Fright Fest at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts runs September 26 to November 1, 2026, on select nights. The park has not published a fixed weekly schedule on its event listing, so check the park calendar for the exact days. The evening event usually starts around 6 p.m. and adds scare zones, live shows and coasters running after dark. The new item for 2026 is the Carnival of Chaos scare zone, with freak show characters, performers and wicked clowns.
Fright Fest suits teens and adults who want after-dark scares. The park does not recommend it for children under 13. Scare zones, live entertainment and rides after dark come with valid park admission. The haunted mazes are a separate purchase, either through a bundle or a standalone Haunted Attractions Pass. Families with younger kids have a daytime option in Kids Boo Fest, which runs on the same dates.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Six Flags New England, Agawam, MA
- Dates: September 26 to November 1, 2026
- Event nights: Select nights (check the park calendar)
- Haunted houses: 5
- Scare zones: 7
- New for 2026: Carnival of Chaos scare zone
- Ticket: Scare zones included with admission; haunted mazes need a separate pass or bundle
What’s new for 2026
The park’s official event page lists Carnival of Chaos as the new scare zone for 2026. It features freak show characters, performers and wicked clowns. The event is presented by Snickers, and the park’s fall calendar also lists Oktoberfest through October 12 and Kids Boo Fest on the Fright Fest dates.
One outside guide describes Midnight Mansion and Terror Tales as new for 2026, but the official page does not label them that way. Treat them as headline mazes and check the park page before you plan a visit around them.
Haunted houses and scare zones
The mazes are Midnight Mansion, a Victorian haunted home; Nightmares, a set of twisted rooms built around phobias; Terror Tales, a dark fairytale walk-through set in the Wicked Woods; and Camp Killamore, a haunted summer camp. Park event listings and third-party guides also name Slasher Circus 3D as a fifth maze. The park’s main event page does not list it, so confirm the final lineup on the day.
The seven scare zones are Carnival of Chaos, Wasteland, Necropolis, Soul Harvest, Demon District, Slaughter Hollow and ScreamPunk. Park listings also mention live shows including Midnight Uprising, The Awakening and Mort’s Used Coffins. Show times can change, so check the park app when you arrive.
Daytime and family activities
Kids Boo Fest runs September 26 to November 1, 2026, and is the park’s daytime Halloween option for younger children. The park says Fright Fest after 6 p.m. is not recommended for children 12 and under, so families with young kids should plan to leave before the scare content starts. The park’s event listing does not give hours or activity details for Kids Boo Fest, so check the event page for the daily schedule.
Tickets, passes and Fast Lane
Fright Fest bundles, which combine park admission with the haunted mazes, start at $65. A standalone Haunted Attractions Pass starts at $20 and covers the mazes only, with no park admission. Scare zones, live entertainment and rides after dark are included with valid admission. Season pass and membership holders also get Fright Fest access, but maze access is sold separately.
The park mentions Express upgrades for shorter waits. Prices and availability depend on the date, so buy online through the Six Flags New England site and compare the bundle with separate tickets. Parking starts at $39 according to one travel guide, so check the park’s parking page before you go.
Tips for your visit
Pick a night from the park calendar before you buy, since Fright Fest does not run every day. Arrive early if you want daytime rides and a shorter first-hour wait at the mazes, and note that the park does not allow re-entry after 6 p.m.
Guests 17 and younger need a chaperone aged 21 or older, with one adult allowed per up to 10 minors, and chaperones should bring government-issued photo ID. Sources differ on when the chaperone rule starts, either at 4 p.m. or all day, so check the park’s policy page. Costumes, masks and face paint that hide identity are not allowed. October evenings in western Massachusetts can turn cold, so bring a jacket and comfortable shoes.
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Fright Fest 2026 at Six Flags New England FAQs
When does Fright Fest 2026 start and end?
Fright Fest 2026 at Six Flags New England runs September 26 to November 1, 2026, on select nights. Check the park calendar for the exact days.
Is Fright Fest included with park admission?
Scare zones, live entertainment and rides after dark come with valid park admission. The haunted mazes are extra, through a Fright Fest bundle starting at $65 or a Haunted Attractions Pass starting at $20.
Is Fright Fest too scary for kids?
The park does not recommend Fright Fest for children under 13, and it advises that children 12 and under should not attend after 6 p.m. Younger children can go to Kids Boo Fest during the day instead.
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