October 24, 2025Spooky Season in the City: Lancaster’s 2025 Halloween Events Guide
Something wickedly fun this way comes! Lancaster City has a host of Halloween-themed events this October. Making it the perfect playground for ghosts, witches, and revelers of all ages. Whether you crave jump scares, pumpkin spice, or a good old-fashioned trick-or-treat, you’ll find a spellbinding lineup of Halloween happenings across the city.
Ghost Tours of Lancaster
Thurs. – Sun. during October & Fri. – Sat. in November https://www.ghosttour.com
Get in the spirit of the season with spine-tingling tales of haunted mansions, eerie cemeteries and spirits that roam the night! Peer into the shadows and discover the ghosts that roam among us on a candlelight walking tour of downtown Lancaster. Tours depart from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Penn Square (25 S. Queen St. Lancaster, PA 17603). Reservations are required.
Grow Wild Kids Series: Spooky Halloween Terrarium
Through Oct. 31st | Wed. & Thurs. 10 AM-5 PM | Fri. & Sat. 10 AM-6 PM | Sun. 12 PM-4 PM
Gallery Grow
Kids can craft their own Halloween terrarium for $15 in our Grow Wild Series.
Available during our regular business hours in our space located at 320 North Queen Street Lancaster, Pa.
All Horrors Eve: The Gruesomest, Greatest Hits of Halloween Volume II at Southern Market
Friday, Oct. 24th | 7-9 PM Southern Market
True crime tales from Halloween night throughout history, hosted by Sarah Cailean, with trivia, prizes, and a complimentary drink at Southern Market. Get your tickets today!
Halloween Costume Party
Friday, Oct. 24th | 10 PM
The Village
Halloween Party featuring Slim from 112 live on stage. Music by DJ Matt
Boos & Brews Beer Fest at Penn Medicine Park
Sat., Oct. 25th | 6-9 PM Penn Medicine Park
A spooky night of over 30 different tasty craft brews, a costume contest and good vibes — all while supporting a great cause, the Penn Square Rotary!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Sat., Oct. 25th | 6-8 PM
Tellus 360
Step into the glittering madness at Lancaster’s favorite screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show—this time with a dazzling disco twist. Immerse yourself in a night of mirror-ball magic, electrifying entertainment, and interactive cinema as this cult classic lights up the Tellus 360 screen. Strut in outrageous costumes, shine in sequins, and join fellow creatures of the night for audience participation at its grooviest—complete with callbacks, props, and dance-alongs that will have you time-warping across the disco floor. Get ready for a thrilling, one-of-a-kind cinematic experience that fuses the timeless allure of Rocky Horror with the unstoppable energy of the disco era. Sequins, sass, and scandal—what more could you want?
Spooky Science Trick or Treat
Sat., Oct. 25th | 10 AM-5 PM
North Museum
North Museum is getting a hauntingly fun makeover—and you’re invited.
Throw on your most epic costume, grab your candy bag or bucket, and get ready to explore a world of spooky science and creepy-cool experiments! From bubbling potions in creepy chemistry to stretchy spooky slime and wriggly franken-worms, there’s something for every curious ghost and goblin. Bonus treat: Every hands-on activity is also a candy stop, so your little monsters can trick-or-treat their way through the museum in a safe, fun-filled setting.
Wicked Singalong
Sun., Oct. 26th | 3 PM
Ware Center
Get ready for Halloween—and the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good—with a Wicked Singalong at the Ware! Dress up as your favorite character, warm up your vocal cords, and immerse yourself in the magic and wonder of Oz as you watch the film and sing along to the beloved tunes from this Tony Award-winning musical. With fun activities, a costume contest, and more surprises to come, enjoy Part One of this fantastic film like never before!
Pumpkin Carving Party
Sun., Oct. 26th | 4 PM
Midnight Oil
A jack-o-lantern bonanza! All materials INCLUDING your pumpkin will be provided! We’ll have tablecloths, smocks to protect our clothes, and big ol knives as needed, as well as a candle for when you’re finished.
