If you’re looking for some spooky stuff to do this Fall to get you into the holiday
spirit, look no further. Here you’ll find events for all Fall enthusiasts, from
those who love tricks and those who love treats, there’s an event here for you.
1. Fright Farm
If you’re a fright-seeking, horror lover, Fright Farm in Smithfield, PA, is your ticket to some screams this season. With 5 hauntingly frightening attractions, you’re in for a scare. Admission to all 5 Haunted Houses are $25 on Thursdays/Sundays, $35 for Fridays/Saturdays, and $25 from October 25th-30th. You can also purchase a VIP group tent that includes your own private tent, with a bonfire and a personal hayride for you and your guests. The VIP group tent package is a perfect way to get you and all your friends in the spooky spirit! For dates and times of operation visit the link above.
When: Thursdays-Sundays in October (October 28th, 29th 30th)
Where: 2043 Springhill Furnace Road, Smithfield, PA 15478
2. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: Haunted Houses, Paranormal Tours More
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, formerly the Weston State Hospital, is home to many haunts and horrors this Halloween season. Ward 24 is this year’s haunted house attraction, open from Thursdays-Sundays till November 2nd. Tickets range from $25 to their VIP price of $40. If haunted houses don’t get your blood-pumping, the Asylum is also home to Zombie Paintball. At Zombie Paintball you’ll be equipped with 100 paintballs, and you’ll be shooting your way through an apocalyptic themed maze. This is safe for children 5+, as you won’t be getting shot at by the “zombies”. Zombie paintball is open Fridays and Saturdays till November 2nd, and is only $20 per person. And if fighting zombies off in an epic paintball battle still doesn’t catch your eye, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum also offers Ghost/Paranormal Hunts. Ghost Hunts range from overnight stays at the haunted asylum to 2-hour Paranormal Tours. For your overnight stay at the Asylum, guides will ensure your safety and tell you all about the different apparitions and paranormal encounters that have been seen and experienced. Dates and times vary for the tours depending on the Asylum’s availability.
When: Check out their event schedule!
Where: 50 S River Ave, Weston, WV 26452 (1-hour from Morgantown)
3. Morgantown Ghost Stories
Get a taste of Morgantown history and folklore with Jason Burns, professional storyteller and Director of the West Virginia Spectral Heritage Project. The Aull Center and Morgantown Public Library are hosting Morgantown Ghost Stories on October 28th at 7 p.m. at the Aull Center. This is a great way to submerge yourself in Morgantown’s rich history, while celebrating Halloween. Best of all, this is a free storytelling session! This Ghost Storytelling event is a part of a larger Haunted History series put on by the Aull Center in partnership with The Dominion Post. Check out their podcast series for a bit more haunted history here!
When: October 28th, 7 p.m.
Where: 351 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV, 26505
4. Howl-O-Ween Doggie Trick or Treat
If Halloween tricks aren’t how you like to celebrate the season, come check out this sweet treat! The West Virginia Botanic Gardens is hosting a Howl-O-ween event for dogs of all ages and their owners. Vendors will be handing out dog treats for your pups, there will even be a costume contest and prize for the best dressed pooch. This is a free event open to all well-behaved dogs on Tuesday, October 29th. You must pre-register to participate in the event, so please visit this site!
When: Tuesday, October 29th from 4-6:30 p.m.
Where: West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve
1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV, USA
About the Author
Kaity has served as a writer for the WVUGo Media team since August 2019. She
is a senior, pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing with an area of emphasis
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