Halloween at Holiday World: 2025 In-Depth Guide

Looking for a family-friendly Halloween that blends heart-pounding coasters with kid-approved treats? Happy Halloween Weekends at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana deliver exactly that—a mash-up of classic rides, Halloween-themed shows, immersive walkthroughs, and 12 acres of corn mazes. Whether you want carnival thrills or pint-sized trick-or-treat trails, this event wraps all the Halloween fun into one neat package—perfect for making memories that last far beyond October.

Spooky Streets & Festive Beats

Holiday World transforms into a Halloween haven with glowing paths and themed thrills.

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari sits at 452 E Christmas Blvd, just off Highway 162. The park’s Holiday, Thanksgiving, and Halloween sections get a seasonal glow-up—think jack-o-lantern-lit pathways, festive décor, and signature drone shows.

Although Splashin’ Safari’s water rides close for the season, the plaza transforms into the start of the free Trick or Treat Trail—making it easy for families to navigate Halloween festivities.

Dates That Make You Scream “Boo!”

Happy Halloween Weekends run every Saturday and Sunday from September 20 to October 26, 2025.

• Park hours: Gates open at 10 a.m.; most rides operate until 8 p.m.
• Drone show: Saturday nights at 7:45 p.m., featuring 500+ choreographed drones over the park.
• Ticketing: Purchase in advance online (“Pick Your Date” or flexible options); children 3 and under enter free.

Who Should Haunt the Park?

Perfect for toddlers to teens—every age finds just the right kind of fright.

• Families: Trick-or-Treat Trail is perfect for little ghosts and goblins.
• Teens/Adults: Try Carnival Chaos, a jump-scare maze, or night rides on legendary coasters like The Voyage and Thunderbird.
• Everyone: Hayrides and sprawling corn mazes cater to all ages, ensuring there’s a thrill for every fear factor.

Ghastly Highlights You Can’t Miss

From cornfields to carnival clowns, the scares and smiles keep coming.

• Corn Mazes & Hayrides: Explore 12 acres of winding corn mazes (no scare actors), plus relaxing hayrides through festive scenery.
• Carnival Chaos: Mirror mazes, clowns, and strobes—best for older kids and teens seeking startles and fun scares.
• Wacky Workshop of Wonders: Madcap live show with Professor Holiday, bursting with comedy and kid-safe science antics.
• Kitty’s 3D Candy Farm (NEW for 2024/25): A glow-in-the-dark adventure through imaginary candy fields, rock candy forests, and a dizzying candy tumbler finale.
• Hoosier Celebration Theater’s Spooktacular: Family-friendly dance party and show featuring Kitty Claws and friends.
• Halloween in the Sky Drone Show: On Saturday nights, 500 drones (with pyrotechnics!) create ghostly and Halloween icons above the park.
• Classic Coasters & New for 2025: Ride favorites like The Voyage, The Raven, The Legend, and the highly praised family coaster Good Gravy!—a launch-and-reverse Thanksgiving dinner-themed ride.
• Seasonal Eats: Try pumpkin funnel cakes, caramel apple sweets, and classic park fare. Celebrate 25 years in 2025 with free unlimited soft drinks.
• Free Amenities: Free parking (surface lots), sunscreen, Wi-Fi, soft drinks. Eight Tesla-compatible EV chargers now available in the Legend lot.

Even More 2025 Park Features

• The Nerveless Nocks Show: Acrobats, aerialists, and motorcycle stunts in a thrilling live act (all summer leading into fall).
• Expanded Accessibility: Transfer devices for most rides; rides like Holidog Express are wheelchair accessible. A new sensory-friendly rating system helps families plan their day.
• Park Upgrades: Refreshed portals at section entrances and updated theming throughout the park.
• Friday Night Live! (not part of Halloween Weekends): Runs August 22–October 24, 2025, offering discounted evening admission and night rides.

Park-ing Made Painless

Free parking and fast entry mean more time for fun (and funnel cake).

• Free Parking: Two surface lots located directly across from the entrance.
• EV Charging: Eight Tesla-compatible chargers near The Legend coaster.
• Tips: Arrive 30 minutes before gates open for best parking; even from the farthest row, it’s under an eight-minute walk to the park entrance.

Cozy Cabins, Creepy Rides, and One Easy Booking

Planning your Holiday World Halloween Weekends trip? Tripster makes it a breeze to bundle nearby hotel stays—like Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph cabins—with top attractions, all in one smooth, stress-free checkout.

While tickets are sold through the official site, Tripster offers exclusive discounts on lodging and flexible vacation packages so you can lock in cozy cabins, save big, and skip the planning chaos. Book early and make this the Halloween your crew howls about for years—see you under the orange string lights in Santa Claus, Indiana!