Halloween round-up: Trick-or-Treat Nights, Trunk or Treat, & more!
We have your trick or treat dates! Dress up the kids in their favorite costumes and bring the family out to these trick-or-treat nights.
Trick or Treat
MERCERSBURG BOROUGH: Trick or Treat – Saturday, October 26 from 5PM to 7PM.
SHIPPENSBURG: Trick or Treat – Thursday, October 31 from 6PM to 8PM.
NEWBURG: Trick or Treat – Thursday, October 31 from 6PM to 8PM.
NEWVILLE: Trick or Treat – Thursday, October 31 from 6PM to 8PM.
CARLISLE: Trick or Treat – Thursday, October 31 from 6PM to 8PM.
MONT ALTO: Trick or Treat – Thursday, October 31 from 6PM to 8PM.
CHAMBERSBURG: Trick or Treat – Thursday, October 31 from 6PM to 8PM.
MECHANICSBURG: Trick or Treat – Thursday, October 31 from 6PM to 8PM.
WAYNESBORO: Trick or Treat – Thursday, October 31 from 6PM to 8PM.
GREENCASTLE: Trick or Treat – Friday, November 1 from 6PM – 8PM.
Saturday, Oct. 19
DOWNTOWN CARLISLE: Georgie Lou’s Retro Candy and Destination Carlisle are joining forces to bring Spooky Saturday to downtown Carlisle on October 19, from Noon-3PM. Children 12 and under are invited to come downtown for daylight trick-or-treating, crafts, and games at participating businesses located on the event map while families discover the unique businesses and organizations that call downtown home. Maps of participating locations will be available on the day of the event at Georgie Lou’s Retro Candy, 56 W High Street.
Monday, Oct. 21
SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY: Treats no Tricks at Shippensburg University will be held Monday, October 21 in front of Old Main from 5PM -6:30PM. This event is free and open to the community! Games, crafts and prizes for children. Parking for the event will be located behind Old Main and at Hoffman Mills.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
CHAMBERSBURG MALL: Mall Wide Trick-or-Treat Night and costume contest is October 23, 6PM – 8PM.
STONER’S DAIRY FARM (Trick or Treat in the Corn Maze): Wednesday October 23 from 6PM to 8PM. (Rain date: 10/25) Trick or Treat is for children ages 10 years old and younger. It is limited to the first 300 children, or while supplies last. Admission is free. Hayrides $2.
Thursday, Oct. 24
PRINCE STREET CHURCH: There will be a Trunk or Treat at Prince Street Church, 20 N. Prince Street, Shippensburg on Thursday, October 24 from 6-7:30PM. Games, snacks, and candy. Everything is free!
Friday, October 25
SHIPPENSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Shippensburg Historical Society is offering a Kids Trick or Treat on Friday, October 25 from 6PM-8PM. Visitors will take a tour of the Stewart House and get some sweet goodies along the way. Admission is FREE.
WONDERLAND OF WAYNESBORO: Wonderland will be hosting a Halloween Party on Friday, October 25 , 5PM – 8PM. Food, Crafts, Games, Trunk or Treat, and Costume Contest. This event is $12 per child 1 and over (3 tickets $31), children under 1 and parents are free with admission.
Saturday, October 26
DOWNTOWN CHAMBERSBURG: Trick or Treat with downtown Chambersburg Merchants during Trick or Treat on Main – Saturday, October 26 from 11AM – 1PM. There will also be a costume contest at 1PM on the square.
RED RUN PARK: Halloween on the Red Run Express is Saturday, October 26. The event will include a costume parade at 4PM, followed by train and fire truck rides from 4:30 to 6:30PM. The event is free for all ages. Red Run Park, 12143 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, PA.
HOWLING HALLOWEEN HARVEST FUN & OBSTACLE FUN SHOW: The public is invited to watch a fun show (obstacle course series) with horse/riders, hayrides, crafts, food trucks, face painting, pony rides, and more! The event is Saturday, October 26 from 10AM -5PM. Doubling Gap Ranch is located at 1167 Doubling Gap Rd, Newville.
MISTER ED’S ELEPHANT MUSEUM: Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium hosts its annual FREE Great Pumpkin Party Saturday, Oct. 26, from Noon-4PM. More than 500 pumpkins will be available for children to paint and take home free-of-charge. Children who wear their Halloween costumes may trick-or-treat too! Throughout the event, acclaimed artist Michael Allison will carve giant pumpkins that will be raffled to benefit the Adams County SPCA.
