We know all about Pittsburgh from the West Side, North Side, South Side, and East Side,
but now we want to share with you its DARK SIDE!
The following is a list of SCARY opportunities for some Halloween Fun in and around Pittsburgh! Please use discretion when considering whether or not to take your family or young children. Not sure if your child is ready for a haunted house? Ask these 6 key questions to find out.
Pittsburgh City |
Halloween Hangout
🆕 NEW FOR 2026 · 🎃 FAMILY FRIENDLY · 👻 SPOOKY
The Plaza at North Shore
151Mazeroski Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
The creative team behind the iconic ScareHouse brand is partnering with The Plaza at North Shore to present Halloween Hangout – Pittsburgh's ultimate Halloween destination. The Halloween Hangout will pop-up at The Plaza from October 1st through October 31st and feature haunted experiences, events, Halloween movies, themed food and drink from SugarBird, a family-friendly Trick-or-Treat, spooky tailgates before games, special Haunted Happy Hours and more!
💡 MK TIP: Check the schedule before visiting — activities and scare levels vary depending on the event and time.
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Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tours
👻 SPOOKY
Pittsburgh City-County Building
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join Pittsburgh Ghost Tours for a spine-tingling, outdoor, walking ghost tour of one of America's most haunted cities. The downtown tour starts at the City-County Building. You will get to explore as many haunted sites as possible and experience Pittsburgh's greatest ghost stories. Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tours knows where all the bodies are buried!
💡 MK TIP: Wear comfortable shoes — this is a walking tour through Downtown Pittsburgh and lasts about 75–90 minutes.
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Haunted Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise
👻 SPOOKY
350 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join us on the Haunted Three Rivers cruise, where the rivers come alive with tales of ghosts & mysteries that will send shivers down your spine. Step aboard a Haunted Riverboat…where history and mystery converge on the dark three rivers of Pittsburgh! Encounter haunted bridges, spectral Captains, and ghostly apparitions that may haunt your dreams.
Beware, for as the sun sets and Halloween approaches, the rivers reveal their secrets…
Prepare for a night of chills, thrills, and unforgettable scares.
💡 MK TIP: Want Halloween fun with younger kids? Look for Gateway Clipper's separate family Halloween cruises.
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Pittsburgh West |
Pittsburgh Zombie Assault
😱 SERIOUS SCARES · 🎃 FAMILY FRIENDLY · 👻 SPOOKY
201 Cecil Sturgeon Road
McDonald, PA 15057
Urban Assault needs your help! Once again Zombies are attacking near Pittsburgh and we need your help to stop this outbreak! Head through the woods on the haunted trail, fighting off zombie attacks. Next, head to the interactive shooting area to help finish off all of the remaining zombies. In addition, there are bonfires, a movie theater, axe throwing, an escape room and food vendors available for you while you wait. Don't miss out on climbing aboard a military truck, armed with paintball guns mounted with glowing rounds for an adrenaline-pumping adventure like no other!
💡 MK TIP: This isn't just a haunted house — plan enough time to experience the zombie ride and other activities on site.
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Freddy’s Haunts
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
192 McCune Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Freddy’s Haunts is a family-owned and operated haunted trail that was originally opened in 1993 under the name Skull Mountain Haunted Trail. Due to circumstances out of our control, it is now known as Freddy’s Haunts. Freddy's is an immersive, all-enclosed haunted trail that is filled with the monsters from your worst nightmares. Bonfires every night, live music on special dates, a snack bar, and private parties and bonfires available.
💡 MK TIP: This one is designed for scares, so families with younger or easily frightened kids may want to choose one of our 🎃 picks instead.
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Zombies of the Corn Maze
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
282 Rochester Road
Freedom, PA 15042
Have you ever wanted to play paintball without the fear of getting shot yourself? This is what you have been looking for! Head out to Zombies of the Corn - your ticket includes the Zombie shoot ride, 150 paintballs, a walk thru the zombie compound, the funhouse 3d attraction, the z-maze, spooky ghost stories, campfires, outdoor movie theatre, photo op areas, and parking.
💡 MK TIP: Dress for the weather and wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty — you're heading into the corn after dark!
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Haunted Mini Golf at the Windmill
🎃 FAMILY FRIENDLY
2142 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
Something strange and spooky is happening to The Windmill's 18 hole miniature golf course. The ghosts and ghouls come out to haunt the course and provide an amazing experience for you this fall! Stop by this Halloween season to see the amazing decorations, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf balls and navigate the shadows of our haunted mini golf course.
💡 MK TIP: Go Monday–Wednesday for younger kids — there are no costumed actors those nights.
