Altoona Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Altoona and nearby
Altoona starts Halloween 2026 near its historic downtown and the railroad landmarks with spooky events and haunted attractions.
Local favorites include horror experiences, pumpkin festivals, costume celebrations, haunted tours, and family-friendly autumn fairs.
Editor's Picks
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Horseshoe Curve Fall Foliage Tour
Scenic Amtrak journey to view fall foliage and the Horseshoe Curve.
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Brews and Boos at PNG Field
Ballpark Halloween festival featuring seasonal beers, live music, and costume contests.
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Penn State Altoona Community Candy Crawl
Community Candy Crawl with 20 student organizations
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42nd Annual Ghosts & Goblins
· Huntingdon
Haunted cave tours and trails with seasonal frights.
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Imaginarium Sanitarium: This is WAR
· Cresson
Haunted prison and sanatorium with a 'WAR' theme
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Downtown State College Fall Festival 2026
· State College
Family festival featuring free pumpkins, a fun house, and pop-up performances.
Browse Halloween Near Altoona by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Free pumpkin painting activity for children ages 2 through 7.
Haunted Experiences
Haunted cave tours and trails with seasonal frights.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Ballpark Halloween festival featuring seasonal beers, live music, and costume contests.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Screening of the 1978 horror classic 'Halloween'
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Scenic Amtrak journey to view fall foliage and the Horseshoe Curve.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about Halloween events and activities in Altoona
- Altoona Grad on Halloween Wars Published: Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- PA Electric Halloween Decorating Costs Published: Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Altoona Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
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