The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is expanding its Halloween horror experience this year with a bold lineup of themed special events. From drag-infused dance nights to midnight pillow fights and cultural celebrations, Dark Harbor 2025 promises more ways than ever to slay the night in style.
Pride, goth glam, and sugar skulls will share the haunted spotlight as Dark Harbor transforms select nights into full-scale celebrations of identity, community, and spooky fun. Each activation includes immersive entertainment, unique cocktails, and chances to interact with the legends behind the mazes.
Below is a full breakdown of every special event—plus a handy reference guide to help plan your haunted voyage aboard the world’s most infamous ship.
Highlights from the 2025 Event Series
🏳️🌈 Pride Week (Oct 8–9)
Dark Harbor goes full glam with Pride Week, featuring killer drag performances, bold beats, and a decked-out celebration of queerness and community. Hosted by the event’s reigning queen and ringmaster of chaos, guests are encouraged to strut proudly through scare zones and dance beneath the stars.
🛏️ Sleepover Spectacular (Oct 12)
For one night only, the event stays open until 1 AM. Horror films flicker in the 4D Theater, pillow fights erupt in the ShipYard at midnight, and hotel guests can roll straight into haunted staterooms with special package rates. It’s the sleepover from beyond the grave.
🦇 Goth Night (Oct 15)
Dust off your corsets, leather, and bat-wing fascinators—Goth Night invites guests to sip absinthe frappés at the pop-up Nocturne Bar and revel in all things macabre. Come dressed to kill aboard the most haunted ship in the world.
💀 Día de los Muertos Weekend (Nov 1–2)
The season closes with beauty and remembrance during a Día de los Muertos tribute. Guests can visit candle-lit altars, enjoy live Mexican music, and receive sugar skull face painting. The ShipYard will bloom with marigolds, honoring both the departed and the unforgettable season that was.
🎭 Maze Appreciation Nights (Sundays)
Every Sunday, Dark Harbor pays tribute to one of its signature haunted mazes. Guests can expect exclusive giveaways, appearances by fan-favorite icons, and deep dives into maze lore.
📅 Quick Reference: Dark Harbor 2025 Event Schedule
September
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Sun, Sept 28 – Maze Appreciation Night: Lullaby
October
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Sun, Oct 5 – Maze Appreciation Night: Big Top Terror
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Wed–Thu, Oct 8–9 – Pride Week
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Sun, Oct 12
– Maze Appreciation Night: Feast
– Sleepover Spectacular -
Wed, Oct 15 – Goth Night
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Sun, Oct 19 – Maze Appreciation Night: Infirmary
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Sun, Oct 26 – Maze Appreciation Night: Breakout
November
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Sat–Sun, Nov 1–2 – Día de los Muertos Weekend
Whether you’re looking to dance, mourn, or just get scared senseless, Dark Harbor 2025 offers a wickedly diverse lineup of events to elevate your Halloween season.
🎟️ For tickets and more information, visit Dark Harbor’s official website.
