Bethlehem's Halloween Crawl
Costume-friendly pub crawl through local bars featuring an after-party with DJ.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Allentown 2026
9 Halloween food, drink, and parties near Allentown.
Allentown's fall events feature a mix of settings, from cozy breweries to larger venues. Consider the Fall Wine Festival right here in town for a local taste, or venture out to Bethlehem for their Halloween Crawl if you're looking for a nearby town's celebration.
Whether seeking an adult-focused experience or a more general gathering, you'll find the events are held both within Allentown and in surrounding areas, offering diverse ways to enjoy the season.
All Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Around Allentown
Explore More Categories
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
1 of 44
Spooktacular Science Weekends
Allentown
Features live owl encounters, science shows, and a witch costume parade.
See all 44 family events →
Haunted Experiences
1 of 20
Hotel of Horror
Saylorsburg
Two haunted house attractions inside an abandoned 200-year-old Victorian hotel.
See all 20 haunted attractions →
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
1 of 2
Candlelight: Halloween Classics
Allentown
Halloween music performed by a string quartet under flameless candlelight.
See all 2 shows & screenings →
Unique & Unusual
1 of 11
City of Bethlehem 104th Annual Halloween Parade
Bethlehem
Annual 1.5-mile community parade along West Broad and Main Streets.
See all 11 unique events →
Find Halloween Parties on Our Map!
See all Halloween parties, events, and celebrations in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we keep a big group together on a Allentown bar crawl?
Don't try. Instead, name the route order at check-in, set one anchor bar as the regroup point at a fixed time, and start a group thread with live locations. Sub-groups moving at their own pace beat one herd waiting outside every bathroom. Matching costume elements, same hats, same glow color, let you spot your people across a packed room instantly.
Do Halloween parties in Allentown allow re-entry if we step out?
Many big parties are no-re-entry or charge again, which matters when your coat, charger, or a smoke break lives outside. Check the policy at the door before you exit, not after, and get the hand stamp verified where re-entry exists. Plan around it: coat check inside, portable charger in a pocket, and the group exits together or not at all.
How do we get good costume photos at dark Halloween venues in Allentown?
Shoot before you go out, in daylight or good indoor light, because bar lighting flatters nobody's face paint at 11 pm. At the venue, find the photo booth or step-and-repeat early while makeup is fresh and lines are short, use a friend's phone flashlight angled from the side rather than direct flash, and take group shots at arrival, not departure.