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Updated: September 12, 2025
The air turns crisp, leaves rustle underfoot, and pumpkin spice fills the senses – it’s that time of year when theme parks across the United States transform into haunted wonderlands!
Halloween events at theme parks offer a unique blend of spine-tingling excitement, family-friendly fun (most times anyway), delicious food experiences, and the promise of unforgettable memories.
So with this ultimate guide to theme park Halloween events across the USA, coupled with a mouthwatering exploration of the yummy eats that await you, and a few of the tricks you should avoid, I hope you have the spookiest time of your life at these fantastic events this year.
Notice: All dates subject to change without notice.
Top Theme Parks with Halloween Events and Limited-Edition Eats
From the East Coast to the West Coast, theme parks all over the country take on an eerie aura as they celebrate the Halloween season with gorgeous decorations and tasty food offerings. Some of the top theme parks that participate in these festive events include:
Universal Studios Hollywood & Orlando: Halloween Horror Nights (California, Florida)
Known for its spectacular Halloween Horror Nights, Universal hosts a variety of haunted houses and spooky treats like bloody snowballs, and fried zombie brains. Of the two locations, the Universl Orlando resort’s HHN is the most well-known.
Haunted Houses in 2024 included themes such as A Quiet Place, Triplets of Terror and Slaughter Sinema 2.
In 2025, Universal Orlando’s Haunted Houses encompass Fallout, Five Night at Freddy’s, The Horror of The Wyatt Sicks, Terrifier, Jason Universe, Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters, Dolls: Let’s Play Dead, Grave of Flesh, Gálkn: Monsters of the North, and El Artista: A Spanish Haunting.
Knott’s Berry Farm: Knott’s Scary Farm (California)
At Knott’s Berry Farm, this blackberry-obsessed park hosts Knott’s Scary Farm with awesome mazes around the park and if you’re up for some truly interesting food, this is the place to be.
In 2024, they had food offerings ranging from The Queen of the Undead (black velvet cake), Mummy’s Tomb Mediterranean Gyro with a Spicy Pickle Tzatziki, and Full Moon Midnight Margaritas.
In 2025, they have items such as Le Raugaro (alligator sausage), Slime Pizza, Decomposing Bison Burger, and Crispy Fried Frog Legs.
The menu is eclectic and has something for everyone, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty drinks!
Six Flags: Fright Fest (Nationwide)
During the regular season, while Six Flags isn’t known for their food, during spooky season they try their best.
With Six Flags around the country celebrating the season through Fright Fest, it can be a surprise when things are turned up a notch if you’re used to their typical fare, but the company has been making an concerted effort to deliver more. Typical offerings are blood bag cocktails and Demon Claws (chicken fingers tossed in a ghost pepper sauce).
With their merger with Cedar Fair in 2024, their offerings may exceed most of our expectations, but only time will tell.
Hersheypark: Hersheypark Halloween / Dark Nights (Pennsylvania)
When you’re at Hersheypark Halloween / Dark Nights, you expect to see a whole lot of chocolate, right? Well, on their Trick or Treat Trail, you’ll most definitely find some candy confections.
You’ll also find haunted houses of all varieties, such as the new Kill ‘N Fill Garage and multiple scare zones, of which Path of Shadows: Coven’s Curse is new
Hersheypark doesn’t disappoint in the food category with the help of their Hersheypark Halloween Tasting Pass. Their menu encompasses over 30 different items such as KILLbassa bowl, Bee Sting Wings, and a variety of drinks.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay & Williamsburg: Howl-O-Scream (Florida, Virginia)
Life’s too short not to try out five haunted houses, five scare zones, and some ridiculously delicious food at Busch Garden’s (or SeaWorld in general!) Howl-O-Scream as this could be one for the books.
With a large selection of cocktails, such as Heat Wave (tequila-based), Poison Apple (rum-based), and other beers and mocktails to try from, they also have a selection to eat from, too. Crispy Cheesy Cheetos® Korean Corn Dog, Blood Dusted Loaded Fries, and Black Widow Sliders are a few to their name.
Disneyland Parks: Oogie Boogie Bash (California)
Disneyland Parks in California hosts Oogie Boogie Bash. Unlike other Halloween-scare heavyweights, this is all treats and no tricks. With treat trails and delicious eats, you won’t want to miss the exclusive food offerings here.
From the Ghost Pepper Turkey Leg, Boo Berry Shake, to the Oogie Boogie Burrito, this bash is full of new food offerings sure to have you full and your wallet a whole lot lighter.
