Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri runs on select Fridays and Saturdays from September 19 through October 31, 2026, plus Sunday, October 25. The park promotes 15 haunt experiences in total, and the 2026 season adds three new scare zones and a new stage show called Spellbound.
The event suits teens and adults who want after-dark scares, and families who prefer the daytime Tricks and Treats weekends. Haunt is included with a valid season pass or park admission, while extras such as Fast Lane, Fright Lane, parking and a tasting pass are sold separately. Check the park calendar for each night’s hours before you book.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, Missouri
- Dates: Sept 19 to Oct 31, 2026, plus Sunday, Oct 25
- Event nights: Select Fridays and Saturdays, plus Oct 25 (check the park calendar)
- Haunted houses: 6 named on the park page (15 haunt experiences in total)
- Scare zones: 4
- New for 2026: Three new scare zones: Mr. Tickle’s Sideshow Alley, Invasion and Necropolis
- Ticket: Included with admission; add-ons sold separately
What’s new for 2026
The park lists three new scare zones for 2026. Mr. Tickle’s Sideshow Alley is a circus-gone-wrong area where a band of performers expelled from the big top greets guests. Invasion puts creepy creatures in a research facility setting, and Necropolis is set in an ancient cemetery.
Spellbound, a show featuring the Haunt Hellions, also debuts this year, and the Mr. Tickle’s Last Laff performance has been updated. Two other additions are a Halloween Haunt Tasting Pass, priced at $39.99 for five food items, and Oktoberfest on select Sundays.
Haunted houses and scare zones
The official event page names six haunted houses: BloodShed, Ripper Alley, Pumpkin Eater, Lore of the Vampire, Blood on the Bayou and Zombie High. The park counts these together with zones and shows as 15 haunt experiences, so use the park map on arrival to plan your route.
Beyond the three new zones, Outlaw’s Revenge returns as a fourth scare zone. Live shows on the schedule include Spellbound, Mr. Tickle’s Last Laff, Overlord’s Awakening, Conjure the Night and Haunted Homecoming. Costumes, masks and full-face makeup are not permitted during Haunt, so leave yours at home.
Daytime and family activities
Tricks and Treats is the family-friendly daytime event and runs every Saturday and Sunday. It includes trick-or-treating around the park and Count Snooptacula’s Costume Contest for kids, alongside seasonal food and drinks.
Oktoberfest adds German food, drinks and live music on Sundays from September 20 through October 18. A Family Sundays ticket that combines Oktoberfest and Tricks and Treats has been listed at $44.99. The park has not published a single start time for the scare content, so check the operating calendar for the hours on your date.
Tickets, passes and Fast Lane
The Halloween Haunt ticket is listed at $50.99 on the park’s ticketing page, with children 2 and under free. A flash-sale price of $34.99 per ticket has also appeared there, so check before paying full price. Haunt is included for season pass holders and with valid park admission.
Fast Lane is a $79.99 add-on, and Fast Lane plus Fright Lane, which covers the haunted houses, is $99.99. Season passes start at $75.99 for the Hero Pass, and the park’s offer is that buying a 2027 season pass includes the rest of 2026. Online parking starts at $20.99 when bought in advance. Buy through the official Worlds of Fun ticket page.
Tips for your visit
Friday nights tend to be easier than Saturdays, though crowds vary, so compare dates on the park calendar. Arrive early to park and be inside before the evening scare content starts, and consider Fast Lane and Fright Lane if you plan to walk several houses.
Guests 17 and under need a chaperone over 21 during Haunt, and the park limits how many minors each chaperone can supervise, so review the current chaperone policy before you go. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for cooler Missouri evenings and expect bag checks at the gate. Skip costumes, since they are not allowed.
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Halloween Haunt 2026 at Worlds of Fun FAQs
When does Halloween Haunt 2026 start and end?
Halloween Haunt 2026 at Worlds of Fun runs on select Fridays and Saturdays from September 19 through October 31, plus Sunday, October 25. Hours vary by date, so check the park’s operating calendar.
Is Halloween Haunt included with park admission?
Yes. The park states that Haunt experiences are included with a valid season pass or park admission. Fast Lane, Fright Lane, parking and the Tasting Pass cost extra.
Is Halloween Haunt too scary for kids?
The evening event is built for scares, and guests 17 and under need a chaperone over 21. Families with younger children can choose the daytime Tricks and Treats weekends, which have trick-or-treating and a kids’ costume contest.
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