Here is the complete list of haunted houses and attractions in Pittsburgh, PA and nearby areas – updated for 2025! This list includes hayrides, trails and other Halloween attractions across western Pennsylvania. There are plenty in the Pittsburgh area to choose from, ranging from basic haunted houses with simple Halloween decorations to hayrides, to full-scale festivals with bonfires, bands and concessions. Some of these attractions are OK for kids, but be sure to visit the haunted house’s website to determine if they are kid friendly.
Each year, the haunted house attractions in the area seem to open earlier and earlier in the season. Many are opening in September and stretching through the first week of November. As the attractions become more sophisticated and complex, they are extending the season. September is a great time to head out since the weather is warmer, but if you prefer the chill of the October night air, there are even more options for you.
Haunted Mini Golf at the Hopewell Windmill
7 Days a Week, Fun for all ages… Soon to open for the 2025 season!
Step into a spooky wonderland at Hopewell Windmill’s Haunted Mini Golf, now celebrating its 16th year of Halloween thrills! This football-field-sized course transforms into a chilling spectacle, adorned with eerie inflatables, pumpkins, corn stalks, and macabre scenes like a gruesome kitchen, a creepy shower, and a freezer stuffed with body parts. The 2023 season debuted the twisted Windmill Medical Academy, complete with a “dropouts cemetery,” and 2025 promises even darker surprises to keep your heart racing. By day, it’s perfect for families; at night, glow-in-the-dark golf balls and lurking monsters crank up the fright factor. Suitable for all ages, this 30-45-minute adventure is one of the few haunts open daily through Halloween and into November, weather permitting. Thursdays bring buy-one-get-one-free deals, and early arrivals (before 6:00 pm) score discounts. Whether you’re putting through coffins or dodging ghouls, this Aliquippa gem delivers a unique blend of fun and fear. Grab your putter, brave the scares, and make unforgettable Halloween memories at Hopewell Windmill!
Dates: Typically daily from mid-September through early November, weather permitting
Hours: 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat/Sun; 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon-Fri
Cost: $11 kids under 12, $13 adults (discount before 6:00 pm); $5 walk-thru
http://hopewellwindmill.com/haunted-mini-golf/
2142 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001
40.575475, -80.254622
Alameda Park’s Haunted Trail
Venture to Alameda Park, just west of Butler, for a family-friendly fright at the Haunted Trail, formerly known as Monster Mile Family Walk! This nighttime adventure sends guided groups every 10 minutes through eerie woods where ghosts, ghouls, and goblins lurk around every bend. Perfect for families seeking a spooky yet approachable Halloween experience, the trail’s uneven terrain means wagons and strollers are best left at home. The 2025 season will keep the tradition alive with new scares to thrill visitors of all ages. Early registration saves you money, and same-day sign-ups start at 7:00 pm at the Masonic Shelter. Located in the heart of Butler County, this haunt combines community spirit with chilling surprises, making it a must-visit for a memorable Halloween night. Bring your courage and join the ghostly procession for a night of screams and laughter under the stars!
2025 Date: Friday, October 17, 7:00–10:00 pm, last tour 9:30 pm. Note: Only one date this year.
Registration: Early registration for savings; same-day at 7:00 pm, Masonic Shelter
https://bcpr.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=747
184 Alameda Park Road, Butler, PA 16001
40.876105, -79.929832
Allen’s Haunted Hayride & Tavern of Terror
Celebrate nearly half a century of screams at Allen’s Haunted Hayride, America’s oldest haunted hayride, rooted in the 1960s! In its 47th year, this Smock tradition sends you down Route 666 on a wagon ride to the Haunted Hayshed, a barn certified haunted in 2001 after a paranormal investigation. Encounter 10 chilling displays and 30 in-your-face monsters that make this 30-minute journey unforgettable. The 3500 square-foot Tavern of Terror, introduced in 2015, unveils the eerie Woodcrest Asylum in 2025, plunging you into classic horror. The 2025 season adds new scares to keep your pulse pounding. Beyond the frights, enjoy unlimited carnival games, rides, and rentable bonfire pits for a festive vibe. A Sensory Day caters to those seeking a gentler experience, making this haunt perfect for all thrill levels. Located in Smock, PA, Allen’s is a Pittsburgh Halloween legend that blends intense scares with carnival fun. Dare to ride and face the terror that’s haunted generations!
2025 Dates: Typically, Fridays and Saturdays from mid-September through late October, with a Sensory Day.
http://www.allenshayrides.com/
2430 Pittsburgh Road, Smock, PA 15480
40.020835, -79.76323
The Beacon Haunted House and Corn Maze
Marking its 25th season, The Beacon Haunted House and Corn Maze in Butler County invites you to a night of spine-chilling fun! Navigate a 15-acre corn maze teeming with eerie twists, brave the haunted house for heart-pounding scares, and hop on a spooky tractor ride for a full Halloween experience. No-Scare Sundays are perfect for families with young kids, offering a gentler adventure. On-site food and drinks keep the festive spirit alive as you immerse yourself in the 2025 season’s new scares and layouts. Located in Renfrew, this haunt combines rural charm with terrifying surprises, making it a must-visit for thrill-seekers and families alike. Whether you’re dodging ghouls in the maze or screaming in the haunted house, The Beacon delivers a night of unforgettable Halloween magic. Bring your friends, grab a hot cider, and face the fear at this Butler County staple!
2025 Dates: Typically weekends in October, with No-Scare Sundays
https://www.gotothebeacon.com/haunt
231 Beacon Road, Renfrew, PA 16053
40.789994, -79.970346
Beastly Haunted Trail
Support a pawsome cause at the Beaver County Humane Society’s Beastly Haunted Trail! This terrifying trek through dark, twisting paths delivers meticulously crafted scares and horrifying scenes that’ll leave you breathless. Every corner hides a new terror, making it a must for thrill-seekers. Kids must be accompanied by an adult to face the lurking ghouls, and all proceeds help shelter animals, blending frights with heart. The 2025 season promises fresh scares to keep you on edge. Located in Center Township, this haunt combines intense horror with a feel-good mission. Whether you’re dodging monsters or supporting furry friends, the Beastly Haunted Trail is a Halloween highlight you won’t forget. Bring your courage and scream for a cause!
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays and Saturdays in October, with a bonus night
https://beavercountyhumanesociety.org/event/beastly-haunted-trail-3/
3394 Brodhead Road, Center Township, PA 15001
Bump in the Night – Frick Park
CANCELLED FOR 2024 and not confirmed for 2025, due to construction around the Frick Environmental Center. Last year in place of Bump in the Night, they hosted an evening of fall fun at the Community Campfire in Frick Park Hollow on Saturday, October, 19th, 2024 at 4-7pm
Bump in the Night is a non-scary trail-walking event for the whole family, featuring storytelling, pumpkin picking and the sounds of nature. It is geared for kids aged 3 to 9. There will also be a campfire, perfect for roasting marshmellows! Costumes are optional… Reservations are required.
https://www.pittsburghparks.org/bump
2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA
40.4359686, -79.9090817
Castle Blood: Evening Tour / Matinee Show
Enter the eerie world of Castle Blood, Pittsburgh’s most unique haunt, now in its 33rd year and 15th at its Monessen location! Unlike gory haunted houses, this interactive adventure tour weaves immersive storytelling with stunning special effects, unveiling a new 2025 theme to follow classics like Night of the Vampire. The MacCabre Family, always in character, once starred in their own TV show, The Midnight Monster Hop. Sunday Matinees offer gentler scares for families, while off-season events like Christmas specials keep the frights alive year-round. The 2025 season introduces fresh elements to the tour, building on 2018’s Experimentorium. Located in Monessen, Castle Blood is “Halloween the way it ought to be.” Dive into the legend and experience a haunt like no other!