Walt Disney World Resort: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Florida)
With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Walt Disney World goes above and beyond the competition by truly raising the stakes. And, like Disneyland in California, Walt Disney World in Florida leaves no stone unturned when it comes to trying out new food concoctions for the occasion.
There are a plethora of parades, character meet and greets, trick-or-treat locations, and, of course, rides! The food at Mickey’s shindig is mainly party-exclusive, so you won’t be able to find these tasty treats outside of the party.
Dates sell out quickly so if you’ve not gotten your tickets I suggest you do so before they’re gone (like your breath).
Best Way to Navigate This List
With a plethora of spooky attractions, thrilling rides, and good eats, planning your Halloween-themed adventure is as exciting as the events themselves. Make sure to check each park’s official website for the latest event details, including dates, ticket information, and any COVID-19 related updates as I am sure I may have made a mistake.
To fully immerse yourself in the experience, don’t forget to explore the unique limited-edition offerings that each park brings to the table. The nice thing about these theme park halloween events is that, aside from the scare factor, it’s the fact that parks typically are open to trying foods that they normally would never try otherwise.
So explore all of the places you can, not only for the haunted houses and the scare trails but for the strange concoctions that you can check off on your bucket list.
The Complete List of Theme Park Halloween Events by Regions
A lot of the best theme park food is found at special events, and Halloween is of no exception. While not every event listed below boasts special food dishes, you are guaranteed to have a lot of fun at these spooky spectacles.
Also, I know that there are other events that occur such as Harvest Festivals (e.g., Silver Dollar City / Storybook Land), but since they are not Halloween-centric I chose not to add them to this list. You can however find those on the general festivals list though.
This list will come with omissions and mistakes, if you see something that isn’t here that should be, please leave me a comment below or if you are a theme park please send me an email with more information.
Midwest • Northeast • Southeast • Southwest • West Coast
Check out our Events and Festivals hub for a full calendar of events
Midwest
Illinois:
Six Flags Great America ‣ Kids Boo Fest / Fright Fest, September 13 – November 2
Indiana:
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari ‣ Happy Halloween Weekends, September 20 – October 26 on Saturday and Sundays
Iowa:
Adventureland Resort ‣ Phantom Fall Fest, Saturdays and Sundays, September 20 – October 26
Minnesota:
Valleyfair ‣ Tricks and Treats / ValleySCARE, September 27 – November 1 / September 20 – November 1
Missouri:
Six Flags St. Louis ‣ Kid Boo Fest / Fright Fest, September 13 – November 2
Worlds of Fun ‣ Tricks and Treats / Halloween Haunt, September 13 – November 1
Ohio:
Cedar Point ‣ Halloweekends, September 11 – November 2
Kings Island ‣ Tricks and Treats Fall Fest / Halloween Haunt, September 21 – November 2 / September 19 – November 1
Wisconsin:
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort ‣ Halloween Town, Weekends, October 1 – November 1
Northeast
Connecticut:
Lake Compounce ‣ Phantom Fall Fest, September 20 – October 26
Maryland:
Six Flags America ‣ Kids Boo Fest, Saturdays and Sundays, September 13 – November 2
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Massachusetts:
Six Flags New England ‣ Kids Boo Fest / Fright Fest, September 20 – November 2
New Hampshire:
Canobie Lake Park ‣ Screeemfest, September 20 – November 1
New Jersey:
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk ‣ Boo at the Boardwalk, October 18, 19, 25, and 26
Six Flags Great Adventure ‣ Kids Boo Fest / Fright Fest, Saturdays and Sundays, September 13 – November 2 / Select Nights, September 12 – November 2
New York:
Legoland New York Resort ‣ Brick-or-Treat, Select Dates October 2 – November 2
Luna Park ‣ Halloween Harvest, September 19 – November 2
Playland ‣ Hosting Hudson Horrors, TBD
Six Flags Darien Lake ‣ Kids Boo Fest / Fright Fest, September 20 – October 25
Six Flags Great Escape ‣ Kids Boo Fest / Fright Fest, September 27 – October 27 / September 27 – October 26
Pennsylvania:
Conneaut Lake Park ‣ Ghost Lake, September 26 – November 1
