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LINCOLN MILL HAUNTED HOUSE, FREE TRICK-OR-TROLLEY AND TAQUERIA AMOR'S WEDNESDAY ADDAMS-INSPIRED POP-UP BRINGS FRIGHTS AND FUN TO MANAYUNK

Manayunk, PA - Spooky season is taking over Manayunk with three major attractions bringing the frights and fun to Main Street. Lincoln Mill Haunted House (4100 Main Street) returns for its second season as one of the scariest new story-driven haunted houses in Pennsylvania. Two years ago, Hurricane Ida devastated the region and shuttered the famous Mad River in Manayunk. Now, the new haunt is back as Philadelphia's most exciting and spine-chilling attraction! The immersive indoor experience features live scare-actors, top-notch production sets, animatronics and mind-blowing special effects. Before and after the hair-raising adventure, visitors can relish in the haunt's midway with food and drink vendors, photo opps, and the deck overlooking the Schuylkill River, complete with a live scare cam. For the littlest ghosts and ghouls, Lincoln Mill also offers Behind the Scenes Lights on Tour and Scavenger hunts on select Saturdays and Sundays in October. Down Main Street, Taquera Amor (4410 Main Street) has creaked open the gates of NeverAMOR Academy. Fans of the Addams Family and Wednesday on Netflix should definitely stop by as the "fall semester" begins. Themed decor and libations, food specials, a spooky soundtrack and tons of surprises await. Skip the broom this year and let MNYK Trick-or-Trolley bring you to and from Lincoln Mill and Taqueria Amor and all points in between as it connects nine locations and parking lots together for added spooky season fun (and convenience). Halloween in Manayunk also includes Main Street Trick or Treating, Pretzel Park Farmers Market's Costume Parade and a to-die-for fall and Hallween  special coffee concoctions at Valerio Coffee Roasters (4373 Main Street). For more about Halloween in Manayunk, visit: https://manayunk.com/events/halloween-in-manayunk.html

LINCOLN MILL HAUNTED HOUSE

Two years ago Hurricane Ida devastated the region and shuttered the famous Mad River in Manayunk. Co-Founders Jared Bilsak and Brian Corcodilos teamed up to take back their story and debut a Hurricane Ida themed haunted house. From the flood waters that cost millions of dollars in damage to now a new top Halloween attraction, Lincoln Mill is back with extended hours and weekends, more actors and effects, and a longer even scarier haunt.

From now through November 4th, Lincoln Mill will take guests on a journey through an interactive living story.  The attraction features 50+ live scare-actors, production quality sets, props, animatronics, and breath-taking special effects. The attraction is intended to be VERY scary during evening hours! The attraction’s backstory emerged from a tragic event that occured in 2021…On September 2, 2021, Hurricane Ida struck Philadelphia and flooded the Mill to historic water levels.

The flood significantly damaged the mill’s interior and revealed a hidden chamber located below the basement level. Countless bodies were found and a dark truth was discovered about the mill’s past.  Local authorities determined that during the 1930’s, Viktor Kane, the mill owner, tormented and experimented on his workers. Countless workers lost their lives and their spirits continue to haunt the mill. Construction has since been halted and the mill will open up for guests to experience its dark past for themselves. Explore the Chamber, if you dare.

For season two, over 60% of the attraction has been changed and upgraded since year one.  A few of the new additions include a new elevator scene, a new laboratory area, and an all new cave scene that will reveal something more sinister than Viktor Kane himself.  The attraction is longer, scarier, and will be sure to offer a spine chilling and heart pounding experience for new and returning guests!

Outside, the Midway Area where guests will be entertained before going into the attraction has been given an upgrade.  A new 20’ wide movie projection will introduce guests to the story and several new characters will entertain them before entering the attraction.  In this preshow area, guests will be able to enjoy food and beverages from local breweries and vendors, including New Ridge Brewing Co., Chaddsford Winery and Hardy Funnel Cakes.

For the story-driven haunted house, the legend continues in 2023. Last fall was about the discovery of the hidden chamber after the Hurricane Ida Flood and the discovery of the evil acts committed by the 1930’s mill owner, Viktor Kane.  This year, visitors learn that someone has recently moved into the chamber and is continuing Viktor Kane’s legacy.

The Chapter 2 Legend goes…It’s been two years since Hurricane Ida flooded the Lincoln Mill and exposed the hidden chamber in the basement. Bodies were found and an investigation was led into the mill’s dark past.  After the investigation ended, the chamber had been sealed off. Recently, the chamber had been opened again and evidence suggests that someone who is related to Viktor Kane, the 1930s mill owner, is living down there.  New crimes were discovered and the identity of this person remains a mystery.

Lincoln Mill is open on weekends now through November 4th, with hours Thursdays 7:00pm to 10:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays 6:00pm to 11:00pm, and select Sundays 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

Tickets start at $25. For tickets, more information regarding the story and for promotional offerings, visit lincolnmillhaunt.com and follow Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and Youtube @lincolnmillhaunt

LINCOLN MILL LIGHTS ON, DAYTIME TOURS

For those that want to experience the story without the scares, experience a Behind the Scenes Lights on Tour and Scavenger hunt on select Saturdays and Sundays in October from 12:00 to 4:00pm. This is a family-oriented, non scary experience with no scare-actors. Ticket prices are $25 and can be purchased at Lincolnmillhaunt.com

NEVERAMOR HALLOWEEN POP-UP

Before or after Lincoln Mill Haunted House, head over to one of the best Halloween Pop-ups in the Philadelphia Region. Following popular pop-ups for Barbie, Senor Grinch, Tikiria and Willy Wonka, Taqueria Amor goes all in and invites you to head back to school at NeverAMOR, a Wednesday Addams inspired pop-up for fans of the popular Netflix show.Cocktails include Once Upon a Midnight Dreary, Festering Woes, Pirhanas in the Pool, Handy Apple, Night Shade, Once Upon a Midnight Dreary and others.  Snap Twice at the Door because only the Night Shades Society can sip cocktails as elite as this! Food features include Birria Tacos and Chicken Tamales, plus Taqueria's menu of standards and crowd-pleasing favorites.

