Scranton Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

23 family-friendly fall activities in Scranton and nearby.

Scranton and its surrounding areas present many family-friendly Halloween activities. From downtown events like the Halloween Ghost Tour at the Scranton Cultural Center to hayrides and corn mazes in nearby towns, there are numerous ways to celebrate the season.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 3 Bethlehem's Halloween Crawl Bethlehem

Costume-friendly pub crawl through local bars featuring an after-party with DJ.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 15 Reaper's Revenge Haunted Hayride and Attractions Scranton

America's best haunted hayride across 60+ acres

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 1 Candlelight: Halloween Classics Allentown

Halloween music performed by a string quartet under flameless candlelight.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 6 Storytelling Dinner at The Settlers Inn Hawley

Immersive Halloween tales, live music, and farm-to-table dining amidst carved pumpkins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which weekend is best for family Halloween events in Scranton?

The first weekend of October has full activities and the thinnest crowds; the two weekends before Halloween are wall-to-wall wagons. If you want the buzz, go peak; if you want photos without strangers in them, go early. Late September often means opening deals. For trunk-or-treats and costume parades, the weekend before Halloween is usually the only option, so book patches around it.

Are hayrides at Scranton farms okay for babies and toddlers?

Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.

How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet Scranton weather?

Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.

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