Guide to Annual Halloween Activities in South Western Pennsylvania

There is nothing more beautiful then fall in south western Pennsylvania, and the deep autumn colors only heightens Halloween and the traditional spooky activities surrounding it. The deep woodsy smell of wet forests is just about everywhere, and it’s not hard to spot various hues of fallen leaves that only add to the allure of Halloween, complete with ghouls lurking in the darkest realms waiting for their chance to make you scream. Haunted houses, haunted woods, hay rides, haunted amusement parks and ghost tours are plentiful as the people of this area really get into the festivities of the scariest holiday of the year. One of the most popular activities that draw people in from all over the area is Phantom Fright Nights at Kennywood Park, along with several other well planned activities designed around the Halloween theme.

Fright Night -The Phantom's Revenge

Every fall the spirit of Halloween is brought to life as Kennywood Park gets a total face lift. Complete with monsters, ghouls, costumed actors lying in wait to creep up on you, and the traditional rides, as well as the whole park is given a horror-filled theme. This year, for only one night the park will feature the Phantom’s Free Food Frenzy on September 23rd. Tickets are $19.50, and the park stays open on Friday & Saturday nights from September 29th through October 28th. Kennywood is located at 4800 Kennywood Blvd in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. For more information go to: http://www.kennywood.com/

Hallowboo at Idlewild Park