courtesy: Inn At Ellis River

Each year, hotels across the country play host to fun Halloween events. From family fun to wild and wacky, these five packages will surely have you smiling like a jack-o-lantern.

1.      Return of the Pumpkin People at Inn At Ellis River

Every year the Pumpkin People return to Jackson, New Hampshire. See dozens of pumpkins dressed as people, acting out silly scenarios. This package includes two nights’ accommodations, full breakfasts and afternoon refreshments each day, a map to the locations of all the Pumpkin People and a dinner at a local restaurant. This offer is valid through October 20, with package prices starting at $409, depending on room selection.

2.      The Haunted Dreams Package at Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel

Come celebrate the spooky day at Knott’s Berry Farm’s Halloween Haunt event. This package includes accommodations, admission to Halloween Haunt for one evening for each guest, a dinner buffet before the event and a breakfast buffet for one morning for each guest. This deal is valid now through October 31, with package prices starting at $220.

3.      Haunted Hotel Package at Cape Codder Resort

With this package, you’ll start celebrating on Saturday, October 27 with a jam-packed schedule. Among the activities, there will be face painting, trick-or-treating around the hotel, a Halloween Dance Party with best costume awards and a Ghostly Halloween Musical Light Show. Prices for this package, which is based on a one night stay, start at $159 a night. It is valid for only October 27.

4.      Halloween in Hershey Package at The Hotel Hershey

Can you think of a better place to stay for Halloween than the “Sweetest Place on Earth”? The package includes deluxe accommodations, breakfast with the characters, one-day admission to Hershey Park in the Dark and, admission to Hershey Gardens and The Hershey Story’s Museum Experience. This offer is valid October 19 through November 3, Friday and Saturday only (two days, one night). Prices start at $559, based on a family of four.

5.      “The Birds” Halloween Package at The Liberty Hotel

If you’re a fan of Alfred Hitchcock’s film “The Birds,” you’ll like this package. It includes overnight accommodations, two tickets to “The Birds” Halloween party on October 27 and two Bloody Mary vouchers. This offer is valid only on October 27, with prices starting at $599.