Thursday, September 18, 2014

The Ultimate Guide to Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Central PA

It is beginning to look and feel a lot like fall! Central PA is a great place to live or visit during the fall season, there is endless amounts of festivals and seasonal attractions, so much so that is can sometimes be overwhelming to pick just what to do. I have done the work for you this year, compiling everything I could think of! From places to pick your own pumpkins to Halloween parades and much more! I am hoping I can make your fall go smoother, even if its just a bit! Be sure to check back often as more events will be added, and share with your friends!
Now get out there and have some fun!

*Lists will be continuously updated as more info comes forward*

Remember to check all provided websites for the most accurate hours, admission rates and attractions

Our most recommend activities are highlighted in blue!
 

Trick or Treat times
TBD
 
Halloween Parades
 
 Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches and more!
This category is sorted in order of distance from Harrisburg.

*Paulus Farm Market*
corn maze, kids fun fort, hayrides, PYO pumpkins
*Perfect for fall birthday parties!*
1216 S York St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 - 10 Miles
http://www.paulusfarmmarket.com

*Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses*
 mini corn maze, kids play area, horse drawn hay rides, PYO pumpkins
906 W Grantham Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 - 12 miles
http://www.ashcombe.com

Paulus Orcards
corn maze, pedal karts, wagon rides, PYO pumpkins, PYO apples
522 E Mt Airy Rd, Dillsburg, PA 17019 - 15 miles
http://www.paulusorchards.com

Risser-Marvel Farm Market
corn maze, hayrides, corn sandbox, PYO pumpkins
2425 Horseshoe Pike, Annville, PA 17003 - 20 miles
http://rissermarvel.com/

Butchers Fun Farm
4 acre corn maze, hayride, pedal karts, PYO pumpkins
590 N 4th St, Newport, PA 17074 - 25 miles
http://www.butchersfunfarm.com

Sycamore Spring Orcard
corn maze, hayrides, bounce house, PYO pumpkins, PYO apples
2501 Heilmandale Rd, Jonestown, PA 17038 - 25 miles
http://www.sycamorespringorchard.com

Flinchbaugh Orchard and Farm Market
corn maze, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, kids play area, PYO pumpkins, PYO apples
110 Ducktown Rd, York, PA 17406 - 30 Miles
http://www.flinchbaughsorchard.com

Fields of Adventure at Smithfield Farms
7 acre corn maze, mini maze, pumpkin bowling, hayride, PYO pumpkins, PYO popcorn
64 Tree Ln, Aspers, PA 17304 - 30 miles
http://www.fieldsofadventure.com

Smyser's Farm
1 acre corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, PYO pumpkins - CASH ONLY
2890 S Salem Church Rd, York, PA 17408 - 30 miles
http://www.smysersfarm.com

*Country Barn*
corn maze, pony rides, pig races, pedal carts, PYO pumpkins
211 Donerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603 - 35 miles
http://countrybarnmarket.com

Corn Cob Acres
hayrides, bounce house, jumping pillow, pedal karts, PYO pumpkins
191 College Ave, Mountville, PA 17554 - 35 miles
https://www.corncobacres.com

Seyferts Corn Maze
corn maze, hayrides, corn box
1800 E King St, Lebanon, PA 17042 - 35 miles
http://www.seyfertscornmaze.com

*Cherry Crest Adventure Farm*
5 acre corn maze, flashlight maze, petting zoo, pedal karts, wagon rides, hay slides, PYO pumpkins
150 Cherry Hill Rd, Ronks, PA 17572 - 50 miles
http://www.cherrycrestfarm.com

Maize Quest Fun Park
corn maze, flashlight maze, pedal karts, indoor play area, PYO pumpkins, PYO apples
2885 New Park Rd, New Park, PA 17352 - 50 miles
http://www.mazefunpark.com

Country Creek Produce
corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin cannon, PYO pumpkins
3746 Etter Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17202 - 60 miles
http://countrycreekproducefarm.com

Wilcox Farms
2 corn mazes, hay rides, kids play area, PYO pumpkins
1134 Reading Ave, Boyertown, PA 19512 - 75 Miles
http://www.wilcoxfamilyfarm.com



Theme Parks, Zoos and more!
This category is sorted in order of distance from Harrisburg.

Pumpkin Patch Train Rides on The Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad
Ride the train to a farm to pick your own pumpkins. 
136 Brown Steet, Middletown, PA 17057 - 10 miles 
http://www.mhrailroad.com

*HersheyPark in the Dark*
Over 50 rides, live entertainment, trick or treat trail, and Creatures of the night at ZooAmerica all included in admission price. 
100 W HersheyPark Drive Hershey, PA 17033 - 15 miles

S'more Fall Fun at Hershey's Chocolate World - *Just Added!*
S'more making, live entertainment, visits from Hershey character's
Sept 27-28th, Oct 4th-5th, 11th-12th 5-8pm
Prices vary
http://www.hersheys.com
 
The Turkey Hill Experience
On select weekends enjoy scarecrow making and pumpkin painting, along with a trick or treat stops!
additional charges may apply.
301 Linden St, Columbia, PA 17512 - 35 miles
http://www.turkeyhillexperience.com/

*Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland*
Over 30 rides, costume contests, live entertainment, trick or treat trail included in admission price
2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 - 40 miles
http://www.dutchwonderland.com

Hallo-fun at Knoebels
Over 50 rides, pumpkin painting, live entertainment, rates vary, all day ride passes available 
Knoebels Blvd, Elysburg, PA 17824 - 70 miles

Boo! Blast at Dorney Park
Pumpkin painting, petting zoo, Snoopy's treasure hunt, live entertainment featuring Peanuts character's and 15+ family friendly rides for one admission price.
3830 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA 18104 - 75 miles
https://www.dorneypark.com

Hallowmarine at The National Aquarium
Halloween crafts, animal encounters, costume parade free with admission. 
501 E. Pratt St, Baltimore, MD - 80 miles

Monster Mania at the Crayola Experience - *Just Added*
trick or treat, Halloween scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts
30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042 - 100 miles
http://www.crayolaexperience.com

Boo at the Zoo - Philadelphia Zoo
Select weekends will feature trick or treat stops, live music, games, educational seasonal exhibits and more included in your admission price.
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 - 100 miles

The Counts Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place 
More then 20 rides, hayrides, dance party, a parade and live entertainment included in admission price.
100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047 - 120 miles


Fall Festivals 

*New Cumberland Apple Festival*
Saturday September 27th 2014 
9am-3pm
Borough Park, Bridge Street
Craft and food vendors, kids activities

Stouffers of Kissel Hill Fall Festival
September 27th-28, October 4th-5th
 Multiple locations, scarecrow making, FREE pumpkin painting and more
http://www.skh.com

Little Buffalo Festival - *Just Added*
Saturday October 4th
Noon - Dusk
live Entertainment, kids activities, food vendors
http://www.visitcumberlandvalley.com
 
East Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest
Saturday October 11th - Sunday October 12th
Adams-Ricci Park 100 East Penn Drive,  Enola, PA  17025
Live entertainment, pony rides, kids activities, food and craft vendors
 
National Apple Harvest Festival
October 4th-5th, 11-12th
615 Narrows Road, Biglerville, PA 17307 
hayrides, pony rides, food and craft vendors, petting zoo, scarecrow making, live entertainment

 


 




 

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