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays through Sundays in October
https://thecastleblood.com/
100 Schoonmaker Avenue, Monessen, PA 15062
40.159618, -79.879095
Chad’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Get lost in family-friendly fun at Chad’s Corn Maze near Ligonier, a tradition since 2009! Each year, a new country music-inspired design—2024’s was Noah’s Ark—is crafted with GPS precision, creating a challenging yet delightful maze for all ages. The 2025 theme will bring fresh twists to explore. Not haunted, it’s perfect for kids and adults, with a Pumpkin Patch adding fall charm. Open daily in October, this Ligonier gem offers wholesome Halloween adventure under the autumn sun. Whether you’re navigating cornstalks or picking pumpkins, Chad’s delivers a memorable outing that’s all about fun, not fear. Bring the family and conquer the maze!
2025 Dates: Typically daily in October
http://www.chadscornmaze.com/index.html
Route 711, Ligonier, PA
40.224939, -79.244082
Cheeseman Fright Farm
Dare to explore the 650-acre Cheeseman Fright Farm in Portersville, where terror reigns supreme! The 2025 season unleashes a haunted hayride, corn maze, and multiple walk-through attractions, each with fresh, heart-pounding layouts. This physically demanding haunt is a thrill-seeker’s paradise, but families can enjoy the daytime Pumpkin Festival with hayrides, hay jumps, and a petting zoo. The Fright Pass skips lines, and bonfires keep you warm between screams. Kids under 12 need an adult. With new scares planned for 2025, this rural horror haven delivers an unforgettable Halloween experience. Located just north of Pittsburgh, Cheeseman Fright Farm combines intense frights with festive fun, making it a must-visit for adrenaline junkies and families alike. Face the fear and make memories that’ll haunt you!
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays and Saturdays from mid-September through early November, plus Sundays in October
https://www.cheesemanfarm.com/cheesemanfrightfarm
147 Kennedy Road, Portersville, PA
40.93849, -80.1673
Crawford School of Terror
Learn the true meaning of fear at Connellsville’s Crawford School of Terror, where three floors of fright await! The 2025 season brings new horrors to I Scream, You Scream (first floor), Classic Crawford (upstairs), and the chilling Dead End (basement). Test your nerve in the 60-minute Escape Crawford: The Basement escape room, booked separately. Past themes like Demented Daycare set the stage for 2025’s fresh scares. The Crawford Midway offers axe throwing, games, and merchandise, while Coffee at Crawford serves snacks and gifts. Margaret’s waiting to haunt your nightmares in this Connellsville staple. Perfect for thrill-seekers, this haunt delivers a multi-level terror experience with added fun for all. Dare to step inside and face the lessons of fear that only Crawford can teach!
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays and Saturdays from late September through early November
https://crawford.school/crawford-school-of-terror
125 North 7th St., Connellsville, PA
40.016992, -79.598926
Demon House
Plunge into the haunted legacy of Monongahela’s Demon House, where the McCue Family Estate’s paranormal activity has chilled visitors since the 1800s! The 2025 season unveils a new theme, building on past terrors like Massacre on the Hill and Doomsday Arrival. Brave the eerie grounds, then unwind with campfires, music, food, and an outdoor movie theater for a frightful festival vibe. No Lights Out tours since 2016, but the standard experience is intense enough to leave you trembling. Located in Monongahela, Demon House blends documented hauntings with immersive scares, making it a Pittsburgh-area must. The 2025 season promises fresh horrors to test your courage. Check the website for the full legend and prepare to embrace your fear in this truly haunted estate!
2025 Dates: Typically weekends from early September through early November
https://www.demonhouse.com/
417 Coyle Curtain Road, Monongahela, PA 15063
40.1641889, -79.9222943
Duda’s Farm: Hayride and Corn Maze
The haunted farm was last open in 2023. No mention of it for 2025…
Venture to Brownsville’s Duda’s Farm for family fun with Pumpk’n Pick’n Hayrides (weekends, 11:00 am–5:30 pm), featuring a cornstalk maze, shotgun slides, and bonfires. Perfect for all ages, this haunt blends intense nighttime thrills with wholesome fall activities. Located just south of Pittsburgh, Duda’s offers a perfect mix of screams and seasonal charm. Bring your friends, face the maze’s twists, and make unforgettable Halloween memories at this rising star of fright!
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays and Saturdays from mid-September through October
https://www.dudasfarm.com/hayrides.php
https://www.facebook.com/people/Dudas-farm-haunted-corn-maze/100084318851685/
157 Creek Road, Brownsville, PA 15417
39.978236, -79.884577
Eerie Acres Farm
Butler County’s Eerie Acres Farm, in its 8th season since reopening in 2018, delivers a triple threat of terror with a haunted barn, corn maze, and walk-through haunted house! The 2025 season introduces new scares to keep your heart pounding. The Midway buzzes with food trucks, a Beer Garden, bonfires, and festive vibes, making it more than just a haunt. Whether you’re screaming through the barn or sipping a brew by the fire, Eerie Acres offers a full Halloween experience. Located in Butler, this haunt is perfect for thrill-seekers and party-goers alike. Check social media for 2025 updates and get ready for a night of chills and thrills that’ll leave you haunted long after you leave!
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays and Saturdays from late September through late October
http://www.eerieacresfarm.com
388 Eagle Mill Road, Butler, PA 16001
40.863228, -79.980558
Freddy’s Haunts
Aliquippa’s Freddy’s Haunts, in its 33rd year, weaves terror with the tragic 1860s legend of Fred McCune! This 1/2-mile haunted trail delivers chills with new 2025 scares, an enclosed waiting area, and spooky games for all ages. Enjoy vendors, bonfires, a DJ, and new activities, with concession proceeds aiding a local food bank. The 2025 season amps up the frights, ensuring a scream-filled night. Located in Aliquippa, this haunt combines community spirit with intense horror, making it a Pittsburgh-area staple. Whether you’re braving the trail or playing spooky games, Freddy’s Haunts promises a Halloween experience that’s both thrilling and meaningful. Dare to explore the legend and face the fear!
