Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America

Sunday, Oct 5, 2025 at 11:00am

Six Flags Great America
1 Great America Parkway
847-249-1776

Fright Fest presented by Snickers

Halloween Activities around Chicago
Nothing is as it screams during Fright Fest presented by Snickers at Six Flags Great America. The park has been fully transformed for a terrifying Halloween celebration, where nothing is as it screams.
 
Horrors lurk in foggy corners, and haunts await your presence. Brave the night for Fright Fest presented by Snickers and encounter spine-tingling chills in our ambient Scare Zones, or unwind by watching one of our scary-good live shows. Plus, true horror fans can unlock new fears with our extraordinary, pay-to-panic Haunted Mazes. And don’t forget - a trip to Six Flags Great America wouldn’t be complete without a ride or three on the all-new, record-breaking dive coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa. It’s even scarier after dark!
 
Gather your friends and prepare for fright: the park of your dreams becomes a nightmare this Halloween at Six Flags Great America.

Haunted Mazes at Six Flags Great America
Fright Fest presented by Snickers at Six Flags Great America is the season’s top destination for terror, and there’s nothing more terrifying than our collection of premier, pay-to-panic Haunted Mazes. If you’re twisted (or fearless) enough to ignore the warnings, you can gain access to our collection of forbidden labyrinths with the purchase of a Haunted Attractions Pass.
 
Six Flags Great America’s Haunted Mazes are premium experiences that require separate admission and test every ounce of your courage. Buy a Haunted Attractions Pass now and unlock the creaking door to Haunted Mazes like Big Top Terror: The Forgotten Carnival 3D or The Estate at Wretched Meadows.

The Conjuring Universe:
Based on New Line Cinema's iconic horror franchise: enter the Warrens' occult museum where their most terrifying cases await. Face Annabelle's malevolent stare, flee from The Nun's unholy presence, and survive the Perron farmhouse's demonic forces. Each cursed artifact awakens ancient evil. Tonight, you're not just observing their cases; you've become part of them. Location: Mardi Gras

SAW: Legacy of Terror:
Welcome to the ultimate trial of survival in SAW: Legacy of Terror. Step into the world of SAW with a diabolical experience honoring the franchise’s legacy of terror by plunging into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind. Traverse iconic scenes inspired by the films and come face to face with some of John Kramer’s most diabolical contraptions before time runs out.
Location: County Fair

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022):
Welcome back to Harlow, Texas—in this corner of the world, secrets are buried deep and a dark truth lurks behind closed doors. You may think this ghost town has potential, but these blighted buildings harbor bloody memories. Leatherface haunts these streets, and your arrival has driven him to slaughter. Location: DC Universe

Big Top Terror: Forgotten Carnival 3D presented by M&M'S:
Enter a circus of horror filled with demented carnival freaks and hope to escape this sinister carnival world. Location: Kidzopolis

The Estate at Wretched Meadows presented by Skittles:
This once-grand estate hides a sinister history. From collapsing ceilings to vanished workers, its halls echo with restless spirits. Will you uncover the estate’s secrets - or join its collection of ghosts. Location: Southwest Territory

Scare Zones around Six Flags Great America:
The dread isn’t confined to just Haunted Mazes during Fright Fest presented by Snickers at Six Flags Great America - Scare Zones are pockets of paralyzing fear scattered throughout the park. Costumed creatures prowl in the fog, and demented performers lurch from the shadows. With Scare Zones at Six Flags Great America, the fear is fluid.
 
These immersive, fright-filled experiences promise to keep you up at night, and the best part. They’re included with admission to Six Flags Great America for the entire event. Check out Scare Zones like Henchmen Alley this Halloween, and yes - screaming is encouraged.

Forbidden Forest presented by Snickers
Once a thriving lumber camp, now an accursed woodland haunted by vengeful loggers. Their restless spirits await any who dare to trespass among their twisted, gnarled trees. Location: Yukon Territory

Head Bangerz
An unruly gang of sliders overrun the streets, seeking anarchy and chaos. Their wild energy and razor-sharp moves carve fear into the hearts of all who cross their path. Location: County Fair

Henchmen Alley
Disfigured and deranged, these ghouls lurk in the shadows, tracking your every move. Their grotesque faces twist into mocking grins as they prepare to pounce from the darkness. Beware: no alley is safe. Location: DC Universe

Lost Souls
Deep in haunted old Orleans, jazz has given way to the cries of vampires. Here, the undead prowl the night, hungry for blood and eager to claim the living as fleeting echoes in their eternal song. Location: Orleans Place 

Oddities: Circus of Madness
A twisted traveling circus rolls into town with its strange curiosities. Vaudeville performers attack unsuspecting guests as a barker lures you closer to your doom. Location: Mardi Gras

Six Flags Great America's Halloween-Themed Shows
Six Flags Great America is filled with heart-pounding high energy during Fright Fest presented by Snickers®, but sometimes you need to unwind. Catch your breath and catch a Halloween-themed show like Wake the Dead or The Ringmaster’s Caberet: The Ringmaster’s Revenge.
 
And if you’re not the sitting-down type? Don’t fret. Performers will shamble through the pathways and roam throughout the park for Fright Fest presented by Snickers - that’s right, at Six Flags Great America, the entertainment finds you. Delight in our costumed crews’ acting as they spread a sinister spirit through the streets. With live entertainment like this (and more) at Six Flags Great America, you’ll realize that all the best scares come with a smile, too.

The Wraths:
Four drummers channel punk energy into a raw, aggressive spectacle. Their rhythms echo through the night, summoning fear. Location: County Fair

The Uprising:
Rakshasa challenges Nox for dominion over hell. Witness a spectacular showdown where the fate of the underworld hangs by a thread. Location: Hometown Square

Wake the Dead:
A murderous family reunion turns into a twisted musical trial. Four possible endings make this mystery a killer night out. Location: Snowshoe Saloon

Nightmare Rhythm Machine:
The Ringmaster and his pack of miscreants have banded together to draw you into their nightmare with this rhythmic drum experience Location: Hometown Square

The Ringmaster's Cabaret: The Ringmaster's Revenge:
Years after betrayal, the Ringmaster returns from the grave to torment his murderous assistant. Will this be her final act. Location: Grand Music Hall

Procession of Nightmares:
As the sun sets, Nox's loyal minions resurrect the demon overlord from his grave. Don't try to hide as they will find you.
Location: Hometown Square

Six Flags Great America Fall Food and Drinks, Plus Collectible Merch:
Fuel your frightful fun at Six Flags Great America’s Fright Fest presented by Snickers with seasonal bites and drinks that capture the essence of fall. Our chefs have developed a themed menu containing wickedly indulgent treats, delicious dinner options, and creepy cocktails to be enjoyed in the witching hour

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