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Karts in the Dark at Three Rivers Karting
🎃 FAMILY FRIENDLY · 👻 SPOOKY
541 Avenue B, Building 10
Leetsdale, PA 15056
Get ready for spine-tingling excitement this fall as Three Rivers Karting Entertainment Park undergoes a hair-raising transformation into a Haunted Wonderland with the launch of “Karts In The Dark!” This hauntingly thrilling event promises to take you on a ride like no other, blending fast-paced karting with spine-chilling spectacles, axe throwing, arcade games, and tantalizing treats. It’s a Halloween extravaganza you won’t want to miss!
💡 MK TIP: Younger kids may prefer an earlier visit; some of the nighttime scenes can be frightening for kids under 10.
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Pittsburgh South Hills |
Hundred Acres Manor Haunted Attraction
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
1 Hundred Acres Drive
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Pittsburgh's Top Halloween Tradition, Hundred Acres Manor, brings you a whole new vision of horror and fun all within one haunted house in Pittsburgh, PA. Featuring five haunted house sections and add-on attractions like the burial simulator voiced by horror icon Tom Savini, Hundred Acres Manor offers more than just a walk-through attraction: it's an immersive experience that includes beer gardens and other entertainment options throughout.
💡 MK TIP: Have younger kids? Choose the daytime Scare-Free walkthrough on Oct. 4 or 18.
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Kennywood Phantom Fall Fest
😱 SERIOUS SCARES · 🎃 FAMILY FRIENDLY · 👻 SPOOKY
4800 Kennywood Blvd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
Phantom Fall Fest lets guests do Halloween their way: come early for family-friendly fun, including festive food and special autumn decorations. Enjoy rides and coasters, along with Kiddieland and other family favorites available during the day.
At 6PM the fear kicks in gear! When the sun goes down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with the park transitions into its nighttime experience with seven haunts, four scare zones and hair-raising thrills throughout the park. If you’re up for full-on frights, then Kennywood after dark is your scream come true.
Notes about Age: Guests 17 and younger must enter with an adult age 21+ during Phantom Fall Fest. One chaperone can accompany up to six guests age 17 or younger.
💡 MK TIP: Visit during the day for family Halloween fun — the serious scares begin at 6 PM.
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Portals of Fear
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
25 Majka Street
West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 15122
In a long abandoned school, The demon Asmodeus has come forth opening his gateway to the underworld, protected and directed by Hecate the Guardian, Asmodeus is in search of souls to return with him. Throughout this abandoned school, you will wander through portals into re-creations of fear, born by the human psyche. Some portals will elicit a fear response from you so deeply, you will have no choice but to abandon your soul at the foot of Asmodeus. As you wander, seemingly aimlessly, from portal to portal, remind yourself which fear you desire to spend eternity facing. At some point, you will face Asmodeus and if you haven't decided, he shall decide for you!
💡 MK TIP: Take note of the parking location before you leave home — parking is off-site with transportation to the haunt.
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Pittsburgh East |
Demon House
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
417 Coyle Curtin Rd
Monongahela, PA 15063
Demon House Haunted Attraction is More Than Just A Quick Walk Thru...They are the Haunted Experience Of A Life Time... There Are Plenty Of Activities To Keep You Occupied On the Haunted Grounds with Campfires To Keep You Warm, Shelters To Keep You Dry If It Rains, Soul Screaming Music, and an Outdoor Movie Theatre Featuring The Best In Horror. Demon House! Evil Has A New Home!
Notes about Age: Under 13 Adult Supervision
💡 MK TIP: Don't plan this as a quick haunted-house stop — Demon House has other activities on the grounds, so give yourself time to hang out.
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Haunted Hills Hayride
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
500 Mosside Blvd
North Versailles, PA 15137
Haunted Hills Hayride and The Valley of Darkness. Bring the family out for a haunted hayride, a trip down the haunted walking trail, or both! Private campfires are also available.
💡 MK TIP: Arrive close to opening at 7 PM on Fridays and Saturdays to help cut down your wait.
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The Shadows Haunted Attraction
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
748 Bull Creek Rd
Tarentum, PA 15084
Come one and come all to the best haunt of your life. Be scared if you do dare!! Bring the family......since it's just a walk in the woods...
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Pittsburgh North |
Cheeseman Fright Farm
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
147 Kennedy Rd
Portersville, PA 16051
Explore the Cheeseman Farm on a haunted hayride, corn maze, and multiple walk-thru attractions. Fright Farm has 100 actors waiting for you, and acres of farm surrounded by isolation - chances are no one will hear you scream… The activities will begin at dark and will be open to 10:00 p.m. or until the last ticketed guest has ridden.
