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# Lake Compounce Phantom Fall Fest Opens September 19
- URL: https://www.theamericanquorum.com/theme-parks-connecticut-2026-09-16/
- Published: 2026-09-16T06:06:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-16T06:06:23.000Z
- Description: Lake Compounce begins its 18-night Phantom Fall Fest on September 19, adding Candy Corn Country, a new daytime show and five evening haunted houses, with select dates continuing through November 1.
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Theme Parks, Colorado, Connecticut

Lake Compounce will open its 2026 Phantom Fall Fest on Saturday, September 19, beginning an 18-night run that divides each visit into family-oriented daytime programming and scarier attractions after 6 p.m. The Bristol park’s [official event guide](https://www.lakecompounce.com/discover-the-park/events-shows/phantom-fall-fest/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) lists select operating days through Sunday, November 1.

This year’s main daytime addition is Candy Corn Country, a trick-or-treat trail in Kiddie Land with seasonal theming, candy and photo opportunities. Families can also see Spookley the Square Pumpkin, join a Halloween costume dance party and watch The Ghoul Girls, a new K-pop-inspired performance. Those activities are designed for younger visitors before the park changes tone in the evening.

At 6 p.m., five haunted houses and two scare zones begin operating, supported by more than 100 scare actors. The lineup includes Project Nightmare, mAlice in Wonderland 3D, Bloodcraft, Malignant: Overgrown Evil and MediEvil, according to the park’s [September 10 event announcement](https://amusementtoday.com/2026/09/play-all-day-fright-all-night-during-lake-compounces-phantom-fall-fest/?ref=theamericanquorum.com). Boulder Dash, Wildcat, Zoomerang and Phobia are also scheduled for nighttime operation, although individual attractions can close for weather, maintenance or other operational reasons.

The published schedule calls for Saturdays from 1 to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 8 p.m., with Friday evening dates operating from 6 to 10 p.m. Visitors should confirm their date on the [official park calendar](https://www.lakecompounce.com/calendar/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) before traveling because operating days and attraction availability can change.

Admission includes the daytime program, rides, scare zones and haunted mazes. Lake Compounce’s [current ticket page](https://www.lakecompounce.com/buy-tickets/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) advertises limited promotional prices beginning at $24.99, date-selected tickets from $32.99 and free admission for children age 3 and younger. Prices and promotions can change, and certain activities may cost extra. The park says tickets carry a weather guarantee providing a return ticket if it closes because of inclement weather.

Families bringing teenagers should pay particular attention to the entry rules. Guests 17 and younger must be accompanied by someone at least 21 with government-issued photo identification. One chaperone may accompany no more than four minors and must remain with the group throughout the visit. Bags larger than 8 by 5 by 2 inches are prohibited unless needed for childcare or medical reasons.

For current waits and attraction availability, use [TAQ’s Connecticut park dashboard](https://parks.theamericanquorum.com/?country=US&state=CT&ref=theamericanquorum.com). Additional reporting will appear on the [Connecticut Theme Parks page](https://www.theamericanquorum.com/connecticut-theme-parks/).