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Lehigh Valley Haunted Poconos Park Offers Halloween Fun for Everyone

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

On Halloween weekend Oct 28-29, Lehigh Valley’s Haunted Poconos Park unleashes fun for all ages, with a slew of events from kid-friendly trick or treating to genuine thrills, even sit down dinner and a dance party.

And you’re invited!

Poconos Park is popular for its central location in North East Pennsylvania, with easy drives from NYC, Philly and the Lehigh Valley.  

This time of year the road trip is gorgeous.   But as you get closer, your view turns from romantic Autumn to haunted destination.

You drive deep into the dark woods, fog creeps around your car, moonlight pierces through the trees, howling wind makes screachy scratching sounds.

Just then, you expect Leatherface to run out sparking up his chainsaw – and the party hasn’t even started yet.

All of the festivities take place within walking distance at the newly-acquired Pocono Park, a huge indoor / outdoor destination that hosts concerts, theater shows, corporate events, weddings and private gatherings.

This weekend it’s transformed into a Halloween Haven.

Pocono Park manages to create Halloween for everyone, from you littlest goblin who wants candy, laughs, and no scares to the group of friends who want scares and thrills.   Every Halloween and horror lover has a spot here.

For Halloween, event company From The Roots has taken over and promises thrills, smiles and memories for you, your friend and your family.

John M. Oakes, From The Roots

 

John M. Oakes who runs From The Roots , loves putting on a show and delights in every twist and turn from ultra scary, to the cutest moments.

Earlier this week, we got a preview tour of the most popular attraction – Playhouse of Horror. 

It’s a fast-moving, screams around every corner, standing – crawling – jump fest.  Pro tip: Go through it next to your friend who screams the most — it’ll +10 the whole experience for ya.  The Playhouse is fun, fast-paced, well-designed and has the mark of any good maze, when it’s done you’re high-fiving your friends and wanting to get right back in line to go again.

But that’s not all.  Oakes has a banquet planned and an 80’s throwback Dance Party. 

Check out each event listed below

KID’S TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL

4 – 7 P.M.— (Children Ages 12 & Under):

Prior to sunset, children will be sent along a fright-free, wooded trail to gather candy treats, participate in interactive games, and meet a host of kid-friendly characters—with plenty of photo opportunity stations for parents along the way. 

Cost is $5 per child with an accompanying adult. 

PLAYHOUSE OF HORROR

6 – 10 P.M.— (Ages 13+):

Beginning at twilight, our “braver” and older guests can explore the more eerie dwellings of an authentic haunted house. Meet POCONOS PARK’s playful specters, murderous villains, and Goghoulish monsters. Take in our wonderful macabre displays and get a few jump-scares along the way. (Note: ONLY those in line before 10 P.M. will be admitted. Children aged 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult)  

Early Bird Cost is $19.99 plus fees, Week Of Cost is $24.99 plus fees, and Day Of Cost is $29.99 plus fees. Grab a Skip The Line admission for only $39.99.

BLACK LAGOON BANQUET

5 – 8 P.M.—(All Ages):

Say “Bone-Appetit!” as we serve no tricks, just treats, at this otherworldly upscale dinner buffet. Enjoy delicious culinary treats and only the finest, delightful “spirits” curated especially for you by Event Hospitality Solutions. This family-friendly dinner will be served with paired wine from Blue Ridge Winery and distinguished ghostly guests. Tickets are LIMITED at $59.99 per guest (plus fees) and include “skip the line” admission to the Playhouse of Horror, access to the buffet, and one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink per person. (Note: Additional alcoholic beverages cost extra.)

“SCREAM! AT THE LAKE” 90’s Throwback Dance Party

Friday, Oct. 28,  9 P.M. – 1.A.M. (21+):

Calling all ghosts and ghouls to scream with delight as we turn off the lights and on the 90s tunes! Join us down at the Lake House to enjoy some scary libations at the Bloody Bar and graze on some skull candy (aka yummy bar food). Dress to kill, as we’ll be giving away prizes for the most spine-chilling, the most scandalous, and the most striking costumes!  (Must show valid ID to enter) Tickets are LIMITED at $49.99 per guest (plus fees), and includes “skip the line” admission to the Playhouse of Horror.

“CURSED CAMPGROUND” Electronic Music Dance Party

Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 P.M. – 1.A.M. (21+):

After you’ve had your pants scared off inside the Playhouse of Horror,  join the crowd at the Cursed Campground at the Lake House! If you dare to venture through the cursed trails of this abandoned summer camp, you will reach the most electrifying dance party in the Poconos! 

