It's Spooky Season for the Whole Family with Hocus Pocus and Trick or Treating at the Eerie Horror Fest

September 28th, 2023 - Erie, Pennsylvania - The Eerie Horror Fest is not just about thrills and chills for the grown-ups; we've got a ghoulishly good time planned for the little monsters too! Join us on Saturday, October 7th, for a day of family-friendly activities that promise to enchant and entertain.

Featured Event: "Hocus Pocus" Screening and Halloween Safety Presentation

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Get ready to be spellbound as we bring the beloved classic, Hocus Pocus, to the big screen at 11:00 AM. Follow the adventure of Max and his little sister in Salem as they awaken three diabolical witches from the 17th century, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimi. It's a family-friendly Halloween treat that's perfect for all ages.

Educational Presentation on Halloween Safety

After the film, stick around for a special presentation from Hamot Health Foundation on Halloween safety. Learn valuable tips and tricks to ensure a safe and spooktacular Halloween for your little goblins.

Trick or Treat in the Grand Lobby

Following the presentation, children are invited to explore the enchanting Grand Lobby of the historic Warner Theatre and embark on a trick-or-treating adventure with our vendors. Costumes are encouraged, so dress up as your favorite character and join the fun!

Ticket Details:

Tickets for this exciting event are just $15 (plus fees at checkout) per adult, and each adult can bring two children under 15y.o. for a day of Halloween magic. It's a perfect opportunity for families to create lasting Halloween memories together.

Sponsored by Our Community Partners

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, including Hamot Health Foundation, Radius CoWork, Edinboro University Foundation, and Severin Kids, for making this day of family-friendly fun possible. We can't wait to celebrate the spooky season with you!

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit eeriehorrorfest.com.

About the Eerie Horror Fest:

The Eerie Horror Fest includes four days of selected short and feature-length films, celebrity meet-and-greets, cast and crew Q&As, panel discussions, a vendor hall, and receptions, all in the beautiful historic Warner Theatre in Erie, Pennsylvania. Our mission is to host trailblazing films and trendsetting filmmakers, provide opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and relationships, and inspire all generations of fans and creatives.

Recent guests include John Adams and Toby Poser of Wonder Wheel Productions (Hellbender, The Deeper You Dig), Michael Biehn (Aliens, Terminator), David Naughton (An American Werewolf in London), Carter Smith (The Ruins, Swallowed, Bugcrush), Mark Patton (A Nightmare on Elm Street Part II, Swallowed), Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn, The 'Burbs), John Franklin (Children of the Corn, The Addams Family), John Philbin (Children of the Corn, Return of the Living Dead), and Fritz Kiersch (Children of the Corn, Tuff Turf).

The Eerie Horror Fest is presented by the Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.