Kings Island Halloween Haunt, presented by Snickers, returns on select nights from September 25 through October 31, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. New mazes JASON: Blood Reign and Metal Massacre lead the season, and in all the park runs seven haunted mazes, four scare zones, and four live shows after dark. This guide covers what is new, what is returning, the dates, and the ticket options.
Kings Island Halloween Haunt 2026 at a glance
- Event: Halloween Haunt, presented by Snickers, in Mason, OH.
- Dates: select nights, September 25 to October 31, 2026.
- Haunted mazes: seven, led by the new JASON: Blood Reign and Metal Massacre. The Conjuring: Beyond Fear is a separate add-on.
- Scare zones: four, including the new Hooked.
- Live shows: four.
- Ages: not recommended for children under 13. Every guest needs paid admission.
What’s new for 2026
- JASON: Blood Reign. A Friday the 13th walkthrough into the dark woods around the legendary summer camp, retracing the blood-soaked events of the franchise. Kings Island is one of three Six Flags parks debuting the maze this year, alongside SCARowinds and Six Flags Great Adventure.
- Metal Massacre. A heavy-metal-themed haunt where the dead come to play and the guest is the main event.
- Hooked (new scare zone). A pirate-themed haunted port full of seafarers, merchants, and scrappy ruffians.
What’s returning
- The mazes. Order of the Dragon, Alien Abyss presented by Snickers, Killmart presented by M&M’S, and Slaughter House presented by Skittles. The Conjuring: Beyond Fear returns as a separate add-on, not covered by the Haunted Attractions Pass.
- The scare zones. Pumpkin Eater, Coney Maul, and Abandoned.
- The shows. Nytewalkers, Ghouls Gone Wild, and Dr. Nightmare’s Game Show.
The mazes
Kings Island runs seven haunted mazes in 2026. Six are covered by the Haunted Attractions Pass, and The Conjuring: Beyond Fear is a separate add-on.
The two new mazes are JASON: Blood Reign, a Friday the 13th walkthrough set in the dark woods around the legendary summer camp, and Metal Massacre, a heavy-metal haunt. Kings Island is one of three Six Flags parks getting the JASON maze this year, and HAN has more on JASON: Blood Reign across the chain. The returning mazes are Order of the Dragon, Alien Abyss presented by Snickers, Killmart presented by M&M’S, and Slaughter House presented by Skittles.
The Conjuring: Beyond Fear returns as a separate add-on experience. Guests play a paranormal investigator locking away cursed artifacts from New Line Cinema’s Conjuring Universe, including Annabelle. It carries an additional fee and is not part of the Haunted Attractions Pass. HAN covered The Conjuring: Beyond Fear’s return to four Six Flags parks earlier this year.
Scare zones
Four scare zones run across the park, and the new one is Hooked, a pirate-themed haunted port. It joins returning zones Pumpkin Eater, Coney Maul, and Abandoned. Scare zones are included with park admission.
Shows and entertainment
The four live shows include Nytewalkers, an acrobatic zombie stunt show. Ghouls Gone Wild is a classic-monsters revival, and Dr. Nightmare’s Game Show is a trivia-and-games set at the International Street Bandstand. The full show list and showtimes are in the Six Flags app.
Dates and tickets
Halloween Haunt runs select nights from September 25 through October 31, 2026, in Mason, Ohio. It is not recommended for children under 13, and every guest needs a paid admission ticket. Scare zones, live shows, and most rides are included with park admission, while the haunted mazes require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass. Kings Island lists a Halloween Haunt bundle that pairs park admission with maze access from $64. A 2026 All Season Haunted Attractions Pass is from $29.
Several coasters also run after dark during the event, including The Beast, Orion, Diamondback, Mystic Timbers, and Banshee. Families with younger kids have a daytime option in Tricks and Treats, the park’s family-friendly Halloween event, which runs select days from September 27 through November 1.
Related coverage
- JASON: Blood Reign is coming to three Six Flags parks for 2026
- The Conjuring: Beyond Fear returns to four Six Flags parks this fall
- Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt 2026
This event is part of our guide to Fright Fest 2026 at every Six Flags park.
Last updated: September 3, 2026.
