Daily Events
Check back frequently, as more information will be added as the show approaches!
Thursday, April 23
Thursday Pre-Show Haunt Tour | BUY NOW
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Kim’s Krypt Haunted Mill, located in Spring Grove, PA. features 5 HUGE attractions on 62.5 acres. The Haunted Mill, House Of Eyes, Horror Of Menges Mill, Terror Trail and the Dark Despair. These high impact, in your face attractions pack some of the best animatronics mixed with high energy actors and one of a kind props as well as some vintage scenes. The Haunted Mill was build in the 1700’s featuring 4 floors of fear, ashes of the dead in the basement and is one of the LONGEST attractions on the East Coast. Each of the 5 attractions deliver there own unique brand of thrills, chills and nightmares!
This is the 33rd year of operation for Kim’s Krypt, formerly from Baltimore, MD. Kim purchased the Haunted Mill Scream Park, in Spring Grove, PA. (now it it’s 38 year of operation) in 2014 at an auction. Kim and her krew quickly made some significant changes, improvements and upgrades also adding 2 Escape Rooms a new midway. Several attractions have been revamped and customers are raving about the changes. Hearse and Coffin rides are also available as well as a really cool gift shop, snack shack and food trucks nightly.
Get ready for one of Pennsylvania’s premier Halloween destinations… Lehigh Valley Scream Park is back for our 11th year of terror, delivering bigger scares, unforgettable attractions, and nonstop fall thrills!
Step into four heart-pounding haunted experiences:
- Condemned Haunted House – A crumbling nightmare where the walls feel alive.
- Bio-Purge Haunted House – A twisted experiment gone horribly wrong.
- Hollow of Horror Hayride – A dark ride through the woods where escape isn’t guaranteed.
- Psycho Path Haunted Corn Maze – Get lost… and hope something doesn’t find you first.
And the screams don’t stop there — we’re home to one of the best midways in the industry, featuring a massive entertainment area with bonfires, live DJs, great food, adult beverages, axe throwing, games, and nonstop atmosphere that makes the night an event, not just a haunt.
This is more than a scream park… It’s a full night of fear-filled fun.
What to Expect on the Tour
- Full Show Walkthroughs
Guests will go through Condemned Haunted House and Bio-Purge Haunted House with full actor scares and effects - Lights-On Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Afterward, the owner and build crew will be available for a special lights-on tour of both attractions, where you can ask questions and see how everything is designed, built, and brought to life. - Bonus Hayride Experience (Time Permitting)
If time allows, we’ll also have wagons available to take guests through the Hollow of Horror Hayride for an added taste of the outdoor attractions.
https://lehighvalleyscreampark.com/
Friday, April 24
Friday Haunt Tours | BUY NOW
Sponsored by TicketSpice
Lincoln Mill Haunted House is a high-intensity, story-driven haunted attraction set inside a historic textile mill in Philadelphia. Entering its fifth season, it has quickly established itself as one of the area’s fastest-growing immersive horror experiences.
After the mill was devastated by the Hurricane Ida flood in 2021, a hidden chamber was uncovered deep in the basement, revealing human remains and a dark secret buried for over a century. The discovery exposed the truth about former mill owner Viktor Kane, who tormented and experimented on his workers in pursuit of ruthless industrial efficiency. Many lost their lives within these walls… and their souls still haunt the mill.
Guests will descend into the depths of the historic building, moving through shadowed corridors and forgotten spaces while confronting the tormented spirits trapped inside. Each scene unfolds as part of a larger, cinematic narrative.
Beyond the mill itself lies the Mill Yard, an open-air extension of the experience featuring roaming entities that stalk the grounds. Guests can gather on the River Deck overlooking the Schuylkill River.
Lincoln Mill Haunted House isn’t just a walkthrough. It’s an immersive horror experience rooted in story, atmosphere, and history.
Saturday, April 25
Trade show floor open
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
10:30 AM Stage Opens And Ticket Giveaway Instructions
Throughout the weekend, each haunted house/Pit sponsor will receive up to (5) minutes to bring their characters on stage to deliver a promo for their attraction. We will assist them in picking a ticket prize winner for (2) tickets to their respective attraction during the 2026 season! The tickets to enter this contest are FREE and one will be offered per attendee at the side of the stage.
Stage sponsored by TicketSpice
NEW FOR 2026! LEARNING LAB – FREE TO ATTENDEES!
Step into the Learning Lab, where education meets action.
This isn’t your typical sit-and-listen session—it’s an interactive environment designed to get you involved. While not every session is hands-on, several include hands-on components, along with opportunities to participate, observe, and learn through real-world application.
Built for haunters who want practical, take-home skills, the Learning Lab focuses on techniques you can implement immediately. Whether you’re refining techniques, exploring new tools, or building better experiences, these sessions combine hands-on learning with guided instruction.
