Shocktoberfest
Shocktoberfest is an annual haunted event near Reading, Pennsylvania. You can find it in Sinking Spring. The months with the kindest weather are May, June, August, September and October, at 65–84°F.
A theme park inside Sinking Spring
Open fall
Shocktoberfest is a seasonal theme park: open fall. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
Wyomissing is the nearest base
Wyomissing is 4 miles east, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 52 miles southeast and Baltimore is about 77 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Open since 1991
Shocktoberfest opened in 1991, 35 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
Use the months below to time a visit to Shocktoberfest.
Shocktoberfest
Shocktoberfest is an annual haunted event near Reading, Pennsylvania. The attractions include dark attractions, haunted houses, and a haunted hayride. It is referred to by the management of Shocktoberfest as a "haunted theme park" even though it is not a theme park in the true sense of the term.
The attraction opened in 1991 at Willow Glen Park and has become a holiday destination for teenagers and families throughout the Mid-Atlantic states during the Halloween season. Over the years, it has grown from a single hayride into thirteen attractions and a number of special events on weekends over a two-month period.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- fall
- Opened
- 1991
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.9K a year
Lodging near Shocktoberfest
Nearest for a night are Wyomissing (10) and East Cocalico Township (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Shocktoberfest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinking Spring | in town | — | — | 4,584 | $283K | A |
| Wyomissing | 4 mi east | 5 min | 10 10 hotels | 11,285 | $340K | C+ |
| East Cocalico Township | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 12 7 hotels · 2 motels · 3 campgrounds | 11,124 | $307K | A |
| East Lampeter Township | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 68 40 hotels · 9 motels · 16 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 18,814 | $307K | C+ |
| Reading | 6 mi east | 10 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 95,832 | $121K | C |
| Brecknock Township | 9 mi south | 15 min | 9 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 7,730 | $348K | — |
| West Cocalico Township | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 8 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 7,607 | $317K | — |
| Muhlenberg Township | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 7 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 22,504 | $233K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Shocktoberfest
All of these are within 55 miles.
Big draw55 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw54 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
33 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
Big draw50 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw54 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw54 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw52 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
52 mi MuseumAcademy of Natural Sciences of Drexel UniversityPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0
.JPG){kind=link}
A visit to Shocktoberfest: questions
When is Shocktoberfest open?
fall. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Shocktoberfest in Sinking Spring?
Yes. It’s inside Sinking Spring, PA.
When is the best time to visit Shocktoberfest?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
How far is Shocktoberfest from Philadelphia and Baltimore?
About 52 miles southeast of Philadelphia and about 77 miles southwest of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Shocktoberfest?
Lancaster (LNS), about 20 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 52 miles.
Where should I stay near Shocktoberfest?
Wyomissing (4 mi, 10 places to stay), East Cocalico Township (8 mi, 12 places to stay) and East Lampeter Township (22 mi, 68 places to stay).
Questions for Sinking Spring
Start the conversation in Sinking Spring’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.