A Complete Night of Frights: Midway, Bar & Exclusive Brew
Lincoln Mill Haunted House owners and designers have "stepped it up BIG this year," not just inside the chilling mill itself, but in the entire surrounding experience. Beyond the three brand-new rooms and terrifying characters within the haunt, visitors can look forward to:
- The Haunted Midway: An expanded outdoor area offering pre- and post-haunt entertainment.
- Outdoor Haunted Bar: Grab a drink to steady your nerves before or calm them after your scare.
- Horror Business Haunted House Beer: In an exciting collaboration, New Ridge Brewing Co. returns with their 6.1% pumpkin ale, brewed with pumpkin pie spice and vanilla bean. This exclusive, limited-edition brew will be available at the outdoor bar and at New Ridge's taproom.
- Food and Drink Vendors: A variety of vendors will be on the midway, ensuring you can fuel up for frights or celebrate surviving them.
- Upgraded Haunted Deck: Enjoy enhanced views and atmosphere from the deck overlooking the water.
"We have expanded the entire experience," said Co-Founder Jared Bilsak. "All the same things you have come to love are back, like the midway, the haunted deck, the collaboration with New Ridge Brewing, but we have expanded the entire experience."
Manayunk: Your Halloween Headquarters
Lincoln Mill isn't an isolated fright; it's a key piece of Manayunk's district-wide Halloween celebration. The neighborhood truly embraces "Spooky SZN" with a packed calendar of festive happenings:
- Manayunk Fall Festival and Mac N Cheese Crawl (Sat, Oct 18): A brand-new outdoor event with local vendors, food trucks, family-friendly games, live music, and a delicious ticketed Mac N Cheese Crawl.
- Halloween Themed Bars: Taqueria Amor transforms into one of the region's top Halloween-themed bars from September 15 to November 2.
- Rocky Horror Picture Show (Sat, Oct 4): A cult classic screening at Venice Island Performing Arts Center.
- Trick-or-Treat and Costume Parade (Sun, Oct 26): Kick off with a parade at Pretzel Park Farmers Market, followed by community trick-or-treating on Main Street at participating businesses (look for the Manayunk Monster!).
Year-Round Haunts & Easy Access:
The terror at Lincoln Mill isn't just for October. The team plans for year-round scares with themed events like "A Twisted Christmas," "Viktor's Valentine," "A Saint Patrick's Nightmare," and "Darkness Rises," ensuring the mill's active presence keeps residents on edge.
Getting to Manayunk for all the fun is easy, with convenient access by car (pre-paid parking available), SEPTA Regional Rail (Wissahickon and Manayunk Stations), and ride-shares (use 4050 Main Street for drop-off).
This Halloween, Manayunk offers more than just a haunted house; it provides a fully immersive, frightfully fun seasonal experience centered around the intensely upgraded Lincoln Mill Haunted House. From the new German Pyramid in LOVE Park to unique cocktails, local brews, expansive shopping, and community-wide festivities, Christmas Village promises an unforgettable celebration for everyone. Get ready to "Eat Heavy!" and embrace the holiday magic!
