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Halloween Happenings at Blue Mountain Resort

by Mary Melnick

Oct 6, 2022

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North America

Spooky season is here and that means it’s time for monsters, ghouls, goblins and ghosts. Take your family travels to Blue Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains for the thrill and chill of spooky mountainside fun. Every Friday and Saturday night in October, guests can participate in Blue Mountain Resort’s Fright Time Zip & Climb attraction and Halloween parties.

 

 

Halloween Fright Time Zip & Climb

The spooky zip and climb features laser lights, glow sticks and Halloween decorations throughout the park, while the staff sport their best costumes. All five levels of the High Ropes Course rock spine-tingling music, holiday sound effects and a light show. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best costume. (Just make sure it’s comfortable enough to climb in, as well as wear a harness and helmet.) For safety reasons, avoid costumes with loose strings, ties, capes, flowing pieces and headpieces.

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Tickets are $59 per person and must be purchased online in advance; the popular event could sell out.

 

Monster Ball Bash at Slopeside Pub & Grill

On Saturday Oct. 29, 8 p.m. to midnight, join fellow guests at the Monster Ball Mash! Party-goers are encouraged to dress their best for the costume party. Winners for the most creative, best couple, fan favorite, scariest and sexiest costumes are announced at 11:30 p.m., with prizes for the winners. The fun-filled bash is free and features live music from Toolshed Jack. Enjoy Halloween drink specials, giveaways and prizes. All attendees must be 21 and older, and present a valid ID, driver’s license, state ID, passport or Military ID.

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