Dorney Park’s Halloween Haunt opens Friday. It’s in the running for one of the nation’s best spooky theme park events

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom’s Halloween Haunt, which opens Friday, is in the running to be named one of the best Halloween theme park events.

The park’s annual Halloween event has earned a nomination for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, a news release announced.

“Halloween Haunt has become the Lehigh Valley’s ultimate fall tradition, featuring haunted mazes, scare zones, and live entertainment, all brought to life by hundreds of performers and staff,” the news release said. “This nomination highlights the creativity and dedication of the Dorney Park team, while giving fans the chance to help secure national recognition.”

Residents can vote daily on the awards webpage until noon on Sept. 22. USA TODAY will announce the winners Oct. 1.

Halloween Haunt runs 6-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 4, and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 2. The park also is open during the day Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 2 for its Tricks and Treats family-friendly events.

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