Tag Archives: Knott’s Scary Farm

Knott’s Scary Farm 2026: New Mazes, Tickets, Scare Zones & More

Posted on by

Step Into the Fog at Knott’s Scary Farm 2026: New Mazes, Scare Zones, Shows & Everything You Need to Know

By Erin

Knott’s Scary Farm. 2026

If you think Halloween is just about pumpkin patches, costume parties and spooky decorations, Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 is here to remind you that Halloween can get a whole lot darker.

Every fall, Knott’s Berry Farm transforms from a Southern California theme park into a fog-filled nightmare packed with haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and monsters waiting around every corner. And for 2026, Knott’s Scary Farm is bringing back some fan-favorite nightmares while introducing two brand-new mazes, two new shows and a reimagined scare zone.

Knott’s Scary Farm returns on select nights from September 17 through October 31, 2026, at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. The event features 10 haunted mazes, five scare zones, live shows and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking throughout the park.

Whether you’re a longtime Scary Farm fan or you’re planning your first visit, here’s everything you need to know about Knott’s Scary Farm 2026, including the new mazes, returning favorites, scare zones, shows, tickets and tips for planning your night. I attended opening night on the 17th, and you DON’T want to miss all the spooky fun in store this spooky season!

When Is Knott’s Scary Farm 2026?

Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 runs September 17 through October 31, 2026, on select nights.

The event takes place at:

Knott’s Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620

Knott’s Scary Farm is the longest-running Halloween theme park event in Southern California, with more than five decades of nightmares, monsters and Halloween scares.

The 2026 event dates are primarily Thursdays through Sundays, with additional October dates leading up to Halloween. The event does not operate every night, so it’s important to check the official calendar when choosing your visit date.

What Is Knott’s Scary Farm?

Knott’s Scary Farm is an annual Halloween event at Knott’s Berry Farm where the entire theme park transforms after dark into a giant horror experience.

Instead of simply walking through a haunted house, guests can explore multiple themed haunted mazes, scare zones and live shows, while monsters roam throughout the park.

The fog is one of the most recognizable parts of the experience. You never quite know what—or who—you’ll encounter as you move from one area of the park to another.

And that’s part of what makes Scary Farm different from a traditional haunted house.

The entire park becomes part of the experience.

What’s New at Knott’s Scary Farm 2026?

There are two major new haunted mazes debuting at Knott’s Scary Farm in 2026: Inked and Unearthed.

There are also two new shows, Voodoo: Bayou’s Edge and Occultum Curated by Magic Castle, plus a reimagined version of the popular CarnEVIL scare zone.

NEW MAZE: Inked

Knott's Scary Farm- INKED!

One of the most intriguing additions to Knott’s Scary Farm 2026 is Inked, a twisted animated nightmare where cartoons aren’t nearly as cute as they look. This was my FAVORITE maze for this year.

The story follows Mortimer Morbid, a washed-up 1930s cartoonist and former head of Morbid Studios.

Mortimer discovers that when blood becomes ink, imagination can become reality.

Determined to create one final Halloween special, he brings his infamous cartoon characters to life.

Unfortunately, his creations aren’t exactly interested in following the script.

Instead, the murderous toons turn on their creator and begin pulling victims into their twisted animated world.

Inked blends classic cartoon imagery with horror, creating a completely different kind of haunted maze experience.

If creepy cartoons are your thing, this one should be high on your list.

Continue reading »

Knott’s Scary Farm Returns with Mesmerizing New Nightmares

Posted on by

Knott’s Scary Farm

By Erin

*We were invited as media to come check out Scary Farm, which has always been one of my all time favorite Halloween events. All thoughts and opinions remain my own.*

Knott’s Scary Farm is back! We have waited TWO YEARS for this can you tell?💀😝 As the moon shines down at Knott‘s Scary Farm and the darkness creeps into every corner, the dead will rise from their watery graves to drag you back into the murky depths…Tread carefully through Scary Farm or you might be their next victim…
🧟‍♀️

Knott’s Scary Farm is the most haunting Halloween experience in Southern California, with innovative new scares and bone-chilling thrills for its 48th frightful year. Terror comes to life as the theme park shifts into your worst nightmare, with horrifying monsters and hair-raising scares looming around every turn. This year, guests will have to confront their greatest fears with 15 haunted attractions, including five sinister scare zones, eight mesmerizing mazes, and two seasonal ride overlays to some of your favorite park attractions. Knott’s Scary Farm returns for 27 terrifying nights on select nights through October 31st.

