Dauphin County
Event | Date and time | Details |
|---|---|---|
Trick or Treat Trek – Fort Hunter Park | Sun., Oct. 25, 2–5 PM | Free costume-friendly scavenger hunt, treats, games, magic shows and dance party. Ages 12 and under; timed tickets required. |
Night at the Nature Center – Wildwood Park | Sat., Oct. 24, 5:30–8 PM | Talking animal exhibits, s'mores, cider, crafts and a not-too-scary Halloween story. |
Fall Fest – Karma Entertainment Complex, Harrisburg | Sat., Oct. 24, 11 AM–3 PM | Free games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, vendors and raffle activities. |
Hersheypark Halloween | Oct. 23–25 | Seasonal rides, Halloween entertainment and family-friendly festivities. Admission required. |
Creatures of the Night – ZooAmerica | Weekend evenings | Explore the zoo after dark during its seasonal Halloween program. |
Sources: Dauphin County Parks & Recreation, Explore Harrisburg, WGAL.
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Cumberland County
Event | Date and time | Details |
|---|---|---|
Carlisle Halloween Parade | Thurs., Oct. 22 | Community Halloween parade with costumes, floats and local organizations. |
Spellbound – Downtown Carlisle | Oct. 22–25 | Five-day downtown Halloween celebration featuring activities for families and adults. |
Spooky Saturday – Downtown Carlisle | Sat., Oct. 24, noon–3 PM | Trick-or-treating at participating downtown merchants for children 12 and under. |
Williams Grove Fall Fest | Oct. 23–25 | Fall celebration hosted by the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association. |
Shippensburg Halloween Parade | Sat., Oct. 24 | Traditional community Halloween parade. |
Harvest & Handmade Craft Fair – Long Shot Farm | Sat., Oct. 24 | Seasonal shopping and handmade crafts in Carlisle. |
Fall Harvest – Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses | Oct. 22–25 | Seasonal farm and fall-themed activities, part of its Oct. 3–Nov. 1 program. |
Sources: Downtown Carlisle Association and WGAL.
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Perry County
Event | Date and time | Details |
|---|---|---|
Duncannon Halloween Parade | Sun., Oct. 25, 3–4 PM | Community Halloween parade, ideal for families and children who enjoy costumes and decorated floats. |
Newport Halloween Parade – Rain Date | Thurs., Oct. 22, if postponed | The parade was scheduled for Oct. 21, with Oct. 22 designated as its rain date. Confirm whether it was postponed before attending. |
Perry County's published calendar has fewer scheduled events during this particular weekend, with several additional Halloween celebrations planned for October 29–31.
Perry County Economic Development Authority
York County
Event | Date and time | Details |
|---|---|---|
Pumpkin Walk – Brookside Park, Dover | Sat., Oct. 24 | Community pumpkin-themed fall celebration. |
Fall Fest – Smyser's Farm, York | Sat.–Sun., Oct. 24–25 | Family farm celebration with seasonal activities. |
Candypalooza Fall Fest – Felton | Sat., Oct. 24 | Community fall festival with Halloween fun. |
Glatfelter Memorial Library Fall Festival – Spring Grove | Sat., Oct. 24 | Family-oriented library fall celebration. |
Halloween at the Park – Cousler Park, York | Sat., Oct. 24 | Local park Halloween celebration. |
Bennett Run Fall Fest & Bazaar – York | Sat., Oct. 24 | Fall festival and community bazaar. |
Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat – York | Sun., Oct. 25 | Halloween-themed community gathering. |
Dover Food Truck Festival – Brookside Park | Sun., Oct. 25 | Food trucks and community gathering. |
Pick-Your-Own Apples & Pumpkins – Mt. Airy Orchards, Dillsburg | Oct. 22–25 | Seasonal orchard outing, subject to picking conditions. |
U-Pick Pumpkins – Flinchbaugh's Orchard, Hallam | Oct. 22–25 | Pumpkin picking available seasonally through October 31. |
Sources: York County's official event listings and WGAL.
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