Boyertown will undergo a frightfully fun transformation this October, becoming a Halloween destination. To celebrate the town’s spooky spirit, Boyertown will unofficially change its name to Boo-yertown for the month.
As the home of one of the oldest ongoing Halloween parades in the country, Boyertown has a rich history of celebrating the spooky season. Visitors can immerse themselves in the town’s haunted heritage through various activities, according to an announcement from Boo-yertown, PA which has created a Facebook page dedicated to Halloween-themed events in Boyertown.
For those seeking a more interactive experience, zombies will take over Boo-yertown, providing a terrifying encounter for thrill-seekers. Hosted by Boo-yertown and Stellar House Gift Shop, the Monster Meet and Greet held at Downtown Boyertown businesses from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 11 will allow visitors to meet monsters from their favorite scary movies. This is a free event.
Enjoy the Monster Mash Wine Walk on Oct. 25 hosted by the Berks-Mont Business Association from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in downtown Boyertown for a more relaxed atmosphere. The event includes music and a costume contest. Registration will take place in the Breezeway sidewalk area on Philadelphia Avenue. Tickets are $15. Purchase tickets at https://www.bmba.biz/product/october-wine-walk-tickets/. Walk-ins will be accepted while supplies last.
Boo-yertown will also host a fall festival and Pick Fest, where visitors can enjoy food, live music, and festive crafts. Renowned ghost storyteller Charlie Adams will share his chilling tales, while those seeking adventure can learn to play Dungeons & Dragons.
Schedule of Events
• Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29: Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons at Deal Me in Games, 27 E. Philadelphia Ave. For more information call 484-415-0058 during business hours or email [email protected].
• Oct. 2: A Stone Man Willy presentation will be held at Boyertown Area Historical Society, 43 S. Chestnut St.
• Oct. 3: Dr. Dread Meet and Greet will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Peppermint Stick Candy Store, 26 E. Philadelphia Ave. Meet the man behind the iconic character and get a peek of his latest episode filmed at the Peppermint Stick. The episode aired on Sept. 27 on the John Dr. Dread Murray Channel.
• Oct. 4: The Friday Night Flickers window decorating contest will be hosted by Building a Better Boyertown.
• Oct. 10: Play the Werewolf Game at Deal Me in Games, 27 E. Philadelphia Ave.
Oct. 11: Monster Meet and Greet will be hosted by Boo-yertown and Stellar House Gift Shop from 6 to 8 p.m. at downtown Boyertown businesses. Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers return to Boyertown bringing more friends. Walk around to local shops and eateries and meet and take your photo with your favorite spooky characters. This is a free event.
• Oct. 12 and 13: Trunk or Treat will be held at Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 85 S. Walnut St.
• Oct. 12 and 13: Pickfest, a free Bluegrass and Americana music festival, will be held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 12 and at 5 p.m. on Oct. 13 at The Other Farm Brewing Company, 120 E. Philadelphia Ave.
• Oct. 12: A Ghost Hunt will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Atherton Inn by Old Soul Stroll. Join in an investigation night. Hear tales about the Boyer Family Mansion, a truly haunted mansion, and the history of why they could be true. Sleep over to get the full experience as others have been known to leave in the middle of the night. Visit https://www.facebook.com/oldsoulstroll/ for prices and availability.
• Oct. 13: Fall Fest will be hosted by Boyertown Parks & Recreation from noon to 4 p.m. at Boyertown Community Park. There will be hay rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, food and snack vendors, craft vendors and activities for the whole family.
• Oct. 13: a free community pumpkin carving event will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Good Shephard United Church of Christ, 35 W. Philadelphia Ave.
• Oct. 15: Celebrate the spooky season at 6:30 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll, 120 W. Fifth St., Boyertown, with author Charles J. Adams III, featuring “Ghost Stories of Boyertown.” Enter for a chance to win a Halloween raffle basket. Reservations are appreciated. Call Julie at 610-473-8066 or email [email protected].
• Oct. 16: A Zombie Crawl will be held at downtown businesses.
