Cedar Point HalloWeekends 2025: What to Expect This Year

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Cedar Point knows how to do fall right. From spooky attractions to family-friendly fun, HalloWeekends has become one of our favorite times to visit the park.

Whether you are planning a visit with young kids or looking for haunted houses and nighttime scares, HalloWeekends has something for everyone. We have visited this event over the years and always find new ways to enjoy it, whether we are there for tricks, treats, or coasters in the dark.

This guide covers everything you need to know for HalloWeekends 2025, including what is new this year, what to expect for families and thrill-seekers, and tips for making the most of your fall visit.

What Is Cedar Point HalloWeekends?

HalloWeekends is Cedar Point’s long-standing fall and Halloween-themed special event. It takes place on select nights toward the end of Cedar Point’s operating season, starting mid-September and ending around Halloween. (opens in a new tab)

The special event features family-friendly activities and entertainment for families and younger guests to enjoy. HalloWeekends offers plenty of scares and thrills for more mature guests. You’ll find indoor haunted house-style mazes, outdoor scare zones, monsters and more. Don’t forget about access to your favorite Cedar Point rides and attractions. The park is covered in festive Halloween and Fall decorations that set the mood.

HalloWeekends 2025

HalloWeekends 2025 runs select days and nights from September 11 through November 2, 2025.

Thursdays: 6 PM – Midnight
Fridays & Saturdays: 11 AM – Midnight
Sundays: 11 AM – 8 PM

Cedar Point HalloWeekends Features

Cedar Point recently released some details for this year’s HalloWeekends festivities. Here’s what we do know so far:

Indoor Haunted Mazes

In 2025, Cedar Point made a major change to HalloWeekends: access to the park’s haunted mazes is no longer included with general admission.

Guests must now purchase a separate Haunted Attractions Pass to enter any of the indoor haunted mazes. The pass starts at $10 per person and can be added when buying tickets online. Season Passholders must also purchase a Haunted Attractions Pass to enter the indoor haunted mazes. Maze access is not included with any season pass.

Indoor Haunted Mazes for 2025:
• The Haunting of Eerie Estate
• Slaughter House
• Fearground Freakshow
• Blood Bath
• Midnight (featuring Mr. Midnight)
• New for 2025: The Conjuring: Beyond Fear, a SCREAMium experience inspired by The Conjuring Universe (requires its own timed access ticket).

Guests without a Haunted Attractions Pass can still experience Cedar Point rides, outdoor scare zones, and daytime events, but they will not have access to these haunted mazes.

This is the first year Cedar Point has separated haunted maze access from general admission, marking a significant shift in how HalloWeekends is structured.

Outdoor Scare Zones

Outdoor Scare Zones for 2025 include returning favorites and updated designs:

Cornstalkers 2.0: Revenge of the Pumpkin Heads
Blood on the Bayou: Into The Fog
Cut Throat Cove
Tombstone Terror-Tory
Clownz: Death Metal Tour

Outdoor scare zones operate during Nighttime Frights; check the Cedar Point app for locations and hours.

Other HalloWeekends entertainment

Cedar Point’s Halloween-themed shows bring music, comedy, and energy to HalloWeekends nights. These performances are included with HalloWeekends admission and run on select evenings throughout the event.

The SKA-letons!: A lively ska band that shakes the stage with undead grooves and bone-rattling beats.
Wake the Dead: ‘Til Death Do Us Part: A musical mystery where a family stands trial for the murder of Violet Ophelia Warwick.
The Shrieks! Contamination: Sing along to pop hits with The Shrieks, reimagined for a brand-new year of fear.
Skeleton Crew: A returning fan favorite featuring high-flying acrobatics, trampoline stunts, and undead performers.
Butchers of Rock: A hard-hitting rock concert with a sinister Halloween twist.
Fangs: After Dusk: 80s-inspired vampires light up the stage with humor, music, and spooky theatrics.

HalloWeekends entertainment runs all evening, so you can catch a show between haunted mazes or family rides. For showtimes and availability, check the Cedar Point mobile app on the day of your visit.