Costumes are encouraged, as prizes will be given away for various spooky categories. (Must show valid ID to enter) Tickets are LIMITED at $49.99 per guest and include “skip the line” admission to the Playhouse of Horror.

For tix and more info: Haunted Pocono Park

Haunted Poconos Park is set to scare Lehigh Valley families this Halloween - one weekend only - Fri Oct 28 - Sat Oct 29.
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Haunted Poconos Park Set for Halloween Scares Oct 28-29

By Ruben Kellermen — 2 years ago

Haunted Poconos Park is set to scare Lehigh Valley families this Halloween – one weekend only – Fri Oct 28 – Sat Oct 29.

After 14 years in operation at Lehman Park, the annual Halloween-themed, family-friendly event Lehman Haunted Park, which draws approximately 10,000 visitors per year, is expanding and relocating to POCONOS PARK (located at 265 Tom Ridge Drive, Bushkill, PA in the Lehman Township, just 2 miles North of Bushkill Falls).

Halloween is “creeping up,” so, unless you’re scared, be sure to order your tickets today at HauntedPoconosPark.com.

Haunted Poconos Park is set to scare Lehigh Valley families this Halloween - one weekend only - Fri Oct 28 - Sat Oct 29.

Haunted Poconos Park is set to scare Lehigh Valley families this Halloween – one weekend only – Fri Oct 28 – Sat Oct 29.



HAUNTED POCONOS PARK is open for ONE WEEKEND ONLY (Friday, October 28 – Saturday, October 29) and will offer different “scare-level” experiences based upon age:

KID’S TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL, 4 – 7 P.M.— (Children Ages 12 & Under):
Prior to sunset, children will be sent along a fright-free, wooded trail to gather candy treats, participate in interactive games, and meet a host of kid-friendly characters—with plenty of photo opportunity stations for parents along the way. Cost is $5 per child with an accompanying adult. 

PLAYHOUSE OF HORROR, 6 – 10 P.M.— (Ages 13+):
Beginning at twilight, our “braver” and older guests can explore the more eerie dwellings of an authentic haunted house. Meet POCONOS PARK’s playful specters, murderous villains, and ghoulish monsters. Take in our wonderful macabre displays and get a few jump-scares along the way. (Note: ONLY those in line before 10 P.M. will be admitted. Children aged 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult)  Early Bird Cost is $19.99 plus fees, Week Of Cost is $24.99 plus fees, and Day Of Cost is $29.99 plus fees. Grab a Skip The Line admission for only $39.99.

BLACK LAGOON BANQUET, 5 – 8 P.M.—(All Ages):
Say “Bone-Appetit!” as we serve no tricks, just treats, at this otherworldly upscale dinner buffet. Enjoy delicious culinary treats and only the finest, delightful “spirits” curated especially for you by Event Hospitality Solutions. This family-friendly dinner will be served with paired wine from Blue Ridge Winery and distinguished ghostly guests. Tickets are LIMITED at $59.99 per guest (plus fees) and include “skip the line” admission to the Playhouse of Horror, access to the buffet, and one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink per person. (Note: Additional alcoholic beverages cost extra.)

“SCREAM! AT THE LAKE” 90’s Throwback Dance Party, Friday, Oct. 28,  9 P.M. – 1.A.M. (21+):
Calling all ghosts and ghouls to scream with delight as we turn off the lights and on the 90s tunes! Join us down at the Lake House to enjoy some scary libations at the Bloody Bar and graze on some skull candy (aka yummy bar food). Dress to kill, as we’ll be giving away prizes for the most spine-chilling, the most scandalous, and the most striking costumes!  (Must show valid ID to enter) Tickets are LIMITED at $49.99 per guest (plus fees), and includes “skip the line” admission to the Playhouse of Horror.

“CURSED CAMPGROUND” Electronic Music Dance Party, Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 P.M. – 1.A.M. (21+):
After you’ve had your pants scared off inside the Playhouse of Horror,  join us at the Cursed Campground at the Lake House! If you dare to venture through the cursed trails of this abandoned summer camp, you will reach the most electrifying dance party in the Poconos! Costumes are encouraged, as prizes will be given away for various spooky categories. (Must show valid ID to enter) Tickets are LIMITED at $49.99 per guest and include “skip the line” admission to the Playhouse of Horror.

Haunted Poconos Park is set to scare Lehigh Valley families this Halloween - one weekend only - Fri Oct 28 - Sat Oct 29.

