The 2025 Un-X Halloween Season Spooky Guide- DELAWARE

From legendary haunted houses and terrifying ghost hunts to family friendly Halloween themed events, we have you covered this Halloween Season. 

Events & Tours

Fort Delaware Paranormal Adventure- Delaware City

October 3- 6:30 & 9:30 October 4- 6:30

Check link above to register and watch for more potential dates

Frightland Haunted Houses- Middletown

Eight attractions, check link for more information

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Top Haunted Locations (Some have October Tours/Events more locations in link)

The Dickinson Mansion & Plantation- Dover

Circa 1739, haunted by owner John Dickinson. Damaged in 1781 British raid.

Lum’s Pond State Park- Bear

1870 murder, screams heard by hikers near the Swamp Forest Hiking Trail

Crabby Dick’s (former Delaware City Hotel)- Delaware City

Haunted by a former maid. Featured on Court TV’s Psychic Detectives. 

Cannonball House- Lewes

Circa 1765, hit by a British cannonball in 1813. 

Family Friendly 

Sea WitchⓇ Festival- Rehoboth Beach

Parades, Trick or Treating, Games, Music, Hay Rides, & More

October 24-25 More information at link above

Tram and Treat-  Winterthur

Winterthur Library and Garden

Crafts, games, music and treats. Register in link

October 25, 10-2

Halloween Ghost Ship- Wilmington

Deck tours, pumpkin painting, food trucks, costume parade

October 18, 12-4

Halloween Carnival- Milton

Vendors, Food trucks, Music, Activities for Children

October 25, 1-6 pm

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