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom ‣ Tricks & Treats / Halloween Haunt, September 13 – November 2 / September 12 – November 2
Dutch Wonderland ‣ Happy Hauntings, September 13 – October 26
Hersheypark ‣ Hersheypark Halloween / Dark Nights, September 12 – November 2
Idlewild & Soak Zone ‣ Hallowboo!, Saturdays & Sundays, September 13 – October 26
Kennywood ‣ Phantom Fall Fest, Select Dates September 12 – November 1
Knoebels Amusement Park ‣ Hallo-Fun, October 3 – 26
Sesame Place Philadelphia ‣ The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, Select Dates September 13 – November 2
Southeast
Arkansas:
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park ‣ Magic Screams, Weekends, September 27 – November 2
Florida:
Busch Gardens Tampa ‣ Sweetacular Celebration / Howl-O-Scream, September 6 – October 26 / September 5 – November 2
Disney’s Magic Kingdom ‣ Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, August 15 – October 31
Legoland Florida Resort ‣ Brick-or-Treat, Select Dates, September 20 – November 2
SeaWorld Orlando ‣ Spooktacular / Howl-O-Scream, August 30 – November 2 / September 5 – November 1
Universal Studios Florida ‣ Halloween Horror Nights, August 29 – November 2
Georgia:
Six Flags Over Georgia ‣ Kids Boo Fest / Fright Fest, September 13 – November 2
North Carolina:
Carowinds ‣ Tricks and Treats / Scarowinds, September 13 – November / September 12 – November 2
Virginia:
Busch Gardens Williamsburg ‣ Halloween Spooktacular / Howl-O-Scream, Saturdays & Sundays, September 20 – November 2 / September 5 – November 2
- Bonus Event: Fiends Frenzy 5K ‣ September 28
Kings Dominion ‣ Tricks and Treats / Halloween Haunt, September 20 – November 2 / September 19 – November 2
Southwest
Oklahoma:
Frontier City ‣ Kids Boo Fest / Fright Fest, September 20 – October 26 / September 19 – November 1
Texas:
Kemah Boardwalk ‣ Boo on the Boardwalk, Weekends, October 3 – 31
SeaWorld San Antonio ‣ Spooktacular / Howl-O-Scream, September 4 – November 2 / September 12 – November 1
Six Flags Fiesta Texas ‣ Tricks and Treats / Fright Fest, September 6 – November 2
Six Flags Over Texas ‣ Tricks and Treats / Fright Fest, September 13 – November 2 / September 12 – November 2
West
California:
Adventure City ‣ Boo-tastic Halloween Party, October 3, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
Castle Park ‣ Castle Dark, September 19 – November 1
Disneyland Park ‣ Oogie Boogie Bash, August 17 – October 31
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park ‣ The Great Big Boo!, Fridays to Sundays, September 26 – November 2
Knott’s Berry Farm ‣ Knott’s Spooky Farm / Knott’s Scary Farm, Sundays to Thursdays + Columbus Day, September 25 – October 31, plus October 13 / September 18 – November 1
Legoland California Resort ‣ Brick-or-Treat, September 20 – November 1
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park ‣ Boardwalk Fright Flicks (21+ only), October 1, 8, 15, 29
SeaWorld San Diego ‣ Spooktacular / Howl-O-Scream, September 6 – November 2 / September 12 – November 1
Sesame Place San Diego ‣ The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, September 13 – November 2
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom ‣ Tricks and Treats / Fright Fest, September 20 – November 2
Six Flags Magic Mountain ‣ Tricks and Treats / Fright Fest, September 26 – November 2 / September 19 – November 2
Universal Studios Hollywood ‣ Halloween Horror Nights, September 4 – November 2
Special Mention: The Haunted Amusement Park at the now-defunct Marshal Scotty’s Playland, September 26 – November 1
Colorado:
Elitch Gardens ‣ Fright Fest, September 27 – November 2
Idaho:
Silverwood Theme Park ‣ Scarywood Haunt, October 10 – 26
Oregon:
Oaks Amusement Park ‣ Hosting Oaks Park ScareGrounds by ScareGrounds PDX, October 3 – November 1
Utah:
Lagoon Amusement Park ‣ Frightmares, September 5 – November 9
Washington:
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park ‣ Booville / Fright Fest, September 27 – November 2 / October 3 – November 2
Happy Halloween!
Halloween events at theme parks offer a unique way to celebrate the spooky season with your family. Beyond the rides and entertainment, these events also provide an opportunity to indulge in delicious seasonal treats (some that look like brains, cordyceps, and other body parts).
The diverse range of attractions, haunted houses, entertainment options, and mouthwatering food ensures that there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
I hope this guide helps you plan your Halloween adventures and create unforgettable memories!
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