🎃 Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 Guide: New Mazes, Last Rites, Foodie Frights, and a Hangin’

Knott’s Scary Farm is back with new thrills and chills for its 53rd season, unleashing 26 nights of Halloween tricks and treats from September 17 to October 31st. This year, the fog thickens with two all-new mazes, three new shows, and a refreshed scare zone that are sure to chill your bones. Single-night tickets start at $65 online, or $55 for Knott’s Berry Farm passholders, and the cheapest nights go first. Prepare yourself for another spine-tingling season at the original Halloween Haunt!

Knott’s changed things up this year with a new opening moment. Starting 15 minutes before the event officially starts, the Lawman and his Hangman from The Hanging appear and explain Calico’s curse— every autumn, Sarah Marshall’s monsters rise from their graves and terrorize the town! To face her, everyone must move to Calico Park. 

The story continues in Calico Park, with more townsfolk warning of Sarah Marshall’s curse on the town. 

Before being interrupted by Sarah’s sisters…

…and finally Sarah Marshall herself! The curse is re-enacted, causing Sarah Marshall to change into her hideous true form.

The Green Witch! This is essentially her (and the scare zone’s) origin story presented to the audience right at opening. She summons all the monsters from around the park, who arrive by train!

Finally, just as you’d expect, the monsters rush the guests. Except now, instead of the first 20 or so people up front, everyone gets to see the show, the monsters have more room to break up the crowd, and the audience is right in the middle of the park. It’s a great trick that helps improve traffic flow and makes the opening moment more accessible, a win-win. 

Below, we share a comprehensive guide to Knott’s Scary Farm Halloween Haunt 2026, where the creatures of the night lurk behind every corner. All the haunted mazes, scare zones, entertainment, food & merchandise you need to know about before you enter the fog…

Knott’s Scary Farm New Mazes, Shows, and Scare Zones For 2026

There are 10 mazes for the 2026 season of Scary Farm, including 2 new mazes, Inked and Unearthed. That’s ten doors to walk through in a single night, if your nerves hold out that long.

NEW MAZE — Inked

Frustrated with his failures, the former head of Morbid Studios, Mortimer Morbid, struggles to pen his final animated Halloween special. Trading blood for ink, he accidentally brings his characters to life and unwittingly unleashes a horde of murderous toons. A play on the golden era of 20th-century cartoons, Inked is part mascot horror, part multimedia extravaganza. 

Inked comes from the mind of Daniel Miller, one of Scary Farm’s most legendary designers behind numerous classics, but also recent favorites like Cinema Slasher and Widows. 

This is perhaps one of the most cleverly designed mazes Knott’s has created in recent memory. Puppets, mascots, animatronics, 2D figures— it’s a mixture of mediums as you’ve never seen. 

Animation isn’t just relegated to the character projections; it’s on everything! 

But then other scenes rely on classic dark ride aesthetics. 

Or perhaps, a mix of the two. 

Or how about rear-projected inflatable walls? 

They really pulled out every trick in the book. Nearly every room is small, almost claustrophobic, so they could cram in every kind of cartoon setting they could think of. 

Mascot horror has really taken off recently, riding on the success of Five Nights at Freddy’s, so I’m certain Inked’s axe-wielding animal characters will play well to the younger audience, while the classic animation theme is nostalgic for older folks. 

By the time you get to Hell, it feels like you’ve walked through an entire studio library of classic animated films. It’d be exhausting if it weren’t so exhilarating. 

Inked is nothing short of spectacular. This is quite the departure from the gore-fest that Daniel Miller is so infamous for (although there’s still plenty of that), but we’re so delighted that the team built such a daring and bold concept. 

Some of the costumes were on display during Nightmares Revealed, with a mix of dark, mysterious blob monsters and bright cartoon characters. 

Don’t miss our 2 minute teaser of INKED that doesn’t give it all away:  

NEW MAZE — Unearthed

Following a distress signal, journey into the heart of the excavation site to discover it ransacked by an ancient evil. Ancient tablets have awoken long-sleeping malevolent forces… Some of Unearthed’s costumes were on display at the preview event, with many battle-worn armors and lots of tattered rags. 

Coming off the wonderfully classic Mary – The Haunting of Worth Home last year, Jon Asperin returns with yet another modern twist on a classic: mummies. 

Unearthed’s strength is in its moody set design. The further you dig into the site, the more strange and occultish it becomes. 

Soon, the maze takes a turn very reminiscent of Widows, with its strange animal-human hybrids and ancient religious imagery.

