2025 Fright Fest is Back at The Great Escape

Lake George’s Thrill Central provides a super spooky experience on weekends in October.

Looking for some chills and thrills during the spooky season? Six Flags Great Escape near Lake George Village hosts their annual Fright Fest on weekends during the month of October. Check their website for specific days and times.

A scary good time in the southern Adirondacks.

In addition to regular park attractions, visitors are treated to many terrifying experiences, including:

Get ready for a spooky good time in Lake George

• Scare Zone has attractions like the Dark Oaks Cemetery, Dead in the West at the Ghost Town, and Infested, where Terrifying sirens enchant and claim your soul.

• Costume contests

• Trick-or-Treat Trail — stop for treats

• Shows like The Dead Disco, The Raven, Tales from the Syx, The Awakeingand Ghouly Pop will keep the entertainment popping.

Fright Festers can enjoy several immersive haunted experiences that include eerie fog, sinister lighting, chilling sounds, and creepy props. These attractions are part of the Haunted Maze and have an additional cost beyond the general admission ticket.

• Hell Block VI: Tour a terrifying prison where the monstrous inmates run wild—can you help lock down the prison before it’s too late?

• CarnEVIL: Join the carnival mayhem as performers, wicked clowns, and freak show characters invite you to participate in the fun.

• Skull Manor: Be on the lookout for menacing legends that lurk around dark corners, and don’t miss the super creepy dollhouse

• Nightmare: Get ready for 13 horrifying fears brought to life.

Frightening clowns await at the Great Escape

Fuel your frightful fun at Six Flags Great Escape’s Fright Fest with seasonal bites and drinks that capture the essence of fall. Gret Escape chefs have developed a themed menu containing wickedly indulgent treats, delicious dinner options, and creepy cocktails to be enjoyed in the witching hour.

During Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Escape, the park undergoes a complete transformation for a thrilling Halloween celebration where nothing is as it seems. Horrors lie hidden in foggy corners, and spooky haunts are waiting for you.

Brave the night at Fright Fest and experience spine-tingling chills in the ambient scare zones, or relax while enjoying one of the thrilling live shows.

And don’t forget — a trip to Six Flags Great Escape wouldn’t be complete without a ride or three on The Bobcat. It’s even scarier after dark.

Gather your friends and prepare for fright: the park of your dreams becomes a nightmare this Halloween at Six Flags Great Escape.

A warning for the wary — Fright Fest is an intensely scary Halloween event and is not recommended for children younger than 13. For family-friendly fun this fall, try Six Flags Great Escape’s other seasonal event, Kids Boo Fest.

All entertainment, activities, and ride availabilities are subject to change.

In case you missed it, Fright Fest was one of our top picks for fun things to do in the Adirondacks this fall. For more ideas, listen to the latest episode of our podcast, ADK Talks.

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Find the best things to do this fall in the Adirondacks.

Love the Adirondacks? You’ll love our podcast. In a recent episode of ADK Talks, we shared our recommendations for great things to do in the Adirondacks this fall. Listen now or find us on your favorite podcast platform.

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