Fast-paced and interactive, each session is led by industry professionals who actively work in the field every day—so you leave with knowledge you can use and ideas you can put into action. Sponsored by Saffire
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN TICKET GIVEAWAYS!
10:30 AM Stage Opens And Ticket Giveaway Instructions
10:30 AM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #1
10:30 AM LEARNING LAB: Airbrush in Action: Fast Faces that Pop | 30 Minutes
Donna | ProAiir/ShowOffs Body Art
Speed meets style. Learn how to use airbrush systems for high-volume nights without sacrificing quality. Sponsored by Saffire
10:35 AM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #2
11:15 AM Main Stage Premiere
The Lady LaRue and Crew Saturday morning at the main stage, where T3 Entertainment and Productions brings you The Apocalyptic Side Show. The Apocalyptic Side Show will take you for a journey into the past where we will show you the old Coney Island show. Just a flash from the past of course! We will be warming up the stage for all the weird, wild and AMAZING events scheduled for you here at East Coast Haunters 2026!!
12:00 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #3
12:00 PM LEARNING LAB: DMX Petting Zoo: Lights, Controls, Action | 60 Minutes
Garrett Coons | Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester
Get hands-on with DMX and finally make sense of it. Touch the gear, build simple setups, and leave understanding how to actually use lighting control in your haunt. Sponsored by Saffire
12:05 AM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #4
12:15 PM Graveyard Dash Part 1 (Olympics)
This is the first part of the Olympic events, exclusive to those haunted houses/sponsors in the Pit. There will be (4) events in this round and Pit haunts will be offered the opportunity to assemble a team of (4) players. Other than a slider component, the events will not be skill-based, but fun and whimsical. Points will be awarded to the top three teams based on course finish time. Sign up for the Haunt Olympics HERE!
1:00 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #5
1:05 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #6
1:15 PM Scary-oke (Open to All)
Welcome to Scary-oke: Where Your Vocals Might Actually Wake the Dead! Think you have a voice that kills? It’s time to prove it. This year, we’re blurring the lines between a concert and a nightmare. Nestled right in the heart of the Pit, Scary-oke is the ultimate stage for those who are brave enough to grab the mic!
2:00 PM LEARNING LAB: Bruise Control: The Art of Impact | 30 Minutes
Bobbie Weiner | Bloody Mary Makeup
Master quick, believable bruising techniques that elevate your actors without slowing down your operation. Sponsored by Saffire
2:00 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #7
2:05 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #8
2:15 PM Graveyard Dash Part 2 (Olympics)
This is the second part of the olympic events exclusive to those haunted houses/sponsors in the Pit. Similar to part 1, there will be (4) events in this round and Pit haunts will be offered the opportunity to assemble a team of (4) players. No sliding this time, but the events will continue not to be skill-based except for a final/ending puzzle. The focus again is on fun and entertainment. Points will be awarded to the top three teams based on course finish time. Sign up for the Haunt Olympics HERE!
3:00 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #9
3:05 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #10
3:15 PM Screamin’ Hot Sauce Challenge (Olympics)
Ever see the show “Hot Ones” on YouTube? This is our version. First conceptualized at MHC in 2021, this event takes lucky contestants on a voyage through progressively increasing Scoville units of hot sauce. Come watch a representative from each of the Pit haunted attractions and see them cry, beg for mercy, and pray for the burning to end! Points will be awarded to all that finish all (10) levels of hell. Sign up for the Haunt Olympics HERE!
4:00 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #11
4:00-5:00 PM LEARNING LAB: Join us for a Q&A with Tom, CEO of Halloweencostumes.com! Get a chance to ask questions and chat with the man behind one of the biggest names in costumes and Halloween! Bring your questions and get ready for a fun, and passion filled conversation.
4:05 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #12
4:15 PM Creepy Creative Costume, Make-Up, & Dance Challenge (Olympics)
This is an Olympic event and exclusive to those in the Pit. Each haunt will be able to assemble a team of (3) people to compete in this event. The first team member will receive the same “canvas” and have (15) minutes using their own tool kit and tricks to distress, alter, decorate, and harness their skills to make a costume for their model. Then, the second team member will have (15) minutes to assemble the costume on the model/third team member) and complete the look with make-up and paint. Finally, the models will line up backstage and then have to strut their stuff for the crowd during a dance/runway showdown! Points will be awarded to the top three teams based on a panel of judges. BUT, crowd applause will be taken into consideration. Sign up for the Haunt Olympics HERE!
Marchwood Lights Tour / The Netflix House ONE PIECE Experience | BUY NOW
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND TICKET OPTIONS!
Sponsored by Saffire
6:30 PM Saturday Haunt Tour/Party | BUY NOW
Sponsored by TicketSpice
https://www.shocktoberfest.com/
Don’t miss the Saturday Night Haunt Tour & Party at Shocktoberfest — Pennsylvania’s Premier Haunted Scream Park!
