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Thank you for a Great Season!
Idlewild's HallowBOO! will return in September 2027!
More HallowBOO! Family Fun Coming Your Way Starting September 11, 2027.
Visit Idlewild for festive fall fun during HallowBOO! Get ready for daily meet and greets and story time with Spookley the Square Pumpkin. Plus, enjoy festive fall treats and décor throughout the park while you take a ride on your favorite Idlewild attractions like the Wild Mouse, Merry Go Round, Flying Aces, Tilt-A-Whirl, and more!
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Trick-or-Treat Trail
Trick-or-treating is even more magical in Story Book Forest! Take a tasty trip through the beloved storybook scenes as you collect treats from favorite characters including The Old Woman Who Lived in the Shoe, Little Red Riding Hood, Mother Goose, Snow White and more. With surprises waiting throughout the Forest, it’s one of Pennsylvania’s longest and most unique trick-or-treat trails—and an Idlewild HallowBOO! tradition families won’t want to miss.
The entrance to the Trick-or-treat trail and Story Book Forest closes at 5:30 p.m.
Mystic Wilds Jungle Maze
Which way will you go? This unique maze, returning for HallowBOO! adds an extra twist of adventure to your day! Navigate the twists and turns of the Mystic Wilds Jungle Maze in Jumpin’ Jungle!
Spookley the Square Pumpkin Returns
Everyone’s favorite square pumpkin is back for more fall fun! Meet Spookley the Square Pumpkin during HallowBOO! for special story times, meet-and-greets, memorable photo opportunities and more. Be sure to stop by and say hello to this one-of-a-kind pumpkin during your visit!
Discover Two HallowBOO! Adventures
This HallowBOO!, two Idlewild favorites take on a festive new twist!
Climb aboard The Legend of Lady Loyalhanna for a journey through the enchanted woodlands along the Loyalhanna Creek. Along the way, discover glowing pumpkins, whimsical woodland creatures, mysterious candy corn and the legend of Lady Loyalhanna and Fisherman Frank.
Then, step inside Fisherman Frank’s Crooked Cabin, where things aren’t quite as they seem! Explore Frank’s topsy-turvy home filled with curious illusions, surprising sights and plenty of crooked, family-friendly fun.
A Taste of Fall
HallowBOO! brings plenty of frightfully delicious flavors to the park! Between trick-or-treating, rides and Halloween fun, treat yourself to some of the tastes that make fall so sweet.
Warm up with a hot Apple Dumpling or Apple Crisp topped with ice cream, indulge in a seasonal Funnel Cake, sip on Pumpkin Spice Coffee or Apple Cider, and discover even more festive treats throughout the park.
Seasonal favorites include:
- Apple Crisp with Ice Cream
- Hot Apple Dumpling with Ice Cream
- Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake
- Salted Caramel Apple Funnel Cake
- Worms & Dirt Funnel Cake
- Liege Waffles
- Pumpkin Pie Waffle'wich
- Dippin’ Dots® Skull Cup & Refill
- Pumpkin Hard-Scoop Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone
- Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee – Hot or Iced
- Seasonal Beer Selections
Come hungry—there’s something delicious waiting around every corner!
Frequently Asked Questions
HALLOWBOO! is all about family-friendly Halloween fun—not big scares! The event is designed especially with families and younger children in mind, with trick-or-treating, festive decorations, costumed characters, mazes, seasonal treats and Halloween-themed adventures throughout the park. You may encounter a few silly surprises along the way, but there are no intense scare attractions.
Yes! A trip through the HALLOWBOO! Trick-or-Treat Trail in Story Book Forest is included with park admission. The entire family is welcome to enjoy the walk through the Forest and visit favorite storybook characters along the way, while children ages 12 and under are invited to collect treats at stops throughout the trail. Treat bags are provided while supplies last, or children are welcome to bring their own.
Absolutely! Kids are encouraged to get into the HallowBOO! spirit and wear their favorite Halloween costumes, especially while enjoying the trick-or-treat trail. For everyone’s safety, costumes should be family-friendly and must not interfere with the safe operation of rides and attractions. Some costume pieces or accessories may need to be removed before riding.
HallowBOO! admission is included with 2026 and 2027 Gold and Platinum Season Passes, so those Passholders can enjoy the fall fun throughout the event. If you had a 2026 Bronze or Silver Pass, your pass ended on Labor Day, but you can purchase a 2027 Gold or Platinum Season Pass to enjoy the rest of this season - including HallowBOO! and all of next season. Be sure to check the benefits associated with your specific Season Pass before visiting.
A little fall weather doesn’t have to spoil the fun! HALLOWBOO! continues during periods of light rain, although rides, attractions and entertainment may be temporarily delayed or closed due to weather conditions. Guests should check the forecast before visiting and come prepared for changing fall weather.
The following rides and attractions are scheduled to operate during HallowBOO!:
- Balloon Race
- Carousel
- Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
- Fisherman Frank's Crooked Cabin (rethemed Confusion Hill)
- Flying Aces
- Howler
- Jungle Juggler
- Jungle Organ
- Lady Loyalhanna's Train Ride (rethemed Loyalhanna Limited)
- Laser Swamp
- Loggin' Toboggan (weather permitting)
- Mystic Wilds Jungle Maze
- Net Climb
- Paratrooper
- Rollo Coaster
- Round Up
- Safari Hut
- Scrambler
- Skooters
- Spider
- Jungle Suspension Bridge
- Tilt-N-Twister
- Tunnel Crawl
- Wild Mouse
Raccoon Lagoon Rides:
- DinoSoars
- Doodlebug
- Little Rascals
- Raccoon Racer Motorcycles
- Red Baron
- Ricky's Racers
- Scampers
- Tea Party
- Turtles
Yes! Discounts are available during Idlewild's HallowBOO! for groups of 10 or more. Visit our Group Sales page for all the details!