Halloween is just over a month away. Almost everywhere you look, there is a sign of Halloween...in stores and decorated homes.

It seems to me that this non-holiday has taken on quite a life of its own over the past decade or so. I don't remember mentions of Halloween anytime before the beginning of October when I was a kid.

No matter, it's time to get into the spirit...so to speak. In addition to all that celebrates Halloween, some cool (and scary) attractions are around the Binghamton area...if you dare.

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Here are just a few of the places now open (or soon to open) for a frightful visit:

Slaughterland Scream Park

Features five terrifying attractions, including the Bloodshed, Dark Magic, Wendigo Woods, Frightmares 3D, and Cirque De Mort. Slaughterland Scream Park is located at 666 Barrier Road in Binghamton. Opening date is Saturday, September 27th.

Other open dates include October 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st, and November 1st. Visit the Slaughterland Scream Park website for more details.

Hellstead Manor

Celebrating 10 years of fear, Hellstead Manor is located at 630 Harmony Road in Hallstead, Pennsylvania. According to the website, Hellstead Manor is a story-based haunt where you begin learning about the real history of the “House” & “Land” that was built in 1851, and then they continue the story for a night you won’t forget.

Hellstead Manor opening dates are September 26th and 27th. Other dates include October 3 &4th, 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th and 24th & 25th. Get more information at the Hellstead Manor website.

Reaper's Revenge

 Located at 460 Green Grove Road, Olyphant, Pennsylvania, Reaper's Revenge opens the 2025 season on Saturday, September 20th. Reaper’s Revenge takes you through over 60 acres of horror with must-see experiences like the Haunted Hayride, Lost Carnival, Delirium, Pitch Black, and Sector 13.

And for the younger set, Reaper's Revenge also offers Lil' Grim's Pumpkin Hayride, which offers Halloween fun and charm in a safe, welcoming environment for the entire family. Get more details HERE.

Other open dates for Reaper's Revenge include September 26th, 27th & 28th, and October 3rd, 4th & 5th, 10th, 11th & 12th, 17th, 18th & 19th, 24th, 25th & 26th, 31st, November 1st & 2nd. For more information, visit the Reaper's Revenge website.

By the way, you may save on some of these attractions. Check the Seize The Deal website for any current offers.

Happy Haunting!

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