Lehigh Valley ghost guide: Where to celebrate Halloween

From fall festivals to frightening fun, the Lehigh Valley Halloween season is is full swing.

Here’s The Morning Call’s guide to all of the spooky — and not-so-spooky — events happening around the region this October, ranked in order of scare factor.

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Not recommended for children 11 and younger

Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride: Check into the motel, slip past scarecrows, zombies and other evils in and take a ride on the Haunted Hayride and walk through the Revenge of the Scarecrows Haunted Trail, and Double Edge Axe Throwing. Advanced timed tickets. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through Nov. 2; 6:30-9:30 p.m. through Nov. 3, Mon.-Thurs., Oct. 6-31. Bates Motel, 1835 Middletown Road (Route 352), Glen Mills. $40-$125. 610-459-0647. thebatesmotel.com .

Dorney’s Halloween Haunt: Haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment, zombies and vampires, thrill rides, more. New this year is Steel Yard: Forge Your Fear. 6-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through Oct. 27, also, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Dorney Park, 3830 Dorney Park Road, S. Whitehall Township. $39.99. 610-395-2000. Dorneypark.com .

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary: Festival staged in the site’s cellblocks and courtyards with five haunted houses plus historic tours, themed bars and lounges, live performances, more. 6:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Oct. 3-Nov. 3, Oct. 9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30. Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia. $59-$89. 215-236-3300. easternstate.org/halloween .

Haunted Red Mill: Ten acres of spooky scares and fright as the museum village grounds are transformed into your worst nightmare including a terror trail, hay ride, vortex and the haunted mill. 7:15-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Oct. 4-26. Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St., Clinton, New Jersey. $35, 908-735-4101. redmillhauntedvillage.org .

Hotel of Horror and Altered Nightmares: The 200-year-old “abandoned” Pocono Mountain resort once called The Lake House Hotel houses both Hotel of Horror Haunted House and Altered Nightmares. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 6, 20, 27, 31, Nov. 1-2; 7-11 p.m. Oct. 4, 11, 13, 18, 25; 6-11 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Lakehouse Hotel, Route 115 & Cherry Valley Road, Saylorsburg, $40; $45. hotelofhorror.com

Jason’s Woods: Wrecking Machine and Grinder, also Lost in Jason’s Woods, Chamber of Horrors, Carnival of Fear, Zombie Apocalypse, Horrifying Hayride, live music, midway, theatrical shows. 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Oct. 5-27. Jason’s Woods, 90 Stehman Road, Lancaster. $30-$65, 717-875-5110. jasonswoods.com .

Kim’s Krypt Haunted Mill: House of Eyes, Terror Trail, Horror of Menges Mill, Dark Despair. 6-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Oct. 4-Nov. 3. Colonial Valley Scream Park, 5932 Colonial Valley Road, Spring Grove. $60. kimskrypt.com .

Lancaster Field of Screams: Frightmare Asylum, Den of Darkness, Haunted Hayride and Nocturnal Wasteland, live bands and other special events. Fri.-Sun. Oct. 4-Nov. 9, Oct. 17, 24, 31. Field of Screams, 191 College Ave., Mountville. $16-$35, 717-285-7748. fieldofscreams.com .

Lehigh Valley Screampark: Psycho Path, Hollow of Horror, Condemned Haunted House, Operation Bio Purge. Fri.-Sun. Through Oct. 27. Lehigh Valley Screampark, 2951 Betz Court, Orefield. $50. lehighvalleyscreampark.com .

Palmerton Halls of Horror : Gross and gory hardcore haunted house. Optional Blood Experience ($47). 7-11 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25, Nov. 1; 6-11 p.m. Oct. 26, Nov. 2; 6-10 p.m. Oct. 27; (5-8 p.m. Oct. 20; family safe walkthrough with no actors; $15; $10, 12 and under). Halls of Horror, 320 Delaware Ave., Palmerton. $27. hallsofhorror.net .

Philly Fright Factory: 25,000-square-foot haunted house in a 120-year-old building in South Philadelphia. Fri.-Sun. Oct. 4-27, Oct. 14, 14, 30-31, Nov. 1-2. Fright Factory, 2200 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia. $30; $40. frightfactorypa.com .