Park Rides & Attractions Operating During HalloWeekends

Many of Cedar Point’s rides and coasters operate during HalloWeekends, though availability can change based on weather and staffing. Water rides and some outdoor attractions may close earlier in the season.

Ride availability and hours can vary during HalloWeekends; check the Cedar Point app for real-time status.

HalloWeekends Dining

HalloWeekends 2025 features a wide range of seasonal snacks, specialty drinks, and limited-time menu items available throughout the park. Guests can expect fall-inspired favorites such as pumpkin-flavored treats, hearty comfort foods, and signature HalloWeekends beverages.

Cedar Point rotates many of its menus during HalloWeekends, so specific offerings may vary by week and location. The best way to view current dining options and locations is through the Cedar Point mobile app or in-park signage.

Special themed cocktails and Halloween-inspired drinks return again this year, including the fan-favorite “blood bag” drinks available at select beverage stands.

Kid-Friendly HalloWeekends Experiences

HalloWeekends isn’t just about the scares. It’s packed with fun for kids and families, too. All daytime attractions are included with park admission unless otherwise noted.

Here’s what little ghosts and goblins can look forward to this year:

Crazy Corn Box: Step into a giant box filled with thousands of corn kernels and let the fun pop. It’s corny in the best way.
Harvest Tractors: Little ghouls pedal their way through a harvest course on mini tractors. Ages 8 & under.
Howlin’ Hay Maze: Navigate twists and turns in a hay maze designed for family fun.
Tricky Corn Maze: Find your way through a kid-friendly corn maze full of kooky surprises.
Diggin’ Up Bones: Search for spooky treasures in a Halloween-themed sandbox dig site.
Boneyard Jamboree: Make some noise and create musical mayhem on a wall of bones, pots, and pans.
Spooky Eye Spy: Hunt for spooky-fun objects hidden around the area in this interactive seek-and-find game.
Kooky Crafts: Get creative with Halloween mask or bracelet crafts. Limit one craft per visit.
Pumpkin Patch Picking: Pick your perfect pumpkin to take home. One time per visit.
Pumpkin Decorating: Paint or decorate your pumpkin masterpiece and show off your Halloween style.
Monster Makeovers: Airbrush artists create masks and makeup looks that turn kids into spooky creatures. Nominal fee applies.
Ghoulish Game Zone: Play themed carnival-style games designed just for HalloWeekends fun. Nominal fee experience.

Each activity is designed for families with children ages 12 and under, and adults are welcome to join in the fun. Check the Cedar Point app for times, locations, and any last-minute changes.

Cedar Point HalloWeekends Tickets

HalloWeekends 2025 uses a new tiered ticket structure that separates general park admission from haunted-attraction access.

• General Admission: General Admission: Starts from $45 online (plus tax). Prices vary by date and are higher at the gate.
• Haunted Attractions Pass: Required to enter any indoor haunted maze; starts at $10 per person (plus tax) and can be added to any ticket.
• Bundle Ticket Option: A combined ticket that includes park admission and the Haunted Attractions Pass is available online. Pricing varies by night.
• Season Passholder Discounts: Passholders can purchase discounted HalloWeekends Bring-A-Friend Tickets on select dates (see website for availability).

Guests who do not purchase the Haunted Attractions Pass can still enjoy rides, outdoor scare zones, and daytime events, but will not have access to the indoor haunted mazes.

This is the first year Cedar Point has separated haunted-maze access from general admission, so be sure to select the ticket type that matches your plans before buying.

Season Passholders can purchase Bring-A-Friend Tickets starting at $25 (plus tax) for select HalloWeekends dates. These tickets must be purchased online in advance and are valid only for the date selected.

Prices and availability vary by date and are subject to change without notice. Some add-ons and haunted attractions may sell out, especially on peak weekends.

Access to The Conjuring: Beyond Fear requires a separate timed Access Pass or combo ticket. It is not included with general admission, the Haunted Attractions Pass, or any HalloWeekends bundle.

