Six Flags Fright Fest is a month-long event that embraces all things Halloween. From serious scares and haunted houses to kid-friendly events, they've got a little something for every kind of ghoul and goblin. Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime!
Six Flags Fright Fest: The Basics
September and October in Six Flags is Fright Fest season, where the park celebrates all things harvest and Halloween, with kids' programming during the day and scary events at night. Six Flags tweaks its Halloween-themed Fright Fest program every season, but some general things remain the same every year.
- The event usually runs every weekend in October leading up to Halloween.
- The roller coasters and non-water rides remain open throughout Fright Fest.
- A general admission ticket gets you into most Fright Fest special attractions, though some parks do charge an extra fee if you want to go into any of the haunted houses.
- All Six Flags staff will be in costume during Fright Fest, and guests are permitted to wear family-friendly costumes (with some exceptions).
- During the daylight hours, the Fright Fest events feature Looney Tunes characters and focus more on laughs than actual scares.
- Once nighttime falls over the park, young kids can congregate in special "no scare zones," where they can still enjoy the park's attractions without worrying about a zombie lurking around the next corner.
- A 21+-year-old adult must accompany anyone 15 years old or younger in the park after 6 pm.
Six Flags reccomends that their Fright Fest attractions are appropriate for kids 13-years-old and up.
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Popular Fight Fest Attractions
Six Flags Fright Fest attractions vary from park to park and from year to year. Not sure what to expect? These are just some of the spooktacular events they've put on in years past.
The Last Ride
Ever wondered what it would be like to be buried alive? Then Six Flags over Georgia has you covered. On their Last Ride attraction, guests enter a coffin, one at a time, and get a taste of what being buried alive feels like.
Trick or Treat Trail
If being buried alive isn't quite your thing, then maybe the Trick or Treat Trial is more your speed. This attraction, geared towards younger parkgoers, lets kids interact with Looney Tunes characters while they collect candy. The Trick or Treat Trail is located at Six Flags America in Maryland, but all of the Six Flags parks have their own version of kid-friendly trick or treating throughout the month of October. The Trick or Treat Trail is included in the general admission price.
Haunted Houses
Each park has various haunted houses. Be aware though, that most parks require you to purchase a Haunted House pass to go through their haunted houses. The haunted houses are always either in a "scare-free" zone or are not in full swing until the evening when younger children are probably at home in bed.
Scare Zones
There are designated Scare Zones throughout the park decorated to match different spooky themes, such as the Promenade Theater, which showcases the artifacts of Fright Fests' past. Entering these areas opens you up to scares from the costumed actors lingering in the shadows.
Wicked Woods
Ghouls, madmen, and more await park visitors brave enough to wander into the Wicked Woods after dark. This Six Flags New England-based attraction is not included in the general admission price, but you can pay extra once inside the park if you want to try your chances in this haunted forest.
Mayor Slayer's Midnight Mansion
Mayor Slayer is the host behind all Fright Fest events at Six Flags Fiesta in Texas, and his mansion is the scariest place in the park. The mansion has opened its doors during Fright Fest for several years. It boasts — appropriately — 13 scare-filled rooms populated with spirits who think you should have stayed at home. The cost for entering the mansion is not included in the general admission price, but you may buy a ticket once inside the park.
Mr. Six Spooktacular Dance Party
Given Mr. Six's love for all things dancing, it's fitting that the party should get started with dancing Thriller style. Show up in costume, and join in the fun as you dance through the streets of Six Flags to various Halloween songs. Jump in the line of this boogie-tastic dance during every Fright Fest.
Fright Fest Blood Drive
The blood drive is a clever way to support a worthy organization during Fright Fest. Not every local Six Flags works with the American Red Cross, but many of them do. If you happen to be visiting a Six Flags during a weekend blood drive, you can expect discounted or even free admission to the park if you give.
Love at First Fright
Love at First Fright is Six Flags' trademark musical. Somewhat campy, the musical is similar from year to year and at each Six Flags location. While each location hosts several different shows throughout Fright Fest, this one show is a constant.
To see what specific attractions are at a Fright Fest near you, visit your local Six Flags website.
Fright Fest EXTREME
In 2024, Six Flags is debuting their newest addition to the Fright Fest lineup called Fright Fest EXTREME. In partnership with several production companies, new ultra-scary Hollywood horror-themed mazes will be available at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey and Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles. Additionally, Sex Flags Mexico will have a brand new DC Comics-themed maze called DCeceased after the popular zombie storyline.
Some of the horror movie franchise and television series Six Flags is partnering with include:
- SAW
- Stranger Things
- Army of the Dead
- The Conjuring
- Annabelle
- The Nun
- Trick 'r Treat
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Fright Fest admission is included in all Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Season Passes as well for Six Plus Members and Legacy Members.
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Can You Wear a Costume to Fright Fest?
Enjoy the full Fright Fest experience by taking advantage of their costume-friendly policy.
However, Six Flags does place some limits on the costumes that adults can wear.
- No masks, face-covering face paint, or anything that obscures your facial features
- No handheld accessories
- No inappropriate language or content
- No realistic costumes of the park characters (such as the Looney Tunes characters)
Each Six Flags reserves the right to ban entry based on your costume choice, so make sure you follow all the rules so you're not turned away at the door.
Not every Six Flags location allows older guests to wear costumes during Fright Fest. For example, Six Flags Over Georgia doesn't allow guests over the age of 12 to wear costumes. Check your local park's website to verify their costume policy.
Fright Fest-Friendly Costume Ideas
Not sure what to wear this year? We've got some great park-friendly costume ideas!
- Rosie the Riveter
- NASCAR Driver
- Ghostbuster
- Barbie & Ken
- Jedi
- Ninja
- Skeleton
- Witch
- Mr. Brawny the lumberjack
- Elf
- Astronaut
- Olympian
- Kill Bill's The Bride
- Scarecrow
Choose warm costumes with comfortable footwear as you'll be walking and standing around outside for much of your evening visit.
Celebrate Halloween All Month Long With Six Flags
Fright Fest only comes around once a year, so be sure to clear at least one October evening to explore the park. Just remember — these are some chills and thrills you won't soon forget.
