Six Flags Over Texas has opened its fall calendar with three simultaneous programs, but visitors need to choose their ticket carefully: the park’s haunted mazes are not included with standard admission or most season passes.
Fright Fest runs on select nights through November 1 at the Arlington park. Scare zones, live shows and most rides are included with admission, while the haunted mazes require a separate dated pass. The park lists the Haunted Attractions Pass from $30 before taxes and fees; a combined park-admission and maze bundle starts at $69. Online orders can also carry processing fees of up to $9.99.
The distinction is easy to miss because Fright Fest uses the same park gates and operating day. Guests who buy only regular admission can still experience the nighttime atmosphere and included entertainment, but not the five listed mazes. One new premium scare zone, Doc Varnum’s Hybrid Hell Pit, also requires the Haunted Attractions Pass.
Families have a daytime alternative
Six Flags says Fright Fest is not recommended for children younger than 13. Before the nighttime scares begin, the park operates Tricks and Treats on select days through November 1. That daytime program includes a trick-or-treat trail, costume contest, dance party, hay-bale maze, pumpkin painting and family entertainment.
The family event is presented as part of the regular park day rather than a separately gated attraction. The park’s current ticket page lists dated admission from $39 online, although prices vary by date and fees apply. Families planning to stay into the evening should expect the atmosphere to change as Fright Fest begins and should confirm the day’s showtimes in the Six Flags app.
Teen groups face a daily chaperone rule
Visitors age 17 or younger must enter with a chaperone who is at least 21 and remain accompanied during the visit under the park’s enhanced chaperone policy. One adult may supervise no more than five minors and must show a government-issued photo ID. Guests who cannot verify their age may be denied entry unless they have a qualifying chaperone.
Fright Fest also prohibits guest costumes, costume masks, special-effects makeup and other clothing intended to conceal identity. Bags and personal items are screened, re-entry may be restricted, and the park warns that admission can be cut off later in the evening depending on operations and crowd conditions.
Before leaving for Arlington, visitors can check live conditions and available attractions on TAQ’s Texas park dashboard. The Texas theme-park archive tracks additional operating changes and visitor guidance across the state.
