Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. That means Lancaster is bursting with spook-tacular family fun! Whether you're searching for the perfect family-friendly pumpkin patch, fall festival, or trunk or treat event, Macaroni KID Lancaster has everything you need to plan your ultimate fall and Halloween in Lancaster PA!
Family-Friendly Lancaster Fall & Halloween Attractions Open All Season Long
These local farms, corn mazes, and haunted attractions in Lancaster are open multiple weeks during the season, offering the perfect blend of fall fun and Halloween thrills:
1. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
Address: 150 Cherry Hill Rd, Ronks, PA 17572
Details: This farm features a massive corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and a variety of fall-themed activities. Don’t miss the zip line and the giant jumping pillow!
More Info: Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
2. The Amish Farm and House
Address: 2395 Covered Bridge Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602
Details: Experience authentic Amish culture with fall-themed tours, pumpkin picking, and a beautiful backdrop of changing leaves. The house offers historical insights, and you can enjoy guided tours.
More Info: The Amish Farm and House
3. Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
Address: 2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
Details: Explore Pennsylvania German culture with fall harvest events, traditional crafts, and farm animals. The museum hosts special events throughout the season, including a fall festival.
More Info: Landis Valley Museum
4. Pumpkin Patch at Maple Lawn Farms
Address: 2151 E Lincoln Hwy, Lancaster, PA 17602
Details: Pick your own pumpkins, enjoy corn mazes, and partake in hayrides. They also offer a kids' play area and seasonal treats at their farm market.
More Info: Maple Lawn Farms
5. Corn Cob Acres
Address: 191 College Ave, Mountville, PA 17554
Details: This family-friendly farm features a corn maze, hayrides, and a variety of fun activities for kids, including a giant slide and a petting zoo. It's perfect for a day of fall fun!
More Info: Corn Cob Acres
Halloween and Fall Fun Events in Lancaster PA!
Please note:
- Many Lancaster PA fall and Halloween events are still being announced. We will add events as they come in, so please check back often for updates!
- Do you know of a 2024 family-friendly fall or Halloween event in Lancaster that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here to let us know about it!
- We always recommend confirming details before heading out to an event.
From fall festivals to trunk or treats, here are the events happening in Lancaster this 2024 fall and Halloween season:
September 27th
- Fall Fest at Second Chance Plants - Free Pumpkins (Second Chance Plants)
- Community Night (Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster)
September 28th
- Touch a Truck at Corn Cob Acres (Corn Cob Acres)
- Fireworks at Cherry Crest Farm (Cherry Crest Farm)
October 5th
- Fall Fest at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard (Flinchbaugh's Orchard & Farm Market)
- Mini Piglet Cuddling (Brookside Acres)
- FREE Community Harvest Party (Seca Park)
October 6th
- Harvest Festival (Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery)
October 12th
- Apple Fest! (Kauffman Orchards)
- Harvest Days 2024 (Landis Valley Museum)
- Fall Farm Days 2024 (The Amish Farm & House)
- Halloween Parade & Spooky Story (Learning Express Toys of Collegeville)
October 13th
- Fall Farm Days 2024 (The Amish Farm & House)
- Harvest Days 2024 (Landis Valley Museum)
October 14th
- Fall Farm Days 2024 (The Amish Farm & House)
October 18th
- Storytime "The Pumpkin Train," (Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania)
October 19th
- Pumpkin Fest (Arader Farm)
- Trains and Treats (Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania)
- Community Fall Festival (Lampeter United Methodist Church)
- Spooky Fest (The 9 Collective)
October 20th
- Not So Scary Trunk or Treat Little Leapers! (Sky Zone)
October 22nd
- Trick or Treat at The Nook! (Spooky Nook)
October 23rd
- Halloween 2024 (Go'N Bananas)
October 25th
- Halloween Event- Trunk or Treat and Spooky Maze! (Lost Treasure Golf)
- Nook Kids Night: Costume Party! (Spooky Nook)
October 26th
- Trick or Treat on the Farm (2024) (The Amish Farm & House)
- Spooky Science: Trick or Treat (North Museum of Nature and Science)
- Trunk or Treat Family Night (Ephrata Bible Fellowship Church)
- Lancaster Halloween Parade (Clipper Magazine Stadium)
- Halloween Demolition Derby & Trunk or Treat! (Buck Motorsports Park & Entertainment Complex)
October 28th
- Trunk-or-Treat 2024 (Hands on House)
- Eat, Shop & Be Scary - Family fun Halloween Event (The Shops @ Rockvale)
Trick-or-Treating Times in Lancaster PA!
Looking for what date and time to go trick or treating this Halloween season? Here’s when to go in Lancaster and communities nearby:
- Lancaster PA: October 31st, 6-8pm
Want to Add More Fall Fun in Lancaster?
While Halloween may be the main event, don't forget to enjoy some classic fall activities in Lancaster!
- Best Places to See Peak Fall Foliage in Lancaster in 2024
- Family Fall Bucket List: Pumpkin Patches, Apple Picking, & More
Check back often, as we’re adding more Halloween events and spooky fun happening in Lancaster all season long!
Know of a Halloween event in Lancaster that should be listed? Submit it here!