2025 Dates: Typically, Fridays through Sundays from mid-September through late October, plus select weekdays
https://www.freddyshaunts.net/
192 McCune Road, Aliquippa PA 15001
40.564433, -80.321724
Fright Farm – INFESTED
Smithfield’s Fright Farm, in its 35th year, is a Halloween powerhouse with six attractions, including: Cursed, Shallow Wharf, Hallow Grounds, and Hotel Hawthorne, where chainsaw maniacs chase adrenaline junkies. The 2025 theme evolves from 2024’s Infested, promising new terrors. The Fest-Evil Midway rocks with live bands, rides, a gift shop, and pizza, creating a carnival of fear. Thursdays and Sundays offer discounts and shorter lines. Located in Smithfield, Fright Farm blends intense scares with festive fun, making it a Pittsburgh legend. The 2025 season will introduce fresh horrors to keep you screaming. Check the band schedule and dive into the ultimate Halloween experience!
2025 Dates: Typically, Thursdays through Sundays from early September through Halloween
http://www.frightfarm.com
2043 Springhill Furnace Road, Smithfield, PA 15478
39.759086, -79.792118
Gateway Clipper: Halloween Fun Cruise & Haunted Pittsburgh Cruise
Sail into Halloween with Gateway Clipper’s two thrilling cruises! The Halloween Fun Cruise is a kid’s paradise, featuring costume contests, character meet-and-greets, treat bags, and extras like face painting (additional cost). The Haunted Pittsburgh Cruise spins “true” haunted tales and regional landmarks for a chilling river adventure. Both cruises promise 2025 enhancements for even more spooky fun. Perfect for families or ghost story enthusiasts, these Pittsburgh cruises offer a unique Halloween experience on the water. Located at Station Square, the Gateway Clipper delivers frights and delights for all ages. Book now and set sail for a hauntingly good time!
2025 Dates: Typically October weekends for Haunted Pittsburgh, Saturday, October 25th for the Fun Cruise
https://www.gatewayclipper.com/holiday-cruises/haunted-pittsburgh-cruise/
https://www.gatewayclipper.com/holiday-cruises/halloween-fun/
350 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
40.4332991, -80.004261
HallowBOO – Idlewild Park
Idlewild & SoakZone’s HALLOWBOO!, starting September 13, transforms the park into a family-friendly Halloween adventure with over 30 rides and attractions. Key features include the Trick-or-Treat Trail in Story Book Forest, one of Pennsylvania’s longest, where kids 12 and under collect treats among fall foliage. New 2025 additions include Story Time with Spookley the Square Pumpkin, the spooky Phantom Conductor Railroad (full experience opens September 20), and Pumpkin Hill: Legends of the Harvest, a disorienting farmhouse adventure (opens September 20). The Castle Creatures Monster Party show and a new Corn Maze add fun, while returning attractions like Laser Swamp, Mystic Wilds Jungle Maze, and Lil’ Foot’s Great Forest Adventure entertain all ages. Daniel Tiger’s Grr-ific Day! show, BOO Bubble Blast, and Grigsby’s Trunk of Giggles return, with a Kids’ Costume Parade on October 18-19 and 25-26. A 2026 Season Pass includes free HALLOWBOO! entry.
2025 Dates: Typically Saturdays and Sundays from mid-September through late October
https://www.idlewild.com/hallowboo
Idlewild & Soak Zone, Ligonier, PA 15658
40.2502031, -79.25778854
Haunted Guyasuta
For one thrilling day, Camp Guyasuta in Sharpsburg delivers frights and fun! Choose “No-Scare” (3:00–6:00 pm) for family-friendly activities or “Scare” (6:00–9:00 pm) for heart-pounding thrills on the haunted trail and hayride. Enjoy climbing, bonfires, concessions, and a 600′ zip line (extra cost, ages 11+). The 2025 season will introduce new scares to this one-day Halloween bash. Located near Pittsburgh, Haunted Guyasuta is perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike. Don’t miss this electrifying event that’s sure to leave you screaming!
2025 Date: Saturday, October 18, 3:00 – 9:00 pm
https://campguyasuta.org/haunted-guyasuta
Camp Guyasuta, 300 23rd Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215
Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park
Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park offers a thrilling Halloween experience for 2025. The park features three main attractions: The House: Abandoned, a chilling exploration of a decayed hostel reopening after a mysterious 1974 closure; Twisted Nightmare: Giggles and Gore, a 3D funhouse turned chaotic by the sinister clown Gore; and The Trail: Pulseless, an outdoor path through eerie woods, subject to closure in bad weather. New for 2025, each attraction includes updated scenes, animatronics, and scares, enhancing the park’s reputation as “The Ultimate Haunted Attraction.” The Midway offers concessions, photo ops, music, a bonfire, and a gift shop. Special events include the Lights Out Event on November 8 (7:00-10:00 PM), Happy Horror Days (December 12-13), Valentine’s Fearfest (February 13-14, 2026), and St. Patrick’s Day Massacre (March 13-14, 2026). Check the website or Facebook for specific times and weather updates.
2025 Dates: Weekends from September 13 to November 8
https://hauntedhillsestate.com/
236 Rolling Hills Estate Road, Uniontown, PA 15401
39.93249, -79.69889
Haunted Hills Hayride & The Valley of Darkness
North Versailles’ Haunted Hills Hayride, in its 26th year, unleashes terror with two attractions: a Haunted Hayride and the Valley of Darkness Haunted Walking Trail, each featuring 23 stations of monsters and stunts in dense woods. Private campfires add a cozy yet creepy vibe. The 2025 season introduces new frights to keep your pulse racing. Located just half a mile from Routes 30 and 48, this haunt delivers intense scares and Halloween spirit. Whether you’re dodging creatures or warming by the fire, Haunted Hills is a Pittsburgh-area must for a scream-filled night!
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays and Saturdays from mid-September through early November, plus select Sundays/weekdays
http://www.hauntedhillshayride.com/
500 Mosside Blvd., North Versailles, PA 15137
40.3764775, -79.7768871
Haunted Hollow
Rockwood’s Haunted Hollow, a 29-year Somerset tradition, delivers screams with Dead End Cornfield, HollowWood Haunted Hayride, Toxic Wasteland, Bruner Boarding House, and Milford Asylum, where tortured spirits seek revenge. The 15-minute Haunted Hollow Escape room tests your wits. Enjoy live bands, DJs, food, and bonfires for a festive scare-fest. The 2025 season brings new terrors, building on its legacy under producers Dan Hower and Alyssa Schipani. Located in Rockwood, this haunt blends intense horror with a party vibe, making it a must-visit for fright fans. Face the Hollow’s horrors and scream your way through!
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays and Saturdays from late September through late October
http://www.hauntedhollow.net/
126 Woodland Road, Rockwood, PA 15557
39.9604651, -79.1806773
The Haunted Mine
The Haunted Mine at Tour-Ed Mine in Tarentum, PA, 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh, is a chilling haunted attraction running from. Set in the late 1800s, it centers on Louis W. Hicks, a ruthless mine owner obsessed with the occult, whose dark experiments left restless souls haunting the mine. Visitors navigate the caretaker’s cabin, haunted mansion, Hicks’ chamber of dark experiments, a graveyard, and a haunted train car ride through the mine, risking becoming Hicks’ next victim. Free parking is available, and cash or credit cards are accepted. New for 2025, the attraction features updated scares and effects in the mine and mansion. Not suitable for young children, with safety as a priority.