Reaper’s Revenge: A haunted hayride, Lost Carnival, Pitch Black, Sector 13. 6-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 6-9:30 p.m. Sun. Oct. 4-Nov. 2. Reaper’s Revenge, 460 Green Grove Road, Scranton. $69. 570-254-8038. reapersrevenge.net .

Scream Mountain : Haunted hayride, starter haunted hayride (6 p.m.; $10, reservations required), haunted lift and walk. 6:30-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Oct. 4-26. Spring Mountain, 757 Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville. $25; $30. 610-287-7900. springmountainadventures.com .

Six Flags FrightFest: Seasonal rides, scare zones, terror trails and haunted mazes plus zombies and Halloween-themed shows and attractions. Thurs.-Sun. through Nov. 3. Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, New Jersey. sixflags.com/greatadventure .

Shocktoberfest: Zombie Safari Hayride Tour, Midway Massacre, Prison of the Dead, Ground Assault, Unknown 3.0., Zombie Experience, midway attractions, more. 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat, 5-9 p.m. Sun. Oct. 4-Nov. 9. Shocktoberfest, 94 Park Ave., Sinking Spring. $30-$50. 610-375-7273. shocktoberfest.com .

Valley of Fear and the Original Haunted Hayride: Haunted hayride, Willie’s Shipwreck Cove, Miles Manor Haunted House. 7 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Oct. 4-Nov. 4, also Oct. 10, 17, 24, 30-31. Phoenix Sport Club, 301 W. Bristol Road, Feasterville. $25-$55. 215-942-9787. valleyoffear.com .

Waldorf Estate of Fear: Waldorf Hotel, Terror in the Corn, Infection, Zombie Escape Room. Fri.-Sat. Oct. 4-Nov. 2, Oct. 31. Waldorf Estate of Fear, 6325 Interchange Road, Lehighton. $20-$70, 610-824-6835. waldorfestateoffear.com .

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Use discretion with children 11 and younger

Cemetery Tour: Death and Dying: Walk through God’s Acre, Bethlehem’s oldest cemetery, and hear stories. 3 p.m., Oct. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27. Moravian Museum, 66 W. Church St., Bethlehem, $9-$20. 610-882-0450, historicbethlehem.org .

Crystal Cave Ghost Lantern Tours: Ghost stories, folklore and history of haunted Crystal Cave by lantern light. Not recommended for ages 7 and under. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 19, 26; 6 p.m. Oct. 11, 18, 25. Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown. $30; $23, ages 8-11, 610-683-6765. crystalcavepa.com .

Elysburg Haunted House : Benefits Elysburg and Ralpho Fire Departments. 7 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26. Elysburg Valley Gun and Country Club, 106 Gun Club Road, Elysburg, $20, 570-672-2920, facebook.com/ElysburgHauntedHouse .

Fright Time Zip & Climb: Experience the Summit Adventure Park High Ropes Course after dark with a chilling Halloween twist. 5:30, 6 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 26. Summit Adventure Park at Blue Mountain Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton. $55. skibluemt.com/summit-adventure-park/halloween .

Ghost Tour of New Hope: Lantern-led walk. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through Oct. 26 and Oct. 31. New Hope, Bridge and Main streets, $12, 215-354-1693, ghosttoursofnewhope.com .

Haunted Hayride in the Parkway: Thrills, chills and frights will put a scare into your night. Benefits the Whitehall Fire Department. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26. $15; $7, ages 6-12; free. ages 5 and under. 610-437-5524 ext. 1165, whitehallfd.org .

Old Jail Ghost Tour: Tour the jail and hear tales of ghostly encounters. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, ,19, 26. Old Jail Museum, 128 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, $15. No children under 12. 570-325-5259, theoldjailmuseum.com .

Rotary Historic Ghost Walks in Old Mauch Chunk: Accompany your Ghost Guide on a one-mile outdoor walk on Broadway, with tales of ghoulish encounters. Varying times Fri.-Sun. Through Nov. 16. The Inn at Jim Thorpe, 24 Broadway, $15; $5, ages 12 and younger, 570-325-2599, jimthorperotary.org

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Fun for all ages and family-friendly activities

Adventure Aquarium Fintastic Pumpkin Glow Festival: discover a mesmerizing collection of glowing gourds in every shape, size, and species shining above the surface or illuminating the depths among sharks, stingrays, and other unique aquatic life. $27.99-$47.99. Through Nov. 3. Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, N.J. 856-365-3300. www.adventureaquarium.com .

