Some folks love to embrace the spooky side of Halloween, while others prefer family-friendly activities filled with treats. Bucks County offers both kinds of Halloween events so you can celebrate however you want.

Van Sant covered bridge Halloween

Spooky Tricks

Trick or Treat for Grown-Ups, October 29, 2026

Why should kids have all the fun? Crossing Vineyards and Winery invites all adults to pair “scary” wines with their favorite sweets, such as M&Ms and candy corn at their Trick or Treat for Grown-Ups. Costumes are welcome. Children aren’t. Reservations required.

Ghost Tours of New Hope, Saturday nights in October & November

Explore New Hope by lantern light and hear true tales of local hauntings. You’ll walk about a mile during this one hour tour, so dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes. Reservations aren’t required, but come early to save your spot as tours often fill up fast.

Sleepy Hollow Haunted Acres, Friday-Sunday nights in October

Sleepy Hollow Haunted Acres in Newtown is one of the best haunted attractions in the Philadelphia area. Are you brave enough to survive a hayride through the dark woods, a haunted manor, and an abandoned village? Afterwards, enjoy live music by the bonfire. Tickets often sell out, so buy them online so you don’t miss out on this Halloween destination!

Valley of Fear, Various nights in October

America’s most horrifying woods, located in Feasterville, features three heart-pounding attractions. This year’s thrills include a hayride, an evil manor, and a haunted pirate adventure. After 34 years of scares, Valley of Fear is one of Bucks County’s most terrifying Halloween destinations.

Spooktacular Halloween Celebration, October 31, 2026

Celebrate Halloween with an eerie-sistible afternoon at Crossing Vineyards & Winery! Enjoy live music, specialty cocktails and festive wine & candy flights. Costumes are encouraged, so dress to bewitch and enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious sips, great music, and Halloween fun!

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place

Family-Friendly Treats

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular, September 19 - November 1, 2026

Every fall, The Count transforms Sesame Place Philadelphia into a world of Halloween family fun. Guests are encouraged to dress up and enter the costume contest. In addition to all standard attractions, kids can go trick-or-treating, take photos with their favorite characters as they show off their own costumes, enjoy Halloween performances and parades, decorate pumpkins, and listen to silly Halloween stories.

Boo at Bolton: Food Truck Fest & Trick-or-Treat, October 17, 2026

Come in costume to the historic Bolton Mansion for a Halloween extravaganza featuring trick-or-treating, moon bounces, pony rides, crafts, vendors, food trucks, and so much more. There will also be fun, kid-friendly "ghost tours" of the mansion, plus a beer and cocktail garden for adults. Advanced tickets are required.

Trick or Treat Train, Various Dates October 3 - 31, 2026

Hop aboard the New Hope Railroad and relish the journey as they bring to life the tale of Spookley the Square Pumpkin, while enjoying the jovial, festive tunes performed live by one of their onboard musicians. On returning to New Hope, you will have the chance to partake in additional trick-or-treating around the station platform.

Canal-O-Ween, October 25 - November 1, 2026

Canal-O-Ween ia a week-long celebration that lights up the heart of Yardley with nearly 500 glowing Jack-O-Lanterns, each a unique work of art from the spirited Carve-O-Thon™. As you wander along the Delaware Canal, sip on warm apple cider or your favorite coffee, and take in the crisp autumn air.

Happy Halloween from Bucks County!

With so many spooky and fun options to choose from, Bucks County’s Halloween events promise fun for the whole family!