FALL ACTIVITIES

From pumpkin patches to orchards and farmers' markets, Lackawanna County has all of your favorite fall activities! Take time to breathe in the fresh, crisp autumn air and soak in the scenery of our endless mountains.

Looking for a little fright to spice up the Halloween season? Test your fate at Reaper's Revenge Hayride & Haunted Attraction or Circle of Screams Haunted Attraction, and catch a horror movie at America’s only Haunted Drive-In Theatre. Take a self-guided tour on our Lackawanna County Haunted Trail—some of our old Scranton mansions and other locations have been known to be the center of local ghost stories and paranormal activity.

October is wine month, so sip your way through the county on our Lackawanna County Wine Trail. Cabaret the day away at the Fall Wine Festival at Montage Mountain Resorts, held annually each October. Plan a trip with family or friends and book your stay now! While in town, warm up with some comfort food or shop for a cozy fall sweater in one of our boutiques! 

Plan your weekend getaway with the help of our Fall Weekend Itinerary. From dining in Downtown Scranton to catching our breathtaking scenic vista views, there's a season of reasons to visit Lackawanna County, PA!

Events & Attractions That Locals Love

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Halloween Events

From spine-chilling attractions to cemetery excursions, séances, costume contests, and lively parties, Lackawanna County…

Reaper's Revenge

A haunted adventure not for the faint of heart, Reaper’s Revenge Haunted Attraction features five unique world-class…

RiverFest

Join the Lackawanna River Conservation Association for RiverFest!

Rhythm & Brews

Spend your day enjoying live music, great craft beers, ciders, seltzers, and more at Montage Mountain Resorts’ Rhythm &…

Fall Weekend Itinerary

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Explore our suggested Fall Weekend Itinerary for inspiration in planning your perfect visit or weekend getaway to Lackawanna County. This fall season, find exciting things to do in Scranton and its surrounding areas. Be sure to explore what's in store during all four of our seasons!

Average High & Low Temps

September: 75° - 54°
October: 63° - 43°
November: 51° - 34°

Friday

Are you afraid of the dark? Take the Scranton After Dark Haunted Walking Tour and learn Downtown Scranton's haunted history from the Lackawanna Historical Society or venture out on your own on our Lackawanna County Haunted Trail. Then head to Noir Dark Spirits for some spooky and delicious cocktails.

Noir: Dark Spirits

NOIR: Dark Spirits is a dark but pleasant establishment in the city of Scranton. Located inside the…

Saturday

Peep our leaves and enjoy our area's beautiful collage of color. Hit the hottest spots by car or on foot for the best views Lackawanna County has to offer on our Fall Foliage Trail. Make your way to Steamtown National Historic Site to take an enchanting fall foliage train ride and soak in more stunning views.

Fall Foliage Trail

Northeastern Pennsylvania is un-be-leaf-ably breathtaking in the fall. Our landscapes burst with deep…

Outdoor Recreation

Unplug, look up from your screens, and come experience our breathtaking parks. Forget about HD, 3D, and…

Sunday

A day of harvest. Our area's premier pumpkin patch with so much more. Roba Family Farms is the perfect spot for all things autumn! Sip on apple cider and devour delicious cider donuts as you explore the corn maze, feed the animals, and enjoy all the other fun activities. Next, head to Lakeland Orchard & Cidery for their Apple Harvest Festival and see which of their more than 25 apple varieties are ripe and ready to enjoy. Then hop aboard their Lakeland Express and take a 1-mile train ride through the largest Halloween light display in Pennsylvania.

Roba Family Farms

With the picturesque countryside as the backdrop, Roba Family Farms provides old-fashioned fun that is…

Halloween Light Show

Hop aboard The Lakeland Express and take a 1-mile long train ride through the Halloween Light Show!…

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