Get Spooky in "Eerie", Pennsylvania!
Tuesday Sep 10th, 2024
Whispers of otherworldly secrets and restless spirits beckon, as Eerie Pennsylvania readies for its spookiest season. A chilling greeting awaits you and your ghoul friends along the shores of Lake Erie with haunted cemeteries, creepy tunnels, and spine-tingling films. From things that go bump in the night to unexplainable ghostly noises, the city with the eerily appropriate name is ready to scare you senselessly with Halloween happenings.
The Eerie Horror Fest
October 4-5, 2024
The undead are calling. Held inside the historic Warner Theater, the Eerie Horror Fest is a curated program of new, upcoming, and classic short and feature-length films, workshops, panel discussions, vendors, concert performances, and celebrity guests participating in live Q&As, autographs, and photo opportunities. Click here for ticket information and additional details.
Victorian Princess Halloween Moonlight Cruises
Fridays in October
Every Halloween, the majestic Victorian Princess paddleboat transforms into a haunted ship complete with decked-out decks and a devilishly devious crew, ready to carry its cache of creepy creatures onto the waters of Presque Isle Bay. This cruise is frightfully delightful featuring costume contests and prizes, a cash bar, and a DJ. Each cruise features a different themed night including witches, serial killers, zombies, and vampires. All cruises run from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ticket information is available here.
Haunted History Tours of Union Station
October 9, 11, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30, and November 1
See what lies beneath The Brewerie at Union Station and get a rare glimpse at the dark and mysterious tunnels that run underneath. A guide will walk you deep into the bowels of the building and tell the tragic story of Clara, a little girl who supposedly fell backward down a marble flight of stairs to her unfortunate death. To this day, there are rumors of people hearing a child’s giggle or a scream or experiencing a tripping sensation on their shins. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. Space is extremely limited and tours sell out quickly. Reservations can be made online or by calling 814-454-2200.
Erie Cemetery: Ghosts and Legends Tour
October 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Join local experts for lantern tours through Erie's oldest cemetery, and learn the ghostly stories of those long deceased. What hauntings have occurred throughout the years? And is there really a vampire lurking in the shadows? Lantern tours begin at 6 p.m., include hot cider and cookies, and are not recommended for children below age 12.
A Ghosts and Legends Tour for children will be held Saturday, October 26 at 1 p.m. Price is $16 per adult. To register, call the cemetery office at (814) 459-2463.
Candlelight Ghost Walks: Haunted Girard
October 19
For nearly 200 years, the tiny borough of Girard, Pennsylvania has remained relatively unchanged in size and appearance, its Main Street still lined with many of the original structures built by early settlers in the 1800s. But beneath Girard’s quiet, quaint exterior lies a hotbed of paranormal activity, with the spirits of long-dead citizens still making appearances today. Learn the stories behind Girard’s hauntings, the spirits who inhabit the town, and more. All walks begin at 8 p.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. Walk participants are to meet at the corner of Main and Mechanic Streets, near the Civil War monument. Ticket information and reservations are available by calling or texting 814-490-5078.
Escape Game Erie – Axe Murder Hollow
Available year-round (West Ridge Road location)
The Axe Murder Hollow legend is based on a story that has haunted the Erie area for almost 60 years. Although the alleged ax murder incident in the hollow off Sterrettania Road has never been proven and there is no historical evidence, generations of curious thrill seekers have visited the area in hopes of seeing the ghostly farmer who is said to have brutally murdered his wife and her lover. Immerse yourself in this frightfully interactive game as you try to find the gas can to start your car and escape before the farmer-turned-axe murderer finds you. Ticket information and additional details are here. .
Covert Escape Games, "Missing Person"
Described as a cross between Investigation-Discovery (ID) TV and Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs, Covert Escape Game’s newest room is its scariest room! The game is centered around a missing person’s case, and it just so happens that the person is someone you know. Through a series of clues and police reports, you and your search party will try to solve the mystery of what happened to this friend while uncovering some gruesome pieces along the way. With a little luck and keen clue-solving skills, your group can save your friend in time. Due to graphic images and limited lighting, parents should use discretion for children under 12. This game does not have any live actors, and the escape doors are not locked. The Missing Person game is available daily at various times. Click here for ticket information and additional details.
