Thrills & Chills: Pennhurst + Pub Stop 🎃

For anyone who loves haunted houses and has some flexibility in late October, I’m heading to Pennhurst Asylum with a friend. It’s one of the most intense haunted attractions in the area — dark, immersive, and full of genuine scares (think flashing lights, tight spaces, and actors who will touch you!). We’ll grab a drink and some apps at Downtown Gastropub in Royersford afterward to debrief and recover. 😄

I've already got my ticket — just opening this up in case anyone else wants to join. This is a bonus October event — if haunted houses aren't your thing or the price doesn't work, no worries at all. Our kickoff (and main) event for October is the hike on the 12th.

🎃 THE PLAN

• Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
• Haunted House Time: 6:30 PM entry (arrive by 6:15 PM)
• Meeting Point: Just outside the security entrance — I'll be holding a bright orange flag so you can find me
• Location: Pennhurst Asylum, Spring City, PA
• After: Drinks & apps at Downtown Gastropub & Restaurant (~2 mile drive)

Getting to Pennhurst: You'll go down a long road for what seems like forever, but there are arrows (and sometimes workers) guiding you to the parking area. I've posted a few pictures to help you know what to expect.

🎟️ TICKETS & RSVP
Tickets are $55/person and must be purchased individually in advance at this link:
👉 Buy Pennhurst Tickets Here (GET THE 3 HAUNT COMBO PASS)

IMPORTANT:

• Book the Friday, October 24, 6:30 PM time slot
• Buy your ticket ASAP — this is the Friday before Halloween and will likely sell out
• RSVPing on Meetup does NOT book your ticket — you must purchase separately
• Only RSVP here AFTER you've secured your ticket

More info about Pennhurst: pennhurstasylum.com

⚠️ WHAT TO EXPECT
This is an intense, immersive haunted attraction:

• Dark environments with flashing/strobe lights
• Actors WILL touch you (part of the experience)
• Loud noises, jump scares, tight spaces
• Genuinely scary — some people laugh the whole time, others are terrified (both reactions are valid!)

Not recommended if you:

• Dislike being scared or touched by actors
• Have sensitivity to strobe lights or enclosed spaces
• Prefer low-key, chill hangouts

🍺 AFTER: DOWNTOWN GASTROPUB & RESTAURANT

• We'll head to Downtown Gastropub & Restaurant in Royersford afterward to decompress over drinks and apps — casual hang, stay as long or short as you’d like. The pub is fully decked out for Halloween — perfect place to keep the spooky vibes going!
• 👉 letseatdowntown.com
• Parking: Free street parking is available, and there’s also a free borough lot directly across the street at the intersection.

📝 DISCLAIMER
By attending, you acknowledge:

• You're responsible for your own safety, health, and well-being
• You've purchased your own ticket and understand the nature of the attraction
• The organizer is not liable for any incidents during the event