Fright Fest at Elitch Gardens
During the day, families can enjoy harvest-themed attractions, trick-or-treating, and kid-friendly entertainment throughout the park. After dark, Fright By Night takes over with haunted houses, terrifying scare zones, live shows, and theme park rides in the dark. Brave guests can explore three haunted houses: Port of the Damned, Redcliff Ridge, and CARN-EVIL.
Sep 26 – Nov 1, 2026 Official site
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Tickets
Park Admission Ticket: $57.99 per ticket; one single-day admission, valid for one-time entry on any operating day during the 2026 regular season through November 1, 2026. It includes theme park rides, Fun By Day activities, TERROR tories and live shows; Haunted Houses cost extra. Haunt Pass: $40 per ticket for unlimited admission to all three Haunted Houses for one night; park admission is not included, and it is recommended for ages 12 and older. Express Pass + Haunt Pass: $60 per ticket for one-night haunted attraction entry and a special entrance; park admission must be purchased separately, and it is recommended for ages 12 and older. Existing Haunt Pass holders can add Express Pass for $20. Rapid Ride + Express Pass + Haunt Pass: $110 per ticket for one-night haunted attraction entry, a special entrance and a Rapid Ride for select theme park rides. Prices do not include tax or online processing fee.
Ages
Recommended for ages 12 and older for haunted houses and Fright By Night attractions.
Neighborhood
Downtown Denver
Location
Tips & Advice
- No park entry is allowed after 9:00pm, and no park re-entry is permitted after 6:00pm.
- Haunted houses require an additional Haunt Pass, which must be redeemed for a wristband at Rapid Ride Services or the Pepsi Refill Station near the Tea Cups.
- Guests wishing to minimize encounters with monsters can purchase a No-Scare Wristband at Guest Relations.
Special Events & Promotions
- Fun By Day features family-oriented activities before nightfall; Fright By Night takes place after dark.
- Booville is open Saturdays and Sundays and Monday, October 12, but not Friday nights; KiddieLand and Booville close at 6:00pm each evening.
- Buy a Park Admission Ticket online to save over $15 off main gate pricing.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can visitors wear costumes to Fright Fest?
Costumes and partial makeup are permitted, but full-face masks or costumes covering the entire face are not allowed for guests over 10 years old. Weapons of any kind, whether real or plastic, are prohibited, and items such as capes may be restricted on certain rides.
Is Fright By Night appropriate for young children?
Parental discretion is advised after dark because Fright By Night contains intense scares not recommended for children. Booville and all children's attractions close nightly at 6:00pm in preparation for the nighttime events.
What haunted houses are available?
Fright Fest features three haunted houses: Port of the Damned, Redcliff Ridge, and CARN-EVIL, all recommended for guests ages 12 and older.
Does a No-Scare Wristband guarantee you will not be frightened?
No, a No-Scare Wristband does not guarantee a scare-free evening, though monsters will do their best to avoid you.
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