Valleyscare Tickets: 2025 Dates and Details

Each autumn, Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, transforms into ValleyScare, a spine-chilling Halloween experience filled with shrieking monsters, haunted mazes, and thrilling night rides. As darkness falls, the park’s coasters plunge into total blackness while scare actors lurk in fog-filled streets, making ValleyScare the Twin Cities’ ultimate Halloween tradition.

Terror Has a New Address

Shakopee’s thrills get haunted—Valleyfair becomes ValleyScare after dark.

Set your GPS for 1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379, the epicenter of fright. The expansive amusement park turns into a labyrinth of scare zones and eerie decorations, with a detailed ValleyScare map handed out at the gate to guide you through the madness—so you don’t lose your way or your nerves.

When the Nightmares Begin

Mark your calendar—Friday and Saturday nights just got terrifying.

Mark your calendar for select Friday and Saturday nights from September 20 through October 25, 2025. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the screams echo until midnight, giving thrill-seekers five hours of chilling fun.

Pro-tip: Arrive 30 minutes early to beat security lines and catch the first wave of scare actors storming the midway.

Who Should Brave ValleyScare?

Only the bold need apply—teen-tested, PG-13 rated frights await.

This event is designed for teens, adults, and fearless tweens craving PG-13 level scares. Whether you’re a roller coaster enthusiast seeking after-dark airtime, a horror movie fan hunting jump scares, or a date-night duo ready to cling to each other, ValleyScare delivers unforgettable thrills.

Families with younger children can enjoy the daytime Tricks and Treats festival, featuring candy, costumes, and family-friendly fun, before gearing up for the nighttime frights.

What Makes ValleyScare a Scream Standout

Coasters, creatures, and chaos—this isn’t your average Halloween haunt.

• Six immersive haunted houses & redesigned scare zones: Explore brand-new labyrinths teeming with grotesque animatronics and live monsters lurking around every corner.
• Night rides in total darkness: Classic coasters such as Wild Thing and Renegade feel even faster and more intense when riders can’t see the next drop.
• Sinister shows & street entertainment: Experience captivating live performances including fire dancers, steampunk sirens, and pulse-pounding percussion acts that keep adrenaline high between haunted mazes.
• Seasonal bites & brews: Refuel with themed treats like blood-orange cider, maple-glazed mini donuts, and other limited-time snacks and drinks designed to fit the spooky vibe.

Park, Scream, Repeat

Park close, run fast—because the monsters don’t wait.

On-site parking is plentiful, with standard spaces priced around $25 per vehicle. Gold and Platinum Passholders enjoy free parking. For convenience, consider purchasing preferred parking to reduce your walk to the gate—every minute counts when terror waits.

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