Bear Rock Corn Maze: 2-acre corn maze ($7), test your scavenger hunts skills and trivia knowledge with hidden clues to complete the game card, pumpkin patch, hayrides ($3.75), glow golf (Fri.-Sun.). 5-10 p.m. Fri.; noon-10 p.m. Sat.; noon-9 p.m. Sun. Through Oct. 27. Bear Rock Junction, 8181 Route 309, New Tripoli. 610-298-8888. bearrockjunction.com .

Big Top Corn Maze: Maze, hayrides, rides and games, more. Flashlight nights (Saturdays in Oct.). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Nov. 3. Stony Hill Farms, 15 North Road, Chester, New Jersey. $7.99 and over. 908-879-2696. stonyhillfarms.com .

Crayola Screamin’ Green Hauntoween: Crafts, themed scavenger hunt, character photo ops, trick-or-treat (Sat.-Sun.), more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Oct. 31. Crayola Experience, 30 Centre Square, Easton. $29.99-$39.99. 952-851-5800, crayolaexperience.com

Corn Cob Acres: 50 activities including train ride, Farm Animal Barrel, Cow Belly Bounces, Bat Cave and Spider Web Weave, pedal karts, giant sling shots, Jack-O-Lantern bean bag toss, more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 2 and Oct. 14; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays Oct. 6-Nov. 3. 191 College Ave., Mountville. $13.99-$20. 717-285-7748, corncobacres.com .

Count’s Halloween Spooktacular: Kids can come in costume and enjoy Halloween-themed shows, trick-or-treating, characters, more. Through Nov. 3. Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne. $41.99 and over, 215-752-7070. sesameplace.com .

Dorney’s Tricks and Treats: Dorney debuts and all-new Halloween adventure, surrounded by themed decorations, activities, and entertainment including trick-or-treating, fall-themed food, Halloween costume contests, seasonal make-and-take crafts, Patch’s Pumpkin Patch, more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 27. Dorney Park, 3830 Dorney Park Road, South Whitehall Township. 610-395-2000. dorneypark.com .

Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings: Themed rides, special entertainment, Trick-or-Treat Trail, more. Noon-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. through Oct. 27. Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Route 30 East, Lancaster. 717-291-1888. dutchwonderland.com .

Electrifying Jack O Lantern: Family-friendly walk-through experience featuring thousands of hand-carved pumpkins displayed in a creative and artistic exhibit. 7-9 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. Oct. 4-27. Advanced tickets only. West End Fairgrounds, 570 Fairground Road, Gilbert. electrifyingjackolanterns.com .

Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival : Pumpkins, games, food, hayrides, carnival rides, more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. through Oct. 27. Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton. $15. 610-377-8400. countryjunction.com .

Grim’s Fall Festival and Corn Maze: Find your way through the field of corn, pick your own pumpkin,  hayrides, more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and Oct. 14 through Nov. 3 Grim’s Greenhouse and Farm Market, 9941 Schantz Road, Breinigsville. 610-395-5655.

Haunted Red Mill: UFO: Unidentified Frightening Objects: Mazes, trails, hayride along the river, more. Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26. $35. Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St., Clinton. $10. 908-735-4101, redmillhauntedvillage.org

Hausman’s Fall Farm Festival: Corn maze, pumpkin patch, more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. through Oct. 29. Hausman’s Fruit Farm, 2824 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg. 267-980-3409. hausmanfruitfarm.com .

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm : Adventure farm with activities including hayride, corn mazes, farm animals, slides, more. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily, through Nov. 3. Hellerick’s Family Farm, 5500 N. Easton Road, Doylestown. $14.99, weekdays; $18.99, weekends. 215-766-8388. hellericksfarm.com .

Knoebels Hallo-Fun: Rides and games, fall food treats and spook-tacular live entertainment and decorations. 6-10 p.m. Fri., 2-10 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. through Oct. 27. Knoebels Amusement Park, 391 Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg. 800-487-4386. knoebels.com .