Notes about Age: Attractions are geared toward teens and adults (12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult)
💡 MK TIP: Bringing little ones? Visit the separate daytime Pumpkin Festival instead of the nighttime haunt.
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Trick-or-Treat Trail Mini Golf at Fun Fore All
🎃 FAMILY FRIENDLY · 👻 SPOOKY
8 Progress Ave
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Are you ready to make Halloween a hole-in-one? Bring your family and friends out for some great fun and play Halloween themed mini golf. This is a family-friendly event held daily. Each participant receives a Trick or Treat bag filled with candy and goodies.
💡 MK TIP: Go after dusk if you want the full Glow Golf experience!
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Haunted Attractions Worth the Drive |
West Alexander Scare at the Fair
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
West Alexander Fairgrounds
West Alexander, PA 15376
One of Western PA’s premiere haunted attractions-minutes from The WV Highlands off PA Exit 1 & 20
Notes about Age: Not recommended for children under 8
💡 MK TIP: October 18 is the one to remember for younger kids — it's a special lights-on, no-jump-scares experience.
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Allen's Haunted Hayrides & Tavern of Terror
😱 SERIOUS SCARES · 👻 SPOOKY
2434 Pittsburgh Rd
Smock, PA 15480
Join Allen's Haunted Hayrides & Tavern of Terror for the Nation's oldest hayride tradition! Hang out around a rentable bonfire, play some games and get some scares in. All while making a memory or two.
💡 MK TIP: September 18 is Sensory Night, a great date to know about for families needing a modified experience.
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The Beacon Corn Maze and Haunted House
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
231 Beacon Road
Renfrew, PA 16053
Attraction tickets include the 15 acre Haunted Corn Maze, Tractor Ride to and from, and the Haunted House. The first tractor leaves around dusk (about 7:00p - 7:30p ... the darker, the better), and the last tractor is usually around 10pm. You can stay warm by the bonfire or get some goodies from the concession stand! Each year they host a few "no scare days" perfect for smaller children (and fraidy cats). Walk the maze to find items for candy & prizes, have fun with the animals at the petting zoo, and the kids get a pony/horse ride
Notes about Age: There is not an age limit for the haunt, however, there is a No Refund policy if they "chicken out".
💡 MK TIP: Have younger kids? No Scare Sundays on Oct. 4 & 11 give families a chance to experience the maze without the scares.
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Fright Farm
😱 SERIOUS SCARES
2043 Springhill Furnace Road
Smithfield, PA 15478
Fright Farm has been an integral part of many people’s Halloween tradition for over three decades, growing every year since its inception. Fright Farm is one of Pennsylvania’s top rated professional haunted attractions. With state-of-the-art special effects, highly-detailed scenes, custom digital soundtracks, computerized lighting, and talented actors, Fright Farm is a frightening experience unlike any other.
💡 MK TIP: This is more than one haunted house — allow plenty of time for the full scream-park experience.
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Haunted Tours of Nemacolin Castle
👻 SPOOKY
136 Front Street
Brownsville, PA 15417
Nemacolin Castle is a National Historical Landmark in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Experience the architecture and history that the Bowman family created back in 1789. Enjoy 234 years of history through guided tours, events, and more! Experience the eerie stories of Nemacolin Castle during annual ghost tours every fall. Purchase advanced tickets through Eventbrite!
💡 MK TIP: Great pick if you like real ghost stories and history without actors jumping out at you.
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Northern Nightmares
👻 SPOOKY
Main Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
Hosted by the enigmatic Tour Guide, passengers will visit reported haunted ‘Hot Spots’ between the Main Street USA boroughs in Zelienople & Harmony, PA . Guests will visit various locations along a 4.5 mile loop, and hear ghastly tales of local hauntings. There may even be a surprise or two along the way. **Only Two Night**
Notes about Age: The Nightmare Tour is designed to be a family-friendly excursion, but do to its nature of visiting dark areas and hearing ghost stories, parents are cautioned to consider their child’s personal disposition when it comes to such subject matter.
💡 MK TIP: Book early — there are only two event nights, with a limited number of tour times.
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Lincoln Caverns Ghost & Goblins Tour
😱 SERIOUS SCARES · 👻 SPOOKY · 🎃 FAMILY FRIENDLY
7703 William Penn Highway
Huntingdon, Pa. 16652
Come experience the fantasy, fright, and fun of “Goblins & Grottos,” the newest edition of Ghosts & Goblins at Lincoln Caverns! Inspired by role-playing games, this year’s original script transforms the underground world into an interactive fantasy filled with mysterious creatures, unexpected encounters, daring quests, laughter, scares, and plenty of surprises.
💡 MK TIP: Choose Saturday daytime for the family version; Friday/Saturday evenings are the terror experience.
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