Family-Friendly Halloween Events - Updated 2024

The seasons are changing and we can't wait for this year's Halloween Spooktaculars! These ghostly weekend events take place at our outdoor destinations in September and October. Hayrides, costume contests, and spooky crafts are just a few of the fun activities we have planned for our guests.

To get into the spirit, we're highlighting several different celebrations that guests can enjoy. Check out our suggestions below and discover how your favorite resort is celebrating Halloween.

Indiana

Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph

Once a year, our Christmas-themed resort turns Santa Claus, Indiana, into a town of terror during Halloween Weekends. Starting mid-September through the end of October, Lake Rudolph hosts a frightfully good time for all ages. See events section on website.

Many activities await including bonfire ghost stories, spooky movie nights, haunted hayrides, and trick-or-treating. There are also costume and site decorating contests with prizes awarded to the winners. The fun culminates on Saturday night with a Halloween Dance Party and light show!

Maryland

Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway

This campground hosts "Monster Mash Weekend" throughout October. This month-long celebration is always a hit. Each weekend is filled with great activities like haunted crafts, costume contests, and Halloween movie nights.

Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

Are you seeking scares? Head into the Western Theme Park and conquer the FrontFear Town Haunted Weekends if you dare.See events listings for more details. 

New York

Jellystone Park™ at Birchwood Acres

Halloween-themed weekends at this camp-resort run mid-September through October. You can get in the Halloween spirit with trick-or-treating, as well as costume and site decorating contests. Check out our camping costume ideas to create a frightening getup for the Halloween parade.

Pennsylvania

Sun Retreats Lancaster County

Fun and ghouls  meet at Sun Retreats Lancaster County, in Narvon, Pennsylvania. Spooky activites and experiences happen all October. Treat yourself to a good time as you watch scary movies, create spooky crafts, and participate in pumpkin painting. Don't forget to take a wagon ride too! See event listing here.

New Jersey

Sun Retreats Pleasant Acres Farm

Travel to a spooky Monster Mash at our countryside resort located in Sussex, New Jersey, just two hours from New York City., This rural retreat offers hayrides, costume contests, and even a golf cart glow parade. You can also bedeck your RV with ghostly decorations for the site decorating contest.

Michigan

Jellystone Park™ Petoskey

Get scared at our Festival of Fright weekends happening in September and October. Don't miss out on a frighteningly good time! Bring your best Halloween costume and join us as we celebrate the spirit of the spooky season. Click here for event listing.

Updated: 9/3/2024

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