2025 Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, September 26 to November 1
https://tour-edmine.com/haunted-houses-pitsburgh/
748 Bull Creek Road
Tarentum, PA 15084
40.6177764, -79.7608784
Hobgoblin Hikes
Westmoreland County’s Hobgoblin Hikes offer a free, spine-chilling adventure through haunted park woods! Recommended for ages 8+, this 1/2-mile guided tour features mazes, cemeteries, and over 100 monsters at scare stations. The non-haunted maze welcomes all ages, making it a family-friendly fright. Rotating through county parks, the 2025 season promises new scares to keep you trembling. Located this year at Twin Lakes and Cedar Creek Parks, this community-driven haunt blends thrills with Halloween spirit. Whether you’re dodging ghouls or exploring the maze, Hobgoblin Hikes is a must for a fun-filled night under the stars!
2025 Dates: Twin Lakes Park: Saturday, October 18, 7:00 – 9:00; Cedar Creek Park: Saturday, October 18, 7:00 – 9:00
https://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/756/Hobgoblin-Hikes
Blacksmith Road, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
40.2158536, -79.4509736
Hundred Acres Manor
Hundred Acres Manor is one of Pittsburgh’s top-ranked haunted attractions, named “Best Haunted House” by HauntWorld Magazine for two years. It features five themed haunted houses in one continuous walk-through, delivering an immersive horror experience. Additional attractions include the Enigma Project, a new 5-minute escape room in the Carver Brothers’ work shed, The Maze, a black-panel labyrinth with monsters and chainsaws, and a Burial Simulator voiced by horror icon Tom Savini. The Scream Bar offers drinks for those 21+ with free admission on Fridays and Saturdays. New for 2025, the haunted houses feature enhanced scares, updated effects, and new scenes. The first 100 guests nightly receive free limited-edition shirts. Free wagon rides from offsite parking at 30 Corrigan Drive. Tickets and fan club updates are available online.
2025 Dates: Opening September 12, 2025, weekends and select nights through early November (check website for specific times)
http://www.hundredacresmanor.com/
1 Hundred Acre Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102
40.33405185, -80.00964874
Kennywood Phantom Fall Fest
Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood, running select dates from September 12 to November 1, 2025, offers a dual Halloween experience. By day, enjoy family-friendly fun with over 30 rides, festive fall food, and autumn decor, including Kiddieland and the new Kennywood Junction for kids. After 6:00 PM, the park transforms with six sinister haunts: NEW! Detached, a deranged puppet shop; Shady Grove, a hospital with an evil doctor; mALICE in Wonderland Unleashed, a twisted labyrinth; Dark Shadows, a pitch-black maze; Voodoo Bayou (opens September 19), a swamp with voodoo terrors; and Kennyville Cemetery, a zombie-infested graveyard. Four scare zones—Fear Fest, Dead Light District, Hellbilly Hollow, and The Welcoming/Departing—add thrills. New for 2025, Detached and enhanced haunt effects elevate the scares. Rides like Phantom’s Revenge and Steel Curtain operate all day, with select family rides open until 6:00 PM. A flash sale offers $29.99 tickets (valid through October 5) until September 12. A 2026 Season Pass includes free 2025 admission.
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays through Sundays from late September through late October
https://www.kennywood.com/discover-the-park/plan-your-visit/phantom-fall-fest
4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, PA 15122
40.390315, -79.865458
Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
The Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, presented by Beverlynn and Steven Elliott, is a premier family-friendly nighttime event featuring over 3,000 artistically hand-carved pumpkins illuminating The Islands and Jungle Odyssey. Highlights include themed displays of Zoo animals, Pittsburgh landmarks, pop culture characters, and a showstopping Living Wall finale with sound, light, and special effects, plus gently spooky seasonal exhibits, children’s activities, and specialty fall foods. The approximately 2-mile event loop winds through the park, starting at sundown for the best experience, with main gates opening 30-45 minutes prior. Operates rain or shine; tickets are non-refundable and allow flexible stays until close. Children under 24 months are free. Costumes are encouraged but must be family-friendly, with no full face coverings for teens/adults. The event is sensory-intensive (flashing lights, loud music); sensory bags available at gates. Wheelchair/scooter rentals require advance reservation (412-365-6020). New for 2025: flexible pricing based on guest input. Ticket options include Single Day and Flex tickets, with Member Value Nights offering 10% food/beverage and 20% retail discounts. Sponsors: Lamar (media), Eat’n Park (glow). Specific 2025 dates and times not listed; check website for updates.
2025 Dates: Typically early October through early November.
https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/event/jack-olantern-extravaganza/
One Wild Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
40.4830323, -79.9197598
Lonesome Valley Farms: Valley of Terror
Lonesome Valley Farms in Greensburg, PA, offers limited fall events at 180 Fairgrounds Road, next to the Westmoreland Fairgrounds. The highlights are two intense haunted attractions, accessible via a $30 combo ticket (cash only at the booth), operating from dark until 10:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 9:00 PM on limited Sundays. For a milder experience, the non-haunted Get Lost Corn Maze is available for $10, running 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on limited Sundays (last ticket sold one hour before close). Concessions are on-site, but no carry-in food or drinks are permitted. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and activities may change due to weather or field conditions. New for 2025, the events feature updated content under Lonesome Valley Farms LLC., though specific enhancements are not detailed. Exact dates for 2025 are limited but not specified; check the website or Facebook for updates.
2025 Dates: Fridays, Saturdays & limited Sundays, late September – November 1.
http://www.lonesomevalleyfarms.com/
Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg, PA 15601
40.232016, -79.4912378
Monongahela Candlelight Ghost Walk Tours
These tours took place in 2022, hopefully they will have them again in 2025. Check back for updates. In the meantime, here is information from 2021:
The ghost walk is back for its 23rd season in 2021, after a break due to COVID last year. Come hear haunted stories of the Mon Valley and enjoy additional events! Costumed guides and storytellers lead participants on a candlelight walk through the streets of Monongahela, discussing supposedly true paranormal accounts of the local area. Four sites were visited in years past. You can also sign up for a VIP tour on Saturdays, which includes a full tour of one of the haunted houses, led by the owner. Previously it took place at the old Blythe house at the famed 808 Main Street address, or at Chess Park; call for details for this year. The walk concludes with refreshments and a chance to discuss the tour. In years past they have hosted a Masquerade Ball, a History and Myths program, and a Spell-a-Bration, a must for magic fans! Call to inquire about these events. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society’s Keep the Museum Open campaign. Tours are not recommended for children under 12.
http://monongahelahistoricalsociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MonongahelaHistoricalSociety
711 West Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063
40.2047513, -79.9313377
Northern Nightmares
This was back for 2024, no news as of yet for 2025. Here is last year’s listing:
Northern Nightmares is a family appropriate, 45-minute bus tour of the local area, the Nightmare Tour, with guides providing “real” ghost stories and historic accounts of the local area as you tour Zelienople and Harmony by bus. The narrated tour follows a 4-5 mile loop, with some surprises along the way…
In the past, NN was a collection of related events, a unique group of Halloween activities in and around Zelienople and Harmony, PA. It was based out of The Strand Theater in the heart of Zelienople, and in the past has included chiller and horror movies at the theater. In previous years there were also spooky and Halloween-themed shows and movies at the fabulous Strand Theater all October long.
