🎃 Denver, CO · Halloween 2026
Elitch Gardens Fright Fest — Denver, CO
Elitch Gardens Fright Fest brings Halloween to Denver for the 2026 season — sept 26–nov 1, 2026 (six weekends) at Elitch Gardens.
🎯 DENVER, CO📅 Sept 26–Nov 1, 2026 (six weekends)📍 Elitch Gardens🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Elitch Gardens Fright Fest is one of Denver’s premier haunted attractions for the 2026 Halloween season, packing multiple scare zones, live actors, and Hollywood-style sets into one terrifying walkthrough. Expect strobe lights, tight corridors, and jump scares around every corner — this is not a kid-friendly stroll.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Elitch Gardens — 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204
📅 Dates: Sept 26–Nov 1, 2026 (six weekends)
🕐 Hours: Fun by day; Fright By Night after 6pm
🎫 Price: Park admission $57.99; Haunt Pass $40 (haunted houses extra)
👶 Ages: All ages; 12+ recommended for haunted houses and Fright By Night
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://www.elitchgardens.com
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Teenagers, date nights, and hardcore haunt fans chasing the biggest scares.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 13+ is the sweet spot — younger kids are allowed with adults at most haunts but rarely last the whole walkthrough.
🎃 Buy tickets online in advance — weekend nights regularly sell out, and online prices are usually lower than the door.
🎃 Arrive early or go on weeknights — Friday and Saturday lines can top an hour; Sunday–Thursday means shorter waits.
🎃 Know the scare rules — actors won’t touch you, but strobes, fog, and loud sounds are constant; skip it if you’re sensitive.
🎃 Wear closed-toe shoes — you’ll be moving through dark, uneven sets; leave the costume pieces that drag at home.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Elitch Gardens Fright Fest open for Halloween 2026?
Elitch Gardens Fright Fest runs Sept 26–Nov 1, 2026 (six weekends). Hours are typically evenings — check the official site for the exact nightly schedule, as hours vary by day of week.
How much are tickets to Elitch Gardens Fright Fest?
General admission is ticketed; prices vary by night with peak pricing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween week. Park admission $57.99; Haunt Pass $40 (haunted houses extra). Buy online ahead for the best price and guaranteed entry.
Is Elitch Gardens Fright Fest too scary for kids?
This is an intense haunted attraction recommended for ages 13 and up. Younger children are generally admitted with an adult but the experience includes strobes, fog, loud noises, and graphic scenes.