Linvilla Pumpkinland: Hayrides, train rides, straw bale and cornfield mazes, Hayrides to the Witch’s House, Autumn Moon Hayrides, Jack-O-Lantern Exhibit (Oct. 18-31). Daily through Nov. 3. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media. 610-867-7116, linvilla.com

Olde Stone Farm Harvest Days: Corn maze, hayride, food trucks, games, more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. through Oct. 28. 1350 Raubsville Road, Easton. oldestonefarmpa.com

Pumpkinland: Halloween display of cartoon characters, scarecrows, hay hutch and pumpkins, hayrides and funhouse. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31. Colonial Gardens, 745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville. 610-948-9755, colonialgardenspa.com .

Saylorsburg Mazezilla “Around the World”: 11-acre corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, produce stand, barnyard animals, more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct 14 and Nov. 2-3; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 6, 20 and 27; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 11-13, 28-29, 25-26. Klingel’s Farm, 415 State Route 115, Saylorsburg. $14.50, 570-402-7378. mazezilla.com .

Seiple Farms Corn Maze: Journey through the corn maze ($10; free, ages 2 and under), flashlight corn maze (Fridays; $13), hayrides, pick-your-own pumpkins, amusements, farm animals, more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; noon-6 p.m. Oct. 4, 11, 14, 18. Seiple Farms, Route 329, Bath. 610-837-6282, seiplefarms.com .

Six Flags Kids Boo Fest: Trick-or-treat through the kid-friendly haunted house, rides, performances, more. Fri.-Sun. through Oct. 27. Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ. sixflags.com

Unangst Tree Farm Fall Fun: Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, corn maze (Sat.-Sun.; $9, free ages  and under), petting zoo, farm markets, more. noon-5 p.m. Mon-Fri.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Unangst Tree Farm, 7317 Bethlehem-Bath Pike, Bath. 610-837-7531. unangst-treefarm.com .

Wilcox Farms: Corn maze, play area, tractor hay rides (10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun.), more. 1134 S. Reading Ave., Boyertown. 610-367-2387, wilcoxfamilyfarm.com

Special events

The Electrifying Jack O’Lantern Experience: Thousands of hand carved pumpkins displayed in a creative and artistic exhibit. Advance tickets required. 7-9 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 4-27. West End Fairgrounds, 570 Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert. $22; free, age 2 and under. $15. electrifying jackolanterns.com .

First Saturday Horror Series: The Blair Witch Project (25th Anniversary), follows a trio of filmmakers on what should have been a simple walk in the woods, but quickly becomes an excursion into heart-stopping terror, 9:45 p.m. Oct. 5; $11; $8.50, ages 15 and under, seniors; $7.50, members; WNUF Halloween Special with Director Chris LaMartina, expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous Webber House, the site of ghastly murders, 9:45 p.m. Oct. 12; $13; $12, ages 25 and under, seniors; $10, members; Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, the next great horror slasher has given a documentary crew exclusive access to his life as he plans his reign of terror over the sleepy town of Glen Echo, 9:45 p.m. Oct. 19; $11; $8.50, ages 25 and under, seniors; $7.50, members. Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, steelstacks.org .

Pirate Day at the National Canal Museum : Visit the museum in pirate attire for half off admission and ride our canal boat to see if it is seaworthy. Pirate boat rides will take place at noon and 3p.m.; pirate free ride at 1:30 p.m. Pirate crafts and a pirate map to lead you through the museum towards some treasure.  11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 5. National Canal Museum, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton. $8-$15. 610-923-3548, canals.org .

Spirited Tales Pub Tour: Hidden in the unique historic sites of Bethlehem are fascinating stories of eerie paranormal activities, unsolved murders and mysterious experiences. Hear those tales told by a certified costumed docent while visiting the 1758 Sun Inn, Red Stag Pub, Lost Tavern Brewing, and the Historic Hotel Bethlehem. One complimentary tasting is included at the start of the tour at the 1810 Goundie House. (Participants must be at least 21 years of age and show valid ID.) 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26. Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem. $20-$25. historicbethlehem.org/shop/product/spirited-tales-pub-tour .

Sun Inn Ghost and Spirit Tours: Video history of the Historic 1758 Sun Inn, tour of the rooms and attic with a few authentic Ghost Stories of the Inn and a personal tasting of Christmas City Spirits. Tours at 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 3. Sun Inn, 564 Main St., Bethlehem. $20. suninnbethlehem.org .ghost-and-spirit-tours.

