'Burgh Halloween Happenings, Haunted Houses & Attractions

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.

Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tours

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!

Haunted Pittsburgh Cruise & Tour

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.

Pittsburgh Zombie Assault

201 Cecil Sturgeon Road 
McDonald, PA

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. 

ALL NEW this year - Climb aboard a military truck, armed with paintball guns mounted with glowing rounds for an adrenaline-pumping adventure like no other!

Freddy’s Haunts

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.

Zombies of the Corn Maze

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.

Haunted Mini Golf at the Windmill

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.

Karts in the Dark at Three Rivers Karting

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!

Hundred Acres Manor Haunted Attraction

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. 

Kennywood Phantom Fall Fest

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, Thomas Town™ 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 six haunted houses, 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: Kids under age 12 are encouraged to leave the park before 6pm.

Portals of Fear - CLOSED for the 2024 SEASON

1 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!

Demon House

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

ScareHouse - CLOSED for the 2024 SEASON - Check out their Halloween events located at two different locations

The Basement

118 Locust St, 
Etna, PA 15223

The Basement features a series of intense, intimate and R-rated horrors that challenge the limits of fear for anyone 18 years or older and willing to sign our waiver.

The Chipped Fang

2420 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

You’re invited to enter the dark world of The Chipped Fang, a secret lair in the Strip District for vampires of all kinds and times. Enter freely and of your own will into our highly themed and interactive experience this fall – located at Bold Escape Rooms 

Your ticket includes:

• Entrance into a highly themed gothic lair full of surprises and photo opportunities
• Participation in an interactive production featuring performers and playful challenges
• Three bespoke and and delicious non-alocholic mocktails.

Stalked by a Killer Escape Room

2420 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The clock is ticking, the room is filling with poisonous gas, and you have just one hour to escape with your lives.  Armed only with your wits, you and your friends must solve a series of fiendish puzzles from the mind of a deranged maniac. It’s is your chance to become the star of your very own horror movie! 

Notes about Age: “Stalked by a Killer” is recommended for ages 12 and older, and guests under the age of 16 will require adult supervision.

Haunted Hills Hayride

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.

The Shadows Haunted Attraction

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...

Cheeseman Fright Farm

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 the 650 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)

Trick-or-Treat Trail Mini Golf at Fun For All

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. 

Scare at the Fair

West Alexander Park
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

Allen's Haunted Hayrides & Tavern of Terror 

2430 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.

The Beacon Corn Maze and Haunted House

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 haunth, however, there is a No Refund policy if they "chicken out".

Fright Farm

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.

Haunted Tours of Nemacolin Castle

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! 

Northern Nightmares

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. 

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.

Lincoln Caverns Ghost & Goblins Tour

7703 William Penn Highway
Huntingdon, Pa. 16652

Are we missing a haunted attraction in the 'Burgh or are you interested in sponsoring any of our fall guides? 

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