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Halloween Events

The following is a list of Halloween events in the Abington area.

Haunted Lantern Tours at Eckley Miner’s Village, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays, 8 p.m. on Sundays. Running October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25. Info: 570.636.2070

October 17: Fall Fun in the Abingtons event hosted by the Abington Business and Professional Association from noon to 4 p.m. The new location is Clarks Summit Borough Building at 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit. Children’s games, fall face painting and goodies. Scarecrow making party will begin at 2 p.m., for which you need to bring your old clothes and the ABPA will provide the rest.

A Walk through Haunted History and a Reveal of Paranormal Evidence, at the Catlin House 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Continues Oct. 18. Registration begins at 6 p.m. walk begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost: non members $8, children under 12, free. Info: 570.344.3841October 24: Safe trick or treating, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the main lobby at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Halloween party with trick or treating, face painting, joke telling, games an art contest and more. Come in costume. No registration is required. Info:570.808.3248.

October 30: Fernwood Hotel and Resort Haunted Halloween Weekend through Nov 2. Pumpkin Patch Kids Camp, wagon hayrides, trick or treating around the hotel, make your own scarecrow crafts, pumpkin decorating, Witches Broomball and Halloween Jingo. Info: Fernwood Reservations staff at 888.337.6966 or www.FernwoodHotel.com. Fernwood is located on Route 209 in Bushkill, adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

October 31: Trunk or Treat Fall Festival, 5 to 8 p.m., sponsored by The Dickson City Primitive Methodist Church on the corner of Lincoln and Jackson Streets, Dickson City. Festivities include games, prizes, refreshments and live music. Info: 570.604.4355

“Trunk or Treat” event, Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. at Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road, Clarks Green. Each car trunk will be opened and decorated in a theme and filled with special treat bags. Warm apple cider, donuts and goodies from a special table for children, parents. The church will also be open in case the trick-or-treaters need to use the facilities. Cost: Free.