Theme park celebrations don't end when the seasons change from summer to fall, then winter. In the U.S. the there are many there parks to enjoy during the Hallow"scream" time of year. The night-time events cater to an audience over 13 years of age. Here are the California Halloween theme park offerings.
Kings Island theme park Tricks & Treats Fall Fest is open during daylight hours and included with park admission on September 25, 2022 & October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2022
Kids 12 & under can enter the costume contest. There's a dance party, game shows, jellybean challenge, haybale maze, kiddie tractor rides, and trick or treating.
Halloween Haunt September 23-October 29, 2022
September 23, 24, 25 & 30, 2022 & October 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28 & 29, 2022
MASON, OHIO: Kings Island (visitkingsisland.com)
Halloween Haunt is a special admission, nighttime event
MAZES: Hotel St. Michelle, C.H.A.O.S., CORNERED, KillMart,
Madame Fatale's Cavern of Terror, and
Slaughter House
SCARE ZONES: Alien X, Coney Maul, International Street Fear, and Pumpkin Eater
SHOWS: Monster Rock, NyteWalkers, and Terror Rising
The Great Pumpkin Fest September 17 - October 30, 2022
Saturdays & Sundays 12-5 p.m.
Scarowinds September 16-October 30, 2022
7 p.m.-12 a.m.
September 16, 17, 23, 24 & 30, 2022; October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30, 2022
CHARLOTTE, NC: Carowinds (carowinds.com)
MAZES: Depths of Darkness,
NEW! Paranormal Inc.,
Silver Scream Studios: Condemned,
Slaughterhouse: The Final Cut and
Tooth Fairy
SCARE ZONES: Blood Yard
Grave Walkers,
Harlequin Club,
Outlaw's Revenge,
Ripper Alley,
The Hollow and
Tricksters
SHOWS: Blood Yard Battle, Heads Will Roll and The Mane Stage
September 2-October 31, 2022
ORLANDO, FL: Universal Orlando Resort (universalorlando.com) 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.
Howl-O-Scream September 9-October 31, 2022, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. on Fridays & Saturdays; 7 p.m.-12 a.m. on Thursdays, Sundays & Halloween (mature audiences)
Howl-O-Scream September 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 & 30, 2022; October 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2022
Spooktacular September 10-30, 2022, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays & Sundays (for kids) is included with park admission.
TAMPA BAY, FL: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (buschgardens.com)Spooktacular included Costume Parade, Kandy's World, Trick or Treating and Storytime
September 24-October 30, 2022
Saturdays and Sundays
WINTER HAVEN, FL: Family-oriented, kid-friendly Legoland Florida (legoland.com/florida) Brick or Treat includes costume contest parades with prizes, trick or treat stations and a scare zone with not-too-scary actors.
Halloween Spooktacular (family fun) September 17-October 31, 2022 + Hallowscream (adult scares) September 9-October 31, 2022
ORLANDO, FL: SeaWorld Orland (seaworld.com/orlando) Halloween Spooktacular with Trick-Or-Treat Trail, Story Time, Pumpkin Garden, Halloween Dance Party and Costumes is included with daytime park admission on September 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2022; October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2022.
Howl-O-Scream special ticket event takes place at dark with 3 shows, 5 haunted houses, 7 scare zones and great SeaWorld
Orlando eats & treats with specialty bars and upgrade experiences.
Hours: Saturdays
7 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Dates: September 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 & 30, 2022; October 1, 2, 7,
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2022
SAN ANTONIO, TX: SeaWorld San Diego (seaworld.com/san-diego)
September 23 - October 30, 2022
Fridays 5-10 p.m.; Saturdays
12-9 p.m.; Sundays 12-8 p.m.
SHAKOPEE, MN: Valleyfair (valleyfair.com) Tricks & Treats is the all-new, over-the-top, larger-than-life, gotta-be-there Halloween event with all fun and no fright.
The Great Pumpkin Fest
Saturdays and Sundays, September 17-October 30, 2022
Halloween Haunt
September 16-October 29, 2022
ALLENTOWN, PA: Dorney Park (dorneypark.com)
MAZES: Blackout,
Blood on the Bayou,
Enigma,
Necropolis,
Roadside Stop & Chop,
Fright Lane:
Fright & Fast Lane
Tourist Trap,
Trick Or Treat.
SCARE ZONES: CarnEvil,
Dystopia,
The Hollow and
The Lair
SHOWS: Ghouling Organs,
IllumiNightmares and Skeleton Crew
The Great Pumpkin Fest September 17-October 30, 2022, Saturdays & Sundays. Included with daytime admission.
Halloween Haunt September 16-October 29, 2022
KANSAS CITY, MO: Worlds of Fun (worldsoffun.com) Halloween Haunt is a special ticket experience taking place at dark. Mazes, Scare Zones, Shows and adult entertainment (as in very scary) Halloween celebrations are for the big kids on the block.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.