Six Flags Fright Fest 2026: Where to get scared across the U.S.
Six Flags’ Halloween season is returning to parks across the United States with haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime thrills. The 2026 lineup introduces attractions inspired by “Friday the 13th,” “Final Destination” and “The Blair Witch Project,” although one Six Flags park has dropped Fright Fest from its calendar.
Six Flags guests can experience not-so-scary fun by day, with family-friendly daytime activities, games, shows, and trick-or-treating (costumes are permitted for guests 12 and under). But everything changes when the sun goes down.
That’s when creatures lurk in foggy corners and spine-tingling chills await in immersive scare zones, but true horror fans can unlock the scares with “pay-to-panic” haunted mazes—and don’t forget, thrill rides are even scarier after dark.
Originally published in June 2026, updated by Dani Meyering on September 5, 2026.
Announced experiences
For 2026, Six Flags’ Halloween events will feature a mix of new and returning licensed horror properties. “Jason: Blood Reign” will debut at Six Flags Great Adventure, Kings Island and Carowinds. “Final Destination: Death’s Playground” is coming to Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Magic Mountain, while “Blair Witch: No Signal” will appear at Six Flags Great America and Dorney Park.
Returning licensed experiences include attractions inspired by “The Conjuring Universe,” “SAW,” “The Strangers,” “Trick ’r Treat” and “Army of the Dead,” with offerings and event names varying by park.
One previously announced event has been removed from the calendar. Six Flags Darien Lake confirmed that it will not hold Fright Fest in 2026 and will instead emphasize Oktoberfest and the family-friendly Kids Boo Fest. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s current calendar also lists Oktoberfest and Tricks and Treats but not Fright Fest; however, the park has not publicly confirmed that its nighttime event has been canceled.
- “Jason: Blood Reign” — Six Flags Great Adventure
- “Final Destination: Death’s Playground” — Six Flags Great Adventure; Six Flags Magic Mountain
- “Blair Witch: No Signal” — Six Flags Great America
- “The Conjuring Universe” — Six Flags Magic Mountain; Six Flags Great Adventure; Six Flags Over Texas; Six Flags Fiesta Texas; Six Flags Great America; Six Flags Over Georgia
- “SAW: Legacy of Terror” — Six Flags Fiesta Texas; Six Flags Great America; Six Flags Over Georgia; Six Flags Over Texas
- “The Strangers: No Escape” — Six Flags Over Texas
- “Trick ’r Treat” — Six Flags Magic Mountain
- “Army of the Dead” — Six Flags Great Adventure
What is Six Flags Fright Fest?
Fright Fest is Six Flags’ annual Halloween event, held on select nights each fall at participating parks. Depending on the location, the event features scare zones filled with roaming monsters, haunted mazes available for an additional fee, live entertainment, themed food and drinks, and the opportunity to experience many of the park’s thrill rides after dark. Attractions and entertainment vary by park.
Admission to Fright Fest is included with regular park admission or an eligible season pass at participating parks. However, haunted mazes require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass, while scare zones, live entertainment, and most rides are included. Ticket options and attractions may vary by park.
Several other Six Flags parks host Halloween events under different names, including SCarowinds at Carowinds and Halloween Haunt at select former Cedar Fair parks.
Six Flags Fright Fest 2026 will be held at the following parks:
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, Texas): Select nights, Sept. 11 – Nov. 1
- Six Flags Over Texas (Arlington, Texas): Select nights, Sept. 12 – Nov. 1,
- Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson Township, NJ): Select nights, Sept. 18 – Nov. 1
- Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, Ill.): Select nights, Sept. 19 to Nov. 1
- Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, Calif.): Select nights, Sept. 18 – Nov. 1
- Six Flags New England (Agawam, Mass.): Select nights, Sept. 26 – Nov. 1
- Six Flags Over Georgia (Austell, Georgia): Select nights, Sept. 12 – Nov. 1
- Six Flags Frontier City (Oklahoma City, Okla.): Select nights, Sept. 26 – Oct. 31
Scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime ride experiences are included with park admission, while haunted mazes require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass.
Six Flags Darien Lake drops Fright Fest
Six Flags Darien Lake will not hold Fright Fest in 2026. A park spokesperson confirmed the change after the nighttime Halloween event had previously been scheduled for two fall weekends. The amusement park and resort is located in Corfu, New York, in the western part of the state, less than an hour from Buffalo.
Originally, Six Flags Darien Lake had reported Fright Fest would take place Sept. 19, 26 & Oct. 3, 10-11, 2026.
Instead of haunted mazes and nighttime scares, Darien Lake is focusing on daytime seasonal events. Oktoberfest, featuring German food, beer, live music and family activities, runs on select dates through Sept. 20.
Kids Boo Fest follows Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 19 through Oct. 11 with trick-or-treating, a hay maze, costume parade, dance party and character appearances.
The park has not announced whether Fright Fest could return in a future season.
Parting notes
Fright Fest is not recommended for children under 13.
Some Six Flags parks have chaperone policies. For the most up-to-date information, guests should check individual park websites before visiting.
Experience The Asylum, a haunted maze from Fright Fest of years past at Six Flags Great Adventure in our YouTube video below.
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