The Fourth Estate has researched and pulled together a few bucket list ideas to do this fall. Try to check out some of these activities this season with family and friends.
Scary Attractions
If you’re looking for something scary, check out some of these locations, which include haunted houses, roller coasters, and more!
- Halloween Hershey Park
- Price: Day Ticket – $54.99 per person, every ticket includes access to the entire Park including 5 haunted houses, 4 scare zones, 14 epic coasters, and more.
- Hours: Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., from September 12 through November 2.
- Where: Hershey, PA
- Jasons Woods
- Price: 3 Show Combo – $35 and 5 Show Combo – $45
- Hours: Friday and Saturday: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Sundays: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. September 19th – November 8th
- Where: Lancaster County, PA
- Field of Screams
- Price: Scream Pass (all 4 attractions) – $40 (pricing changes depending on how crowded each date is)
- Hours: Hours vary by day and month. Park gates open at 6:30 p.m. Specific rides open at different times so make sure to double check the website. All visitors must arrive on the property by 9:30 p.m. Field of Screams will announce the attraction closing order for that evening.
- Where: Mountville, PA
Apple Orchards
Apple picking locations this season to check out!
- Cherry Hill Orchards
- Price: small box: $15 medium box: $25 large box: $40
- Hours: Apples – Mid-August, Monday – Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Kauffman’s Fruit Farm & Market
- Price: $15 per 10 – 12 lb, $26 per 18 – 22 lb
- Hours: August – October, Friday and Saturday: 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Where: Bird & Hand, PA
- Brecknock Orchard
- Price: $2.75 per lb, if above 20 lb every additional lb will have an upcharge of $2.
- Hours: July 17 – November 18, Monday – Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Where: Mohnton, PA
Pumpkin Picking
Places or attractions that offer pumpkin picking this fall so you can add festive decorations at home! Prices may vary depending on the pumpkin size and weight for these locations.
- Oregon Dairy
- Time: September 19 – 21, 2025 thru October 24 – 26, 2025. Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Lititz, PA
- Country Barn Farm Market
- Time: September 14 – October 27, Saturday – Sunday.
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Pine Hill Farms
- Time: September – October. Monday – Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Where: Lititz, PA
Hiking Trails
Walking and hiking trails to get you outside and see the fall leaves!
- Turkey Hill Overlook Trail
- Duration: six mile loop
- Where: Conestoga, PA
- Hawk Rock Overlook
- Duration: two mile hike to an overlook of the Susquehanna River.
- Where: Ducannon, PA
- Pinnacle Scenic Overlook Nature Preserve
- Duration: 2.75 miles of interconnected moderate-to-difficult hiking trails
- Where: Holtwood, PA
Sweet Treat Ideas
Places to pick up a seasonal flavored sweet treat!
- Elsewhere Bread
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Goodies to Try: Ginger Spice Molasses Cookie ($3.00), Millionaires Bar ($3.50), and Cardamom Bun ($5.00).
- Lancaster Cupcake
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Goodies to Try: Pumpkin Roll ($3.47), Apple Cider Donut ($3.47), and Brown Sugar Pumpkin Pecan ($3.47).
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Goodies to Try: Triple Treat ($5.50), Pumpkin Spice ($5.50), and White Chocolate Raspberry ($5.50).
Farmers Market
Markets to check out this fall for something quick to eat or for some shopping.!
- Central Market
- Open: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Roots Market
- Opens: Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (most vendors are in the morning)
- Where: Manheim, PA
- Bird & Hand Farmers Market
- Open: Open Wednesday (April – November), Thursday (July – October), Friday & Saturday (year round), 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Bird & Hand, PA
Corn Mazes
Attractions in the area that offer corn mazes as a fun activity!
- Corn Cob Acres
- Price: At ticket booth $20 (cash only) online $17.99
- Hours: September into the beginning of November. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Where: Mountville, PA
- Mast Farms
- Price: Tickets are $17 each (ages 3 +). 2 years and under are free.
- Hours: September 20 – November 8, 2025, Friday 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Where: Morgan Town, PA
- Seyferts Corn Maze
- Price: Tickets are $12 each (ages 6 +)
- Hours: September 26 – November 2, Friday – Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Lebanon, PA