Inside the dining room, things are very different than normal - strange if you will as guets will notice themselves finding their special abilities and getting their NeverAMOR uniforms ready. Wednesday's visions have never been clearer! Fangs, Furs, Stoners and Scales, it is your time to embrace the mystery and channel your gifts by sippping on themed libations, feasting all month long and soaking up the Wednesday Addams Halloween decor and aesthetic.

Taqueria's new gothic make-over is up through Halloween night, October 31st. For more about Taqueria Amor, visit https://www.taqueriaamor.com/ or call (267) 331-5874.

MNYK TRICK-OR-TROLLEY

Every Friday and Saturday in October, Manayunk Development Corporation presents the free Trick-or-Trolley, with day and evening hours.  Decked out with lights, spooky decorations, music, movies, and more, the Trick-or-Trolley truly is the ultimate Halloween celebration.

Main stops on the haunted express include Lincoln Mill Haunted House and Taqueria Amor - plus many stops in between. Park in one of the free lots and take the trolley to your favorite haunt (or two). The schedule is as follows:

Fridays, October 13, 20, 27 from 6-10PM
Saturdays, October 14, 21, 28 from 1-10PM

The Trolley will run from the Ivy Ridge Train Station to the movie theatre parking lot, and stop at several different locations in between.

* Regal UA Main Street (3720 Main St.)
* Shurs Lane (Across from Lincoln Mill Haunted House)⁠
* La Roca (4161 Main St.)
* Cotton Street
* Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory (4369 Main St.)
* Lucky's Last Chance (4421 Main St.)
* Ivy Ridge train Station
* Taqueria Amor & Canal View Park (4410 Main St.)
* Cotton Street
* Lincoln Mill Haunted House (4100 Main St.)

Riding the Trick-or-Trolley is free - and isn't just for kids! Adults can wisk themselves off from Lincoln or Taqueria to one of the dozens of bars, restaurants and eateries along Main Street.

FALL COFFEE CONCOCTIONS

There's more than ghosts, ghouls, frights and fun brewing in Manayunk this Halloween season. Valerio Manayunk (4373 Main Street) is serving up a full new collection of what will soon be fall and spooky season favorites. For haunted house fans, don't miss the Lincoln Mill Haunt (coconut and spice brown sugar latte). Also, show your Lincoln Mill Haunted House ticket for 10% off anything on the new "Fall in Love with Philly" menu.

Fall in Love with Philly - Hot:

* The Lincoln Mill Haunt - Bone Chilling Concoction with Coconut and Spiced Brown Sugar Latte
* The Philly Publicist - Espresso, White Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Steamed Milk and Fall Sprinkles - Inspired by the TikTok Sharing Our City's Stories!
* The Fightins' - Said! Cinnamon Maple Spice Latte
* The Undergrad - Spicy and Original Ginger Pumpkin Spice Latte
* The Kelly Green - Love the Eagles So Matcha!? Espresso, Matcha, Pumpkin Spice, Steamed Milk and Green Sprinkles OFC
* The Thanksgiving Day Parade - Bada$# Dirty Chair with Pumpkin and Shot of Espresso

Fall in Love with Philly - Cold Brew:

* The Jawn - Cold Brew with Caramel Apple Butter, Spiced Brown Sugar Topped with Sweet Cold Foam
* Spice Girls - Maple Spice, Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam
* Campfire - White and Dark Chocolate with Sweet Cold Foam Topped with Swirl of Toasted Marshmallow Syrup
* Beach Bum - Caramel, Sweet Cold Foam, Sprinkle of Sea Salt
* Love Park - Vanilla and Hazelnut Sweetened Cold Brew with Pumpkin Cold Foam and Sprinkle of Cinnamon

"We love our amazing city and know that you do too, and will feel right at home with these special drinks named after some of Philly’s most iconic places, people, teams and traditions. Our fall and Halloween menus are a collaboration of every single person at @valeriocoffee and we pour our hearts and souls into them, so we hope youse guys enjoy and have some fun with us on this one. Be sure to tag us as you try these specials and fall in love with Philly all over again with each and every one."

COSTUME PARADE AND TRICK-OR-TREATING

Additionally, get out those calendars as Saturday, October 28 hosts Manayunk’s annual Main Street Trick-or-Treating event and the Pretzel Park Farmers Market’s Costume Parade. Get ready to dress to impress. Kick off the day at the Pretzel Park Farmers Market’s Costume Parade at 10:30 a.m. The parade will march down to Main Street just in time for trick-or-treating at select small businesses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids, adults, and dogs are welcome to join, and after the parade, Pretzel Park will host children’s activities at the Farmers Market running until 2 p.m. For more details: manayunk.com

Pretzel Park Farmers Market Costume Parade | 10:30AM
Main Street Trick-or-Treating | 11AM - 2PM

Trick or Treating Locations:
Pet Friendly Dog Bakery
MyPhilly.House - Compass RE
Lucky's Last Chance
Jake's & Cooper's Wine Bar and Wine Store
Crust Vegan Bakery
Manayunk Development Corporation
Minor Details Philly
Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory
Mi N Tea
The Couch Tomato
Taqueria Amor
The Look Listen
La Roca
The Little Apple
And More

For more about Halloween in Manayunk, visit:
https://manayunk.com/events/halloween-in-manayunk.html