Want to help get your teen into the spirit of Halloween with something a little scarier than getting lost in a corn maze? Then conjure up some frightful fun with a visit to these haunted Halloween attractions for teens this spooky season.

Below, you’ll find a phantasmic list of not only haunted houses, but also creepy hayrides and other ghoul-fests for brave teens all around the greater Philadelphia area.

Spooktacularly Scary Halloween Experiences in Philly and the ‘Burbs

Get ready to scare up some fun for your teen this spooky season. Haunted Halloween attractions give teenagers the perfect excuse to scream, laugh, and bond together through the thrills and jump scares. Making it through these terrifying adventures let teens feel brave while experiencing scares in a safe environment.

Chills, Thrills, and Scary Teen Adventures in Philly

Philadelphia’s haunted attractions blend history and horror, from exploring abandoned prisons to navigating twisted century-old buildings. These eerie experiences feature live scare-actors, animatronics, and electrifying performances for thrill-seekers.

Eastern State Penitentiary

Location: 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary transforms a real, abandoned 10-acre prison into an unforgettable Halloween festival. Guests can explore five terrifying teen-friendly haunted houses, walk through historic guided tours, and enjoy electrifying live performances.

The haunted attractions are open from September 19th until November 8th, with general admission tickets starting at $49. Recommended for children ages 12 and older.

Lincoln Mill Haunted House

Location: 4100 Main Street, Philadelphia (Manayunk)

Inside a historic textile mill built in 1860, Lincoln Mill Haunted House blends local lore, architectural beauty, and high-intensity horror into one immersive experience. 

Visitors navigate dim corridors and elaborately staged scenes filled with live scare-actors, animatronics, fog, strobes, and special effects. The haunted attraction opens on September 26th for people of all ages. Tickets start at $35.

The Fright Factory

Location: Fright Factory, 2200 S Swanson St, Philadelphia (S. Philly)

Arguably one of Philly’s scariest Halloween attractions for teens, the Fright Factory dares entrants to face monsters and non-stop frights. Inside the 120+ year-old warehouse, journey through the twisted hallways of the Industrial Nightmare, South Side Sanatorium, and the UnHoly for a scare you’ll never forget.

The attractions are open from September 26th until November 1st. General admission tickets start at $35 and VIP tickets start at $50. 

Frightful Teen Fun in Montgomery County

Montgomery County’s Scream Mountain delivers outdoor thrills with haunted hayrides and spooky woodland walks filled with live actors.

Scream Mountain

Location: 757 Spring Mount Rd, Spring Mount, PA 19478

Scream Mountain offers a haunted hayride and a walk through the haunted woods, complete with live actors and spooky surprises. Located at Spring Mountain Adventures, it’s a local favorite for a good scare in the great outdoors.

There’s also live music, food, and drinks offered by the firepit. Unsure if your child is ready for a spooky attraction? Scream Mountain offers a Starter Haunted Hayride for $10, perfect for children who might be easily spooked. Tickets for the haunted attractions start at $30.

Spooky Teen Spots in Delaware County

Delaware County’s Bates Motel ranks among America’s top haunted attractions with high-tech scares and realistic sets.

Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride

Location: 1835 Middletown Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342

Bates Motel offers haunted Halloween experiences that are consistently ranked as one of the top scary Halloween attractions in the U.S. With high-tech scares and realistic sets, it’s not for the faint-hearted! It features a terrifying haunted hayride, a spooky haunted motel, and a spine-chilling cornfield. 

Tickets start at $40, and the haunted attractions are open from September 19th to November 2nd. Bates Motel is best suited for kids age 12 and older, but there are also non-scary daytime events offered as well. 

Haunted Halloween Attractions for Teens in Chester County

Chester County delivers bone-chilling thrills through haunted hayrides, terrifying hedge mazes, and real asylum experiences. All in all, these attractions range from garden center scares to Pennsylvania’s premier haunted scream park adventures.

Colonial Gardens 

Location: 745 Schuylkill Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Scares await around every corner in these haunted attractions located in an independent garden center. Teens can climb aboard the Haunted Hayride for a bone-chilling ride through the woods where monsters roam freely, then navigate the Haunted Hedge Maze, surrounded by towering hedges and hidden terrors.

For the bravest thrill-seekers only—these experiences are not advised for kids under 8. They also have daytime family-friendly fall events from September 26 until November 1st. The haunted attractions run from October 2nd until October 26th.

Pennhurst Asylum

Location: 601 N Church St, Spring City, PA 19475

Operating in the same facility that housed a sanatorium for 80 years, Pennhurst Asylum is a terrifying, near-real-life attraction in Chester County. Visitors can journey through the twisted hospital halls of the asylum, face horrific experiments in The Morgue, and crawl through the claustrophobic Tunnels.

Pennhurst is targeted for an older crowd, so older teens are recommended. Children as young as 10 years old are allowed to walk through the attractions, but they do not recommend it. Tickets start at $55.

Shocktoberfest

Location: 94 Park Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608

Known as the premier haunted scream park in Pennsylvania, Shocktoberfest features terrifying attractions like the Zombie Safari Hayride and The Prison of the Dead. This immersive experience is perfect for teens looking for a blend of adrenaline and horror.

SPOOKtoberFest is a less scary version of Shocktoberfest, recommended for children under 12 years of age. Tickets start at $20, and the attractions are open from September 12th to November 8th.

Ghosts, Ghouls, & Good Times in Bucks County

Bucks County boasts Pennsylvania’s longest-running haunted scream park at Valley of Fear with three terrifying experiences. Not to mention the elaborate Victorian mansion at House in the Hollow, which offers immersive storytelling and detailed frights.

Valley of Fear

Location: 301 W. Bristol Rd, Feasterville, PA, 19053

As one of Pennsylvania’s longest-running haunted scream parks, Valley of Fear captivates visitors with three main experiences. The attraction comprises the Haunted Hayride and Miles Manor Haunted House, as well as Escape Shipwreck Cove. Each experience is packed with scares, surprises, and immersive theming that keeps visitors on edge from start to finish.

There’s also Pumpkinhead Picnic Grove that offers live music, picnic tables, food, beverages, and Halloween characters, perfect for younger children. The haunted attractions are open from September 26th until November 2nd, with tickets starting at $25.

House in the Hollow

Location:  881 Highland Road, Newtown PA 18940

The House in the Hollow is one of Pennsylvania’s most elaborate haunted house attractions, offering an immersive blend of frights and storytelling. Set inside a Victorian-style mansion, this eerie estate is filled with detailed rooms, winding passages, and ghostly surprises at every turn. 

The haunted attractions are open from September 27th until November 1st, tickets start at $21. There’s also a bonfire, live music , and non-scary attractions. 

Spooky Teen Adventures in Lancaster County

Journey out to Lancaster County for three scares in one attraction at Field of Screams.

Field of Screams

Location: 191 College Ave, Mountville, PA 17554

One of the scariest haunted attractions in the country, Field of Screams offers multiple terrifying experiences, including the Haunted Hayride, Den of Darkness, and Nocturnal Wasteland. Perfect for older teens looking for a heart-pounding experience.

Recommended for children ages 10 and up, with tickets starting at $18, depending on which attractions you choose. Alternatively, they offer Corn Cob Acres, a non-scary daytime event with over 40 kid-friendly games and activities. 

A Ghoulishly Good Time for Main Line Teens

From spine-chilling, scary hayrides to creepy haunted houses, these terrifying attractions promise unforgettable thrills and fun for teenagers. Gather your friends, summon your courage, and prepare for a Halloween adventure that will haunt your memories.

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