Knott's Berry Farm: Scary Farm





Explore at your pace
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Enter Knott’s Scary Farm after dark, when Knott’s Berry Farm transforms into a Halloween event filled with haunted environments, roaming monsters, eerie entertainment, and nighttime thrills.
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Choose your preferred event night from September 17 to October 31, 2026, and enjoy one-night admission to this separately ticketed Halloween event on your selected date.
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Explore immersive scare zones, watch live Halloween entertainment, and experience select Knott’s Berry Farm rides operating throughout the evening for a mix of scares and after-dark thrills.
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Add a Haunted Attractions Pass for access to the event’s 10 haunted mazes, including Inked, Unearthed, Origins: The Curse of Calico, Widow, Eight Fingers Nine: The Boogeyman, The Chilling Chambers, Cinema Slasher, Room 13, Mary: The Haunting of Worth Home, and The Zoo. The pass is sold separately and is not included with standard admission or through partner channels.
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Expect a more intense Halloween experience designed for older visitors; Knott’s Scary Farm is not recommended for children under 13, with frightening themes, monsters, special effects, and potentially intense encounters throughout the event.
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One-night admission to Knott's Scary Farm, between September 17 and October 31, 2026
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Access to live Halloween entertainment
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Access to select rides and attractions operating during the event
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Haunted Mazes (available for purchase on site)
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Daytime admission to Knott's Berry Farm
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Haunted mazes (available for purchase on site)
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Parking
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Food and beverages
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Midway games and other extra-charge experiences
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Transportation
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Hotel
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Souvenirs
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Experience Knott’s Scary Farm after dark with one-night admission on your selected date. Explore scare zones, catch live Halloween entertainment, ride select attractions, and add access to the event’s haunted mazes separately.
Getting started
Arrive at Knott’s Berry Farm on your selected event date and present your digital or printed ticket voucher at the park entrance. Your ticket provides admission to Knott’s Scary Farm for that evening; all guests must have a valid paid event admission to enter.
What to expect
Knott’s Scary Farm
After dark, Knott’s Berry Farm transforms into a Halloween event filled with monsters, eerie environments, scare zones, live entertainment, and nighttime rides. Explore the park at your own pace, stopping for performances and attractions between encounters with roaming creatures and Halloween-themed experiences.
Features
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One-night admission: Enter Knott’s Scary Farm on the specific event date selected at purchase and spend the evening exploring the Halloween event.
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Scare zones: Walk through immersive outdoor areas where themed sets, atmospheric effects, and roaming monsters turn parts of the park into Halloween encounters.
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Haunted mazes: Add a separate Haunted Attractions Pass to enter the event’s 10 haunted mazes, including Inked, Unearthed, Origins: The Curse of Calico, Widow, Eight Fingers Nine: The Boogeyman, The Chilling Chambers, Cinema Slasher, Room 13, Mary: The Haunting of Worth Home, and The Zoo. Each maze features its own horror setting, storyline, sets, special effects, and characters; maze admission is not included with your event ticket and requires a separate pass purchased on site.
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Live Halloween entertainment: Take a break from the scares with Halloween-themed shows and performances staged throughout the event, including returning and new entertainment for the 2026 season.
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Select rides after dark: Continue the evening with select Knott’s Berry Farm rides and attractions operating during Scary Farm, combining nighttime rides with the event’s Halloween atmosphere.
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After-dark transformation: Experience the park once daytime operations give way to fog, lighting effects, themed environments, costumed monsters, and Halloween entertainment across the event grounds.
Parking, daytime Knott’s Berry Farm admission, food and beverages, souvenirs, transportation, and other separately priced experiences are not included. Haunted mazes are also not included with standard Scary Farm admission and require a separate Haunted Attractions Pass, which is not sold through partner channels.
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What to bring
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Keep your admission ticket accessible for entry at the front gate.
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Bring a valid photo ID, as it may be requested to verify your identity or age during admission.
What's not allowed
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Admission tickets are not valid for exclusive park buyouts or separately ticketed events.
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The park operates as a cashless facility. Cash-to-Card kiosks are available if needed.
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Most rides do not allow loose items such as phones, wallets, keys, or bags. Use lockers, leave belongings with a non-rider, or secure eligible items in zippered clothing.
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Tickets are non-transferable for resale and cannot be combined with other promotional offers.
Accessibility
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Attraction access is subject to individual ride safety systems and accessibility requirements.
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Guests requiring accessibility assistance should visit Guest Services for information about available accommodations.
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Check the park's accessibility guidelines before your visit for attraction-specific requirements.
Additional information
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The event is not recommended for children under 13.
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Daily operating hours vary, so check the park schedule before arriving.
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A chaperone policy is enforced for guests aged 15 and under. Guests aged 16 and above may need to present a valid government-issued photo ID at entry.
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Certain rides, attractions, games, or experiences may involve an additional charge.
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Ride participation is subject to posted height and safety requirements.
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Tickets are not eligible for rain checks, refunds, or exchanges due to weather or operational changes.
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Lost, misplaced, or stolen tickets cannot be reissued.
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Entry into the park signifies acceptance of the inherent risks associated with amusement park activities.
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Attractions, entertainment offerings, and operating schedules may change or close without notice.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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