Six Flags New England will open its 2026 Fright Fest season on September 26, but visitors who want the haunted mazes need more than regular park admission. The park’s official Fright Fest page lists a Haunted Attractions Pass starting at $20 online for one selected night and states that park admission is not included.
The event runs on select nights through November 1 in Agawam. A bundled ticket combining one-day admission and maze access starts at $65, before taxes and processing fees; an express upgrade is also offered. Prices are advertised as starting rates and can vary by date, so the useful comparison is the full checkout total for a bundle versus admission plus the separate maze pass.
This year’s posted maze lineup includes Slasher Circus, Midnight Mansion, Nightmares, Terror Tales and Camp Killamore. Fright Fest also lists seven open-air scare zones, including the new Carnival of Chaos, plus nighttime shows such as Love at First Fright and The Awakening. Showtimes can change, and the operator directs guests to its mobile app for the current schedule.
A daytime option for families
Families seeking Halloween activities without the nighttime intensity have a separate choice. The park’s Kids Boo Fest schedule also begins September 26 and continues on select dates through November 1. It is a daytime program held before the scares begin, with a trick-or-treat trail, costume showcase, corn maze, pumpkin painting while supplies last, crafts and character entertainment.
The distinction matters when planning a mixed-age visit: Kids Boo Fest is positioned as an all-ages daytime celebration, while Fright Fest’s evening program centers on scare actors, mazes and horror-themed entertainment. Visitors should check the operating calendar for their chosen date rather than assume every attraction or show runs every day.
Plan before leaving home
Because maze access is date-specific and separate from general admission, buy the correct combination before arriving and confirm the selected night on every ticket. Guests should also review the park’s current conduct and chaperone rules, which can affect entry for younger visitors.
For a quick operational check, use TAQ’s Massachusetts park dashboard for live ride information, then browse the Massachusetts theme-park archive for continuing coverage. Fright Fest dates, prices and attraction availability remain subject to change, so the operator’s event page should be the final check before travel.
