October Fun Isn't Over Yet in Lehigh Valley!

There is still a full two weeks of fall fun ahead across Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and the surrounding Lehigh Valley, right through Halloween. Here are seven verified events in the October 17-31, 2026 window, each checked against its official listing on October 16, 2026, with dates, times, locations, and links to the official sources. Details can always change, so please confirm times, tickets, and any weather plans on the official pages before you head out.

Mark Your Calendars: Verified Events for October 17-31, 2026

1. Boo at the Zoo, Lehigh Valley Zoo

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville for three late-October weekends of trick-or-treating, themed crafts, activities, and a pumpkin patch. Costume contests take place on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m., and the event is presented by Casella Waste Systems. With dates spread across the whole window, it is an easy family pick no matter which weekend fits your calendar.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, October 17-18, 24-25, and 31 through November 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (trick-or-treating runs about 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.); costume contests Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA
Cost: Zoo admission required; see the official page for current pricing

Official source: lvzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo-2

2. Screamin' Green Hauntoween, Crayola Experience

Crayola Experience in Easton turns its usual rainbow of color into Screamin' Green Hauntoween each fall. The family-friendly event runs through Sunday, November 1 with a themed scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, photo ops, and weekend trick-or-treat stations, so there are plenty of chances to catch it between now and Halloween.

When: Runs September 19 through November 1, 2026; Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Crayola Experience, 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA
Cost: Ticketed with attraction admission

Official source: crayolaexperience.com/easton/things-to-do/screamin-green-hauntoween

3. Dorney Park Halloween Haunt

Dorney Park in Allentown closes its season with Halloween Haunt on select nights through October 31. During the day the park runs family-friendly trick-or-treating, and after dark the haunted mazes, scare zones, shows, and live entertainment take over. The 2026 maze lineup includes the new "Blair Witch: No Signal" maze.

When: Select nights through October 31, 2026. Posted hours: Friday, October 23, 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 24, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 25, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday, October 30, 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, 4000 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA
Cost: Park admission required; haunted mazes require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass. Guests 15 and under need a chaperone age 21 or older after 4:00 p.m. on Haunt days.

Official source: sixflags.com/dorneypark/events/halloween-haunt

4. 105th Annual Bethlehem Halloween Parade

Bethlehem's Halloween parade is one of the Lehigh Valley's great traditions, and 2026 marks the 105th running. The route starts on West Broad Street, turns south down Main Street, and finishes in the historic shopping district, so it is easy to stake out a spot, watch the floats go by, and stay downtown for lunch or shopping afterward.

When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00 p.m.; rain date Sunday, November 1, 2026
Where: Route begins at West Broad Street and 9th Avenue, continues east on Broad Street, then south on Main Street, ending near Main and Spring Streets, Bethlehem, PA
Cost: Free

Official source: bethlehem-pa.gov (City of Bethlehem)

5. Allentown Hallo-weekend

The City of Allentown stretches Halloween into a full weekend. Citywide trick-or-treat night is Friday, and Saturday brings a Halloween Walking Parade through the Hamilton Street shopping district along with a Día de los Muertos celebration. The parade's rain date is Sunday, November 1.

When: Friday, October 30, 2026, citywide trick-or-treat from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, 2026 (rain date Sunday, November 1), Halloween Walking Parade from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown Allentown, PA; parade route on Hamilton Street between 8th and 12th Streets
Cost: Free

Official sources: City of Allentown event calendar and Discover Lehigh Valley listing

6. Halloween Bingo! at SteelStacks

For an adults-only afternoon at SteelStacks, Halloween Bingo brings prizes, seasonal sips, and plenty of spooky banter to the Fowler Blast Furnace Room. This one is 21 and up, and it sells out most years, so grab tickets early.

When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Where: Fowler Blast Furnace Room, SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA
Cost: Ticketed; ages 21+

Official source: artsquest.org/event/halloween-bingo

7. SteelStacks Zombie Ball

Close out Halloween night at the 9th annual Zombie Ball in Musikfest Café, with a DJ, tarot readings with Auset Gypsy, a live aerialist, and Halloween-themed bites. It is an 18-and-up way to celebrate the season in Bethlehem.

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Musikfest Café, SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA
Cost: Ticketed; ages 18+

Official source: artsquest.org/event/steelstacks-zombie-ball

Before You Go

Event schedules, ticket availability, and weather plans can change, especially for outdoor parades and evening events. Confirm the latest hours and any updates on the official pages linked above before you travel. For a complete calendar of what is happening around the region, visit Discover Lehigh Valley, the region's official tourism website.

This is part of Tim's weekly roundup of verified events across the Lehigh Valley. Check back each week for a fresh list, and if you are sorting out where to live in the region, that is exactly what Tim does best.

About Tim Tepes

Tim Tepes is a Pennsylvania Licensed Associate Broker and REALTOR® with more than 36 years of experience serving the Lehigh Valley. He is the founder of Tim Tepes Real Estate LLC, affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Cassidon Realty, and has helped more than 2,000 clients buy, sell, and invest in real estate since 1990. He specializes in residential resale, new construction, investment properties, probate and estate sales, downsizing, and small multifamily assets across Northampton, Lehigh, and Carbon Counties.

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Tim Tepes is a licensed Associate Broker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA License #AB062628L), affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Cassidon Realty, and a member of the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS (GLVR). Equal Housing Opportunity. REALTOR®.