Owner Patrick Konopelski and his team have created a night to remember, featuring:
- Zombie Safari Hayride
- The Unknown Haunted House
- Prison of the Dead – a massive 50,000 sq. ft. haunted compound
- Midway Massacre Scare Zone — all complete with live actors
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access Includes:
- Actor Area
- Mini Escape Room (view area only)
- Ground Assault Zombie Laser Tag ( view area only)
AND THEN… THE PARTY BEGINS!
Enter Club Shock for a next-level Haunt Tour Party featuring:
- A fully professionally catered meal
- Food stations ranging from appetizers to desserts
- Music to keep the energy high
- Cash bar available all night
If you love haunted attractions and having fun, this is one event you absolutely do not want to miss!
ITINERARY
- 6:30pm Buses leave Hilton Garden Inn
- 7:30pm Arrive at Shocktoberfeast
- 7:30pm Dinner
- 8:30pm Hayrides
- 10:00pm Prison and Unknown Haunted Houses
- 11:00pm Return to Club Shock
- 11:30pm Buses depart for Hilton Garden Inn
- 12:30pm Arrive at Hilton Garden Inn
SUNDAY, April 26
Trade show floor open
10:00 AM -3:00 PM
10:45 PM LEARNING LAB: Brushwork Basics: Hand-Painted Horror | 30 Minutes
European Body Art Artist
Get back to the fundamentals of brushwork and detail. Perfect for adding depth, texture, and custom looks to any character. Sponsored by Saffire
11:00 AM Stage Opens And Ticket Giveaway Instructions
11:05 AM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #13
11:10 AM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #14
11:15 AM Trick or Chic: Ultimate Costume Contest (Open to All)
Not an olympic event, this is open to the public. Join us as your favorite ghoulish costume or as your haunted house character for our Annual ECHC Costume Contest and compete for fun and prizes! All ages welcome! A prize bag full of horrific goodies will be awarded to the winner in the Adult Category (18 & up), Teen Category (12-17) and Kids Category (11 & under). THERE IS NO PRE-REGISTRATION: Contestants should start assembling beside the stage starting 15 minutes prior to the event. Winners will be decided by a panel of judges.
12:00 PM LEARNING LAB: Scrap to Scare: 3 Minute Escape Games | 60 Minutes
Nicole Ginsburg | Intrigue Experiences
Turn leftover props into playable experiences. You will design and build a fast, functional game you can take home and use immediately. Sponsored by Saffire
12:00 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #15
12:05 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #16
12:15 PM Frightening Facts (Open to All)
Think you know trivia? This is your chance to win fun stuff and eternal glory… right from your seat! Compete right from your phone and see how many questions you can answer as attendees stretch their minds to try and take home the prize!
1:00 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #17
1:05 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #18
1:15 PM The Great Build-Off (Olympics)
An Olympic event exclusive to the haunted attractions of the Pit, haunts will choose their best builder who will have only (20) minutes using their own tools and tricks to build and decorate a birdhouse as only a haunter can! Wood pieces of the birdhouse will be provided pre-cut. Points will be awarded to the top three competitors based on a panel of judges. BUT, crowd applause will be taken into consideration. Sign up for the Haunt Olympics HERE!
1:30 PM LEARNING LAB: Animating the Dead: Creating a Motorized Hanging Skeleton Prop | 30 Minutes
Joe Decker | FrightProps
In this fast-paced 30-minute demo, learn how to bring your props to life with a motorized hanging skeleton pop. Using FrightProps components, we’ll walk through the process of creating a simple yet effective animated scare that’s perfect for haunted attractions, home haunts, or displays. Sponsored by Saffire
2:00 PM Haunt Feature and Ticket Giveaway #19
2:10 PM Haunt Olympics: Battle for the Pit (Olympics)
An Olympic event exclusive to the haunted attractions of the Pit, haunts will choose their best team of (5) people to work together in order to overcome the odds and be victorious! Which team will finish the fastest? Find out LIVE! Points will be awarded to the top three teams based on finish time. Sign up for the Haunt Olympics HERE!
2:45 PM Haunt Olympic Awards
Of course, we wouldn’t put these haunters through all this fun if we didn’t have some hardware to take home. When the dust settles, there will officially be bragging rights and tangible trophies (courtesy of Ghost Ride Productions) to take home for the haunted attractions that end up in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
2:55 PM Grand Prize Ticket Giveaway
As our final stage event, attendees that received their free ticket giveaway entry will get one more chance to win – and this time for (2) tickets to each of the (19) attractions in the Pit! This is truly the grand prize of them all!
3:00 PM Show Floor and Event Close
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN TICKET GIVEAWAYS!
