See all Pittsburgh Halloween happenings this year!
Pittsburgh hosts Halloween 2025 centered on the Point and Strip District with ghostly attractions and frightening festivities around downtown. The city showcases frightful tours, costume events, harvest festivities, haunted walks, and family-friendly pumpkin gatherings throughout October.
Find the best Pittsburgh Halloween happenings this year!
Top Halloween In and Around Pittsburgh
- ZooBoo
- Kennywood Phantom Fall Fest
- Gateway Clipper Halloween Fun Cruise
- 2025 Pittsburgh Halloween Bar Crawl
- Pittsburgh Boos Fest Halloween Bar Crawl
- Hundred Acres Manor Haunted Attraction (Bethel Park)
- Pittsburgh Zombie Assault (McDonald)
- Pittsburgh Pumpkin Festival at Cheeseman Farm
- Apple Harvest Festival at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery (Scott Township)
- Ghosts of Pittsburgh Walking Tour
See even MORE Halloween events below!
Pittsburgh Halloween
Pittsburgh Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Event Details
Event Description
ZooBoo offers a delightful, family-friendly Halloween celebration at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Kids can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, a lively Halloween parade, and a chance to show off their costumes in a fun contest. It's a perfect way to experience the zoo with a festive, spooky twist.
Event Details
Event Description
Embark on a frightfully fun Halloween cruise with the Gateway Clipper Fleet! This family-friendly voyage offers a DJ dance party, a costume contest with prizes, and goodie bags for kids. Enjoy spectacular views of Pittsburgh's skyline and bridges as you sail the Three Rivers.
Event Details
Event Description
Celebrate the autumn season at the Pittsburgh Pumpkin Festival at Cheeseman Farm. This family-friendly event offers a delightful fall experience with activities like hayrides and pumpkin picking. Explore the festive farm grounds, enjoy seasonal games, and soak in the charming atmosphere of a classic harvest celebration.
Event Details
Event Description
Experience the quintessential fall celebration at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery's Apple Harvest Festival. Guests can hand-pick a diverse selection of apples, enjoy thrilling rides, and savor seasonal treats. The festival also features live music and a captivating Halloween Light Show viewed from the Lakeland Express train, making it a perfect autumn outing for all ages.
Event Details
Event Description
Experience Pumpkin Palooza, an East Liberty Halloween Adventure, at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. This family-friendly event offers an afternoon of spooky fun with candy, crafts, and groovy beats. Enjoy a special youth performance program and a lively costume parade on stage. Connect with community partners for engaging activities and celebrate the season with festive Halloween spirit.
Event Details
Event Description
Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Phipps Conservatory for a family-friendly Halloween celebration. Enjoy festive activities, a magical performance by Yasu Ishida, and a chance to pot your own 'black magic' kale plant. Capture memories at the Chikibaby Creations photobooth and explore the stunning Fall Flower Show and Garden Railroad exhibit.
Event Details
Event Description
Join the Annual Halloween Walk at Robinson Town Centre for a safe and festive trick-or-treating experience. Children aged 2-12 can collect treats from participating stores, starting at the SIDE of HomeGoods. Enjoy complimentary face painting and a special visit from WISH 99.7’s Street Treat Patrol.
Event Details
Event Description
Experience the magic of fall nights with family-friendly ghost stories and songs by a crackling campfire. These spooky tales are perfect for all ages, with events held at various Allegheny County parks. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes for a chance to win prizes, and should bring blankets and chairs for a cozy evening.
Event Details
Event Description
Join the Township of Pine for their annual Halloween Spooktacular! This festive event offers a delightful afternoon of Halloween-themed activities for families. Kids can get creative with crafts and pumpkin decorating, wander through the whimsical Candy Corn Lane, and enjoy live entertainment including a magical show and a spooky puppet adventure.
Event Details
Event Description
Experience the magic of the season at Lakeland Orchard's Halloween Light Show. Hop aboard the Lakeland Express for a mile-long train journey through a spectacular display of spooky scenes, from ghosts and goblins to a haunted castle. This family-friendly event offers a delightful mix of festive lights, live music, and over 15 attractions, including axe throwing and a cozy Cider Garden.
Event Details
Event Description
Discover how animals prepare for winter at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium's Pumpkin Palooza. This engaging event is designed for young children and their caregivers, offering a fun way to learn about seasonal animal behaviors. Participants will have the opportunity to decorate their own pumpkin to take home, making for a memorable autumn experience.
Pittsburgh Haunted Experiences
Event Details
Event Description
Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest offers a dual experience: enjoy family-friendly rides and festive fall decorations during the day, then brace yourself for intense scares after sunset. The event features over 30 rides, six terrifying haunted houses, and four chilling scare zones, promising thrills for all ages.
