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: the exact 2026 dates and operating hours, what a ticket actually includes versus what costs extra, which rides and coasters keep running after dark, and which mazes and scare zones are back this year.
Quick Answer
Halloween Haunt 2026 runs on select Thursday-through-Sunday nights at Canada’s Wonderland from September 25 through November 1, starting at 6 PM with entry cutting off around 10 PM (11 PM on Fridays). General event access — the seven scare zones, live shows, and night operation of nearly the entire ride collection — 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 extra nights added as the calendar gets closer to Halloween. The event begins at 6 PM, once daytime park operations wind down, and runs until the park closes for the night.
Entry typically cuts off around 10 PM on most nights and 11 PM on Fridays. Re-entry rules vary by night: on Thursdays and Fridays, no re-entry is permitted once you’ve left for the evening, while on weekends guests can leave and come back, but re-entry closes at 7 PM. Because Halloween Haunt is a select-night event rather than a nightly one, and hours can shift week to week, always confirm the exact calendar, closing time, and re-entry cutoff for your visit date on the official Canada’s Wonderland events page before you buy tickets.
Halloween Haunt 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 with park admission; they require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass, available as a single-night pass purchased online or at the park, or as an all-season pass if you’re planning multiple visits. A combined Halloween Haunt bundle that pairs park admission with maze access in one purchase is also typically offered.
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 shift from season to season and even week to week, so treat any dollar figure you see elsewhere as a starting point rather than a guarantee. For current pricing on park admission, the Haunted Attractions Pass, and Conjuring: Beyond Fear, buy directly through the official Halloween Haunt event page.
What Rides Are Open During Halloween Haunt
Nearly the entire ride collection keeps running after dark during Halloween Haunt, not just a handful of attractions. That includes marquee coasters like Leviathan, Yukon Striker, Behemoth, and Wonder Mountain’s Guardian, along with Vortex, The Bat, Shockwave, Sledge Hammer, WindSeeker, Backlot Stunt Coaster, Dragon Fyre, and several of the park’s family and spinning rides.
A small number of seasonal or weather-sensitive rides (water rides in particular) typically close for the fall season regardless of Halloween Haunt, and the night-by-night lineup can vary slightly. Check the official park app or website the day of your visit for that night’s exact ride operating schedule.
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.
Live entertainment rounds out the night, including the fire-themed Inferno show, the LED-drummer Head Bangers performance, an acrobatic Skeleton Crew show, scare-cam photo opportunities, and live bands throughout the evening. 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 has 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. If you plan to leave and return the same night, remember weekend re-entry closes at 7 PM and no re-entry is allowed at all on Thursdays or Fridays. 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.
What are Halloween Haunt’s hours?
The event begins at 6 PM. Entry typically cuts off around 10 PM on most nights and 11 PM on Fridays, and hours can vary by date, so check the official calendar before you go.
How much are Halloween Haunt tickets?
Pricing is tiered: you need park or season pass admission to enter, then a separate Haunted Attractions Pass (sold per night or for the full season) to access the six mazes, plus an additional ticket for The Conjuring: Beyond Fear. Exact prices change through the season, so confirm current rates on the official ticket page.
Does regular park or season pass admission include the mazes?
No. Regular park or season pass admission covers the scare zones, live shows, and night rides, but the six haunted mazes require a separately purchased Haunted Attractions Pass. Some season pass tiers include bonus maze-pass perks, so check your specific pass benefits.
What rides are open during Halloween Haunt?
Virtually the whole ride collection operates at night, including major coasters like Leviathan, Yukon Striker, Behemoth, and Wonder Mountain’s Guardian, plus Vortex, The Bat, Shockwave, WindSeeker, and Backlot Stunt Coaster. A few seasonal or weather-sensitive rides close for the fall regardless of the event.
Is Halloween Haunt scary, and is it okay for kids?
Yes, it’s designed to be scary and is generally not recommended for children under 13. Families with younger kids should instead visit Camp Spooky, the park’s daytime Halloween event on the same fall weekends.
Can I wear a costume to Halloween Haunt?
Costumes are generally prohibited for guests after a certain hour in the evening, with an exception for young children during earlier family-friendly hours. All bags are also subject to search at entry.
Can I leave and come back the same night during Halloween Haunt?
It depends on the night. On Thursdays and Fridays, no re-entry is permitted once you’ve left. On weekends, re-entry is allowed but closes at 7 PM, so plan to be back inside before then if you need to step out.
Where do I buy Halloween Haunt tickets?
Tickets for park admission, the Haunted Attractions Pass, and The Conjuring: Beyond Fear are sold through the official Canada’s Wonderland events page, which also has the most current pricing and the live event calendar.
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