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9 kid-friendly Halloween events near Harrisburg / Lancaster / York with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 9 towns. The earliest to open is Oregon Dairy Fall Family Fun, on September 12. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 4 list free admission.
Family fall park in Mountville with more than 50 activities, including hayrides, giant slides, pumpkin fun and new 2026 attractions like a grain-chute mega slide.
Lancaster County farm park known for its big 5-acre corn maze, with pumpkin picking, wagon rides, slides and dozens of farm play activities through the fall.
York County orchard with a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch and wagon rides, plus Saturday fall festivals through early November.
Dairy farm outside Lititz with a corn maze, pumpkin patch, pumpkin launcher and farm play, plus special weekend events and a kids' costume day on Halloween.
Dauphin County's free costumed treat hunt at Fort Hunter Park: kids follow clues around the grounds and collect goodies at each stop.
Flashlight walk through ZooAmerica after dark to see how North American animals behave at night, with a light Halloween theme suited to families.
Carlisle Borough's annual Halloween parade through town, with community groups and costumed marchers.
One of the Hanover area's oldest traditions: an evening Halloween parade down Baltimore Street through Center Square.
Long-running evening parade that kicks off Halloween season in Mechanicsburg, running along Broad Street from Marble Street to Keller Street.
Carlisle Halloween Parade, Corn Cob Acres, Fall at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Flinchbaugh's Corn Maze & Fall Festivals, Hanover Halloween Parade, Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade, and 3 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Oregon Dairy Fall Family Fun on September 12, 2026.
Carlisle Halloween Parade, Corn Cob Acres, Fall at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Flinchbaugh's Corn Maze & Fall Festivals, Hanover Halloween Parade, Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade, and 3 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Corn Cob Acres, Fall at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Flinchbaugh's Corn Maze & Fall Festivals and Oregon Dairy Fall Family Fun, all suggested for all ages.
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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