This event had been around on and off since 2004, but took a break for a while. It returned annually in 2015 – 2018, and again in 2021. It is being held in partnership with Zelienople’s “Moonlight Magic” event.
2024 Dates: Bonus night on Thursday, October 17. Then Friday / Saturday 10/18-19 and 10/25-26. Tours are scheduled to leave at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 & 9:30. Reservations required!
http://www.northernnightmares.com
119 North Main Street, Zelienople, PA
40.796381, -80.137346
Old Economy After Dark – Ghost Hunt
Not yet updated for 2025…This was held most recently in 2023, but looks to have been discontinued. Here is the listing from 2023:
Historic places like Old Economy are magnets for ghost stories and urban legends – see if these claims are true! Old Economy is partnering with Beaver County Paranormal for this special event, two nights only. First, there will be a presentation about ghost hunting in general, then the group will explore the historic grounds under cover of darkness to discover what may be lurking about. Please note that this in not a “haunted attraction” with costumed actors.
There was an After Dark “Night of the Living Dead” event here that looked really cool, but it was held in July….
https://www.oldeconomyvillage.org/
270 Sixteenth Street, Ambridge, PA 15003
Portals of Fear at the Haunted School
Portals of Fear, located in West Mifflin, PA (near Pittsburgh and Kennywood), is a professional haunted house attraction hosted in the former James Lavelle School on the grounds of Resurrection Church (St. Thomas the Apostle Parish). Run by volunteers with proceeds benefiting the parish youth group, it offers an immersive, old-school haunt experience with nightmarish creatures, special effects, and a storyline involving a demonic force named Rulos lurking in an abandoned building. The single indoor attraction emphasizes detailed scenery, sensory elements, and actor interactions for intense scares suitable for ages 13+. Amenities include concessions, restrooms, and original characters. New for 2025, the haunt returns bigger and badder with an all-new location and enhanced effects, nominated for “Best Haunted Attraction” by Best of Pittsburgh. Offsite parking only; guests must sign a liability waiver. No refunds; cash/credit accepted. Tickets via HauntPay.
2025 Dates: Fridays – Sundays in October
https://portalsoffear.com/
1 Majka Street, West Mifflin, PA 15122
40.392131, -79.881460
Scare Fair 2025
An extension to the West Alexander Fair, the Halloween Scare Fair also takes place at the Fairgrounds and features an 8,500 square foot, walk-through haunted house. This is a fundraising event sponsored by the West Alexander Fire Department. Celebrating it’s 12th year in 2024, Scare Fair has become a local favorite over the years with such scares as Zombie Madness, The Forest, Clowns-Clowns-Clowns and the haunted maze. In 2020, the theme was The Alien Cannibal Hillbilly Virus Outbreak. In 2021 many of the old haunts were back, plus three newer attractions: Alien Death, The Hillbilly Zone and Claustrophobia.
In 2016 they introduced “The Escape Room”, in which you had 5 minutes to solve puzzles to escape, all with various distractions. If you escaped in time, you would be rewarded with admission to the Scare Fair with no wait, on any night! They are not doing this anymore, but the team with the fastest escape time will win a free ghost hunt, for the entire group!
Last year, they acquired new property on the grounds, allowing them to offer ghost hunts. See the website for details.
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays and Saturdays in October
http://www.wascarefair.com/index.html
116 Route 40, West Alexander, PA 15376
40.1089834, -80.5100829
Scarehouse
Scarehouse looks like it may be closed once again for 2025… Here is the listing from 2024, when only The Basement was open:
ScareHouse opened in 1999, and has been a staple in the Pittsburgh area ever since. In recent years they brought back all the old favorites like Bunny, Delirium & Creepo the Clown! ScareHouse left its longtime location in Etna back in 2018 and set up shop temporarily in the Strip District. In 2020, they moved to their permanent location in the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, along Route 28. There were more extensive and detailed sets at this new location. Now, the website promises that they will return in 2025, but it is unclear as to the location.
However, 2024 marks the return of The Basement, an intense area that is not for the faint of heart or easily offended, and is housed at their prior location in Etna ( 118 Locust Street, Etna PA 15223). This has been on hiatus for the past several years, and it looks as if this is the final run for the attraction this year.
They also maintain the Strip District location at 2420 Penn Avenue for their 2 escape rooms: Stalked by a Killer and The Chipped Fang. They used to offer Steel City Axes, where you can reserve a 2-hour block of axe throwing, but there is no mention of this on the website.
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays through Sundays from mid-September through early November, if open at all.
https://www.scarehouse.com/
2012 Butler Logan Road, Tarentum, PA 15084
40.453518, -79.98045
Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail
Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail, located at 1703 Pierce Rd, Homer City, PA 15748 (in Indiana County, about 1.5 hours east of Pittsburgh), is Indiana County’s only horror attraction, celebrating its 15th year in 2025 as a multi-level walk-through horror experience. The main attraction is a 1/3-mile haunted trail through dark woods, featuring five interconnected indoor walk-through houses, climbing elements, bonfires, concessions, and a 600-foot zip line (extra cost, ages 11+). It’s designed for thrill-seekers with intense scares, jump scares, and nightmarish creatures, but not recommended for young children due to its frightening nature. New for 2025, the attraction introduces fresh scares and enhanced layouts to its wooded trail and indoor houses. Ticket prices: Not specified online; check the website or on-site for 2025 rates (past seasons around $15-25). Advance tickets recommended via the site.
2025 Dates: Weekends starting October 3-4, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, and Halloween on October 31 (typically from dark, around 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM).
http://www.scaryharrys.com/
1703 Pierce Road, Homer City, PA 15748
40.5377813, -79.2262068
The Shadows Haunted Attraction
The Shadows Haunted Attraction, located at 748 Bull Creek Road, Tarentum, PA 15084 (20 minutes from Pittsburgh), is an all-outdoor haunted trail offering intense scares through dark woods on land where the film “My Bloody Valentine 3D” was shot, known for high paranormal activity. The single attraction features original characters, low-tech old-school effects, and immersive environments where visitors may encounter unscripted supernatural elements, with no touching. Amenities include food/concessions, restrooms/porta potties, and an uncovered waiting line. It’s suitable for ages 13+ due to frightening content. New for 2025, the haunt incorporates enhanced scenes and scares to build on its reputation, though specifics are not detailed. Ticket prices: Approximately $20-25 (cash/credit; exact 2025 rates via on-site or Facebook). Advance tickets recommended; open rain or shine.
