Halloween 2026 · Allentown

Haunted houses in Allentown

10 places, each confirmed for 2026 on its own website. Updated Oct 12.

Haunted houses & scream parks 4 Haunted trails, hayrides & corn mazes 3 Ghost tours & haunted history 2 Not too scary 1

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House

Hackettstown, NJ · 35 mi from Allentown

👻👻👻 Scary

Dates: Opened Sep 26. See their calendar for the nights left.
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.

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