The Eerie Horror Fest is back this fall, transforming the historic Warner Theatre into a hub of spooky fun on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, 2025. While the Fest has plenty in store for horror fans of all ages, families will especially want to circle Saturday morning on their calendars.
👻 Saturday Morning Shrieks: Made for Families
Bring your little ghouls downtown for a full morning of Halloween fun on Saturday, Oct. 11 including:
- Disney’s The Haunted Mansion (2003) on the big screen
- Spooky storytime with Werner Books
- Trick-or-treating with festival vendors
- A haunted house–themed photo area to snap those seasonal pics
The best part? Eerie Horror Fest is offering a special Saturday Morning Half-Day Pass created just for families. For only $15, one adult and up to two children (14 & under) get access to all of Saturday morning’s activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get these special tickets online now (or head to the box office and buy in person to avoid online purchase fees!)
👉 Affordable, fun, and memory-making — it’s an easy win for Erie parents looking to add a little magic to October.
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🌙 Midnight Madness & More for Horror Fans
Once the kids are tucked in, the grown-ups can enjoy a late-night thrill:
- Friday at 7 p.m.: Join a special screening of Heart Eyes, this year's sharply funny and original rom-com slasher film from acclaimed director Josh Ruben (Werewolves Within, Scare Me).
After the film, stick around for a live Q&A with Josh Ruben himself - a filmmaker, actor, and fan-favorite performer on Dropout hits like Game Changer and Make Some Noise.
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- Friday at midnight: Severin Films presents RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR (1984), complete with an introduction and author talk by Brad Carter, who wrote the film’s novelization.
More programming, including official selections, feature films, workshops, and special guests, will be announced soon. Watch here for announcements!
Whether you’re looking for screams, laughs, or a bloody good date night, this is the must-attend event of the season!
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🎟 Ticket Options
Tickets are best purchased in person at the Erie Insurance Arena box office or at the Warner Theatre during the event to avoid extra fees.
- Saturday Morning Half-Day Pass – $15 (includes one adult + two kids 14 and under, 10 AM–2 PM)
- Friday Day Pass – $25
- Saturday Day Pass – $30
- All-Access Pass – $45 (both days)
📍 Where: Warner Theatre, downtown Erie
📅 When: Friday, October 10 & Saturday, October 11, 2025
To buy tickets online and for more information, visit eeriehorrorfest.com.
✨ Whether you’re making family memories at The Haunted Mansion or geeking out at midnight screenings, the 2025 Eerie Horror Fest has something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to experience Erie’s historic Warner Theatre in its spookiest form!
