Pennsylvania's Beloved Knoebels Amusement Park Hosts One Of The Best Events For Halloween
With October comes chillier air, colorful leaves, and beloved amusement park transformations. All across the U.S., amusement parks convert their summery family fun atmosphere into a spooky pumpkin-scented haunt. On October 1, 2025, USA Today released its top 10 ranking for the best theme park Halloween events in the U.S. After being nominated by an expert panel of editors and voted on by USA Today readers, Knoebels Hallo-Fun Weekends in Pennsylvania officially earned the number one spot.
Knoebels, America's largest free-admission amusement park, will host a range of family-friendly Halloween events and festivities all four weekends in October. From scream-inducing rides to delicious holiday treats, there is plenty of fun to be had at Knoebels this spooky season. No need to leave the kids at home, Knoebels welcomes visitors of all ages and fright tolerances to their spine-chilling tourist attractions. So gear up for some Halloween fun, and consider making your way to Central Pennsylvania for the most iconic Halloween event of the year.
What to expect at the Hallo-Fun Park
Knoebels is one of the spookiest destinations to celebrate Halloween, with over 50 thrilling rides for all ages available this October. Highlights include the frightening Haunted Antique Cars, the eerie Pioneer Train Halloween Express, or the Panther Cars for something more suitable for the young ones. When your head is spinning from going on 10 rides in a row, take a break and enjoy a live performance. Attend the Fright Show starring the twisted Pumpkin King, or the Scream Machine puppet show for some haunting Halloween tales.
Visitors can also indulge in the dastardly delicious Halloween-themed treats at Knoebels. Good news for pumpkin fans; they have it all. Pumpkin funnel cake, pumpkin pie, pumpkin ice cream, and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes are all on the menu.
Families can stop in on Saturday and Sunday mornings for some spooky crafts for the little ones. From cookie decorating to pumpkin painting, these crafts will surely get you and your kids in the Halloween spirit. Groups can get free photos with the "Boo Crew" at the all-you-can-eat character breakfast, or go hunting for clues on the Trail of Treats Scavenger Hunt. However you decide to spend your trip to Knoebels, you can be sure it will be frightful for the whole family.