Featured — Thursday, September 29, 2011
Welcome to Halloween Season in Northeastern Pennsylvania! The following list has been compiled for you to ease the search of which events to attend. Be sure to click the links to go directly to the corresponding websites. Enjoy!
Brokenhearts Asylum- A self-guided haunted house tour presented by Screamin’ Deamons and the Harvey’s Lake Fire Department at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds.
Dracula’s Forest- Experience the 28th year of this haunted hayride and unforgettable shockwalk every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening in October.
Ghost Rider- A guardian will lead you through the haunted barn and ghost town deep into the woods! Friday nights feature horse drawn haunted hayrides.
Gravestone Manor- Benefiting the United Way of Wyoming Valley, Gravestone Manor promises a Halloween-themed theatrical presentation where the audience joins the cast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in Plains, PA.
Psychic Theater- Located in the famous Houdini Museum on North Main Avenue in Scranton, Halloween is the perfect time to visit the world-famous Psychic Theater for a paranormal evening and seance!
Reaper’s Revenge- Dare to make it through the Hay-wagon Ride, Lost Carnival and Pitch Black adventures of the area’s newest attraction.
Scranton Ghost Walk- Walk historic Downtown Scranton daily starting at 5pm and listen to the real-life experiences of knowledgeable paranormalists.
The Haunt on South Irving- Beginning October 15th, it is sure to be one of the most chilling displays you’ll find anywhere! Drive or walk by every night through October 31st.
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