October 6, 2022It’s Spooky Season! October in Lancaster City

It’s spooky season in Lancaster City!

Here are some events in the area to keep your month full of Halloween Haunted Fun.

All Month Long — Lancaster City Ghost Tours – Go on a candlelight journey in the dark and explore the haunting spots of Lancaster city. Experience 300 years of spooky history. Tours run through October and are $20 per person and $15 for ages 4-12. For tickets or more information go to https://www.ghosttour.com/lancaster.html

Oct. 7 — Read Rose Books – Local author, Evan Bair, to read from his collection of spooky short stories, following up with a Q&A, and book signing. — 23 North Prince St.

Oct. 8 — Lancaster Cemetery Fall Fest Enjoy your evening in Lancaster City’s famous Victorian cemetery. There will be an array of tailgating games, fall-themed crafts, a Victorian-themed photo set, a guided cemetery tour, and a tarot reader! Sit by the fire with a cup of hot apple cider and roast marshmallows for s’mores. 3 pm to 9 pm – Children under 5: FREE, Tickets:$10 All proceeds benefit The Lancaster Cemetery 501c(13) non-profit – 205 E Lemon St https://events.lancastercemetery.org/fallfest2022/

Oct. 9 — Divas Deadly Disco at Shot & Bottle – Sit down and feast on cocktails and brunch while DJ JHOWL plays some disco hits. Get dangerous on the dance floor and then enjoy a deadly, dazzling drag production! Put on your creepiest costume and come out to Shot & Bottle from 1 pm to 3 pm at Penn Square Lancaster City https://www.depirosdivas.com/event-details-1/divas-deadly-disco

Oct. 21 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Let’s do the Time Warp again! The cult classic film returns to Lancaster for one night only. Hike up your fishnets and put on your heels! Event held at Tellus360. Doors open at 6:30PM, film begins at 7:30PM.
https://rhpslanc2022.eventbrite.com/

Oct. 22 — Haunted Mansion – Presented by the Rase Project, this haunted house is guaranteed to spook your socks off! Doors open at 7pm and the admission is free – 131 E Orange St. https://www.facebook.com/events/1276064126538870/ 

Oct. 22 — Sanctuary 80’s/90’s Halloween Dance Party – Dress up, dance and get spooky with the best music of the 80’s and 90’s. There will be a prize for the best costume! $5 cover The Village at 9:30 pm to 2 am – 205 N Christian St. https://fb.me/e/2GNwLq5K9

Oct. 27 – Halloween Storytime – Come to the Lancaster library for a special Halloween storytime. There will be story reading, song-singing, and Halloween crafts. Don’t forget to wear your costume! Activities start at 4pm – 125 N Duke St. https://www.facebook.com/events/856076389098230/ 

Oct. 28 – Trek Lancaster Halloween Ride – Join us for a fun and casual ride and then a spooky Halloween party with tricks and treats! Begins at 7pm – Admission is FREE – 901 Buchanan Ave. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trek-lancaster-halloween-ride-tickets-420774396547

Oct. 29 – Telloween at Tellus 360 – Dance the night away in your Halloween costume! Prizes go to the best costumes. Doors open at 6pm to 1:30am. Tickets $15 in advance $20 day-of – 24 East King St. https://stagerush.com/event/1663960584734×416023830717268000

Oct. 29 – Halloween Metal Mayhem Celebrate Halloween with metal heavy hitters, March to Victory, Sadistic Vision, and Horse Grenade. Starts at 9 pm to 12 am at 551 West King St. https://www.facebook.com/events/860587968643851/ 

Oct. 31 — Ghouls Night Out: The Sequel – Celebrate the spookiest night of the year at Zoetropolis! Horror Movie Trivia, Costume contest and a special screening of Wes Craven’s Scream. With creepy cocktails, awesome prizes and elaborate decorations we are turning Zoe into the Netherworld of Nightmares! Event begins at 7:00PM, movie at 8:00PM
https://zoetropolis.com/movies/beetlejuice/