for 21+ only.

Nightmare on Broad Street Halloween Pop-Up Bar

Jive Bar & Lounge | Milford, PA
Date: Fridays and Saturdays through October 31, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 11:45 p.m..
Cost: Free
The Jive Bar & Lounge in Milford transforms into a space inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas this month! Don't miss the themed cocktails, immersive decor, and evocative music.

Storytelling Dinner

The Settlers Inn | Hawley, PA
Date: Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $89/person prix fixe menu
Enjoy an evening of farm-to-table dining and storytelling in the Undercroft Room of the The Settlers Inn. The space will be glowing with carved pumpkins! Reservations are required.

Kostume Karaoke at Taproom Pocono

The Taproom by Barley Creek | Tannersville, PA
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Get dressed up and bring your best singing voice and favorite song for a night of karaoke at The Taproom by Barley Creek with Joe O'Malley. Enjoy food and drink specials and see if you win the best costume prize!

Rare Beasts: Halloween Weekend Wine Tastings

Cellar Beast Winehouse | Jim Thorpe, PA
Date: Friday to Sunday, October 30 to November 1, 2026
Time: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: $17.99/flight

Cellar Beast Winehouse is celebrating Halloween by showcasing four of their limited, small batch wines that don't often come out of the cellar. Have a taste before they disappear!

"I Love the 80's to Death!" Murder Mystery Dinner

Skytop Lodge
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $125/person

Travel back in time for a big concert with big names from the 80s, backstage secrets, and "totally tragic" results! Solve the crime retro style during this interactive dinner experience at Skytop Lodge.

Blue Moon Express

The Stourbridge Line | Honesdale, PA
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $45/adults 21+
Board The Stourbridge Line for a sunset train excursion beneath the fall leaves along the Lackawaxen River. There will be a stop at the grove with beer and wine to taste and purchase. Don't forget to come in costume - it's a once in a blue moon experience!

Halloween Weekend Itinerary

Friday: Spooky Arrival

Start your trip with Halloween fun in Monroe County! Find the perfect pumpkin and wander through the corn stalks at Mazezilla, marvel at displays of grinning, glowing gourds at the The Electrifying Jack-o-Lantern Experience, or see if you're brave enough to confront The Curse of Camelback. From family resorts like Great Wolf Lodge to cabins and country inns, find a cozy place to stay and check in for the weekend!

Saturday: Scenic Fall Views

Take a scenic drive to see the fall foliage in peaceful state parks like Beltzville State Park and Hickory Run State Park. As night falls, pay an after-dark visit to the treetops course at Summit Adventure Park at Blue Mountain Resort for Fright Time Zip & Climb. Adults can dress up for the 21+ Monster Ball Bash at Blue Mountain's Slopeside Pub & Grill.

Sunday: Small Town Strolls

Before you head home, spend an autumn morning in one of the charming small towns in the Poconos like Hawley, Honesdale, or Milford. Hop aboard a fall train ride with The Stourbridge Line or keep the Halloween thrills going with a matinee performance of Murder on the Orient Express at the Milford Theater & Performing Arts Center. Don't feel like rushing away? Extend your trip and take advantage of great midweek deals in the Poconos!

More Pocono Halloween Treats and Tricks

Looking for Halloween treats to give away or enjoy yourself? Make sure you check out Pocono bakeries like the Stroudsmoor Bakery & Cafe, which offers exquisite cookies shaped like ghosts and pumpkins, or hit the Pocono Coffee Trail to find the perfect pumpkin spice drink. Check out even more haunted attractions or fall activities and enjoy all the spooky happenings during the scariest time of the year! Find a place to stay to experience as much ghoulish fun as possible and savor the last of the fall foliage. Happy Halloween from the Pocono Mountains!