Halloween Haunt returns to Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario for the 2026 season, taking over the park after dark on select nights from late September through Halloween week. Billed as Canada’s largest haunted theme park experience, it combines six walk-through mazes, seven outdoor scare zones, live shows, and night rides on coasters that stay open well past sunset.
This guide covers everything you need to plan a visit: when Halloween Haunt runs in 2026, what a ticket actually includes, which mazes and scare zones are back this year, and how the event has evolved since its Fearfest days.
Quick Answer
Halloween Haunt 2026 runs on select Thursday through Sunday nights at Canada’s Wonderland from September 25 through November 1, with the park open until around 11 PM (later on Fridays). General event access, including the seven scare zones and night rides, is included with regular park or season pass admission; the six haunted mazes require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass, and the premium Conjuring: Beyond Fear walkthrough is ticketed on its own.
Halloween Haunt 2026 Dates and Hours
For 2026, Halloween Haunt operates on select nights between September 25 and November 1, generally Thursdays through Sundays, with added dates closer to Halloween. Entry typically cuts off around 10 PM on most nights and 11 PM on Fridays, and the park stays open later than during regular daytime operations to let the after-dark event run its full course.
Because Halloween Haunt is a select-night event rather than a nightly one, and hours can shift from week to week, always confirm the exact calendar and closing time for the night you plan to visit on the official Canada’s Wonderland Halloween Haunt page before you buy tickets.
Tickets: What’s Included vs. What Costs Extra
Halloween Haunt uses a tiered ticket structure. Standard park admission or a valid season/gold pass gets you into the event grounds, the seven scare zones, live shows, and night operation of the park’s roller coasters and rides. The six haunted walk-through mazes are not automatically included; they require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass, purchased either online in advance or at the park.
On top of that, the park sells The Conjuring: Beyond Fear as a standalone, additionally priced ticket. This roughly 20-minute immersive walkthrough is built around The Conjuring Universe and is recommended for guests 13 and older; because it uses timed entry and limited capacity, it’s worth booking before arrival if it’s on your must-do list.
Exact prices change from season to season, so treat any dollar figure you see elsewhere as a starting point rather than a guarantee. For current pricing and to buy tickets, use the official Halloween Haunt ticket page.
Mazes, Scare Zones, and Shows
Guests navigate six walk-through mazes: Cornstalkers, Dark Ride, Demons of the Deep, Spirit Manor, The Crypt, and The Ruins, each built around a different horror theme, from a scarecrow-infested cornfield to a flooded laboratory to a descent into ancient catacombs.
Outside the mazes, seven atmospheric scare zones fill the park’s midways with roaming monsters, fog, and themed lighting: CarnEvil, Gates of Terror, Kingdom of Carnage, Necropolis, Streets of the Undead, Trick-or-Treat Street, and Wicked Hollow. Roller coasters and other rides stay open for night operation, so you can mix thrill rides in between scares.
The event also features live entertainment, including the fire-themed Inferno show and the LED-drummer Head Bangers performance, plus live bands throughout the night. Halloween Haunt is generally not recommended for children under 13; families with younger kids are better served by Camp Spooky, the park’s separate daytime Halloween event held on the same fall weekends.
History: From Fearfest to Halloween Haunt
The event traces back to a small test run inside the park’s Kingswood beverage tent in the late 1990s. It grew into a full haunted theme park concept in 2005 under the name Fearfest, launched while the park was owned by Paramount Parks. After Cedar Fair Entertainment Company acquired the park, the event was rebranded Halloween Haunt, aligning it with the haunted attractions Cedar Fair ran at its other North American parks, most notably Knott’s Scary Farm.
Halloween Haunt paused in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, returned as an outdoor-only event in 2021, and restored its full maze lineup in 2022. Following the 2024 merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags into Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the event continued under new corporate ownership while keeping its established format of mazes, scare zones, and live shows.
Tips for Visiting Halloween Haunt
Arrive early: lines for the most popular mazes, especially The Conjuring: Beyond Fear, build quickly after sunset. Costumes are generally prohibited for guests after a certain hour in the evening (with an exception for young children during earlier family-friendly hours), and all bags are subject to search at entry, so plan what you bring accordingly.
Because Halloween Haunt runs on select nights rather than every night of the week, double-check the calendar for your visit date rather than assuming the event is running just because it’s fall. The official site’s live calendar is the most reliable source for that.
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Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland FAQs
When is Halloween Haunt 2026 at Canada’s Wonderland?
Halloween Haunt 2026 runs on select nights from September 25 through November 1, typically Thursdays through Sundays, with the park staying open later than usual to accommodate the after-dark event.
Does Halloween Haunt admission include the mazes?
No. Regular park or season pass admission covers the scare zones, shows, and night rides, but the six haunted mazes require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass, and The Conjuring: Beyond Fear is ticketed separately from that.
How many mazes and scare zones does Halloween Haunt have?
The event features six walk-through mazes (Cornstalkers, Dark Ride, Demons of the Deep, Spirit Manor, The Crypt, and The Ruins) and seven themed outdoor scare zones spread across the park.
Is Halloween Haunt the same as Fearfest?
Yes. The event launched in 2005 as Fearfest under Paramount Parks ownership and was renamed Halloween Haunt after Cedar Fair Entertainment Company took over the park.
Is Halloween Haunt appropriate for kids?
It’s generally not recommended for guests under 13. Families with younger children are better matched by Camp Spooky, Canada’s Wonderland’s separate daytime Halloween event held on the same fall weekends.
Where can I check current Halloween Haunt hours and prices?
Hours and ticket prices can change during the season, so the official Canada’s Wonderland Halloween Haunt page is the most reliable source for the current calendar and pricing before you visit.
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