HalloWeekends Fright Lane passes

Cedar Point has replaced the traditional ‘Fright Lane’ system with the new Haunted Attractions Express Pass for 2025.

The Haunted Attractions Express Pass gives guests priority access to the haunted mazes, allowing them to skip the regular lines. It can be purchased as an optional add-on when buying park tickets online.

• Starting Price: Around $69 (plus tax)
• Includes: Priority entry for haunted mazes and a single entry to The Conjuring: Beyond Fear.
• Does not include park admission

HalloWeekends No Boo Necklace

The No Boo Necklace is still available in 2025, but both the price and rules have changed slightly.

Price: $17.99 (plus tax)
Where it works: Wearing the necklace reduces monster interactions only in the outdoor scare zones.
Where it doesn’t: The necklace does not apply inside any indoor haunted mazes or The Conjuring: Beyond Fear experience.

This necklace is ideal for kids or anyone who wants to explore the nighttime atmosphere without the jump scares. It’s available as an add-on both online and in the park.

HalloWeekends Vacation Packages

Cedar Point now offers eight HalloWeekends vacation packages for 2025, valid from September 11 through November 2. Each package includes overnight accommodations at a Cedar Point Resort and a mix of park admission, early entry, and parking benefits.

Chills and Thrills 1-Day Ticket Package
Includes overnight accommodations, one-day admission to Cedar Point, early entry, and parking.

Double the Screams 2-Day Ticket Package
Includes overnight accommodations, two-day admission to Cedar Point, early entry, and parking.

Triple the Terrors 3-Day Ticket Package
Includes two nights of accommodations, three-day admission to Cedar Point, early entry, and parking.

Bone-Chilling Package
Valid for Thursday arrivals. Includes overnight accommodations, one-day park admission, early entry, and parking.

Sinister Package
Available for Friday and Saturday stays. Includes overnight accommodations, early entry, and parking.

HalloWeekends Passholder Experience
Exclusive to Cedar Point Season Passholders. Includes overnight accommodations, early entry, and parking.

HalloWeekends Camp & Scream Package
Includes campsite accommodations, one-day park admission, early entry, and parking.

HalloWeekends Build Your Own Package
A flexible option that allows guests to choose their preferred Cedar Point Resort, stay length, and ticket type, with one-, two-, or three-day admission available.

All HalloWeekends packages are subject to availability and terms & conditions at booking.

Get Access to HalloWeekends with a Cedar Point Season Pass

A Cedar Point Season Pass gives unlimited admission on all public operating days, including HalloWeekends. Passholders can visit throughout the fall without purchasing separate tickets for entry to the park.

Gold Passes remain the most popular option, offering unlimited visits to Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, free parking, early entry on select days, and discounts on food and merchandise.

As of October 2025, Cedar Point is running a limited-time Free Upgrade Offer: purchase a 2025 Gold Pass before October 26 and receive an upgrade that provides access to more than 40 parks for the same price. The offer is available with ten monthly payments of $10 plus taxes and fees.

Passholders can also purchase Bring-A-Friend Tickets starting at $25 per person (plus tax) for select HalloWeekends dates. These tickets must be bought online and are valid only on the chosen date.

An optional All Park Passport add-on extends a Gold or Prestige Pass for admission and parking at other parks in the Six Flags and Cedar Point network.

Please note that haunted mazes and The Conjuring: Beyond Fear require separate purchase. Admission to these haunted attractions is not included with any Season Pass.

Experience The Best Of Cedar Point This Fall

Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, Ohio, is one of the most iconic amusement parks in North America. Known for its record-breaking roller coasters and family-friendly attractions, the park offers something for every thrill level. In addition to its 18 roller coasters and countless rides, Cedar Point is also home to Cedar Point Shores Waterpark.

Cedar Point transforms each fall into a Halloween experience like no other. HalloWeekends 2025 brings back fan favorites with refreshed mazes and scare zones, plus the new Conjuring: Beyond Fear attraction, making this year’s event one of the most anticipated yet.