Trick or Treat? A Breakdown of Pocono Halloween Events

For Little Leviathons

All ages will enjoy these family-friendly spooky experiences.

The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival

Country Junction – World’s Largest General Store | Lehighton, PA
Dates: Daily through Sunday, October 26, 2025
Times: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $15/general admission; $7/seniors 65 and older; 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. Keep in mind activities are limited during the midweek and weather-permitting.

Mazezilla

Saylorsburg, PA
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 2, 2025
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 10 through November 1, 2025
Times: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $20/person; three and under free
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 and Sunday, October 11-12, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Call for pricing
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.

Fright Time Zip & Climb

Blue Mountain Resort | Palmerton, PA
Dates: October 11, 18, and 24-25, 2025
Times: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $55/person

Blue Mountain Resort is adding a spooky twist to the Summit Aerial Park with laser lights, glow sticks, and more. Guests are invited to come in costume (costumes should work comfortably with a harness and helmet to be worn during activities).

Pumpkin Patch Express

The Stourbridge Line | Honesdale, PA
Dates: October 11, 18-19, and 25, 2025
Times: Varies by day
Cost: $30/adults 13+; $25/ages 3-12; free for children under 2 (lap seat)
Put on your best witch hat and board the train for a trip with The Stourbridge Line. Children can enjoy fun games and pick out a pumpkin at the local patch to take home. This round trip leaves from Honesdale and takes approximately two hours.

Howl O'Ween Doggie Parade

Camelback Mountain Adventures | Tannersville, PA
Dates: Saturday, October 18, 2025
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! Celebrate "Howl O'Ween" at Camelback Mountain Adventures and see adorable dogs in costume, find out who the parade winners will be, and check out the pet-centric vendors.

60th Annual Barrett Township Halloween Parade

Route 390 | Cresco, PA
Dates: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Times: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Watch the fire trucks, floats, local marching bands, antique cars, and spooky guests go by in the 60th Annual Barrett township Halloween Parade which will step off at the Barrett Administrative and Recreation Complex.

Spooky Stroudsburg

Stroudsburg, PA
Dates: Saturday, October 25, 2025
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.

Trunk or Treat at Skytop Lodge

Skytop Lodge | Skytop, PA
Dates: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Times: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Iconic Skytop Lodge will be celebrating Halloween all weekend long with spooky fun like wagon tours and ghost story telling, but the main event will take place at the Stables on Saturday afternoon. Wear your best costume and join the community for some trunk or treating!

Honesdale Halloween Parade

Honesdale, PA
Dates: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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, where free donuts await.

For Mature Monsters

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

Ghost Walks in Old Mauch Chunk

Jim Thorpe, PA
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays through November 15, 2025
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 12-26.

Ghost Tours

Downtown Honesdale
Dates: Saturdays, October 11, 18, and 25, 2025
Times: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $20/person; $15/12 and under

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.

3rd Annual Witches' Midnight Market

Downtown Lehighton
Dates: Saturday, October 25, 205
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 25, 2025
Times: 1 p.m. to 2 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.

Spooky Days on the Farm

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm | Stroudsburg
Dates: Friday and Saturday, October 31 - November 1, 2025
Times: Friday: 6 p.m. to 8 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. Confront the Hag of the Woods and hunt for clues as you solve a murder mystery! Don't forget to bring your flashlight. Not suitable for audiences under age 7.

For Brave Souls

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 November 1, 2025
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, 2025
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.

Jim Thorpe Paracon

Mauch Chunk Opera House | Jim Thorpe, PA
Dates: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Times: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $35/person

Love the paranormal and unexplainable? Get a ticket to Jim Thorpe Paracon at the Mauch Chunk Opera House! Guest speaker Nick Pope will share otherworldy stories, and there will be plenty of vendors, food trucks, and more to enjoy. Looking for even more Poconos paranormal tales? Watch Eric Mintel investigate mysterious spots in the area!

For Creatures over 21

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

Halloween Candy Wine Pairing

Mountain View Vineyard | Stroudsburg, PA
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $25/adult

Want to know which vintage goes best with those extra M&Ms you raided from the trick or treat basket? Visit Mountain View Vineyard Winery to sample five wines paired with five candies and sip their house-made mulled wine!

Storytelling Dinner

The Settlers Inn | Hawley, PA
Date: Friday and Saturday, October 24-25, 2025
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.

The Grand Slambovian Halloween Ball

Mauch Chunk Opera House | Jim Thorpe, PA
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: Doors: 7 PM; Showtime: 8 PM
Cost: $32/person

Just in time for Halloween, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams will bring a performance of legendary stories and Americana songs to the Mauch Chunk Opera House.

The Upside Down Halloween Bar

Jive Bar & Lounge | Milford, PA
Date: Fridays and Saturdays through October 31, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Cost: Free
The Jive Bar & Lounge in Milford transforms into a space inspired by Stranger Things this month! Don't miss the themed cocktails and immersive decor, set to the soundtrack from the series.

Blue Moon Express

The Stourbridge Line | Honesdale, PA
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $35/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!

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!