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Beaver County Fall Events and Halloween Haunts - 2015

Looking for some fall fun?

October 8, 2015
Here's the 2015 Beaver Valley Macaroni Kid Fall Events and Halloween Haunts guide! Feel free to leave a comment at the end or send me an email at danah@macaronikid.com if you know of something that's going on in Beaver County that I should include.

Fall Fun Events and Pumpkin Patches
In order of date

Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches
Maze Craze
When: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Nov. 1. Located at 14070 Woodworth Dr. (St. Rte. 165)
New Springfield, OH 44443. Visit Maze Craze, with 21 acres of corn turned into a maze. It has 4 mazes, with one that's great for younger kids. 12 and over: $10; 5 to 11: $8; 4 and under: free. Check out the website for hours.

Hozak Farms Fall Festival
When:  10 a.m. - 6 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October, and will also be open on Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day).  In Clinton. There are hayrides, pumpkin picking & painting, refreshments, face painting, pony rides, farm animals, and a corn maze.
For more information: http://www.hozakfarms.com/

Janoski's Pumpkinland
When:  10 a.m. - 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October, plus October 31. There are hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a cornstalk maze, a haunted barn, a straw jump, bouncies, crafts, food, pumpkin painting and pony rides. In Clinton. Cost: $6 per person. For more information: Call (724) 899-3438 or check out their website.

Halloween Events

Sts. Peter and Paul Fall Festival
When: October 9 from 7-9 p.m., October 10 from 2-8 p.m. and October 11 from 1-7 p.m. Food, games, bounce house, bingo, and more! At Sts. Peter and Paul Activities building in Beaver.

Center Township Fall Fest
When: Saturday, October 10 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.  Center's FallFest features fun, food and games! A parade at 11:30 a.m., face painting, bouncies, spin art, crafts, painting, hay rides, pumpkin patch, music, games, and more! Center Township, Taddeo Park. http://www.centerrec.com/upcoming-events.html

Zelienople and Harmony Country Fall Festival
When: October 10 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and October 11 from noon to 5 p.m. Live music, homemade country food, car cruise, shopping, pony rides and farm pets, kids activities, and horse drawn trolley wagons. On the Zelienople – Harmony main streets. http://fallfestival.zelie.us/

Monaca United Methodist Church Applefest
When: Saturday, October 10 at 10 a. m. Great outdoor family event with face painting, kids' activities and a pumpkin patch! At Monaca United Methodist Church, 813 Indiana Avenue. Free. For more info: 724-775-6702

New Brighton Harvestfest Party
When: Saturday, October 10 from 12 p.m - 2 p.m. It will feature scarecrow building and light refreshments.

Baden Applefest
When: Sat, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Enjoy a family day of full of art, culture & local talent. At Baden Municipal Complex, State Street.

Bridgewater Pumpkinfest
When: October 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bridge St. in Bridgewater. Pumpkinfest features a number of fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. Plus, there’s always plenty to eat while you’re enjoying live entertainment by some of our area’s most talented musicians. Be sure to bring the kids down for this wonderful celebration of the season! Free.

Hopewell Fall Fest
When:  Saturday, October 10 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Activities include Corn Maze, Hayrides, Pumpkin Painting. Crafts, Games and Prizes for the Kids. Barnyard Petting Zoo and Wild Animal Show. Hopewell Community Park. For more info: http://www.hopewelltwp.com/events/fallfest/

Apple Butter Fest
When: October 17 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. At the Captain William Vicary Mansion. Learn something new while delicious apple butter is prepared: bobbin lace, tatting, cross stitch, rug hooking, weaving, spinning, quilting, crochet, basic knots.

New Brighton Halloween Parade and 1-mile Mad Dash
When: Oct. 21. Dash starts at 6 p.m. before Halloween Parade at New Brighton Borough Municipal Building. Free.

Trick or Treat at the YMCA
When: October 25 from 3-5 p.m. The YMCA will have a safe and fun trick or treat event for the whole family. Come dressed up and ready for tricks and treats!

Beaver Halloween Hop
When: October 24 from 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon in downtown Beaver. Costume parade at 9:30, children line up in front of Snitger's at 9:15 a.m., march down Third St., then visit downtown businesses for treats until noon.

Haunted Events
These are haunted events and haunted houses in Beaver County that are offering spooky fun!
Editor's note:
I have some age levels listed for these events. Some are very kid-friendly and some are not. If you have any questions, please contact these places and ask them what ages they suggest could participate. And here's an article about this topic.

Haunted Mini-Golf at The Windmill
When: Runs through Nov. 1. It doesn't become truly haunted until after dark, so if you're with younger kids, go there while it's still light out. Cost:  $12 adults, $10 children 12 and under. Click here for more info or call 724-375-5350.

Freddy’s Haunts
When: Friday, Saturday, Sundays in September and Thursday through Sunday in October through Oct. 31. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 192 McCune Road, Independence Township. Follow the Freddy’s signs from the Aliquippa exit of Route 376. For older kids and adults. Open rain or shine! Cost: $12 For information click here or call 724-378-4073.

Beaver County Humane Society Beastly Haunted Trail
When: October 2 through 31, Fridays and Saturdays in October. Join us for thrills and chills on the Haunted Trail. Not recommended for children under 12!

Zombies of the Corn
When: Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, Nov. 1 at Three Rivers Paintball: Zombie Shoot and Corn Maze. 7 p.m. till 12 p.m. Zombie Shoot, corn maze, wagon ride, ghost stories, campfires, food and fun. Adults:  $29.99, children under 10:  $19.99. 282 Rochester Road, Freedom