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Western New York's biggest Halloween experience returns with haunted attractions, scare zones, live entertainment, family fall fun and Oktoberfest festivities
Darien Center, N.Y. (Aug. 19, 2026) — Halloween takes over Six Flags Darien Lake this fall as Fright Fest returns on select dates from Sept. 19 through Oct. 11, transforming the Thrill Capital of New York into Western New York's biggest Halloween experience.
By day, families can enjoy Kids Boo Fest, featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, family-friendly entertainment and seasonal surprises. Guests can also celebrate the flavors of fall during Oktoberfest, complete with live bands, ice-cold brews, specialty food offerings and festive entertainment. When the sun goes down, Fright Fest unleashes haunted mazes, scare zones, live shows, roaming monsters and nighttime rides that keep the thrills going well into the evening.
As part of Six Flags Entertainment's largest Halloween celebration in company history, Six Flags Darien Lake will feature two haunted mazes, two scare zones, two live entertainment experiences and nighttime rides, creating a complete fall experience for guests of all ages.
"Fall is an incredible time to visit Six Flags Darien Lake because guests can experience something different from the moment they arrive until the moment they leave," said Jody Brege, park manager of Six Flags Darien Lake. "From family-friendly Halloween activities and Oktoberfest celebrations during the day to immersive scares and nighttime thrills after dark, the park delivers a full season of excitement for every guest."
Fright Fest
Select Dates Sept. 19 - Oct. 11
When darkness falls, Fright Fest transforms the park into a Halloween playground filled with monsters, suspense and unexpected scares around every corner.
The 2026 lineup includes:
- Two haunted mazes
- Two immersive scare zones
- Two live entertainment experiences
- Nighttime rides and attractions
- Seasonal food and beverage offerings
- Roaming monsters throughout the park
The scares don't stop at the entrance of a maze. Throughout Fright Fest, guests can experience their favorite rides while the park comes alive with Halloween energy, live entertainment and immersive scares.
Kids Boo Fest
Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 19 - Oct. 11
Before the monsters emerge, families can enjoy a playful Halloween celebration designed for young ghosts, goblins and adventurers.
Highlights include:
- Costume parade
- Trick-or-treating
- Hay maze
- Family-friendly entertainment
- Favorite rides and attractions
- Halloween surprises throughout the park
Kids Boo Fest provides the perfect opportunity for families to celebrate Halloween together in a fun and festive environment.
Oktoberfest
Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 8 - Aug. 30
Guests can get an early start on fall festivities during Oktoberfest at Six Flags Darien Lake.
Festival highlights include:
- Live bands
- Ice-cold brews
- Oktoberfest food offerings
- Seasonal flavors and beverages
- Festive atmosphere throughout the day
2027 Season Passes Available at the Lowest Price This Year and Next
The best way to experience Fright Fest, Kids Boo Fest and everything Six Flags Darien Lake has to offer is with a 2027 Gold Pass or Prestige Pass, available now at the lowest price guests will see this season and next. New passholders can enjoy unlimited visits for the remainder of 2026 and all of 2027, including seasonal events, free parking benefits and regional access to popular destinations including Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Point, Kings Island and more. Guests must purchase by Sept. 7 to take advantage of limited-time offers.
For more information about Fright Fest, Kids Boo Fest and 2027 Season Passes, visit www.sixflags.com/darienlake.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator, with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.
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