Haunted Poconos Park is set to scare Lehigh Valley families this Halloween – one weekend only – Fri Oct 28 – Sat Oct 29.



**PLEASE NOTE: COSTUMES ARE ALLOWED AT ALL EVENTS, BUT FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR PATRONS AND CAST, GUESTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR MASKS OR FACE PAINT IN THE PLAYHOUSE OF HORROR.

MASKS AND FACE PAINT ARE ALLOWED AT THE 21+ PARTIES, BUT WE MUST BE ABLE TO VISIBLY MATCH YOU TO YOUR ID UPON EVENT ENTRY.

Guests can also enjoy additional activities, such as a Haunted Hayride and Fire Pits with S’mores Stations, or wander through the PUMPKIN PATCH to select the perfect pumpkin to decorate at the Pumpkin Painting & Carving Stations. Also, bring your appetite—there will be plenty of Food Vendors and treats from Event Hospitality Solutions to enjoy!!

“We are so pleased to partner with POCONOS PARK to expand Lehman’s traditional haunted park and meet the rising demand for this popular event,” stated Rob Rohner, Chairman/Secretary Treasurer at Lehman Township Municipal. “It is wonderful to see the growth of this event and the community come and celebrate fall in such a fun and unique way.”

“We are so excited to be a part of this well-established and well-loved event,”stated John M. Oakes, CEO of From the Roots, the real estate and venue management company that operates POCONOS PARK. “We look forward to making HAUNTED POCONOS PARK a must-do Halloween event for everyone in the community to enjoy for years to come!”

ABOUT POCONOS PARK™:
POCONOS PARK™, located only 18 miles north of Stroudsburg in the Bushkill Falls region near Delaware Water Gap National Park, will operate as a boutique festival site and play host to world-class tours and productions, as well as special events. The complex includes two sizable venues: the Amphitheater at Poconos Park and the Lake House Theater. The amphitheater is a 10,000+-capacity, open-air venue with thousands of seats near the stage and a beautiful grass lawn for thousands more to enjoy entertainment in the great outdoors. The amphitheater can also be converted to a 2,600- capacity, fully-enclosed venue for year-round performances. The Lake House Theater at Poconos Park, is a 10,000-square-foot banquet hall, located on a scenic 90-acre lake. The theater can seat up to 400 people for private events such as banquets, corporate retreats, weddings, etc., and serve as a facility for first-class VIP experiences for concerts, festivals, and other large events. For general information, or to inquire about holding your next event at POCONOS PARK, please visit poconospark.com.

No Tricks! Just TNo Tricks! Just Treats - Halloween Family Fun from Trunks in Upper Saucon Township Oct 23reats - Halloween Family Fun from Trunks in Upper Saucon Township Oct 23
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No Tricks! Just Treats – Halloween Family Fun from Trunks in Upper Saucon Township Oct 23

By Sasha Sinclair — 2 years ago

No Tricks! Just Treats – Halloween Family Fun from Trunks in Upper Saucon Township Oct 23

Gear up the kids for a local Trunk or Treat held by Upper Saucon Township & the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

From 1-3pm on Sunday October 23, 2022 children will be able to walk around the parking lot at Hopewell Park 4695 W Hopewell Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034 to visit trunks of local businesses and organizations to receive candy or goodies for free.

There will be a DJ on site to pump the tunes and celebrate the Halloween holiday – maybe even some dancin’ if the kids are feeling it!

Families can pose for pictures by our face-in-a-hole festive board and “How Tall This Fall” board. Travelin’ Hot Dogs and Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops will be on site selling food for families to purchase.

Organizations setting up include: SoLeHi Girl Scouts, Southern Lehigh Public Library, Mary Kay, St Lukes Pediatrics, Crime Victims Council of the LV, and more!

Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this day possible: Designing Wealth Management by Raymond James and Penn State Lehigh Valley.

Executive Vice President of Affiliated Chambers Jessica O’Donnell-Gower shares:

“The Chamber loves partnering with Upper Saucon Township

for these community events to help connect local businesses with residents of the area

who may want need and want their product and to do business with them.

It’s the perfect crossover of business and community!”

The Chamber is still accepting businesses/vendors/organizations interested in setting up to give candy or goodies away.

Please email AshleyL@LehighValleyChamber.org or call (610) 739-1273 for more information! Sponsorship opportunities are still available as well.

See the Facebook event page here.

