Halloween Events and Activities at Knott's Scary Farm near Los Angeles, California

Step inside a living fairy tale in a colonial township that's under siege by an inhuman monster that preys from the dark. As night descends, Eight Fingers Nine emerges from the shadows in search of fresh meat. His vicious bite penetrates deep, causing sleep paralysis which holds his victim in sway while he slowly consumes their flesh. Step lively and beware the dark, or you may be the main course at his next meal!

Pierce the veil of time and discover the secret of the evil fog that hangs over Knott’s Scary Farm in Origins: The Curse of Calico. Unearth the sinister paranormal activity that plagues the town as Sarah Marshall is put on trial for her suspected crimes of witchcraft.

All will be unveiled when the Green Witch rises up and curses the townsfolk, transforming all who have accused her into a wicked horde of malicious creatures with an eternal quench for the living.

Within the canvas tent lies the secret of the most potent force in the universe: the human mind. Give in and succumb to the hypnotist Mesmer and his sinister sideshow, as it pries on your hidden fears.

Release your inner thoughts and descend into a world of madness, torture, and eerie enlightenment. There you will uncover the grotesque secrets hidden as you brave through the most terrifying show ever created.

Embark on a journey through the Midnight Theater, entering horror film worlds where you must survive the deadly Slasher's rage. Can you escape these movie nightmares, or will you be trapped among decaying corpses in the ruined theatre? The sinister Midnight Theater beckons the brave into Cinema Slasher.

Violent murders at The Blind Tiger interrupt the Prohibition-era revelry on Memory Lane. A dangerously addictive new cocktail named The Devil’s Elixir seems to be at the root of the mayhem, but where did it come from? The answers may lie at the heart of the extravagant Argive Hotel, where many have checked in… but none have checked out. 

Venture into a hellish trip down memory lane in The Chilling Chambers. Guided by the menacing Crimson Lord, you'll face a collection of the most infamous monsters and themes from Knott’s Scary Farm’s horrific history! Each room reveals a different flavor of horror, drawing you deeper into a world filled with terror. Can you survive the Crimson Lord’s twisted tribute through the decades of fear, or will you become a permanent part of this macabre celebration? 

Turn the page and enter the world of an ancient relic whose dark stories exist purely to turn your greatest nightmares into a reality.

Try to escape the horror of the evil creatures released by the mysterious book, or have your soul eternally trapped within the pages of the next chapter!

Can you hear that? The spider possessed residents of the convalescent home are preparing a special place for you.  Enter their web and succumb to their dark desires.

Ghost Town Streets is the original - and still most terrifying - scare zone that started it all. Bands of half-human, half-animal monsters prowl the streets and inhabit the fog. Beware the notoriously startling Sliders who lunge from every fog-filled corner of the land.

Step back into the dark decadence of a by-gone era as the newest scare zone, The Gore-ing 20's, terrorizes even the bravest and most brutal souls.

Here gangsters run illicit hooch for the ghostly revelers as the otherworldly musicians play the music of the damned. Tell the Bouncer the secret password, and you'll have the time of your life…for as long as it lasts.

This unearthly scare zone is making its sinister return to the park, Forsaken Lake. Once again, the lake underneath Silver Bullet reveals the horrors and creatures it’s kept hidden, until now.

Forsaken Lake will unleash gothic creatures, which have been ravaged by the dark and murky waters, as they wander their crypts preying on unsuspecting visitors, looking for victims to drag back to their watery graves. 

Knott’s Boardwalk is taken over by “CarnEVIL,” where the freak show is the main event and countless deviant clowns crave your undying attention.

In this reimagined version of the fan favorite, classic characters return to invade Camp Snoopy, but with an updated twist. Guests will again encounter the King and Queen of the realm, maniacal Jesters, brutal Barbarians, wicked Wizards, and lawless Peasants, but they’ve all returned with an onslaught of fresh terror. All Hail the King or suffer the wrath of The Gauntlet!

Bird Cage Theater

You won’t believe your eyes when our skilled Illusionist takes the stage in the heart of Calico. Get there early, as seats have been known to vanish.

Calico Mine Stage

Step right up and walk into the mystique and darkness of the malevolent “Le Magnifique Carnaval Du Grotesque.” A collection of death-defying feats and carnival acts that will delight your darkest desires and fill your senses with terror and delight. 

Wagon Camp

The town of Calico is once again under siege!  It’s up to the Lawman and the Hangman to rise up and battle the evildoers in an all-out bloodfest featuring the vilest villains of the past year.  Grab a seat at the Wagon Camp and bear witness to the ultimate skewering of pop culture. This show contains adult themes and is not suitable for children.

Indulge in wicked culinary creations that tantalize the taste buds with a sinister twist. These devilish delights and cursed cocktails will seduce your palate, leaving you craving more.

Ghoulishly enchanting apparel and must-have collectibles that celebrate Knott’s Scary Farm’s sinister past and present.

This immersive retail experience features exclusive specialty merchandise fans will die for while the museum presents historic exhibits highlighting Knott's Scary Farm's frightfully rich past.

Into the Fog is home to a collection of original art by unique and talented artists from across the country. These artists have drawn inspiration from Knott’s Scary Farm’s rich history and we’re certain you’ll find an original or print you’ll want to take home with you.

With discounted Scary Farm admission packages and the exclusive benefit of resting in peace right next door to the horrors that await, a multi-day visit and a hotel package is the best way to take in all the nightmares waiting for you at Knott’s Scary Farm.