Unearthed is undoubtedly a beautiful maze, although we were a little unsure if our first trip through is indicative of the intended experience. Some empty rooms were clearly meant to be filled with monsters, and other effects didn’t seem to be triggering on time. We’d like to take another trip into the site for further review…

Nightmares Revealed had a lot of Unearthed costumes on display, as well as some props that were still in progress at the time. 

It was interesting to see how many different processes are used for the props. These gauntlets are 3D-printed, but in the dark you only see the beautiful rusty paint jobs. 

Meanwhile, some of the smaller jewelry was still being finished. These are made from hot glue forced into molds!

Enjoy this two-minute teaser of Unearthed. It doesn’t give it all away, but it does give you a good idea about what to expect: 

In addition to the new mazes, there are three new shows and a new, but familiar scare zone. 

NEW SHOW — Occultum

Replacing Conjurers in the Bird Cage Theatre is a new magic act, this time curated by the infamous Magic Castle. The show promises dark magic, mind-bending illusions, and impossible sleight-of-hand. 

Magician Dan Sperry opened Occlutum this weekend, performing a variety of body acts and a great mind-reading trick. Dan’s act was not only visually impressive, but he also kept the audience going with endless jokes and asides, creating quite the entertaining magician show. 

His main trick utilized a book, a Magic the Gathering card (for a bookmark), two chalkboards, and a bell. Dan did miraculously get the correct page number and word he requested, but even surprised the audience with a clever subversion using the page of the book itself. 

When Knott’s said that the magicians would be performing tricks they couldn’t really do at the Magic Castle, I imagine eating razor blades must’ve been on their mind. 

The magicians change each week, with a lineup curated by the Magic Castle. We chatted with magician Rudy Coby during Nightmares Revealed, who is actually returning to the park, as he did a show right here at Knott’s Scary Farm many years ago! He told us he’d be performing at Occultum October 8th-11th. 

NEW SHOW — Voodoo: Bayou’s Edge

One of history’s most famous voodoo queens, Marie Laveau, takes over the Calico Mine Stage. She promises to guide you past the gate into the court of Baron Samedi, Lwa of the dead. 

Structurally, this show is very similar to the previous Carnival Du Grotesque, but with a stronger new theme. This comes as no surprise, as the previous show’s director, Rovin Jay, has returned to push the concept even further with Voodoo: Bayou’s Edge. It starts with Laveau’s powerful, commanding presence, compelling the audience to pay attention to her decrees. After entering the gate of the underworld, Voodoo opens right into the classic aerialist act. 

The contortionist has a clever setup utilizing Laveau’s magic. 

Finally, Baron Samedi arrives, carried by a throng of followers and bringing along the final act. 

A fan favorite, the fire dancer has received a lengthy act performing for the Lwa of the dead. 

What really makes Voodoo: Bayou’s Edge incredible is the tight integration of the elements. The show doesn’t stop for the performances; it rolls them into one continuous show. Everything is tied together with music. Even when the fire dancer’s act ends, she sticks around to perform in the background while Marie Laveau and Baron Samedi wrap up the story. 

And there’s a lot going on here. Dancers are hanging off the towers, running around the stage, mingling with Baron Samedi and Marie Laveau— it’s quite the theatrical spectacle. 

This has a lot of Rovin’s signature sauce, but the execution here is superb. The mixture of the archetypal voodoo horror, traditional acts, plus a collage of classic-style theatrical music and hip-hop makes this a high-energy show that’s sure to please everyone. 

Here’s our 2 minute teaser of the near 30 minute long show: 

NEW SHOW — The Hanging: Noose Maxxxing

The wild, raunchy, and sidesplitting spectacle of “The Hanging” is back, with a new tagline that’s sure to “piss everyone off,” as Jeff Tucker put it. This year’s show, “Noose Maxxxing,” promises a relentless barrage of irreverent pop-culture satire and high-octane action, although Tucker is apparently “too old” to know what it means. 

This year’s Hanging really jumps right into it. Everyone’s old! We used to be scared of these guys? 

The Hangman’s been noose-maxxing. It’s a bit like looks-maxxing, but doesn’t require a hammer. 

And of course, you can’t lampoon pop culture this year without mentioning the near-disaster chemical spill that happened right in Knott’s Berry Farm’s backyard. 

The underlying theme of The Hanging this year seems to be “the thing I liked went on too long, and it sucks now.” Stranger Things’ Will Byers was a (literal) punching bag throughout. 

