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Halloween 2026 · Allentown

Haunted houses in Allentown

10 places, each confirmed for 2026 on its own website. Updated Oct 9.

Haunted housesTrails & hayridesGhost toursNot too scary

The fire company's price list says headless bodies get in free. That's Tylersport Volunteer Fire Company Haunted Hayride, almost a mile of dark wooded trail by wagon, $15 a person, cash only, and only through Oct 17. Hotel of Horror in Saylorsburg is the bigger production: two walk-throughs inside an old Victorian hotel, roughly an hour combined, recommended for 13 and up. General admission is $45 on later-season Fridays and Saturdays.

If you're willing to drive into New Jersey, Haunted Red Mill: Evil Rising in Clinton runs mazes, trails and a river hayride around a 200-year-old mill. Plan ahead, though: they warn of waits over an hour, and say to show up in the 6 o'clock hour or after 9 p.m. For something calmer, Crystal Cave "Ghost" Lantern Tours in Kutztown takes you underground by lantern light with guides in Victorian clothes. Adults are $30, ages 8 to 11 are $23, and you reserve by phone.

Haunted houses & scream parks

Waldorf Estate of Fear, Shocktoberfest's scream park, an old Victorian hotel with two walk-throughs and Haunted Red Mill over in New Jersey.

The Waldorf Estate of Fear

Lehighton, PA · 19 mi from Allentown

👻👻👻👻👻 Terrifying

Dates
Sep 25 – Oct 31, 2026
Ages
There is no age limit, parents must use their own discretion. Our rule of thumb is 12 and over!
Takes
15-20 minutes

Recognized as one of the top ten hottest haunts in the US

Tip: Upgrade to a VIP ticket to save some time.

Shocktoberfest: Pennsylvania's Premier Haunted Scream Park

Sinking Spring, PA · 35 mi from Allentown

👻👻👻👻👻 Terrifying

Dates
Confirmed for 2026. Nights are on their calendar.
Ages
We do not recommend Shocktoberfest for children that might be permanently scared from this experience.
Takes
Approximately two hours total

Pennsylvania's Premier Haunted Scream Park with award-winning attractions.

Tip: Dress in layers based on the weather forecast and wear sturdy footwear like boots for walking.

Hotel of Horror

Saylorsburg, PA · 22 mi from Allentown

👻👻👻👻 Very scary

Dates
Sep 25 – Nov 1, 2026
Prices
General admission combo ticket: $35 early season; $45 later season Fridays and Saturdays; $40 later-season Sundays. Line Jumper Fast Pass: +$15. VIP…
Ages
Recommended for guests ages 13 and older
Takes
Hotel of Horror typically takes 25–30 minutes, and Altered Nightmares typically takes 20–25 minutes; together, the combo ticket includes roughly an hour of walkthrough entertainment. Wait times are not included.

Two haunted house attractions inside an abandoned 200-year-old Victorian hotel.

Tip: Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes; avoid high heels, flip-flops, or long-trailing costumes as you will encounter dark passageways, stairs, and uneven terrain.

Haunted Red Mill: Evil Rising

Clinton, NJ · 29 mi from Allentown

👻👻👻👻 Very scary

Dates
Oct 2 – Oct 24, 2026
Prices
General Admission: $42.38 (incl. $2.38 in fees); Speed Pass: $57.89 (incl. $2.89 in fees).
Ages
Scary, use discretion with children.
Takes
The attraction takes approximately 45 minutes to go through. An extended wait is expected; there may be a wait of more than one hour to start after entering the gate.

Haunted mazes, terror trails, a river hayride, and historic mill.

Tip: Arrive either during the 6 o'clock hour or after 9 p.m. to help reduce queue wait times.

Haunted trails, hayrides & corn mazes

A haunted chairlift at Scream Mountain, a fire company hayride and a 45-minute hayride over in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Tylersport Volunteer Fire Company Haunted Hayride

Tylersport, PA · 18 mi from Allentown

👻👻👻👻 Very scary

Dates
Oct 9 – Oct 17, 2026
Prices
$15.00 per person; $40 VIP ticket, which includes line-skipping, a glow stick, and merch; children under 5 are free; headless bodies are free. Cash only. No…
Ages
Children under 5 are free

Nearly a mile of dark and twisting trails of terror.

Tip: Bring cash, as admission is cash only.

Scream Mountain 2026

Spring Mount, PA · 23 mi from Allentown

👻👻👻👻 Very scary

Dates
Opened Oct 3. See their calendar for the nights left.
Prices
Lift/Walk & Hayride: $35 per person; groups of 20 or more: $30 per person. Hayride only: $30 per person; groups of 20 or more: $25 per person. VIP Lift/Walk…
Ages
All ages

Haunted chairlift ride, dark woods walk, and hayride on the mountain.

Tip: VIP tickets allow you to skip the lines at the chairlift, woods walk, and hayride, and regular tickets can be upgraded upon arrival.

Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House

Hackettstown, NJ · 35 mi from Allentown

👻👻👻 Scary

Dates
Sep 26 – Oct 10, 2026
Prices
Haunted Hayride and Haunted House: regular admission $25 in person or $28 online/card; active military $10; children under five free. Combo ticket for…
Ages
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult during the attractions.
Takes
The hayride is 45 minutes. Completing both attractions can take about 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the evening and the pace through the corn maze.

Features a 45-minute ride with actors, animatronics, cider, and doughnuts.

Tip: Bring a blanket to stay warm if you are attending late at night.

Ghost tours & haunted history

A lantern tour of a cave in Kutztown and a ghost tour of Brinton Lodge.

Crystal Cave "Ghost" Lantern Tours

Kutztown, PA · 20 mi from Allentown

👻👻 A little spooky

Dates
Oct 10 – Oct 30, 2026
Prices
Age 8–11: $23; adults: $30. Price includes a souvenir Crystal Cave lantern.
Ages
8+

Tour historic underground caverns by the glow of hand-held lantern light.

Tip: Advance reservations are required by calling 610-683-6765.

Brinton Lodge Ghost Tour

Douglassville, PA · 28 mi from Allentown

👻👻 A little spooky

Dates
Oct 2 – Nov 1, 2026

Tour of haunted Brinton Lodge.

Not too scary

A farm murder mystery for anyone 7 and up who'd rather chase clues than scream.

Spooky Days on the Farm

Stroudsburg, PA · 27 mi from Allentown

👻👻 A little spooky

Dates
Oct 23 – Oct 24, 2026
Prices
$18 for adults; $10 for ages 3–12.
Ages
Not suitable for audiences under age 7
Takes
The program takes approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Solve a murder mystery designed by a forensic specialist.

Tip: Bring a flashlight, as the farm is extremely dark at night.

Only places with 2026 dates on their own website made this list. If a haunt you love is missing, it probably hasn't announced yet.

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