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# Lake Compounce Phantom Fall Fest Opens September 19
- URL: https://www.theamericanquorum.com/theme-parks-connecticut-2026-09-18/
- Published: 2026-09-18T06:07:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T06:07:27.000Z
- Description: Lake Compounce’s Phantom Fall Fest opens September 19 with daytime trick-or-treating, a 6 p.m. scare transition, five haunted houses and weekend operations through November 1. Here’s what visitors need to know.
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Theme Parks, Colorado, Connecticut

**Lake Compounce begins its 2026 Phantom Fall Fest on Saturday, September 19**, shifting the Bristol park into a weekend-only fall schedule that combines daytime family activities with haunted attractions after dark. The event runs through Sunday, November 1, according to the park’s [official event guide](https://www.lakecompounce.com/discover-the-park/events-shows/phantom-fall-fest/?ref=theamericanquorum.com).

The most important planning detail is the 6 p.m. changeover. Before then, the lineup is designed for families, with the new Candy Corn Country trick-or-treat trail, Spookley the Square Pumpkin storytime and meet-and-greet, a costume dance party and a new K-pop-inspired Ghoul Girls show. At 6 p.m., five haunted houses and two scare zones begin operating, while more than 20 rides and attractions are scheduled to remain available. The lineup includes nighttime rides on Boulder Dash, Phobia Phear Coaster and Wave Swinger, though individual attractions can close or change.

The published operating pattern is Saturdays from 1 to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 8 p.m. Visitors should still confirm their date on the park’s [daily calendar](https://www.lakecompounce.com/calendar/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) before leaving, because hours and attraction availability can change. The broader season announcement placed Phantom Fall Fest on select dates from September 19 through November 1 as the closing major event of Lake Compounce’s [180th operating season](https://www.lakecompounce.com/press/opening-day-and-seasonal-event-lineup/?ref=theamericanquorum.com).

## One admission covers the daytime and nighttime events

A single-day ticket includes all-day park access, the daytime Halloween programming, haunted houses and scare zones. The park’s event page listed a limited promotional ticket at $24.99 and date-selected tickets from $32.99 when checked September 18; those prices can change, and select activities may cost extra. Children age 3 and younger are admitted free. Lake Compounce also says 2026 and 2027 Silver, Gold and Platinum season passes include unlimited Phantom Fall Fest admission.

Families arriving with teenagers need to account for the park’s chaperone policy. Every guest age 17 or younger must enter and remain with an adult age 21 or older carrying government-issued photo identification, and one adult may supervise no more than four minors. Bags larger than 8 by 5 by 2 inches are prohibited except for childcare or medical needs. Those rules apply to both ticket holders and passholders.

For broader trip planning, check [**current Connecticut park information**](https://parks.theamericanquorum.com/?country=US&state=CT&ref=theamericanquorum.com) and follow [**TAQ’s Connecticut theme-park coverage**](https://www.theamericanquorum.com/connecticut-theme-parks/).