The Great Pumpkin Fest
Returning Fall 2020
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!
2019 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. (Planet Snoopy closes at 6PM on Saturdays from September 16-October 28 for Halloween Haunt.)
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!
2019 Shows at The Great Pumpkin Fest
Charlie Brown's Pirate Adventure
PEANUTS Showplace
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
The Great Pumpkin Stage
Settle in for family-friendly stories read at The Great Pumpkin Stage.
1:45PM, 2:45PM, 3:45PM
Sally's Costume Contest
The Great Pumpkin Stage
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
The Great Pumpkin Stage
Dance along to some of your favorite Halloween tunes.
1:00 PM, 3:30 PM
Balloon Art Show
The Great Pumpkin Stage
Watch as balloons are transformed into a variety of shapes and objects right before your eyes!
2:15PM, 3:15PM, 4:15PM