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
Back to Top of ListFall Foliage Trail
Northeastern Pennsylvania is un-be-leaf-ably breathtaking in the fall. Our landscapes burst with deep oranges, vibrant…
Roba Family Farms
With the picturesque countryside as the backdrop, Roba Family Farms provides old-fashioned fun that is guaranteed to…
Glowing Pumpkin Trail
Take a stroll on Roba Family Farm's quartrer-mile walking trail through the woods to experience over 25 scenes of carved…
Lakeland Orchard & Cidery
Picture yourself hitching a ride on a rustic wagon, rolling across the landscape adorned with 20,000 apple trees swaying…
Halloween Light Show
Hop aboard The Lakeland Express and take a 1-mile long train ride through the Halloween Light Show! Spooky scenes…
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…
Circle of Screams
Circle of Screams is America’s only haunted drive-in theater. Behind the big screen lies the dark side of the Circle…
Montage Mountain Costume Contest & Halloween Party
Join Montage Mountain at their annual Costume Contest & Halloween Party. It’s the ONLY Halloween party you need to…
Lackawanna County Wine Trail
Sip back and relax with your glass of wine in hand...
Farmers Markets & U-Picks
Fresh and local at its very best. Lackawanna County farmers produce the finest produce you’ll ever taste. Find herbs…
RiverFest
Join the Lackawanna River Conservation Association for RiverFest!
Fall Wine Festival
Come enjoy seasons changing, leaves turning, and glasses of your favorite reds, whites, sparkling, fruit, and rose wines…
Rhythm & Brews
Spend your day enjoying live music, great craft beers, ciders, seltzers, and more at Montage Mountain Resorts’ Rhythm &…
Fall Weekend Itinerary
Back to Top of ListExplore 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.
September - October (select dates) Scranton After Dark Haunted Walking Tours
Celebrate Halloween in Scranton with a bit of history with the Lackawanna Historical Society’s “Scranton…
Lackawanna County Haunted Trail
Are you afraid of the dark? Uncover the mysterious and paranormal side of Lackawanna County with the…
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…
Steamtown National Historic Site
All aboard! Step back in time and learn, see, and experience how steam-powered engines drove the…
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…
Lakeland Orchard & Cidery
With attractions for the young and refreshing hard cider for the young at heart, there's something for…
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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