Knott’s Scary Farm 2026

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Knott’s Scary Farm

Opened in 1973 as a modest three-night “Halloween Haunt” at Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Scary Farm has grown into the longest-running Halloween event at any theme park in the country, filling the historic Buena Park property with mazes, actors, and full-scale scare zones spanning more than five decades of frights.

Held annually each September through Halloween night, the event runs on select evenings once the sun goes down, when the park’s Old West streets and boardwalk give way to fog machines, roaming monsters, and elaborate haunted attractions built fresh each year.

Halloween Haunt Highlights:

• Haunted Mazes: Walk-through horror houses with fully built sets and live actors, from gothic slasher stories to sideshow-themed nightmares.
• Scare Zones: Outdoor areas like the reimagined CarnEVIL and Ghost Town Streets, where costumed creatures stalk the crowds between attractions.
• Live Shows: Original stage productions blending magic, music, and horror, staged nightly across the park’s theaters.
• Daytime Rides: Knott’s Berry Farm’s roller coasters and rides stay open alongside the haunt for guests who want thrills before the scares begin.

Tips for Visitors & Trip Planning:

• Tickets: Single-night and season pass options are both available, and prices climb as Halloween approaches, so booking ahead saves money.
• Age Recommendation: The mazes and scare zones are intense and not designed for young children — this event leans toward teens and adults.
• Getting There: Knott’s Berry Farm sits just off the 5 and 91 freeways in Buena Park, with on-site parking available for a fee.
• What to Wear: Closed-toe shoes are a must for standing and walking through fog-filled mazes for hours, and costumes or masks are not permitted for guests.
• Accommodation: Hotels fill up fast on peak weekends near Halloween, so booking well in advance is strongly recommended.
• Explore Anaheim & Orange County: With Disneyland just minutes away, it’s easy to combine a Scary Farm night with a full day in the area — browse top Anaheim tours and activities here.

The full maze lineup, showtimes, and select operating nights are published closer to the season. See details below, under “Event Related Information” section.