2025 Dates: Weekends in October and Halloween; check Facebook for confirmation, evenings around 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM).
https://www.facebook.com/TheShadowsHaunt/
748 Bull Creek Road, Tarentum, PA 15084
Tri County ATV Fall Festival / Haunted Rides: Creepy Critters
Not verified for 2025…
Tri-County ATV Haunted Rides, sponsored by Tri-County ATV Recreation & Rescue Association in Cambria County, PA (specifically Heilwood/Northern Cambria), is a thrilling, family-friendly haunted trail experience designed for ATV enthusiasts. Participants enjoy a guided ATV ride through haunted woods filled with sci-fi scares, thrills, and moderately scary elements, departing from the parking lot at 632 Tower Hill Road, Heilwood, PA 15745, led by Henry. The event combines daytime ATV adventures with an evening haunted ride, suitable for all ages with fun and frights. Amenities include on-site parking and a fall festival atmosphere during the last three Saturdays in October. New for 2025, no specific updates are mentioned, but it maintains its unique ATV-focused haunt tradition. Operating dates: The last three Saturdays in October (likely October 18, 25, and November 1, 2025, aligning with deer rifle season closure). Times: Departures at 4:30 PM. Ticket prices: Not specified online; contact the association for details (Facebook: Tri-County ATV Recreation & Rescue Association or 877-931-2288). Advance registration recommended via the club; open to public during events, though club membership is required for regular trails.
http://www.tricountyatv.com
632 Tower Hill Road, Northern Cambria, PA 15714
40.6261207, -78.8959315
Trundle Manor
Trundle Manor is not a seasonal haunted attraction, but more like a bizarre private collection. An “art house / tourist trap” that is open year-round.
Is your group looking for something a bit different this season? Trundle Manor may be right for you… This is a private, artist’s residence that features a strange and wonderful collection of “unusual items such as taxidermy, jarred specimens, medical implements, and bizarre weaponry that has been made available to tour by the general public” – according to the website!
Trundle Manor is located on a residential street in Swissvale, not far from Edgewood Town Center.
https://trundlemanor.com/
7724 Juniata Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
40.422779, -79.880624
Zombies of the Corn
Zombies of the Corn, located at 282 Rochester Rd, Freedom, PA 15042 (at Three Rivers Paintball, about 30 minutes northwest of Pittsburgh), is a thrilling Halloween-themed attraction opening September 26, 2025, focused on combating a zombie apocalypse. The main feature is the Zombie Shoot Ride, where groups of up to 24 ride a specialized vehicle every 20 minutes, armed with 150 paintballs loaded with “pathogens” to eliminate quarantined zombies from a secure compound. Additional attractions include a Walk thru the Zombie Compound, FunHouse 3D, Z-MAZE, Spooky Ghost Stories, campfires, and face painting for a complete fall fest experience. Tickets include all attractions, paintballs, and parking (with a suggested $5 donation per car by Boy Scout Troop 444). New for 2025, no specific updates are mentioned, but the event emphasizes immersive zombie-fighting action. Ticket prices: Not detailed online; purchase in advance via the site. Suitable for ages 10+; advance tickets recommended to secure spots.
2025 Dates: Typically Fridays, Saturdays and select nights from late September through early November, plus select Sundays
http://zombiesofthecorn.com/
282 Rochester Road, Freedom, PA 15042
40.702751, -80.169481
ZooBoo – Halloween Drive-Thru / Pumpkin Palooza
ZooBoo at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is a kid-friendly, daytime Halloween event held during regular zoo hours, requiring no additional ticket beyond standard admission. It features safe trick-or-treating throughout the zoo with treats from local businesses, character meet-and-greets, giveaways, a Halloween parade, dance, and costume contest. Guests can observe animals enjoying Halloween treats. Costumes are encouraged for all ages but must be family-friendly, allow safe movement, and avoid full face masks for teens and adults; staff may request modifications for safety. The event is a walk-through during daytime operations, included with zoo admission. No new features for 2025 are specified, maintaining its focus on family fun. For details, contact the zoo at 412-665-3640 or check pittsburghzoo.org. Advance tickets recommended to ensure entry.
2025 Dates: Two October weekends (10/18-19, 25-26), 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/event-zooboo/
One Wild Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
40.4830323, -79.9197598
CLOSED FOR 2025 (Haunted House Graveyard)
The following haunted houses had a good run, but are no longer around. At some point they gave up the ghost. They are being included for the sake of nostalgia, but also to confirm that they are indeed closed.
The Glow (Hartwood Acres)
CLOSED… The Glow is once again not going to be open in Pittsburgh this year. It was here for one year only in 2018. Every year they would move to four new cities; the 2021 lineup included Washington DC, Philly, Chicago & Nashville. But now the website is down, so maybe the Glow has faded…
The Glow, a Jack O’Lantern Experience (now known as Jack’s Pumpkin Glow) set up shop in 2018 in Hartwood Acres Park in Hampton Township, site of the former Christmas Light display several years ago. The glow was an all-ages, non scary walking trail, lit by over 5,000 hand carved pumpkins! The trail was 1/3 mile long, and is stroller friendly. In fact, kids under 2 years of age were free.
The Glow also featured fall food and drink, with live pumpkin carving demonstrations. It aimed to be a way for the whole family to enjoy the Halloween season in the cool, night air of October. Rain or shine…
No 2022 Dates… Sorry.
https://theglowjackolantern.com/
200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
40.5694, -79.9089
Haunted Double Decker Bus Tours
CLOSED… No information yet for 2023… but the website still has dates from 2019, so…
Come listen as THE STORY TELLER weaves some tales of the macabre and wraps you up in a world of scary ghost stories, interwoven with unbelievable mysteries that remain unsolved to this day. Board The Pittsburgh Tour Company’s Double Decker Bus as it navigates through the darken streets of the city showing you real places and telling you real stories about the darker tales who are no longer with us… or are they? Join us and decide for yourselves……If you DARE!
Dates for 2022: TBD. This was cancelled in 2020 and 2021, but hopefully it will return. Typically, each tour would last one hour. Reservations are recommended if and when they open.
http://www.pghtours.com/haunted-tours
445 27th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
40.4278874, -79.9659201
Bushy Run – Haunted History Hayride & Battlefield / The Haunting of Duncan Cambell
No mention of this event for 2025 on the website – see below. The last year it was open was in 2023.
For many years Bushy Run hosted the Haunted History Hayride and added the Haunted Battlefield in 2022. Many times actual history is the scariest of all. Patrons could learn about frontier history and be frightened by ghosts and goblins, and by 18th century re-enactors along the hayride / walk. The event included a story teller, admission to the museum & gift shop, and concessions and ghost stories in the Stone Room.
In 2023, the event was cancelled due to increased state regulations for hayrides. Instead, they featured “The Haunting of Duncan Cambell”, a play of scary stories revolving around 18th century historical figures. No word yet on if this is being held again this year.
2024 Dates: Unknown
http://bushyrunbattlefield.com/haunted-history-hayride
1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette, PA 15644
40.353488, -79.623559
Haunted Expedition
CLOSED… 2016 was the last year for this attraction. A new north hills attraction was to replace it, but never got underway. The description below is from 2016:
Haunted Expedition is the Pittsburgh area’s newest and most realistic haunted attraction experience. After a successful debut season last year, Haunted Expedition is back again for 2016, better than ever. Located at Shenot Farm in Wexford, PA, this attraction takes you on an experience like no other. Board the hayride, and discover a town trapped back in time and tormented by demons!