But there’s no punching bag quite like Jared Leto. This year’s premise revolves entirely around defeating Skeletor’s challenges, after which he promises to give up this year’s hanging victim. 

Where are they hiding? Inside Skeletor’s hot new club, Castle Gayskull!

As usual, Jeff Tucker spends much of the show lampooning Disney. Between Toy Story, Star Wars, and Marvel releases, there was plenty of material to work with.

Tucker jumped the gun on the upcoming Spaceballs sequel, bringing in Darth Helmet to break things up. 

I’m sure that Tucker never expected that the audience would demand Larry’s Knott’s Security team to be such a long-running gag, but he’s obliged with an even juicier part of the plot. 

We’ll avoid spoilers for the ending of the show, but I will mention that Tucker has once again brought back the fun, upbeat musical ending, following the hanging of the most heinous pop culture reference of the year. It’s a great feel-good wrap for the show and, like Ozzy last year, offers a great spot for a tribute to a now-passed artist. 

We’re celebrating two beloved icons this year, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, with the Hangman himself filling in as the infamous Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the mad scientist and alien transvestite from the planet Transsexual in the galaxy of Transylvania. 

The Hanging is a must-see every year, and Noose-maxxing is no different. Space fills up fast, so make sure to show up early to get a good seat!

UPDATED — CarnEvil

Following Mesmer’s maze closure at the end of the haunt season last year, the hypnotist has moved his sideshow onto the main stage of the Boardwalk. A new twist on the classic scare zone— what do Mesmer’s freaks have in store? 

The “new” CarnEvil is mostly a redressing and repositioning of the classic scare zone. Anyone hoping for something entirely new may be disappointed, but this is otherwise a fan favorite. The updates breathe some new life into the long-running zone, creating a great mix between the classic clowns and Mesmer’s sideshow carnies.

The entrance near the Charleston Circle is home to a large stage. Unfortunately, nothing is scheduled here at the moment, but it does mean that the team is thinking ahead. Perhaps we’ll eventually see something akin to the Processional in Forsaken Lake or the Slider Show in The Gauntlet? 

With the retooling of the land, there’s a bit of story now. Mesmer himself skulks around the Boardwalk, but some of the other characters don’t seem too keen on his coup d’état. Do I sense some carnival rivalry?

The redressing of CarnEvil has definitely given the area a little more identity. Indeed, there are still many clowns roaming around, so any concerns that things have changed too much can be put to bed. 

Knott’s Scary Farm Returning Mazes For 2026

Eight mazes claw their way back out of the dirt this year, and two of them won’t be crawling back out again after October.

Mary – The Haunting of Worth Home

Tragedy follows Mary— Bloody Mary, as she’s colloquially known. Following her family’s mysterious death, Mary was violently murdered and buried alive by jealous townsfolk. Speaking her name three times— Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary— summons her from the grave to aimlessly search for her family. 

In the decades after Mary’s murder, her home has since become a Group Home for wayward teens. Hearing her name spoken, she follows, believing she has found her long-lost family. 

Instead, she becomes enraged after finding her house inhabited by a group of teens. 

While Mary – The Haunting of Worth Home feels like a return to the archetypal haunted house, this is the definitive modern version. The maze is filled with devious little details that tell both Mary’s story and those who now live here. 

Magic mirrors are a motif throughout; Mary is rarely far behind when you find one.

The Knott’s team really outdid themselves with just how much variety is present in this maze. It winds all around the house, the backyard, the greenhouse— each environment different from the last. 

As you pass through the assortment of areas, Mary’s power grows into a crescendo of terror. She’s really not happy that you’re in her house, and the mirrors are not going to hold her back. 

This is an absolutely gorgeous, can’t-miss maze of classic macabre nightmare-fuel. Jon and the Knott’s team have created a story worthy of the urban myth that it takes direct inspiration from. We’re sure you’ll be running screaming bloody mary…

Check out our teaser: 

The Zoo

Secret government experimentation has turned the once exotic zoo into a terrifying laboratory of animal/human hybrids. The creatures have turned on their creators, taking over the compound and exacting their bloodthirsty revenge. 

This is a monster maze. While Mary’s environments were varied, the focus here is on the dizzying assortment of demented hybrid creatures. What sort of wacko scientists would create such grisly abominations? 

In standard Daniel Miller fashion, there’s blood, there’s gore, there are body parts in places they really don’t belong, and there are nightmarish monsters that look like they belong in a John Carpenter movie. If you’re sad that the body horror of Wax Works retired last year, you won’t be disappointed in The Zoo. 

