Kentucky Kingdom Halloween: 2025 Tickets, Dates, & More!

Louisville’s signature fall festival, Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom, lights up the night with glowing gourds, whimsical sculptures, and world-class coasters. Held inside the beloved Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park, this family-friendly Halloween celebration has rapidly grown into a can’t-miss autumn tradition, now in its fourth year.

Expect acres of jack-o’-lantern magic, larger-than-life pumpkin icons, and plenty of sweet trick-or-treat moments—all included with your day ticket or season pass. Ready to carve new memories? Read on for all the glowing details.

Gourd-geous Grounds: Where the Magic Happens

Step into a Halloween wonderland filled with over 1,000 glowing pumpkins and Kentucky-themed magic.

The festival unfolds across Kentucky Kingdom, especially in its mid-park “Pumpkin Trail,” transforming ride plazas, gardens, and pathways into a glowing wonderland. Located just minutes from downtown Louisville, KY, at 937 Phillips Lane, the park is easily accessible for locals and road-trippers alike.

Over 1,000 illuminated pumpkins, with 75% grown locally, shimmer beside the park’s soaring steel coasters and classic carousel, delivering Instagram-worthy backdrops at every turn. In 2025, guests can also explore the new Discovery Meadow, a 6-acre family-friendly land celebrating Kentucky’s spirit with new rides and attractions.

Spooky-Sweet Schedule: When to Glow

Catch the coasters by day and the pumpkin glow by night—every weekend is a fall fantasy.

In 2025, Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom runs Fridays through Sundays, September 26–October 26, keeping gates open from late morning until after dark. This schedule, confirmed by recent announcements, allows guests to enjoy daytime thrills and the enchanting “Glow Nights” finale as pumpkins flicker to life beneath Kentucky’s crisp autumn sky. Arrive early for lighter queues on rides like Lightning Run and stay late to soak in the full glow experience.

Who It’s For: Families, Thrill-Seekers, and Pumpkin Lovers

From toddlers to teens, there’s something for every age and adrenaline level.

This event caters to all ages, making it ideal for multi-generational groups. Toddlers can enjoy their first hay-maze adventure, teens can chase thrills on five world-class roller coasters, and grandparents can stroll amid twinkling lanterns.

Little ghouls collect sweets along the expanded trick-or-treat trail, while adrenaline fans tackle coasters between candy stops. Admission is included with any day ticket or season pass, offering great value for families. Season passes, starting at around $79.99, provide unlimited access to the park and its events, including Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom.

Pumpkin-Powered Highlights: Why This Event Shines

Towering sculptures, tasty treats, and a brand-new family zone—this year glows brighter than ever.

Ready to carve new memories? Here’s why this event glows brighter than ever in 2025:

• Iconic Pumpkin Sculptures: Marvel at larger-than-life creations like a 12-foot Derby horse and a grinning spider spinning its luminous web, crafted from locally grown pumpkins (75% sourced in-house).
• Interactive Activities: Wander through a family-friendly hay maze, join the lively Pumpkin Parade with costumed characters, or dance to live performances by the bluegrass-plucking “Pumpkinseeds” band.
• Trick-or-Treat Trail: Kids can fill their bags with sweets at expanded candy stations along the glowing Pumpkin Trail, perfect for little ghouls and goblins.
• Themed Eats: Savor fall-inspired treats like maple-bacon-pecan funnel cakes, pulled pork sandwiches, and the park’s famous cinnamon bread, available at food stalls and new dining locations.
• New for 2025 – Discovery Meadow: Explore a $11 million, 6-acre family-friendly land featuring:
  • Redbird Racer, a swinging ride themed after Kentucky’s cardinal.
  • A scenic train ride weaving through festive displays.
  • A squirrel-themed bounce ride for younger guests.
  • A 4,800-square-foot playground for active fun.
  • Two reimagined dining venues offering local Kentucky flavors, enhancing the festival’s culinary experience.
• Thrilling Rides: Enjoy five world-class roller coasters, including Lightning Run and Storm Chaser, blending adrenaline with autumnal charm, all accessible during the event.
• Glow Nights Finale: Stay late to experience the park transformed into a twinkling wonderland as over 1,000 illuminated pumpkins light up the night under Kentucky’s crisp autumn sky.

These additions, part of a $25 million park investment, make Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom a standout event, offering more ways to create unforgettable memories.

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Ready to glow? Book your Kentucky Kingdom fall getaway today and let us do the heavy lifting while you enjoy the ride.