Going Batty: Through a story, outdoor activities and a craft, children will discover fascinating facts and the ecological importance of our nocturnal friends — bats — during this Kettler Creek for Kids program. 10-11 a.m. Oct. 7. Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. $7. mcmcconservation.org

The National Red, White and Boo Haunted Heritage Ghost Convention: Ghost visitors George Taylor, Leila Flory, Glenwood “Pappy” Lewis, Everett Kent, Benjamin Franklin Miller. 7 p.m. Oct. 10. Slate Belt Heritage Center, 30 N. First St., Bangor. $10. 484-894-5661.

Spooky Nazareth Walking Tour: Learn about the founding of Nazareth and hear some spooky ghost stories about the Whitefield House, Nazareth Hall and other historic places. Rain or shine. 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26. Whitefield House, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. $15; free, ages 5 and under, members. moravianhistory.org

Halloween Movie on the Mountain: “Monsters Inc!,” 7-9 p.m. Oct. 12. Rain date Oct. 13. Camelback Mountain Adventures, 243 Resort Drive, Tannersville. camelbackresort.com .

Boo at the Zoo: Wear costume and trick or treat at the zoo, arts and crafts tables, vendors, music and costumed characters. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, $16; $15, seniors; $14, ages 2-11; free, ages 1 and under, 610-799-4171, lvzoo.org .

Rocky Horror at the Drive-In: Outdoor screening complete with shadowcast performance by Spaced Out Sensations, a Lehigh Valley based RHPS troupe. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Movie begins at 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre, 4540 Shankweiler Road, Orefield. $12; $8, children; free, ages 3 and under. shankweilers.com .

Second Saturday Art Labs-Spooky Thaumatropes : Make some spooky Halloween-themed thaumatropes (an optical toy where each side has a different image. When the image is twirled, the two images appear to blend into one). Kits and demonstrations available. 1-3 p.m. Oct. 12. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton. Free. 610-253-1222, sigalmusuem.org .

Musuem and a Movie: Dia de los Muertos: PBS Artbound production exploring the origins of the holiday (known in English as Day of the Dead) and its revival among Chicanxs in Los Angeles in the 1970s. 1, 2, 3 p.m. Oct. 13. Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton. Free. sigalmuseum.org .

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: a live performance from the Spaced Out Sensations shadowcast. 11:30 p.m. Oct. 18, 25-26. Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $11; $8.50, seniors, students; $7.50, members. 610-297-7100, steelstacks.org

Monster Weekend at Lafayette College: PUSH Physical Theatre’s adaption of Bram Stoker’s 1897 horror novel Dracula, 8 p.m. Oct. 18, Williams Center for the Arts, 317 Hamilton St., Easton; $33; $10 staff, faculty; $6, non-LC students. Rocky Horror Picture Show screening, 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Landis Cinema in Buck Hall, 219 N. 3rd St., Easton; registration required. National Theatre Live presents Frankenstein, 7 p.m. Oct. 20, Landis Cinema, Buck Hall; $15; $10, staff, faculty; $5, non-LC students. williamscenter.lafayette.edu

Wildlands Conservancy-Spooky Hike at Community Park: Enter the darkness in search of owls and other nocturnal creatures. Registration required. 7-8 p.m. Oct. 18. Community Park- Upper Saucon, 3231 Preston Lane, Bethlehem. Free. engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/90

Easton Zombie Crawl: Registration at Rivals Sports Bar (2-4 p.m.) Drink and food specials at all participating bars, game card to enter to win gift cards to local restaurants, after-party at Rivals with live music and food. Oct. 19.  $20 adv., $25 day of event. eastonpubcrawl.com .

All Hallows Eve Fall Festival: Pumpkin painting, corn shucking, apple cider press, hay pile, hayrides, refreshments, more. Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 19, Pennypacker Mills, Route 73 and Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, free, 610-287-9349, montcopa.org/pennypackermills .

Creative Family Workshop: Haunted Houses: Design your own haunted dollhouse. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20, Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem. $25; $22.50, members. 610-332-1300, bananafactory.org .

SteelStacks Zombie Ball: Music, Tarot card readings, food and drink specials, costume contest. 8 p.m. Oct. 25, Musikfest Cafe, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem.  $15. 610-332-3378, steelstacks.org .

Pirate Invasion: Children will be enlisted in Pirate Training to learn to talk like a pirate, pirate magic, pirate exercises, sword training and the pirate oath, face painting, entertainment. Rain date Oct. 27. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26, Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road, Quakertown. 215-536-4115, quakertownfarmersmkt.com .

