Fright Fest

Fright Fest

The Fear Returns

Weekends, September 26 to October 25

Enjoy family-friendly Halloween fun during the day, then brace yourself when Fright Fest begins at 5 p.m. As daylight fades, monsters seize the midways and terrifying haunted attractions, sinister scare zones, chilling entertainment, seasonal bites and drinks, and frightening night rides take over the park.

What's Included

  • Fright Fest admission included with valid park admission and eligible Season Passes*
  • Terrifying scare zones throughout the park
  • Halloween-themed live entertainment
  • Thrilling rides after dark
  • Limited-time seasonal food and drinks
  • Frightful photo opportunities and roaming monsters

Fright Fest admission is included with Enchanted Parks Legend and Hero Passes, as well as Six Flags Gold and Prestige Passes and Memberships purchased before April 6, 2026.

Haunted Attractions

Enter if you dare.

Face immersive haunted houses packed with terrifying creatures, unexpected scares and chilling surprises around every corner.

Skull Manor Haunted House

Featured Haunted Houses

Nightmare

Confront 13 different phobias as each room brings another terrifying fear to life in this immersive haunted maze.

Skull Manor

Explore the shadowy rooms of a sinister manor filled with menacing legends, sudden scares, and a deeply disturbing dollhouse.

CarnEVIL

Step into a twisted carnival where wicked clowns, bizarre performers, and freak-show creatures are waiting to welcome you.

Hell Block VI

Enter a terrifying prison overrun by monstrous inmates and escape before the entire cell block descends into chaos.

Separate haunted attraction wristband or maze pass is required.

Scare Zones

The monsters are loose.

Navigate through themed scare zones where ghouls, monsters and creatures lurk around every turn.

Scare Zones

The monsters are loose.

Navigate through themed scare zones where ghouls, monsters and creatures lurk around every turn.

Dead in the West

Mutated animals roam the West, scavenging and hunting the unsuspecting.

Dark Oaks Graveyard

Wander through a cursed graveyard where restless spirits, crumbling tombstones, and lurking creatures await in the darkness.

Sirens

Terrifying sirens lure sailors to their island with an enchanting song before claiming their souls and devouring them.

Live Entertainment

The screams don't stop with the scares.

Enjoy exclusive Fright Fest performances featuring:

New! Grunge Monsters

Rock out with singing and dancing monsters performing early ’90s grunge hits in this live Midway show near Carousel Plaza.

New! PigFace

A young girl’s dolls come to life in this blood-soaked mainstage horror show, where PigFace stalks them one by one before the dolls fight back in a deadly finale. Featuring audience participation and an early ’90s hip-hop soundtrack.

Awakening

Witness the monsters' emergence, where no shadow is left unfilled and no horror is left unrealized.

Ghouly Pop

The ghouls return with an entirely new lineup of modern hits, fresh choreography, and high-energy Halloween entertainment in the Fest Area.

New! Weird Tales Story Hour

Listen as chilling stories are told through haunting narration and eerie songs.

Ready for the Ultimate Halloween Thrill?

Seasonal Food & Drinks

Sink your teeth into limited-time Fright Fest flavors.

Featured offerings include*:

  • Halloween-inspired desserts
  • Blood Bags in both cocktail and mocktail varieties
  • Scorchin’ Chicken Walking Taco
  • Monster-themed menu items

*Exact menu offerings will be released closer to event opening.

Family-Friendly Halloween Fun

Looking for daytime thrills without the scares?

Boo Fest at Great Escape

Families can enjoy Boo Fest:

  • Trick-or-Treat Trail
  • Monster Mash interactive dance party
  • Costume contest for kids 12 and under
  • Character Meet & Greets
  • Halloween scavenger hunt
  • Hay maze
  • Arts and crafts at Boo Fest Central
  • Family rides and attractions

Learn more about our kid-friendly event here.

Fright Fest Tips

  • Arrive early to to enjoy Boo Fest and family-friendly attractions before Fright Fest begins at 5 p.m..
  • Haunted attractions are most popular after sunset, so plan which ones you want to visit first.
  • Save money by purchasing theme park admission and a Haunted Attraction Pass in advance online.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and allow extra time for popular attractions and nighttime rides.
  • Review attraction requirements and event information before your visit.

Know Before You Go

  • Guests age 12 and under may wear full-face masks until 4:00 PM, but masks must be removed or the guest must exit the park before Fright Fest begins at 5:00 PM.
  • Guests over age 12 may not wear full-face paint or full-face masks at any time.
  • Scare zones contain fog, special effects, loud noises, and intense themes.
  • Fright Fest after 5 p.m. may not be appropriate for young children.
  • Event offerings are subject to change without notice.

Ready for the Ultimate Halloween Thrill?

Experience the terror, the thrills, and the screams during Fright Fest at Great Escape.

Fright Fest at Great Escape

ADK Outlaw, Storytown Train, and Greezed Lightnin' are temporarily closed.

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