California Theme Parks Halloween
FALL AND HALLOWEEN EVENTS
Only a few weekends left - Don't miss out on some scary fun at theme parks throughout the U.S. Here is the latest, greatest list of scares, haunts, treats and screams at America's favorite, paid admission attractions this Halloween. Click links below for tickets, photos and information.
FOR SCARES
Select nights September 22-October 31, 2022. Knott's is said to hire hundreds of scare actors annually for this chilling event.
Howl-O-Scream for Scares
Select nights in September & October! (*Busch Gardens Williamsburg and SeaWorld San Antonio Howl-O-Scream included with the price of admission) Tickets Now on Sale!
Halloween Haunts for Scares
Select nights in September & October! Included with daily admission
SCAROWINDS The Carolinas' largest event select nights in September 16 through October 30, 2022UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Halloween Horror Nights September 8-October 31, 2022
Halloween Fun for kids
DISNEYLAND RESORT Halloween Time Now through October 31, 2022 Included with daily admission.
KNOTT'S SPOOKY FARM Weekends September 29 - October 31, 2022 Included with daily admission.
Spooktacular for kids
Select weekends in September & October! Included with daily admission.
SAN DIEGO ZOO HalGLOWeen select weekends in September & October! Included with daily admission.
Tricks and Treats for kids
Select weekends in September & October! Included with daily admission.
The Great Pumpkinfest for kids
Select weekends in September & October Included with daily admission
KENTUCKY KINGDOM PUMPKINS Weekends in October! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Brick-or-Treat Monster Party for Kids
Select weekends September 17 - October 30, 2022 Included with daily admission at LEGOLAND Florida and LEGOLAND New York. Separate Saturday admission required at LEGOLAND California.
LEGOLAND NEW YORK LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
There was a time when just a few theme parks hosted Halloween events. It appears that everyone's on board at theme parks across the nation in 2022. Here are the Halloween events throughout the U.S.
Strictly California
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights
September 8-October 31, 2022
Tickets for Halloween Horror Nights
UNIVERSAL CITY: Sci-fi movies come to life in greats such as Haunting of Hill House, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Bride of Frankenstein. From the studios that wrote the book on scare flicks, this isn't just Halloween fun, it's serious business.
Knott's Scary Farm + Halloween Daytime Festival
September 22-October 31, 2022
Tickets for Scary Farm
BUENA PARK: Knott's Berry Farm's 'Knott's Scary Farm' sets the standard in Halloween haunts, with people from around the world coming to check it out. This year CarnEvil's creepy, twisted clowns overrun the boardwalk and freak people out. By day, families enjoy Camp Snoopy Halloween entertainment.
SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream + Spooktacular
September 16 - October 31, 2022
September 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 2022 and October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2022
Tickets for Spooktacular
SAN DIEGO: SeaWorld San Diego (seaworld.com/san-diego)Halloween Spooktacular Trick-Or-Treat for kids with a Parade returns for another fun year in 2022. But at sundown Howl-O-Scream, San Diego's NEWEST nighttime Halloween event unveils 3 haunted houses, 6 scare zones and great SeaWorld San Diego eats & treats.
Disneyland Halloween Time
September 2-October 31, 2022, Halloween Time open daily
Tickets
ANAHEIM: Disneyland Resort's Halloween Time is included with regular admission to Disneyland theme parks. Several attractions offer new Halloween themes, Disney characters dress in festive attire and there are light projections, music & shows just for Halloween Time.
Legoland Brick or Treat
September 16-October 29, 2023
Actual dates: September 16, 23 & 30, 2023; October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2023 starts at 2 p.m. Sweets at treat trails around the Park start at 3 p.m.
Legoland Tickets
CARLSBAD: Family-oriented, kid-friendly Legoland California Brick or Treat includes costume contest parades with prizes, trick or treat stations and a scare zone with not-too-terrifying actors.
CA's Great America Tricks & Treats
September 23 - October 30, 2022, hours vary
September 23, 24, 25 & 30, 2022 & October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, 2022
Tickets
SANTA CLARA: California's Great America (cagreatamerica.com) Tricks & Treats is an all-ages, family-friendly experience. You can bring the kids and come in costume if you like. The adult, scary stuff is not the focus of this event in 2022 so if you're looking for something that's simply fun, check this out! $25-45 (Tricks and Treats is included with daily admission or the use of a 2022 Platinum, Gold or Pre-K season pass.)
Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest
September 10-October 31, 2022
VALENCIA: Six Flags Magic Mountian (sixflags.com) gory mazes, scare zones and Voodoo Nights with wild bands, DJs and dancing make this a top choice for Southern California Halloween entertainment, especially when the rides are scary to begin with.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest
September 24-October 31, 2022
VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's Fright Fest (sixflags.com) is a blast -- you never know who or what is sitting next to you on a theme park ride. The event returns with mazes, scare zones and dark rides.
Gilroy Gardens Boo Halloween
October 1-31, 2022
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens (gilroygardens.org) special Halloween event includes not-too-scary evening fun for kids and their folks with stage presentations from a cast of characters Vinnie the Vampire, Cranium the Mad Scientist and Wendella the Witch.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.