The maze often feels like a grotesque representation of its title. It’s a zoo, with distinct areas for different animals. Two that are especially intriguing in their peculiar displays are the Aviary and the Aquarium. 

The Zoo is a can’t-miss freak show that pushes the envelope for what makes Knott’s Scary Farm so truly special— the scare actors. It’s exquisite in its twisted presentation of sci-fi body horror in a way that we’re sure will keep you coming back for more… particularly because it’s a two-for-one! After 11pm, the monsters chew through the power cables and plunge the entire facility into darkness, necessitating a provided flashlight to light your way. 

Check out our teaser, which includes a look at both the evening lighting and the lights-out variant:

Widows

Designed by the master of gore, Daniel Miller, Widows immerses you in a world where black widows have infested a convalescent home and the decaying bodies of the elderly residents. Don’t let them find you—avoid becoming their mate, or you’ll become the vessel for their evil brood. Can you avoid being bitten and trapped in the nest of widows? Creepy!

Widows is a prime example of how the creative team at Knott’s can take a seemingly absurd premise—giant spiders possessing elderly women—and turn it into something unexpectedly chilling. The maze is an unnervingly eerie experience, filled with sweet old ladies who are just so happy you came to visit.

The pacing and progression of the story are masterfully executed. What begins as an unsettling stroll through the nursing home’s halls gradually descends into the heart of the spider’s lair. Along the way, you’re treated to ominous vignettes, hinting that these spiders are doing far more than merely inhabiting the elderly…

Check out our deep dive into the spider’s lair of Widows:

Explore the Spider’s Lair: The Dark Secrets of Knott’s Widows!

During Nightmares Revealed, we also had a chance to take a lights-on tour:

Widows Lights On Preview

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Eight Fingers Nine: The Boogeyman

Eight Fingers Nine: The Boogeyman is an original concept by Gus Krueger set in an 18th-century idyllic colonial town where an unimaginable horror waits for your slumber to feast…on you. The evil being has a sick propensity for fingers, and his bite, causing sleep paralysis, leaves you vulnerable to this bucolic boogeyman, so ‘Beware the dark!’

The boogeyman is a timeless cautionary tale told to children to discourage bad behavior, existing in various forms throughout history. Eight Fingers Nine taps into these age-old fears with its masterful use of nightmare-inducing imagery and eerily poetic narration.

Even when he isn’t physically present, Eight Fingers Nine seems to haunt every room. Many scenes evoke the sensation of stepping into a living nightmare—like entering a terrifying sleep paralysis episode—filled with horrific imagery that lingers long after you’ve left.

What begins as a descent into nightmares gradually shifts into a dark fantasy— this haunted house is rich with unexpected twists and layers.

Venture into your darkest nightmares with our deep dive into Eight Fingers Nine:

The Secrets Behind Knott’s Twisted Fairytale: Eight Fingers Nine

Cinema Slasher

Enter the mystical Midnight Theater, venture into the silver screen, and become the cast of a trilogy of horror films in Cinema Slasher. This maze is not only an homage to classic slasher horror films, but also three former Scary Farm mazes: Slaughterhouse, Trick or Treat, and Camp Gonnagetcha. It’s thrilling to see so much Scary Farm history presented in exciting new ways. 

Let’s all go to the lobby… and buy ourselves a snack…

Just watch out for not only the slasher, but also other monsters like fan-favorite Stabby, the killer popcorn bucket. He’s so popular that he’s now adorning a whole merchandise line.

Check out our teaser:

Room 13

A mysterious beverage, the Devil’s Elixir, has taken over the Prohibition-era Memory Lane. Violent murders at the local speakeasy, the Blind Tiger, have put the green drink into the spotlight. This maze is a direct tie-in to the popular Gore-ing 20’s scare zone that’s taken over Memory Lane for the last few years. 

Where did this dreadful green aperitif come from? Why does it turn those who partake into hideous creatures? Find your way through the extravagant Argile Hotel, where the answer lies inside Room 13.

Check out our short video for a quick taste of the Devil’s Elixir:

During Nightmares Revealed, we had the chance to see Room 13 with the lights on:

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Making their final fright at Knott’s Scary Farm are The Chilling Chambers and Origins: The Curse of Calico. Be sure to pay your final respects to these two beloved ghastly beauties.