Event Details
Event Description
Prepare for an immersive horror experience at Hundred Acres Manor, acclaimed as Pittsburgh's premier haunted attraction. This sprawling manor offers a continuous walk-through of five terrifying themed houses, promising nearly an hour of heart-pounding scares. Beyond the main attraction, test your nerve in the Enigma Project escape room or face your fears in the 'Buried Alive' simulator, featuring the voice of horror icon Tom Savini. Fuel your courage at the Scream Bar before venturing into the darkness.
Event Details
Event Description
Prepare for the ultimate zombie survival experience at Pittsburgh Zombie Assault. Ride in a fortified military truck armed with paintball guns to take down hordes of the undead across a 10-acre zone. After your thrilling ride, explore a haunted trail, enjoy outdoor movies, and gather around campfires. This action-packed event offers a unique blend of interactive combat and spooky entertainment for thrill-seekers.
Event Details
Event Description
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween night at Haunted Fest Pittsburgh! This outdoor event at Stage AE features a lineup of electrifying artists including Levity, Daily Bread, and Capochino. It's the perfect way to celebrate the spookiest night of the year with music and festive vibes.
Event Details
Event Description
Prepare for nightmares at Hundred Acres Manor, Pittsburgh's premier haunted attraction. This sprawling, mile-long haunted house promises over an hour of intense scares with five distinct themed sections. Beyond the main attraction, test your wits in escape rooms or experience the chilling 'Buried Alive' simulator. With free parking and a commitment to delivering fresh horrors annually, it's a must-visit for Halloween thrill-seekers.
Pittsburgh Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Event Details
Event Description
Get ready for Pittsburgh's ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl! Don costumes and explore over four of the city's best bars, enjoying free entry, complimentary drinks, and special drink and food deals. This multi-day event offers a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday with hundreds of fellow crawlers, complete with live DJs and a chance to win prizes in the social media costume contest.
Event Details
Event Description
Get ready for Pittsburgh's biggest Halloween costume party! The 'Boos Fest' Halloween Bar Crawl invites you to walk the haunted red carpet, sip spooky cocktails, and join hundreds of revelers. Enjoy free cover at decorated bars, live DJs, and exciting 'Trick-or-Treat' prizes via the Bar Crawl Nation app. Compete in a $750 costume contest and complete the crawl for exclusive rewards.
Event Details
Event Description
Embark on Pittsburgh's most thrilling Halloween bar crawl through the South Side Flats. This event offers free entry to top bars, exclusive drink and food specials, and a chance to win prizes in epic costume contests. With live DJs and a vibrant party atmosphere, it's the ultimate way to celebrate the spooky season.
Pittsburgh Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Event Details
Event Description
Experience a hauntingly beautiful evening with the Candlelight concert series, featuring a special Halloween program. Performed by the Listeso String Quartet, this event brings iconic spooky tunes to life under the enchanting glow of candlelight. Prepare for a magical night filled with music from 'Thriller' to 'The Exorcist' theme, all within the elegant setting of the Omni William Penn Hotel.
Pittsburgh Other Halloween Activities
Event Details
Event Description
Uncover the chilling secrets of Pittsburgh's haunted past on a captivating walking tour. Explore eerie landmarks and historic sites, hearing tales of industrial tragedies, mysterious encounters, and restless spirits. This immersive experience reveals the darker side of the Steel City, perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike.
Event Details
Event Description
Explore the haunted history of Mount Washington on a captivating walking ghost tour. Discover chilling local legends and enjoy spectacular city views as your guide shares spine-tingling tales. This tour promises an unforgettable evening of mystery and history.
Event Details
Event Description
Engage your Steel City smarts at the Hidden History Trivia Night, hosted by the Heinz History Center. This event challenges participants with questions about Pittsburgh's weird, wild, and wonderful past, blending local lore with pop culture. Teams of up to ten can test their knowledge, with a cash bar and free snacks available. Explore the 'Hidden History' exhibit before the games begin to gain an edge.
Event Details
Event Description
Step into Birmingham's eerie past with a variety of ghost tours. Explore haunted alleyways, notorious crime scenes, and historic locations with expert guides sharing spine-chilling tales of unsolved mysteries and ghostly sightings. Discover the dark history and secrets that lurk within the city's shadows on an unforgettable journey.
Halloween Near Pittsburgh
Penn Hills Halloween
Youngstown Halloween
Reno Halloween
View Our Interactive Map for More Events Around Pittsburgh
Discover thousands of halloween across the country
Halloween Road Trips & Weekend Getaways
Worth the drive for more halloween near Pittsburgh!
Explore Other Cities
Find events in different locations
Our Process
With 20 years of experience, we use AI technology to build the most comprehensive list of halloween events.
Our goal is complete coverage—from major festivals to small community celebrations, ensuring you never miss anything happening in your area.
Learn More About Our Process