Fall Fun that’s Second-To-None!

Fun-Filled Fall Events
Fall events in Johnstown and throughout Cambria County bring the season to life with festivals, Halloween celebrations, live entertainment, and unique local experiences. From community traditions to spooky happenings, these events offer plenty of ways to enjoy the sights, sounds, and spirit of autumn.
Johnstown Halloween Parade
Main St., Johnstown, PA
On Tuesday, October 27th, the streets of Downtown Johnstown will come alive for a Halloween tradition. The parade begins at 7 PM and follows a spooky route from Sargent’s Stadium at the Point through downtown along Main Street. Admission is free, making it a fun way to enjoy the Halloween season in the heart of the city.
HeXenfest 2026 “Return of the Witch”
411 3rd Ave., Johnstown, PA
HeXenfest returns to Johnstown on October 31st, bringing an immersive Halloween celebration to the Bottle Works from 1 PM–11:30 PM. The free event brings together spiritual, artistic, and paranormal communities with vendors, live entertainment, speakers, paranormal presentations, food trucks, and other special experiences throughout the day and evening.
Spooky Experiences
Fall events in Johnstown and throughout Cambria County bring the season to life with festivals, Halloween celebrations, live entertainment, and unique local experiences. From community traditions to spooky happenings, these events offer plenty of ways to enjoy the sights, sounds, and spirit of autumn.
Halloween Boneyard
Location TBD
The Halloween Boneyard returns to Downtown Johnstown from October 17th–31st, with the animated display open nightly from 6:30 PM–9 PM. This free Halloween attraction features holographic skeletons, eerie fog, fire, and Halloween music for a spooky visual experience. On October 23rd, visitors can also stop by for Halloweenie, featuring free hot dogs from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Photo Credit: Cambria County Old Stone Jail
Cambria County Old Stone Jail
201 N Center St., Ebensburg, PA
The Cambria County Old Stone Jail in Ebensburg lets visitors explore a National Register-listed historic jail through guided tours and paranormal experiences. Regular one-hour guided tours run Sundays from 4 PM–8 PM, and a RAMS Paranormal Workshop & Investigation is scheduled for October 3rd. The jail also hosts paranormal investigations and other special events throughout the year, giving visitors opportunities to experience the building’s history and reported paranormal activity.
Photo Credit: The Haunted Acres
The Haunted Acres
207 Mindish Rd., Sidman, PA
Get ready for a chilling adventure at The Haunted Acres in Sidman, where this year’s theme, Skeleton Uprising, brings a bone-chilling story of scientific experiments gone wrong to life along a haunted walking trail. The attraction runs Fridays and Saturdays from October 2nd–31st, from 7 PM–10:30 PM, with a special Lights Out event on November 1st from 7 PM–9:30 PM. Tickets are $10 when reserved online for the regular experience. Learn more and reserve your spot here!
Photo Credit: Haunted Liberty Theater & Museum
Haunted Liberty Theater & Museum
1053 Shoemaker St., Nanty Glo, PA
The Haunted Liberty Theater & Museum in Nanty-Glo offers a unique paranormal experience inside a historic former theater. The location is not open to the public for general visits; those interested in exploring its reported paranormal activity must book a private paranormal investigation.
Photo Credit: Haunted Hollow
Haunted Hollow
126 Woodland Rd. #7420, Rockwood, PA
Haunted Hollow in Rockwood returns for its 30th season in 2026, featuring multiple haunted attractions, including the Bruner Boarding House and Milford Asylum, Toxic Wasteland: The Bogs, and the Dead-End Cornfield. The attraction operates on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM–10:30 PM during its 2026 season.
Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More
There’s no shortage of scenic farms and winding corn mazes in Cambria County. These locations feature corn mazes, wagon rides, pumpkin patches, farm animals, corn boxes, and more, making them a perfect stop for youngsters and those who are young at heart!
Weakland Farms - Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
582 Munster Rd., Portage, PA
Photo Credit: Hite Farms Corn Maze
Jim Hite Farms and Corn Maze
385 Sr1008, Patton, PA
Photo Credit: Hoover’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Hoover's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
772 Carroll Rd., Patton, PA
Valewood Farms
517 Vale Wood Rd., Loretto, PA
Photo Credit: Dickert Farms
Dickert Farms
250 Gillen Ln., Mineral Point, PA
