3 places in Elysburg
U-pick apples (35 to 45 varieties), pumpkins and flowers, farm stand with fresh cider and fruit butters. Horse-drawn wagon rides through the orchard on Saturdays. Bills itself as the first Eco-certified U-pick orchard in PA.
America’s largest free-admission amusement park; wooden coasters, rides, food, camping. Ultimate Susky free-day magnet you’d drive to.
Indie specialty coffee roaster + café; natural pair with a Knoebels day or Elysburg free afternoon.
On the calendar
Oct
16–17
Elysburg Haunted House
Elysburg Gun Club / Elysburg / Gates 6 PM; haunt starts 7 PM; arrive by 11 PM to get a ticket
Running since 1976. Haunted woods path plus a two-story house and cellar. Open Fri-Sat Oct 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24; closed Oct 30-31. $20 a person (all ages), cash or card, sold at the gate only (no presale, no refunds), free parking, food trucks from 6. Closing time can shift with weather and crowds, so check their Facebook. Uneven ground and strobes, so it's not ideal for anyone with limited mobility. Saturday lines get long. Proceeds go to the Elysburg and Ralpho (Overlook) fire companies.
Running since 1976. Haunted woods path plus a two-story house and cellar. Open Fri-Sat Oct 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24; closed Oct 30-31. $20 a person (all ages), cash or card, sold at the gate only (no presale, no refunds), free parking, food trucks from 6. Closing time can shift with weather and crowds, so check their Facebook. Uneven ground and strobes, so it's not ideal for anyone with limited mobility. Saturday lines get long. Proceeds go to the Elysburg and Ralpho (Overlook) fire companies.
Oct
16–18
Hallo-Fun @ Knoebels
Knoebels Amusement Resort / Elysburg / Fri 6-10 PM; Sat 2-10 PM; Sun noon-6 PM
Family-friendly Halloween park weekends (not a hard haunt). Oct 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-Nov 1.
Family-friendly Halloween park weekends (not a hard haunt). Oct 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-Nov 1.
Oct
16
Fri
Fall Fun Story Time @ Ralpho Library
Ralpho Public Library / Elysburg / 10:00 AM
Ms. Debbie's story-and-craft time for little kids. The entrance is around back on the left, since the building is shared with township police.
Ms. Debbie's story-and-craft time for little kids. The entrance is around back on the left, since the building is shared with township police.
Oct
16–17
U-Pick Apples + Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides @ Green's Fruit Farm
Green's Fruit Farm / Elysburg / 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Pick your own apples and pumpkins, up to 45 apple varieties, cider. Horse-drawn wagon rides through the orchard; check their Facebook for ride times.
Pick your own apples and pumpkins, up to 45 apple varieties, cider. Horse-drawn wagon rides through the orchard; check their Facebook for ride times.
Oct
23–24
Elysburg Haunted House
Elysburg Gun Club / Elysburg / Gates 6 PM; haunt starts 7 PM; arrive by 11 PM to get a ticket
Running since 1976. Haunted woods path plus a two-story house and cellar. Open Fri-Sat Oct 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24; closed Oct 30-31. $20 a person (all ages), cash or card, sold at the gate only (no presale, no refunds), free parking, food trucks from 6. Closing time can shift with weather and crowds, so check their Facebook. Uneven ground and strobes, so it's not ideal for anyone with limited mobility. Saturday lines get long. Proceeds go to the Elysburg and Ralpho (Overlook) fire companies.
Running since 1976. Haunted woods path plus a two-story house and cellar. Open Fri-Sat Oct 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24; closed Oct 30-31. $20 a person (all ages), cash or card, sold at the gate only (no presale, no refunds), free parking, food trucks from 6. Closing time can shift with weather and crowds, so check their Facebook. Uneven ground and strobes, so it's not ideal for anyone with limited mobility. Saturday lines get long. Proceeds go to the Elysburg and Ralpho (Overlook) fire companies.
Oct
23–25
Hallo-Fun @ Knoebels
Knoebels Amusement Resort / Elysburg / Fri 6-10 PM; Sat 2-10 PM; Sun noon-6 PM
Family-friendly Halloween park weekends (not a hard haunt). Oct 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-Nov 1.
Family-friendly Halloween park weekends (not a hard haunt). Oct 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-Nov 1.
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