Witches Ball
Sun., Oct. 26th | 10 PM
The Village
This is a Vintage Retro Dance Party featuring Soul, Motown and Disco!
Horror Movie Trivia
Wed., Oct. 29th | 7 PM
Spring House Brewing
Scare yourself silly at the horror movie knowledge your team knows (or doesn’t)! Costumes welcome!
The Midnight Oil’s 2nd Annual Halloween Party
Fri., Oct. 31st | 5 PM – 2 AM
Midnight Oil
Halloween is on a FRIDAY this year, which means our Halloween party will be going until 2am instead of our usual midnight! Same as last year there will be games, candy, movies, cartoons, music AND a costume contest. All table fees will be waived for the party as usual, and all space will be first come first serve. We won’t be able to accommodate any reservations for the party! Non-costumers will be looked upon with a disappointed expression.
Trick-or-Treat in Lancaster City
Fri., Oct. 31st | 6 PM – 8 PM
Trick-or-Treat! Friday, October 31 from 6 – 8 pm is the designated time for families to trick-or-treat in Lancaster City. Safety is key! Make sure to look out for pedestrians in all types of costumes, use extra caution on the road, slow down, and look out for your neighbors.
Trick-or-Treat with Lancaster REC & SoWe
Fri., Oct. 31st | 6 PM – 8 PM
Lancaster Rec
Join Lancaster Rec on Friday, October 31st as we transform the Lancaster Rec Center into the ultimate Trick-or-Treat family experience! We are collaborating with the Lancaster SouthWest Community (SoWe) to power this event and make it truly memorable for all.
Uptown Halloween Haunt
Fri., Oct. 31st | 6 PM
Decades, The Coffin Bar, The Belvedere and 401 Prime
The Uptown Halloween Haunt is on Friday, October 31 starting at 6 pm featuring a bar crawl and spooky events at Decades, The Coffin Bar, The Belvedere, and 401 Prime. It’s free to participate and there is easy parking near all 4 places.
Marion Macabre Halloween Weekend
Fri., Oct. 31st | 10 PM – Sun., Nov. 1st | 1 AM
Marion Court Room
Get ready for two nights of spine-chilling of fright and fun! We’re transforming the entire venue into a haunted haven, with terrifying decorations and photo-ops from The Courtyard to Courtside! FRIDAY: Halloween Dance Party on The Deck 10pm-1:30am w/ DJ Party Mike and DJ KC // Happy Hour: 10pm-12am $2 Domestic Drafts and $4 Well Drinks. SATURDAY: Karaoke on The Deck 10pm-1am // Happy Hour: 10pm-12am $2 Domestic Drafts and $4 Well Drinks. Dress in your most creative costumes and prepare for a night filled with eerie sights, spooky surprises, and plenty of tricks and drinks!
Halloween at West Art
Fri., Oct. 31 | 7:30 – 10 PM
West Art
The Nielsen Family Band invites you to come spend Friday, October 31st, at West Art for their 8th Annual Halloween Show! This year, they’re celebrating the album Gimme Fiction by Spoon, as well as some other surprises! Joining them are The Scouts, performing the music of LCD Soundsystem, as well as Elyse Rubin and her harp! Prepare for a Halloween evening of excitement, surprise, and a costume contest! Come on out for a night of spooky fun!
Halloween Party at the Exchange
Fri., Oct. 31 | 9 PM
The Exchange
No cover, costume contest. Spooky specials. Music from DJ Evan.
High Fever Halloween
Fri., Oct. 31 | 9 PM
The Village
DJ Major Vibes, Drag Entertainment, High Fever Hotties Dancers & a costume contest!
Dead Dance Halloween Ball
Sat., Nov. 1 | 10 PM
The Village
Halloween Ball featuring Major Vibes – party favors at the door and a Costume Contest with $500 Cash Prize!