There is nowhere to hide as endless scares await around every corner, with the debut of the newest captivating maze, an all-new spine-chilling scare zone, and a frightening lineup of new shows. These new haunted experiences add to the original scares that can’t be found anywhere else.

New Offerings:

Mesmer: Sideshow of the Mind (Maze) – The newest haunted maze has arrived; Mesmer: Sideshow of the Mind. Within the canvas tent lies the secret of the most potent force in the universe: the human mind. Give in and succumb to the hypnotist Mesmer and his sinister sideshow, as it preys on your hidden fears. Release your inner thoughts and descend into a world of madness, torture, and eerie enlightenment. There you will uncover the grotesque secrets hidden as you brave through the most terrifying show ever created.

The Gore-ing 20’s (Scare Zone) – Step back into the dark decadence of a by-gone era as the newest scare zone, The Gore-ing 20’s, terrorizes even the bravest and most brutal souls. Here gangsters run illicit hooch for the ghostly revelers as the otherworldly musicians play the music of the damned. Tell the Bouncer the secret password, and you’ll have the time of your life for as long as it lasts.

Carnaval du Grotesque (Show) – Calico Mine Stage

Knott's Scary Farm Hiatus Band

Grab a seat as the show is about to begin! Your mind will melt at the sights and sounds of the Carnaval du Grotesque. Live bands provide the soundtrack for the creepiest company of performers to ever disgrace the stage.

Invitation to Terror (Show) – Mystery Lodge

Invitation to terror is a digital illusion horror show which tells the story of Millionaire Tom Shackleford, he is set to unveil the secret project that he promises will change the world. Set in Calico 1986, guests are invited to the debut of Futuretronics, the world’s top technology creator, latest technological advancement. It’s going to be a killer party with plenty of terrifying surprises no one will ever see coming.

Wicked Drums (Show) – Camp Snoopy Theater

Deep within The Hollow, The Witches summon you to a percussion ritual to awaken the dead. Hosted by the evil Hag of the Hollows, Wicked Drums, high energy drumming collides with ancient witchcraft in a sensory overload sure to raise your spirits. It’s a Halloween activity worth witnessing.

Continue reading »

Knott’s Scary Farm 2019

Posted on by

Knott’s Scary Farm 2019

By Kirstin

Boo! It is that time of year again when all of the ghosts, ghouls and every un-dead creature roams our favorite Southern California theme park! I am of course talking about Knott’s Scary Farm 2019!  Back for it’s 47th year, the preview that we went to last week spoke of new horrors we could never have imagined in the wildest fog of our nightmares!

Scary Farm 2019 will be 26 frightful nights from September 19- November 2nd, 2019.

Every inch of Knott’s Scary Farm is filled with the un-dead, bloodcurling beasts, spine-chilling scares, and un-earthly surprises.  14 haunted attractions await those who dare to enter the parks other-worldly domain.  There will be 4 spine tingling scare zones, 9 menacing mazes, and the spooky overhaul of Timber Mountain Log ride!

This year, 2 new mazes will join the time tested favorites.

Imagine hearing strange noises and eerie lights coming from the old abandoned wax museum!  Spooky enough in the day time, the prominent plastic surgeon, Dr. Augustus Scratch, welcomes you to stay… forever. Those wax figures look awfully familiar, don’t they? Ignore the rumors of bloodcurdling screams that filled the nights before.  What was that noise?! It must be the new WAXWORKS Maze!

All fans of Knott’s Berry Farm are familiar with the history of Calico Ghost Town, aren’t they? Why do you feel strange ghostly presence as you stumble through the fog walking through Calico? Discover how Sarah Marshall is put on trial for suspected crimes of witchcraft and discover who is behind all of the curses through the town, the Green Witch! What are all those horrific creatures with the eternal thirst for the living? Oh those are just the Calico townsfolk whom she cursed! Find ORIGINS: The Curse of Calico, if you dare.

Need a break from being scared out of your minds?  Knott’s Scary Farm has teamed up with the Jim Henson Company to make a show that will have you peeing in your pants for a different reason! You might actually only die laughing though. PUPPET UP!-Uncensored will have your sides splitting as you the audience control this outrageous, off-the-cuff live show featuring a combination of improvisional comedy and the magic of puppetry performed by world class comedian puppeteers. Think, Whose Line is it Anyway but a little more raunchy and brazen. With Brian Henson(son of Jim Henson) and  Patrick Bristow(director of Ellen, Seinfeld and Whose Line is it Anyway), this show is a win-win. However, I do NOT recommend this show for younger audiences due to its adult content.

Continue reading »