Family event
Trick or Treat Trek
Harrisburg, PA
Dauphin County's free costumed treat hunt at Fort Hunter Park: kids follow clues around the grounds and collect goodies at each stop.
- When
- Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
- Hours
- 2–5pm
- Price
- Free
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Family Halloween Events Near Harrisburg / Lancaster / York 2026
5 family Halloween events near Harrisburg / Lancaster / York with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 5 towns. The earliest to open is Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade, on October 13. 4 list free admission.
Family event
ZooAmerica Creatures of the Night
Hershey, PA
Flashlight walk through ZooAmerica after dark to see how North American animals behave at night, with a light Halloween theme suited to families.
- When
- Weekends starting Oct 16, 2026
Fall festival
Carlisle Halloween Parade
Carlisle, PA
Carlisle Borough's annual Halloween parade through town, with community groups and costumed marchers.
- When
- Thursday, Oct 22, 2026
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Hanover Halloween Parade
Hanover, PA
One of the Hanover area's oldest traditions: an evening Halloween parade down Baltimore Street through Center Square.
- When
- Thursday, Oct 29, 2026
- Hours
- 7pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade
Mechanicsburg, PA
Long-running evening parade that kicks off Halloween season in Mechanicsburg, running along Broad Street from Marble Street to Keller Street.
- When
- Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
- Hours
- 7pm
- Price
- Free
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Harrisburg / Lancaster / York in 2026?
Carlisle Halloween Parade, Hanover Halloween Parade, Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade, Trick or Treat Trek and ZooAmerica Creatures of the Night. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Harrisburg / Lancaster / York in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade on October 13, 2026.
What Halloween events near Harrisburg / Lancaster / York are not scary at all?
Carlisle Halloween Parade, Hanover Halloween Parade, Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade, Trick or Treat Trek and ZooAmerica Creatures of the Night are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Harrisburg / Lancaster / York?
Yes: Carlisle Halloween Parade, Hanover Halloween Parade, Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade and Trick or Treat Trek list free admission on the official site.
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