Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania, runs on select nights from September 18 through October 31, 2026. The park turns into an after-dark event with haunted mazes, open-air scare zones, live shows and night rides. The new addition for 2026 is a maze called Blair Witch: No Signal, based on The Blair Witch Project.
The evening event suits teens and adults who want scares, and the park does not recommend it for children under 13. Younger kids have a separate daytime event called Tricks and Treats. Haunt nights require paid park admission, and the haunted mazes are an extra purchase on top of that.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Dorney Park, Allentown, PA
- Dates: September 18 to October 31, 2026 (select nights)
- Event nights: Select nights, check the park calendar
- Haunted houses: 6
- Scare zones: 5
- New for 2026: Blair Witch: No Signal maze
- Ticket: Paid park admission required; mazes need a separate Haunted Attractions Pass
What’s new for 2026
The headline addition is Blair Witch: No Signal, a maze that brings guests into the legend of The Blair Witch Project and the Black Hills Forest. The park describes winding trails, eerie ritual sites and the Rustin Parr House. It is the only new maze the park lists for 2026.
The rest of the lineup is made up of returning mazes, scare zones and shows. The event carries the Presented by SNICKERS branding on the official page.
Haunted houses and scare zones
The official page lists six haunted mazes: Blair Witch: No Signal, Trick or Treat, Roadside Stop N’ Chop, Necropolis, Blood on the Bayou and Ghost in the Machine. Some third-party listings show a seventh maze called Black Out, but the park’s own page does not include it in that list, so treat six as the confirmed number and check the park before you plan around Black Out.
Five open-air scare zones roam the park: Port of Call, Midway Misfits, Dystopia, CarnEVIL and Steel Yard: Forge Your Fear. The scare zones do not need a maze pass, so you can walk through them with regular Haunt admission.
Four live entertainment experiences round out the night: Skeleton Crew, The Shrieks, The Conductor and Sink the Jerk. Use the park’s mobile app to check showtimes and start times for your night.
Daytime and family activities
Families with younger kids should look at Tricks and Treats, which the park describes as all fun and no fear. It runs on select dates from September 19 to November 1, so check the park calendar for the exact days.
The daytime event includes a trick-or-treat trail, Patch’s Pumpkin Patch for pumpkin decorating, Mask Makers Mash, a costume contest at Center Stage, the Skelebration Dance Party and live shows including a Charlie Brown Halloween party show. Planet Snoopy rides are part of the day. The park lists individual tickets from $39, with a gate price of $80, and a Family Pack from $35 per person for groups of four or more who enter before 2 PM. Buying ahead saves money.
Halloween Haunt starts after the daytime crowd. Opening night on September 18 is reported to start at 6 p.m., and start times vary by date, so confirm your night in the Six Flags app or on the park calendar.
Tickets, passes and Fast Lane
Every guest on Haunt nights needs a paid ticket. Admission covers the scare zones, live shows and night rides. The mazes are sold separately as a Haunted Attractions Pass, which starts at $15 and is valid for the selected night only.
Halloween Haunt bundles, which pair park admission with maze access, start at $60. Processing fees of up to $9.99 and taxes apply. Food and drinks are not included with admission or any of these passes, so budget for them separately. Some coverage mentions an Express upgrade for shorter maze waits, but the official page did not detail it, so check the options at checkout.
Season pass holders should look at the 2027 Gold Pass, listed at $99 per person. Gold Pass holders also get free general parking. Buy tickets and passes on the official Dorney Park page on the Six Flags site. Prices change by date and demand.
Tips for your visit
Buy a bundle or the maze pass before you go, since gate prices are usually the highest. If you want to do all six mazes, start with the ones that draw the longest lines and save the scare zones and shows for later in the night.
Nights are select, not daily, so check the calendar before you plan a trip. Dress for a cool Pennsylvania evening in October and bring a light jacket. Rain can change how comfortable the outdoor scare zones are. Bring cash or a card for food and drinks, since those cost extra.
Because the park does not recommend the event for children under 13, plan a daytime visit for younger kids. Ask the park about parking costs for your date if you do not have a Gold Pass.
Explore more: every theme park Halloween event for 2026, by state.
Halloween Haunt 2026 at Dorney Park FAQs
When does Halloween Haunt 2026 start and end?
Halloween Haunt 2026 at Dorney Park runs on select nights from September 18 through October 31, 2026. Check the park calendar or the Six Flags app for the exact nights and start times.
Is Halloween Haunt included with park admission?
Partly. Paid park admission covers the scare zones, live shows and night rides. The haunted mazes need a separate Haunted Attractions Pass, which starts at $15, or a bundle with admission that starts at $60. Food and drinks are not included and cost extra.
Is Halloween Haunt too scary for kids?
The park does not recommend it for children under 13. Younger kids can go to the daytime Tricks and Treats event, which has no scares.
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