Haunted Expedition includes two hayrides, three interactive shows, haunted trails through an orchard, and a haunted trail through a corn field, all for one price! Featuring top of the line special effects including fog machines, snow machines, and scent machines, Haunted Expedition is sure to be the most original haunted attraction you’ve ever been to! Are you ready?
http://www.hauntedexpedition.com/
3754 Wexford Run Road, Wexford, PA 15090
40.626413, -80.079126
The Haunted Hayloft: Vengeance
CLOSED… The Haunted Hayloft was last open in 2017. It was a fixture in Somerset for many years. Here was the description from that time:
In the past it billed itself as a frightening step back in time, all about History, Horror, Hauntings and Howlings. The Hayloft was used throughout the year for other activities, but in October it came alive as a Halloween attraction, and has been a Somerset tradition for many years. The Haunted Hayloft features 4 haunts, including Historic Haunt, Horrors of Hell (taking the place of Forest of Fright) and the Corn Maze of Carnage. This year there is also zombie Paintball as well as an Escape Room Escapade. Frights, fire, food & fun awaits… It was located just a few miles from Huston’s Haunted Hollow and Teen Quest Corn Maze – you could hit several haunted houses in Pittsburgh with one trip to Somerset County!
http://hauntedhayloft.com/
3487 Copper Kettle Highway, Rockwood, PA 15557
39.9584656, -79.2037027
Happy Hauntings at Kennywood Park
EVENT NAME CHANGE… This has been replaced by Phantom Fall Fest, which combines Happy Hauntings & Phantom Fright Nights. See this listing above. The last year for Happy Hauntings was 2020.
For kids that are too young for Phantom Fright Nights, Kennywood is hosting Happy Hauntings during weekend October afternoons. Designed for children under 10, there will be tick or treating, costumes, hayrides and more. Plus, Kiddieland, Thomas Town and other “calmer” rides will be open (no coasters). Be sure to try out the Mystery Maze and catch the Magic Show! If this is not enough, sign up for Pancakes with Parker from 11:00am to Noon on selected days.
Haunted Cabin – Oakdale Boy Scout Troop 248
CLOSED… This was apparently open in 2021 for a few days… Before that, this was last known to be open in 2017. Stay tuned for more info if it becomes available. Here is the old listing from 2017:
After a break of a couple of years, in 2015 the historic Killbuck Lodge was restored and upgraded. The Oakdale Boy Scout Haunted Cabin was back in 2016! The attraction covers almost an acre of haunted ground, filled with all kinds of critters, beasts and creatures that are waiting for you. Make your way through the maze across the covered bridge and choose your destiny: will you wind up in the Torture Chamber or the Spinning Vortex of Doom? Check out the Cabin itself to see What’s Cooking, and be careful of The Cabin Witch along the way. Group discounts and refreshments are available. ($5 per person or $3 for special groups.) Proceeds benefit Oakdale’s Boy Scout Troop 248.
248 Clinton Avenue, Oakdale, PA 15071
40.4007726, -80.1877806
The Haunted School – Castle Shannon VFD
CLOSED… This has been closed for decades, and the building has been gone for years… but definitely worth a shout out. It was last open in 2001.
The Haunted School on Route 88 in Castle Shannon was a fixture in the 1980s and 90s, back before the explosion of haunted attractions and their widespread popularity. It was operated by the Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Department, who purchased the old Hamilton School Building. The school was dedicated in 1904 and in operation until 1969. The three-story school provided a perfect creepy setting for classic haunted house scares and surprises, with something new in each classroom. It featured an old school bus that served as the entrance portal to the school, which added to the whole experience. Here is a link to an article about the attraction in its final year: https://archive.triblive.com/news/haunted-school-to-end-long-run/
Haunted Hillside
CLOSED… Haunted Hillside was last open in 2018, with a planned re-opening in 2020. That didn’t happen due to COVID and nothing has been updated for 2022. Here is the description from 2018:
Haunted Hillside is a haunted attraction where an original story continues to evolve from year to year. This includes custom characters and sets that you won’t find at other attractions. Meet the Farmer family, the gang of kilbillies that love having people for dinner. An occult has also moved into Haunted Hillside, causing mystical mayhem and keeping the killbillies on their toes. Not to mention the scarecrows and sack boys that continue to terrorize folks that they come across. In 2018, there is a new character to watch out for: Allister Heck. Get a feel for what it is like to be in a horror movie! Visit their website to get the current version of the story.
Haunted Hillside is an all-outdoor attraction through wooded areas and corn fields and we are open rain or shine. The terrain is all natural, so please dress appropriately (there could be mud). Ticket prices are only $20 for general admission. Price of admission includes 5 attractions: Helltown, Sackboy Woods, The Salvage Yard, Forest of the Forgotten, and Scarecrow Alley. All of these are connected, for a total length of about a mile.
Haunted School of Terror
CLOSED… This Weirton haunted house was last open in 2017. They had hoped to return in 2019… Striplight Theatre was planning to buy the school property and recreate the haunted school, but there was no further info about that. So, it looks like this one gave up the ghost… Here is the description from 2016:
Dead tired of the same old routine? Same old haunted houses killing you? Head west across the state line to the Haunted School Of Terror every weekend in October. Come check out our eternal agenda… Take an elevator ride to the third floor and let class begin! You may be deathly surprised who you see from school: an old mate, perhaps a best friend? Boyfriend / Girlfriend? Teacher? Come and find out… Built in 1939, this school has taught a lot of souls: see if you can earn your diploma! Billed as one of the Ohio Valley’s Largest Indoor Climate Controlled Mazes, the Haunted School of Terror is located in Weirton, WV, only a 30 minute drive from Robinson Township, one hour from Pittsburgh. New for 2016 is The Barn, based on the legends of The Boogeyman, Hallowed Jack and The Candycorn Scarecrow.
http://www.hauntedschoolofterror.com
2850 Weir Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062
40.411641, -80.584254
Haunted Studio
CLOSED… After 3 years, this one seems to have no sign of life. The 2016 listing is below:
Terror awaits you at the Haunted Studio in the heart of Vandergrift PA! The Haunted Studio will leave you crying and begging to leave!
$3 Entry fee or $10 for a 2 night unlimited entry pass. The $10 two day pass can be purchased at the door. ALL CHILDREN UNDER 12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT OR PERSON 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER!
119 Grant Avenue Vandergrift, PA
40.6037214, -79.5638348
Hellatorium at Switchback Raceway
CLOSED… This one never got off the ground.
