A Spooky Spin Around Lancaster County
Spend Halloween week exploring a different side of Lancaster County each day, from spooky train rides and haunted history to pumpkin patches, local shops, family entertainment and festive food. With a mix of daytime adventures and evening Halloween events, this itinerary builds toward October 31.
This itinerary is perfect for families with kids of all ages, with daytime farm fun and family-friendly entertainment early in the week building toward more thrilling Halloween experiences by the weekend.
Lancaster Ghost Tours
Historic Lancaster City & Haunted History
Mon, Oct 26 | A Day of History & Haunted Stories
Spend Monday exploring Lancaster City and its historic streets before leaning into the county’s spookier side. Start with a morning stroll through the city, stop for lunch at Passerine, then spend the afternoon exploring historic sites and local shops.
As evening approaches, look for one of Lancaster County’s ghost tours at Ghost Tours of Lancaster. Halloween week is the perfect excuse to see some familiar places in a completely different light.
Halloween Spirit: Historic brick buildings, dimly lit streets and stories that sound a little different after dark.
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Corn Cob Acres
Fall Fun for the Whole Family
Tue, Oct 27 | Corn Cob Acres
Halloween week with a daytime adventure at Corn Cob Acres, where families can enjoy more than 50 farm activities, including hayrides, pedal karts, slides and plenty of outdoor fun. With room to run, play and explore, it’s an easygoing way to spend the day together and a great fit for younger children and families looking for classic Lancaster County farm fun.
Take your time enjoying the activities, soaking up the fall scenery and letting the kids burn off some energy before heading out for lunch or another nearby adventure.
Halloween Spirit: Hayrides, fall fields and family fun make this a festive start to Halloween week.
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Magic & Wonder
Magic, Mystery & Halloween Entertainment
Wed, Oct 28 | Magic & Wonder
Make Wednesday a family-focused day with a trip to Paradise for Enchanted at Magic & Wonder. The 2026 production runs through October 31, combining dinner, live entertainment, magic and immersive storytelling for an evening that brings plenty of Halloween-season atmosphere without the scares of a haunted attraction.
Before the show, spend some time exploring the Route 30 area, grab a meal or sweet treat, and give the kids a chance to enjoy the festive side of Halloween before settling in for an evening of magic and entertainment.
Halloween Spirit: A little magic, a little mystery and plenty of wide-eyed family fun.
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Kitchen Kettle Village
Shop, Eat & Get Ready for Halloween
Thu, Oct 29 | Kitchen Kettle Village
Spend Thursday experiencing the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Intercourse. Start at Kitchen Kettle Village, where more than 40 shops, eateries and local specialty stops make it easy to spend an afternoon browsing for handmade goods, Lancaster County foods, seasonal decorations and unique gifts. The village’s 2026 Fall Shopping Package runs through December 31, giving visitors an extra reason to make time for some autumn shopping.
After exploring the village, continue along Route 340 for dinner at Smokehouse at Plain & Fancy Farm. The casual, family-friendly restaurant serves smoked meats and Pennsylvania Dutch-inspired comfort food in a relaxed farm setting, making it a fitting way to end a day in Amish Country.
Halloween Spirit: Pumpkin-filled displays, homemade treats and autumn shopping create a festive lead-in to Halloween weekend.
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Field of Screams
Halloween After Dark
Fri, Oct 30 | Field of Screams
When the sun goes down, turn up the Halloween intensity at Field of Screams in Mountville. With four haunted attractions, including a haunted hayride, horror barn, haunted house and haunted trail, this is an evening built for older teens and adults who are ready for a serious dose of Halloween fright.
Plan to arrive after dark and give yourself plenty of time to experience the attractions. Field of Screams is not recommended for young children, making this a great opportunity for older family members or friends to enjoy a night of Halloween thrills while younger kids sit this one out.
Halloween Spirit: The farm fields get dark, the screams begin and Halloween takes a decidedly scarier turn.
Prepare to be Scared
Dutch Wonderland
Halloween Day in Lancaster County
Sat, Oct 31 |
Morning: Pumpkin Patch & Farm Fun
Start Halloween morning with some daytime fun at Oregon Dairy Farmstead. The Fall Family Fun season runs through October 31, with special Halloween Day hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Families can enjoy the corn maze, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, barrel train rides, pedal tractors, yard games and other farm activities. Kids ages 12 and under who arrive in a family-friendly costume can also receive discounted admission.
Halloween Spirit: Pumpkins, corn mazes and crisp October air before the costumes come out.
Afternoon: Lunch at Oregon Dairy Restaurant
After a morning at the farm, stay close by for lunch at Oregon Dairy Restaurant. With a family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of hearty Lancaster County favorites, it’s an easy place to refuel before spending the rest of Halloween in the Lancaster area. After lunch, you can take a little time to relax before getting ready for the evening’s festivities.
Halloween Spirit: A cozy Lancaster County meal and a chance to recharge before Halloween night begins.
Evening: Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland
Finish Halloween night at Dutch Wonderland for Happy Hauntings, a family-friendly Halloween celebration designed to keep the spooky atmosphere fun rather than frightening. The event runs through October 31 and features seasonal entertainment, Halloween-themed activities, costumed characters and special treats. On Halloween night, families can enjoy the park together without turning the evening into a full-on haunted attraction.
Halloween Spirit: Costumes, characters, Halloween treats and just enough spooky fun to make October 31 memorable.
Get Your Happy Hauntings Tickets!The towns you visited this week are worth exploring well beyond Halloween
Explore the Towns Behind the Halloween Fun
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