Knott’s Scary Farm has been haunting Southern Californians for over 50 years. The nighttime scarefest transforms the park, with uniquely haunted mazes and attractions, sinister shows, and more than 1,000 horrifying creatures lurking in the fog and hiding across every inch of the park.

2025 unlocks new fears with the introduction of two two new spine-chilling mazes: Mary - The Haunting of Worth Home, haunted by a legion of nightmarish creatures bent on revenge, and The Zoo, an abandoned zoo that has been transformed into a terrifying laboratory of animal/human experiments.

There is no age minimum for the event. However, this event is recommended for mature audiences only and not recommended for children under 13.  All guests, regardless of age, need to have their own paid admission ticket. There are no refunds for this event.

Guests can reduce their likelihood of being scared by monsters in scare zones by purchasing a “No Boo!” necklace ($18), which gives scare immunity from monsters lurking inside Knott’s Scary Farm.

Knott's Scary Farm is held on select nights, from September 18 to November 1, 2025

Looking for Knott's kid-friendly Halloween fest? The daytime Knott's Spooky Farm offers scare-free Halloween fun.