A new haunted house had been planned for the Switchback Raceway in Butler back in 2014, but things did not come together as planned. It was planned to be the largest in Pennsylvania, situated inside a 45,000 sf building, the size of a football field. The website is down, and this one never seemed to get off of the ground.
http://www.hellatoriumhaunt.com/
2469 William Flynn Highway, Butler, PA 16009
40.967973, -79.9697007
Kennywood Phantom Fright Nights
EVENT NAME CHANGE… This has been replaced by the all-new Phantom Fall Fest, which combines Happy Hauntings & Phantom Fright Nights. See this listing above. Here is the old listing from Fright Nights back in 2019, just for old times’ sake…
Screams of terror and joy will float through the night at Kennywood once again this fall as Phantom Fright Nights, recognized by USA TODAY and Amusement Today as one of the best Halloween theme park events, returns beginning Friday, September 27.
Phantom Fright Nights will welcome a new haunt, new 4D Movie and the Best New Roller Coaster of 2019, The Steel Curtain, to its masterful mix of thrilling rides and chilling haunted attractions. New this fall, guests will visit Shady Grove Memorial Hospital, where a murderous doctor is stalking patients and staff alike. Can you help find the culprit – or more importantly, make it out alive?!
For those that do, eight other haunts and scare zones await, plus an escape room and IT: The 4D Experience®, a feature short based on the 2017 remake of the classic Stephen King novel in Kennywood’s 4D Theater. Experience IT like never before: IT: The 4D Experience is an 18-minuteshow filled with extra surprises, like eye-popping cinematography and spine-chilling special effects, to heighten the storyline. IT: The 4D Experience is included with admission to Phantom Fright Nights.
“As one of Pittsburgh’s most popular and longest-running Halloween attractions, we’re always looking to reinvent ourselves,” says Marie Ruby, Director of Ride and Phantom Fright Nights Operations. “With a new haunt, new movie and a new record-setting roller coaster, this year’s Fright Nights will deliver many new thrills…or else!”
Phantom Fright Nights tickets are now on sale at Kennywood.com. Guests can save up to $5 off standard gate price by buying tickets at local Giant Eagle stores, or qualify for 50 percent off select dates by purchasing a 2020 Season Pass. College students can also get half-off tickets on select nights by presenting their school ID.
For more information, visit www.kennywood.com/pfn or call 412-461-0500.
Mischief Manor / Victory Haunted House
CLOSED… Mischief Manor / Victory Haunted House has closed for good, as of the end of the 2015 Halloween season.
Mischief Manor in Elizabeth, PA was located in a reincarnated haunted schoolhouse, in the same building as the former Victory Haunted House that closed in 2008 after a 30-year run. It had been open from 2012 to 2015 as “Mischief Manor”. Up until its demise, it was the longest-running haunted attraction in southwestern Pennsylvania.
2805 Douglas Hollow Road, Elizabeth Township, Pa 15037
40.2566482, -79.8184684
Scream Factory
CLOSED… 2018 was the first year for this attraction, but it looks like it will not be returning. The Facebook page says “Permanently Closed” and the website is down. Here was the listing from 2018:
There is a new haunted house in town, in New Kensington to be exact! The AK Valley Research Park is sponsoring this walk-through haunted house, through Halloween night… According to the website, the Scream Factory is where your worst nightmares come to life… will you make it out with your sanity?
The setting is also noteworthy in that the creators are attempting to help out and breathe life into the community and surrounding areas, for the good of the town. Help them out by visiting their all-new attraction this October!
http://akvalleyscreamfactory.com/
600 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068
40.571438,-79.754562
Spooky Stories at the Old Stone House
CLOSED… This event has not been listed & the website is down. It was last open in 2019. As per FB, no events at the Stone House have taken place for years. The property is now owned by Slippery Rock, who have kept it closed since COVID. Here is old info from 2019:
Halloween meets History! Come to the Old Stone House for storytelling, historical reenactments and a guided tour. The Old Stone House is a nearly 200 year old restored inn near Slippery Rock that hosts special events throughout the year. All proceeds support the Old Stone House and its community programs. This year the event will feature storytelling, historical reenactments and a side show, plus numerous activities available for the kids. Admission is $8 (children 8 & under for $5). Please get your tickets in advance through their website.
In 2014 the Center for Paranormal Study and Investigation teamed up with the folks at the Old Stone House for real ghost hunting… Maybe their findings will be the subject of one of the spooky stories…
http://oldstonehousepa.org/
2865 William Flynn Highway, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
41.0107952, -80.0021507
Terror Town
CLOSED… The website had been partially updated in 2017. But it was last open in 2015, so it looks like this attraction has been ghosted… Here was the listing from 2015:
Terror Town is returning for its 5th year, located in the 30,000 sf basement of a Strip District warehouse. “Enter the abyss beneath 17th Street” at your own risk and prepare for the “final act”. There is an indoor waiting area, perfect for rainy and cold weather. Come for “Friday the 13th Night” on November 13th for one final blast! The site has been identified as having a “strong paranormal presence” by the PA Department of Paranormal Investigation. Come check out the new spine tingling twists and gruesome props for 2015!
1700 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
40.4503391, -79.9867761
Tim’s Secret Treasures Fright Fest
Not verified for 2024 … This event had taken place annually through 2019, but no information can be found for this year… Here is the description from 2019:
Antiques are not the only relics from the past at Tim’s Secret Treasures in Charleroi. It is that time of year again! Find out more about the spirits that dwell within at Fright Fest! The owners are once again bringing in paranormal teams and 4 renowned psychics, spiritual mediums and advisers, and will be available for readings for the paying customers. Beginning at 11:00 pm a live paranormal investigation will be taking place. All the proceeds from the investigation plus a portion of those from the psychics will be donated to various charitable organizations. Not for the faint of heart! Call now to reserve your spot.
https://allevents.in/charleroi/tims-secret-treasures-fright-fest-2017/80002399060809
220 McKean Avenue, Charleroi, PA
40.1360466, -79.8948143
Trail of Terror (Carnegie Park): The Beyond
Not updated for 2024, the website is dead. In 2020 they were planning to open for the 2021 season, but I don’t think that happened. Here was the description from 2019:
Pitcher Skate Park is hosting the Trail of Terror again in 2019, an annual tradition since 2012. This year they promise “an all-new experience straight from your nightmares”! Along with the haunted trail, there is a pumpkin patch and food available. Warm up around the haunted fireplace… The trail typically gets bigger and better each year. Kids are welcome, and by request can be walked through with flashlights to meet the actors, for a fun and not-so-scary experience. The website is down for now, but look them up on Facebook for more info…
http://www.pghtrailofterror.com/
Pitcher Park, Carnegie Park, Carnegie, PA
40.4034077, -80.0737474
The West Deer Nightmare
CLOSED…. It’s been a while since it has been open. The website is down.
The West Deer Nightmare was a highly intense, terrifying Haunted House that depicted the history of serial killer Noah Hobbs and the 1952 West Deer Nightmare Massacre. Years after Hobbs was shot and killed it was discovered that he had a son named… Noah.
http://www.westdeernightmare.com/
Bairdford Park, Gibsonia, PA 15044
40.630377, -79.8751836
These haunted houses in Pittsburgh range from large to small and offer something for everyone. But if you are looking for even more haunted houses to check out this season, here is a list of haunted houses in Youngstown, OH. There are several that are worth the drive…
Be safe and Happy Halloween!
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