FINAL YEAR — The Chilling Chambers

Inside a towering cathedral, The Keeper maintains chambers of familiar horrors of Scary Farm’s past. Enter the keyhole portals, transporting you to each chamber filled to bursting with 50+ years of nostalgia. It’s a conservatory where Scary Farm mazes go to die… and now, live again!  

The Chilling Chambers features four former mazes: The Asylum, Doll Factory, The Underground, and Carnival of Carnivorous Clowns, all wrapped up in a neat package and delivered by way of keyhole portals.

Departing mazes have a tendency to resurface in The Chilling Chambers. 

During Nightmares Revealed, we had a chance to visit The Chilling Chambers with the lights on. We already recognized this as one of the most detailed mazes Knott’s has ever created, but it truly is incredibly packed with Halloween Haunt history.  Here’s a gallery of some highlights from the lights-on tour:

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They could potentially keep and update the Keeper’s crypt forever… and we hope they do! Take a look at our teaser:

FINAL YEAR — Origins: The Curse of Calico

Put on trial for her evil witchcraft, Sarah Marshall seeks to curse all those who accused her. Origins seeks to tie the mythology of Ghost Town and Scary Farm together, including Ghost Town Streets, The Hanging, Grimoire, and 2021’s Invitation to Terror. It all culminates into a cohesive story that begins with the Green Witch and her cursed book, the Grimoire.

During Nightmares Revealed, we had a chance to check out Origins: The Curse of Calico with the LIGHTS ON. It’s another one that is filled with details that are easily missed in the dark. Enjoy this full gallery of the experience:

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Origins is now the oldest maze in the Scary Farm lineup, even outlasting its follow-up, The Grimoire. Its iconic status has made it integral to the Scary Farm storyline and remains one of our all-time favorites. 

Knott’s Scary Farm Scare Zones

The Haunted Houses get all of the attention, but the scares spill out into the streets and dark corners of Knott’s Halloween Haunt as the “Scare Zones” provide the ambiance that makes Knott’s Scary Farm truly unique.  The fog does half the work here, and the things moving around inside it do the rest.

The Gauntlet

A reimagined version of a classic fan favorite, this scare zone loosely ties into the gothic motif of the nearby Chilling Chambers maze. The Gauntlet returns the King and Queen of the realm, as well as a cast of maniacal jesters, brutal barbarians, wicked wizards, and lawless peasants with an enthusiasm for terror. 

Ghost Town Streets

The original scare zone returns to terrify all those who enter the fog-shrouded Ghost Town. Cursed by the Green Witch, bands of tortured and monstrous beings roam the evil fog of Calico, seeking their next victims. Beware the notoriously startling Sliders who lunge from every fog-filled corner of the land. This is a nightmare we hope never ends.

While the entire Haunt belongs to the Green Witch, she has a particular soft spot for terrorizing the monsters around Ghost Town Streets.

Ghost Town Streets and Knott’s Scary Farm’s history are intertwined and inseparable. For a deep dive into the terrifying story, check out our Ghost Town Streets article:

The Original Fright: The Legacy of Ghost Town Streets at Knott’s Scary Farm

Forsaken Lake

Dredged from beneath Reflection Lake, gothic creatures emerge from the dark and murky waters to prey on unsuspecting visitors. This scare zone is unique due to its impromptu funeral procession march. We recommend grabbing some food from the revived Fiesta Village and taking time to enjoy it in Forsaken Lake to soak up the ambiance and performances.

Gore-ing 20’s

Take a trip back in time to the bloody streets of Prohibition-era Memory Lane. The Gore-ing 20’s fill the street with those with a drink in hand versus the protestors against the Devil’s Elixir. This scare zone is less scary and more atmospheric, complete with a live band and dancing on the second level of the Walter Knott Theater. 

This is a really photogenic scare zone…

Knott’s Scary Farm Entertainment

What?! The haunted houses and scare zones aren’t enough for you? Well, never fear (or do) because Knott’s packs its stages with unique Scary Farm entertainment as well. All three of this year’s shows are brand new, and we covered them up above: Occultum in the Bird Cage Theatre, Voodoo: Bayou’s Edge on the Calico Mine Stage, and The Hanging: Noose Maxxxing.

Knott’s Scary Farm Attraction Overlays

A couple of the daytime rides catch whatever it is that’s going around, and they don’t get better until November.