TRUNK OR TREAT: The South Mountain Chapel, 11 Chestnut Grove Road, Shippensburg is hosting Trunk or Treat on October 26 from 5PM – 7PM. A fun and sweet evening with your family and friends! See birds, reptiles and insects up close with Creatures Great and Small. Enjoy s’mores, hayrides, contests and more.
TARGET: On Saturday, October 26 from 10AM-1PM, you can head to Target for a Paw Patrol Trick-or-Treat Halloween Event! Bring your kids in costume where they will be able to trick-or-treat at stations throughout the store.
THE OUTLET SHOPPES AT GETTYSBURG: Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 26 at the Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg from 2 – 4PM, rain or shine, at participating stores displaying an orange sign. Stop by the Food Court to meet and take photos with Mascots Baby Shark, Daniel Tiger and Bubble Guppy Molly! Plus face painting, balloon artists and a larger than life Scarecrow Stilt Walker will be joining the celebration.
Sunday, October 27
Rising Hope Church is hosting Fall Bash on Oct. 27, a FREE community event. Come roast hot dogs and marshmallows, play games, make crafts, go on a hay ride, help raise money for youth missions by smashing a van, and as the sun sets, lay out a blanket or set up chairs to watch an outdoor movie! The event will run 4-8PM on Sunday at Crossroads Campus, 593 Walnut Bottom Rd. in Shippensburg.
Tuesday, October 29
FALL FEST WITH TRUNK OR TREAT: Shippensburg Community Parks & Recreation Authority including Southampton Township Franklin County & Shippensburg Borough will be having a Fall Fest on Tuesday, October 29 from 6PM – 8PM at Veteran’s Stadium Memorial Park. This is a free community event & social gathering which includes candy for Trunk or Treat and family fun activities. Photo booth, costume contest, first responders, free coffee/hot chocolate.
Thursday, October 31
CHIPOTLE: Chipotle is offering up $4 menu items on Halloween! Visit any Chipotle in costume and get a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for just $4 on Halloween night, October 31, 2019 from 3PM to close. Limit one $4 item per person in costume. This offer is available in-store only.
ROCKTOWNE: Rocktowne Student Townhomes will be hosting trick or treaters on Halloween night. Approximately 30 homes will be handing out candy from 5:30PM-8:30PM. Rocketowne is at 216 Academic Way, Shippensburg (behind Giant on Baltimore Rd).
Trick or Treat at Area Attractions
HERSHEYPARK IN THE DARK: Visit Hersheypark in the Dark three weekends in 2019 – Oct. 18-20, Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3. Hours are Fridays 5-10PM, Saturdays 10AM-10PM, and Sundays 12PM-9PM. One-day regular admission is $41.95 for ages 9 to 54 and $31.95 for ages 3 to 8 and ages 55 and older. Children 2 and younger are free. Giant’s Discounted Price HERE.
HERSHEY GARDEN’S PUMPKIN GLOW: Hershey Garden’s Pumpkin Glow – October 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 6PM – 8:30PM. During Hershey Garden’s Pumpkin Glow, the gardens pathways will be lined with more than 200 carved, illuminated, and themed pumpkins. Kids ages 12 and younger are invited to bring a flashlight and come in costume while trick-or-treating at eight candy stops throughout the Gardens. Admission: Adults(Ages 13-61) $13.50; Junior(Ages 3-12) $9.50; Senior(Ages 62+) $12
TURKEY HILL EXPERIENCE: The Turkey Hill Experience Trick or Treat takes place on four dates – Oct. 19-20 and 26-27 from 2-4PM each day. There are a total of 13 trick or treat stops and 6 of those stops are free while the others do require admission into the paid portion of the Experience. Wear your favorite Halloween costume.
DUTCH WONDERLAND: Happy Haunting will feature themed non scary rides, special entertainment, and the Trick-or-Treat Trail – a safe, interactive trick-or-treating experience. Dates and Times: Saturdays (2-9PM) and Sundays (2-8PM), October 19-November 3, 2019.
For our listing of 2019 Halloween Parades in Cumberland & Franklin Counties go HERE. For Fall Festivals, go HERE!
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