When: Sunday October 23, 2022 from 1-3p

Where: Hopewell Park 4695 W Hopewell Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034

Pricing Information: FREE for community to attend

The Haxans Haunted House Tour Headed to Sherman Theater
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The Haxans Haunted House Tour Headed to Sherman Theater Oct 26

By Daisy Schneider — 2 years ago
The Haxans bring their Haunted House Party Tour to the Sherman Theater on October 26.
The  Haxans  are  Ashley  Costello, subcultural style icon and leader of Warped Tour screamo stars New Years Day, a seeming heir-apparent to the glory days of My Chemical Romance and AFI; and Matt Montgomery, better known by his alias Piggy D., bassist for over a decade with multi platinum shock rocker Rob Zombie, guitarist with horror punks Wednesday 13, and sometime visual and musical collaborator with rock icon Alice Cooper.
The Goth-pop duo, decked out in creep kitsch high fashion, and named after a silent film from the twenties about a 15th century German guide to hunting witches, THE HAXANS sound exactly like everything those images conjure.
The Haxans Haunted House Tour Headed to Sherman Theater

The Haxans Haunted House Tour Headed to Sherman Theater

It’s the psycho-saccharine music of a  fiendish creep’s fever dream… Classic art-house cinema, b-movie horror, spooky decadence, vintage American myth, and black roses dripping with blood are all tossed in The Haxans cauldron, like so many ingredients from a well worn book of spells.
The Haxans isn’t a side project. It’s the irrepressible, irresistible, and inevitable exorcism of  the  party-centric  Halloween  costume  shop  kicking  around  inside  the  brains  and bodies of the group’s two co-conspirators.
Those who spell magic with a “k” and vampire with a “y,” who invoke ancient spirits in pursuit of a superstitiously serendipitous good time – all denizens of darkness will find sanctuary in the warm boudoir-like atmosphere of The Haxans, both on record and on the stage. The duo will take their late-night revelry around the world on the Haxans Haunted House Party Tour tour collecting a like minded cult of creepy obsessives, purveyors of the  strange and unusual, and willfully charmed newcomers along the way.
Hersheypark Announces New 2022 Halloween Experiences
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Hersheypark Anncs New 2022 Halloween Experiences

By Contributor — 2 years ago

Hersheypark Announces New 2022 Halloween Experiences

Halloween is coming up soon and Lehigh Valley’s Hersheypark is preparing for an even spookier season this year.

Hersheypark Announces New 2022 Halloween Experiences

Hersheypark Announces New 2022 Halloween Experiences

Hersheypark’s  “Dark Nights” will feature both scare zones and full haunted house experiences.

The event will include midways that transform from enchanting to unnerving with three Scare Zones, eerie to intense, included with a general admission ticket to Hersheypark Halloween.

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The Hersheypark Scare Zones include:

 

  • Darkstone’s Hollow – Wander among Professor Darkstone’s showmen boasting his array of mythical creatures. Beyond the mesmerizing imagery, there’s more to the show than meets the eye.
  • Valley of Fear – Don’t find yourself alone in the murky mists along Spring Creek. The dreadful beings are watching and waiting deep within the shadows, and they know exactly when to strike.
  • Midway of Misery – Flames burst into the skies as guests are summoned through a sinister gateway into the darkest corner of Hersheypark…where no one can find you.

Hersheypark Announces New 2022 Halloween Experiences

Also included in Dark Nights are four horrifying haunted houses:

 

  • Haunted Coal Mine – For too long, unsettling cries of miners lost in these coal shafts have tormented the living. Take a daring trek through the abandoned mine, which suddenly becomes an explosive encounter.
  • The Descent – Who prowls the dark underground tunnels beneath Hersheypark? Follow her into the depths of decay where the only way out is down…
  • Creature Chaos – Join Professor Darkstone as he pits you against Pennsylvania’s most fearful and deadly creatures. Don’t worry, they’re in their cages…for now.
  • Twisted Darkness – Dare to have your tarot read by our twisted fortune teller and be forced into a never-ending carnival of nightmares. Was it real or was it all in your mind?

Hersheypark Announces New 2022 Halloween Experiences

Tickets for the haunted houses start at $24.95 to experience them an unlimited amount of times during your visit. 

 

Information on purchasing can be found here. 

 

Younger children and those who don’t wish to be scared can bypass these scare zones after 6 p.m.

 

Besides the new haunted experiences, Hersheypark has extended its Halloween season to include seven weekends, starting on Sept. 17 and running until Oct. 30.

 

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