The Great Pumpkin Festival is a Kids Halloween Event at Dorney Park

Park: 11 AM - 7 PM | Waterpark: 11 AM - 6 PM | View Hours

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The Great Pumpkin Fest

Returning in 2021

Join us at Dorney Park for the ultimate fall festival, The Great Pumpkin Fest! Families and kids can participate in a collection of scare-free Halloween activities for kids presented by the PEANUTS™ characters like mask making, a Petting Zoo with some of your children's’ favorite farm animals and so much more. Best of all, it's all included with your admission to Dorney Park during the fall!

Activities at The Great Pumpkin Fest

Charlie Brown's Craft Corner

Younger visitors can stop in and make a craft to take home for the holiday.

Height Requirement: For Children Under 56" Tall

Daisy Hill Tractor Stomp

Need a break from city life? Head over to the Daisy Hill Tractor Stomp where kids can pedal their way through the farm on a miniature tractor.

Height Requirement: For Children Under 56" Tall

Linus' Hay Bale Maze

Run through Linus' Hay Bale Maze and find your way out!

Height Requirement: For Children Under 56" Tall

Lucy's Lucky Chance Games

Take a chance to win a prize at Lucy's Lucky Chance Games!

Peppermint Patty's Petting Zoo

Children can visit their favorite farm animals up close with our Petting Zoo! See goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, cows and even a llama in this new exhibit which is a part of Snoopy's Halloween Party. Animals are provided and cared for by What-Knott Farm.

Trick-Or-Treat Street

The younger ones can get a supply of their favorite treats at this street of costumed characters.

Height Requirement: For Children Under 56" Tall

Opens at Noon

Pig Pen's People Washer

It's time to clean up with Pig Pen in his foam pit!

Planet Snoopy

Planet Snoopy is a theme park just for kids! Located in the middle of Dorney Park, this area holds an elaborate collection of PEANUTS™-themed rides and attractions for every age, including a kid-sized roller coaster.

Character Meet & Greets

Meet the PEANUTS™ Gang as we celebrate the Great Pumpkin!

Schroeder's Silent Disco

The most fun you can have while being quiet!

Shows at The Great Pumpkin Fest

Charlie Brown's Pirate Adventure

Thinking of setting sail for the high seas? Join Cap’n Charlie Brown and his mighty crew on their search for the famed Treasure of Beagle Island!

12:30PM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM

Story Time

Settle in for family-friendly stories read at The Great Pumpkin Stage.

1:45PM, 2:45PM, 3:45PM

Sally's Costume Contest

Kid's under 56" tall in costume will parade their way to the stage where Sally will award prizes for the most original, cutest and scariest costumes.

Height Requirement: For Children Under 56" Tall

1:30PM, 4:00PM

Franklin's Spooky Dance Party

Dance along to some of your favorite Halloween tunes.

1:00 PM, 3:30 PM

Balloon Art Show

Watch as balloons are transformed into a variety of shapes and objects right before your eyes!

2:15PM, 3:15PM, 4:15PM