Hallo-weekend in Allentown: Halloween walking parade in Downtown Allentown, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26; Dia de los Muertos, music, dance, and cultural celebration, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 27, Arts Park. allentownpa.gov .

Slashers and Flashers: Burleque bash, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Visitors Center at SteelStacks, 711 E. First St., Bethlehem. $18-$25. steelstacks.org .

America On Wheels Trunk of Treat: Travel through the museum parking lot for treats at festively decorated car trunks and truck beds; treats, activities, scavenger hunt and model car show inside museum. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 26. America On Wheels, 5 N. Frost St., Allentown. 610-432-4200, americaonwheels.org .

Grand Slambovian Halloween Ball: 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 13 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. $29. 570-325-0249, mcohjt.com .

Wildlands Conservancy-Spooky Wildlife and Hike: Join the Spookiest Wildlands Animal Ambassadors for a meet and greet before venturing out to see “who” is out there. Bring a flashlight, costumes encouraged. Registration required. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 25. Trexler Nature Preserve- Environmental Education Center, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville. Free. engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/156

Boos and Brews: Crawl-o-ween: Participating restuarants include Bru Daddy’s Brewing Co., Sports & Social, Blended, The Dime and more, 2-7 p.m. Oct. 26. Downtown Allentown. $30. lehighvalleychamber.org/events .

Trick or Treat Trail: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26, Camelback Lodge lobby, 193 Resort Drive, Tannersville. camelbackresort.com .

Wildlands Conservancy-Spooky Tracking Hike: Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary is well known for the wildlife that calls this preserve home, but what lurks after dark? Look for the signs that secretive nocturnal creatures leave behind to let us know that they’re here, finish with an edible treat. Reservations required. 8-9 p.m. Oct. 26. Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, $17. engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/148

America On Wheels Halloween Bash Model Show: Model cars, trucks and other vehicles featuring movie and tv show cars, tour the museum.  10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26. America On Wheels, 5 N. Frost St., Allentown. $16, includes show and museum entry. 610-432-4200, americaonwheels.org .

Cops n Kids: The Witch’s Cat: Find out why Little Pepper in The Witch’s Cat by Sonica Ellis finds it hard to make friends and exactly what she does about it. Follow up this “bewitching” story by making your own black cat craft and sharing Taylor’s special “potion” to boost your own self-confidence. Registration required. 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 26. Cops N Kids Reading Room at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St., Bethlehem. Free. 610-861-5526.

Trick ‘r Treat with programming specialist Alli Poczak: A creepy, darkly comic celebration of the scariest night of the year, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $11; $8.50, ages 25 and under, seniors; $7.50, members. 610-332-1300, steelstacks.org .

Owloween: Travel through walk-through stations and learn all about owls and meet one up close, costume contest, take-home creepy crafts, more. Registration required. 1-3 p.m. Oct. 27. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton. $8; $6 members. 610-756-6961, hawkmountain.org .

Haunted Illusions: Master illusionist David Caserta has people levitating, disappearing, and reappearing right before your eyes. 4 p.m. Oct. 27. State Theatre Center for the Arts, 453 Northampton St., Easton. $15; $19; $25. 610-258-7766, Statetheatre.org .

The Sixth Sense (25th Anniversary) : A child psychologist starts treating a young boy, Cole, who encounters dead people and convinces him to help them. 7:15 p.m. Oct. 30, Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $11; $8.50, ages 25 and under, seniors; $7.50, members. 610-332-1300, steelstacks.org .

Nosferatu with Radiohead: A Silents Synced Film: Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. $15; $13, ages 25 and under, seniors; $12, members. 610-332-1300, steelstacks.org .

Halloween at the Drive-In: Screening of John Carpenter’s 1978 slasher classic “Halloween. 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Shankweiler’s Drive-IN Theatre, 4540 Shankweiler Road, Orefield. $8. shankweilers.com .

Wildlands PreK Pathfinders: Halloween Tweets and Treats : Meet and greet with an animal ambassador followed by a Halloween themed scavenger hunt for children ages 3-5 and their grownups, costumes welcome. Registration required. 10-11 a.m. Oct. 31. Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton. engage.wildlandspa.org/calendar/event/159