• Oct. 17: Spooky Bingo will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Other Farm Brewing Company, 128 E. Philadelphia Ave. Come in costume. Spooky Bingo starts at 6 p.m. First come, first served. Food and drink service will be available and required for bingo play. Bingo and costume contest prizes available.
• Oct. 18: Fright Night at the Peppermint Stick Candy Store.
• Oct. 19: The Boyertown Halloween Parade will be held at 7 p.m. with a rain date of Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. The Boyertown Area Historical Society continues this legacy of spooks, haunts, and family fun, a town tradition since 1912. For more information about donations, sponsorships, vendors, volunteering and participating in the parade, visit https://boyertownhistory.org/boyertown-halloween-parade/.
• Oct. 23: A Trick or Treat event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Chestnut Knoll, 120 W. Fifth St. RSVP by Oct. 21 at https://www.chestnutknoll.com/senior-living/pa/boyertown/events.
• Oct. 24: Ghost Walk by Old Soul Stroll will meet in front of The Atherton Inn at 7 p.m. Join a tour of the inn and the immanent Crossroads where the Boyer family monopolized the town. View the inside of the inn, hear about the Boyer family and the progression of Boyertown, as well as unsolved mysteries of Boyertown. This tour is more than two hours and is not recommended for children under age 12. Visit https://www.facebook.com/oldsoulstroll/ for prices and availability.
• Oct. 24: A Ghost Hunting Train event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Colebrookdale Railroad. Join the Kutztown Area Scientific Paranormal Research (KASPER) group in a paranormal investigation aboard the train cars at a Boyertown landmark. The train will remain in the railyard and all are welcome. Light snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Pricing is $30 per ticket. For tickets, visit https://www.colebrookdalerailroad.com/secret-valley/ghost-hunting-tour/. For more information about KASPER, visit https://www.facebook.com/p/KASPER-Paranormal-Group-100071802261962/.
• Oct. 25: Movie Fright Night will be held at Boyertown State Theater, 61 N. Reading Ave., with a 10 p.m. showing of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1985). Purchase tickets at https://boyertownstatetheatre.com/showtimes.
• Oct. 25: Monster Mash Wine Walk hosted by Berks-Mont Business Association will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in downtown Boyertown. Event includes music and a costume contest. Registration will take place in the Breezeway sidewalk area on Philadelphia Avenue. Tickets are $15. Purchase tickets at https://www.bmba.biz/product/october-wine-walk-tickets/. Walk-ins will be accepted while supplies last.
• Oct. 25: Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. will be held at the Boyertown YMCA back parking lot, 301 W. Spring St. The event is open to children up to age 15. Registration is not required. Wear costumes and bring Halloween baskets. Includes games and Pot Luck Food Truck.
• Oct. 26: “Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown at 10 p.m. at Boyertown State Theater, 61 N. Reading Ave. Tickets are $10 each. Prop bags will be available for purchase for $10 each. No outside props allowed. Bags will be checked. Audience participation is encouraged. Dress up and sing along. Seating is limited. Mature audiences only. Purchase tickets at https://boyertownstatetheatre.com/showtimes.
• Oct. 26: The Haunted Happenings Tour will be hosted from 6 to 9 p.m. by Boyertown Area Historical Society. The event includes a hayride, ghost stories, fortunes read by a palm reader, a haunted house, and a tour of decorated homes. The tour starts at the society, 43 S. Chestnut St. Some driving is required. Tickets are $10 each. Purchase tickets at https://boyertownhistory.org/product/haunted-happenings-tour/.
• Oct. 26: Hagen’s Haunted House Fundraiser will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at 357 E. Third St. The Steffenhagen family has been doing a free haunted house for the community for many years. Visit the event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1049123103440999. Accepting donations to support Tyler’s Ride of Gilbertsville, a nonprofit organization created in memory of Tyler J. Dierolf. Visit https://www.facebook.com/TylersRideofGilbertsville for more information.
• Oct. 31: Boyertown Trick or Treat
For more information and updates, visit the Boo-yertown, PA Facebook Page.