Calico Candy Mountain Mine Ride

A saccharine-sweet ride through the Calico Candy Mountain turns sinister during Scary Farm. During the last few years, the attraction has had a candy theme by day, and a more wicked version at night. Check out what the Pink Fairy really has going on in the mine:

Timber Mountain Log Ride: Halloween Hootenanny

The kooky monsters of Timber Mountain have come together for a quirky Halloween Hootenanny. Jam out to the Krazy Kirk and Hillbillies soundtrack and see just what the monsters have planned.

Knott’s Scary Farm Merchandise/Legacy Haunt Store & Museum

Nestled into the California Marketplace outside the park, Knott’s has returned the huge Legacy Haunt Store and Museum (where the Emporium normally resides). The space is filled with homages to previous Scary Farm mazes in an experience that you don’t need a ticket to the Haunt to experience. 

Into the Fog: Tribute Art Show

Deep in the Gore-ing 20s, right at the exit of Bear-y Tales’ Factory Store, an art gallery pays tribute to the legacy of Knott’s Scary Farm. The pieces are available for purchase (originals and prints), but it’s otherwise a proper art gallery. Right up front is one based on the new maze, Inked by the Hangman himself, Richard Wallace. 

The center case has quite a few dimensional pieces, including some great ones hidden toward the bottom. 

Knott’s Scary Farm Merchandise

Knott’s, of course, has a completely new lineup of merchandise, so you can smuggle a little piece of the haunt home with you. Looks like a focus on cute, cuddly, and plushie items this year. 

I mean, just look at these cute little bat slippers to keep you warm during those frightful fall evenings. 

The clear Loungefly bag returns this year; a very helpful addition considering the strict bag policy. Stabby, the late addition breakout hit of Cinema Slasher, is once again a fan favorite…and he’s also cute and plushie!

The interactive lanterns continue to be upgraded. This year, there’s a companion shoulder skull that interacts with the lantern. 

Of course, the classic Spirit Jersey is always a big seller as well. 

Check out our full article (with video!) of the shop from previous years:

Knott’s Scary Farm 50th Anniversary: Legacy Haunt Store & Museum!

Knott’s Scary Farm Food

While the monsters may find you tasty, there’s always something tasty to find around Knott’s Berry Farm’s various restaurants. Here are a few that caught our eye. 

Here’s a gallery of all the food coming to Knott’s for the Halloween season:

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Reminder: Scary Farm Chaperone, Bag, and Filming Policy

Knott’s Berry Farm has implemented a strict chaperone policy in an attempt to curb unruly behavior. 

• Guests aged 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone of at least 21 years old (after 4 pm).
• Chaperones must have a valid government-issued photo ID.
• 1 chaperone may accompany no more than 10 guests.
• Chaperones must accompany their party during the entire length of the visit.
• Guests aged 15 years old or younger will not be admitted without a chaperone. Any found without one will be subject to ejection. 

Unaccompanied guests under 15 will be turned away.

In addition, Scary Farm is bringing back the strict bag policy, but allows transparent bags of a certain size. Here are the size limits:

• Clear plastic bags – 12” x 12” x 6”
• Non-clear wristlets or clutches – 5”x 8”x 2”

Make sure you pay attention to the rules so you don’t have to make the long walk of shame back to the car to stow your bag! Additionally, Knott’s announced a no-filming policy inside the mazes. Monsters typically aren’t allowed to pose for photos in the scare zones, either. 

Knott’s Scary Farm Boo-Fet

Each Scary Farm event night, Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant offers a special buffet dinner attended by monsters! Along with a hearty meal, you’ll receive a 2026 souvenir bottle and a digital download of your photo with one of the ghoulish characters. After dinner, enjoy early access to select areas of Scary Farm, including the two brand-new mazes! The Knott’s Scary Farm Boo-fet starts at $49, with separate Scary Farm admission required.

The Midnight Breakfast Buffet is also returning. It’s a great way to cap off the evening with some delicious breakfast food—for only $25!

Knott’s Scary Farm Season Pass

With how much there is to see, the Knott’s Scary Farm season pass may be a good value for you. Scary Farm Season Passes are $155 for Knott’s Berry Farm passholders and $164 for standalone passes. At $65 a night for single-night tickets, the pass pays for itself on your third visit. Knott’s may increase the price at the start of the season. They’re in limited quantity, so get yours before they sell out!

Let’s Hear From You

We’d love to hear what you think of this year’s lineup for Knott’s Scary Farm’s 53rd season. Lots of new this year. Which are you most excited about: the mazes, the shows, or a new twist on a scare zone? How does Knott’s Scary Farm compare to other theme park Halloween offerings? Share your thoughts with us below.

See you in the fog…