Friday and Saturday Nights September 19 - October 31
Nightfall brings a different kind of thrill. ValleyScare is back. But be careful what you wish for.
The Twin Cities’ largest Halloween event returns after dark to unleash your deepest, darkest fears through terrifying haunted mazes, eerie entertainment, and spine-chilling surprises around every corner. As the sun sets, Valleyfair transforms into a night filled with monsters, scares, and immersive Halloween experiences you won’t soon forget. Experience some of Valleyfair’s most popular rides under the cover of night, delivering heart-pounding excitement and unforgettable chills you can only find at ValleyScare. Don’t miss the Twin Cities’ ultimate Halloween tradition.
WARNING: ValleyScare is an intense nighttime Halloween event and may not be suitable for younger guests. Parental discretion is advised.
PLEASE NOTE: ValleyScare returns as a separately ticketed event. Haunted Mazes are included in ValleyScare admission.

What's Included
- ValleyScare included with valid park admission and eligible Season Passes*
- Haunted Mazes are included with ValleyScare admission
- Scare Zones throughout the park
- Halloween-themed live entertainment
- Rides operating in the dark
- Specialty food and beverage offerings
- Photo opportunities and roaming monsters
* This includes Enchanted Parks Legend & Hero Passes & Six Flags Gold & Prestige Passes purchased prior to April 6. Six Flags Memberships are also included.
Haunted Attractions
Enter if you dare.
Experience immersive haunted houses filled with unexpected scares, terrifying creatures and chilling surprises.
Haunted Mazes at ValleyScare
Ready to take a wrong turn into terror?
In ValleyScare’s Haunted Mazes, every dead end feels like a dread end, with scares waiting where you least expect them.
Haunted Mazes are included with ValleyScare admission. Your ValleyScare admission ticket is valid for all of the event’s most spine-chilling experiences.
Our immersive mazes are built for brave souls who want to wander deeper into the fright and lose themselves in the screams.
Indoor Mazes
Berserkers Valkyries’ Vengeance
Descend into a dark Norse nightmare where Valkyries fight through haunted wilderness, ancient ruins, and monster-infested caves against a savage undead Viking horde.
Behind High Roller
Cryptidland
Survive a nightmare roadside attraction where ancient secrets awaken cryptids, twisted beasts, and horrors that were never meant to escape.
Near Midway Games
Mr. Cleaver’s Bloodshed
Enter the domain of Mr. Cleaver, where visitors become victims in a relentless, high-intensity slaughterhouse experience.
Near Mad Mouse
The Chateau: 7 Deadly Scares
Behind the walls of an ancient chateau, the Seven Deadly Sins await—each one transformed into a living nightmare more terrifying than the last.
Chateau
Undertakers
The dead refuse to rest within these walls. Explore a mortuary haunted by lost souls and uncover the Undertaker’s most disturbing secrets.
Behind High Roller
Scare Zones Around ValleyScare
The terror doesn’t stop at the Haunted Mazes.
During ValleyScare, fear awaits with every step as immersive Scare Zones transform the park into a realm of chaos and terror. Sinister creatures emerge from the fog, unsettling characters roam the midway, and shocking encounters can happen when you least expect them.
These themed zones bring the nightmares into the open, surrounding guests with eerie atmospheres, thrilling surprises, and pulse-pounding scares throughout the night. From post-apocalyptic wastelands to fog-filled streets crawling with sinister figures, every Scare Zone offers a unique brand of fear.
Explore haunting areas like Signal Zero and discover why ValleyScare’s Scare Zones have become a Halloween tradition for thrill-seekers. Wherever you wander, danger is waiting in the shadows—and screaming is always encouraged.
Hemlock’s Coven
Dark magic users unite on cursed land, plotting humanity’s destruction with deadly forces that linger long after you leave.
Blood on the Boundary Waters
Survive the nightmare of an isolated town where a violent fungal outbreak mutates its inhabitants into savage swamp beasts.
Behind High Roller
CarnEVIL: Midway of Mayhem
Enter a cursed carnival engulfed in dense fog, where grotesque clowns lure unsuspecting victims into a twisted world of terror and deception.
Planet Snoopy
Signal Zero
A haunting signal echoes through the wasteland, luring survivors into the path of savage gangs and an uncertain fate.
Near The Wave
ValleyScare’s Halloween-Themed Shows
The screams and scares of ValleyScare aren’t confined to Haunted Mazes and Scare Zones.
Throughout the park, captivating live entertainment brings Halloween to life with high-energy performances, eerie storytelling, and unforgettable characters. Take a break from the chaos and enjoy fan-favorite shows like Hell on Wheels and Hide and Seek, where the thrills continue from the stage.
Electrifying stage productions and immersive performances add another layer of excitement to your night. After all, the best scares aren’t just lurking in the dark—they’re putting on a show.
Hell On Wheels
Rev your engines and rock out with a gang of fiery outlaw bikers in this explosive, high-energy musical experience.
Superior Stage
Hide and Seek
Follow a haunting journey through song and movement where captivating performances and immersive effects awaken the senses.
Superior Stage
Black Widow
Be captivated by an electrifying fusion of choreography, color, and skill as Black Widow spins, twirls, and transforms the stage with light.
Superior Stage
ValleyScare Food, Drinks & Collectible Merch
A night of screams and thrills isn’t complete without something delicious to fuel the fun.
During ValleyScare, guests can indulge in a variety of seasonal food and beverages inspired by the sights, flavors, and spirit of Halloween. From wickedly decadent treats and hearty eats to festive cocktails and specialty drinks, there’s something to satisfy every craving between scares.
Whether you’re taking a break from the Haunted Mazes, catching a live show, or exploring the park after dark, ValleyScare’s culinary offerings add another layer of excitement to your evening. After all, facing monsters, mayhem, and midnight terrors is easier on a full stomach.
Before the night ends, commemorate your visit with exclusive ValleyScare merchandise. Limited-edition apparel, souvenirs, and collectibles let you celebrate a night of unforgettable scares and Halloween memories. It’s the perfect way to remember your journey through haunted mazes, chilling attractions, live entertainment, and all the thrills that make ValleyScare a must-visit Halloween tradition.
Family-Friendly Halloween Fun
Looking for daytime thrills without the scares?
Families can enjoy Tricks and Treats
- Trick-or-Treat Trails
- Craft Central
- Kid-Friendly Shows
- Character Meet & Greets
- Family Rides and Attractions
- Midway Games
Learn more about our family-friendly event here.
ValleyScare Tips
- Arrive early to maximize your visit.
- Haunted attractions are most popular after sunset.
- Check the daily show schedule upon arrival.
Know Before You Go
- Masks, face paint, or costume attire are not allowed during ValleyScare.
- Scare Zones contain fog, special effects, loud noises, and intense themes.
- ValleyScare has a no re-entry policy. Guests exiting will not be permitted to re-enter.
- Some attractions may not be appropriate for young children.
- Event offerings are subject to change without notice.
- Please review our code of conduct and chaperone policy here.


