Knott’s Scary Farm marks a morbid milestone

On select nights from Sept. 21 through Oct. 31, 2023, Southern California’s longest-running Halloween theme park event at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, Calif., is leaving “no tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled, and no fear untouched” for the 50^th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm.

Knott’s promises characters from the haunt’s 50-year history will make appearances in the event’s ten mazes, five scare zones, and four shows.

On this day in 1973, the first Halloween Haunt was held. Knott's Scary Farm continues to bring scares and frights to generations for almost half a century. In 2023, we celebrate 50 years of never-ending nightmares. You won't want to miss what we have in store for you next… pic.twitter.com/sZtggxAEmB

— Knott's Scary Farm (@knottsscaryfarm) October 27, 2022

Knott’s Scary Farm Dates

• Sept. 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, 2023
• Oct. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 31, 2023

The separately-ticketed after-hours event is open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on select Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Single-night admission tickets start at $59.99 ($54.99 for passholders). For more information visit knottsscaryfarm.com.

Knott’s Scary Farm is not recommended for kids under 13.