Harrisburg Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Harrisburg and surrounding areas
Harrisburg kicks off Halloween 2025 near the Capitol and riverfront with spooky festivities and haunted celebrations across historic streets. Activities include frightening attractions, seasonal celebrations and spooky tours that wind through museums, parks and nightlife spots.
Find the best Harrisburg Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Harrisburg by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Year-round chocolate-themed attractions and seasonal events.
Haunted Experiences
Five haunted houses and four scare zones with park access.
Food, Drink, and Parties
Lancaster's ultimate Halloween bar crawl with exclusive drink specials.
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Halloween classics performed by a string quartet by candlelight
Unique & Unusual
75th annual Halloween parade with 'March of the Monsters' theme
Editor's Picks
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Hershey's Chocolate World Seasonal Events
(Hershey)
Year-round chocolate-themed attractions and seasonal events.
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Hersheypark Halloween & Dark Nights
(Hershey)
Five haunted houses and four scare zones with park access.
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Shocktoberfest
(Sinking Spring)
Pennsylvania's Premier Haunted Scream Park with 35 years of experience.
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York Halloween Parade
(York)
75th annual Halloween parade with 'March of the Monsters' theme
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Harrisburg Halloween Run
Flat 5k course with costume and pumpkin decorating contests.
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Jason's Woods Haunted Attractions
(Lancaster)
Pennsylvania's legendary haunted attraction celebrating 40 years.
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