Fright Fest is running on select dates through November 1 at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts, with separate tickets required for the park's haunted mazes. The official calendar lists the season as September 26 through November 1.
FOX61 reported October 1 that more than 200 scare actors were preparing for the Halloween event. Its report described seven scare zones included with park admission and five haunted mazes carrying an additional charge.
Six Flags lists an admission-and-haunted-mazes bundle starting at $65. A Haunted Attractions Pass starts at $20 for a selected night but does not include park admission. The listed prices exclude applicable taxes and processing fees of up to $9.99, so visitors should check the total before purchasing.
The haunted attractions include Midnight Mansion, Slasher Circus and Camp Killamore. The park also lists live entertainment and says complete showtimes are available in its mobile app, with schedules subject to change.
Families seeking daytime activities can attend Kids Boo Fest, also scheduled for select dates through November 1. Six Flags describes that program as taking place before sunset, with a trick-or-treat trail, costume showcase, a hay maze and pumpkin painting while supplies last.
The daytime program also lists Looney Tunes character encounters and craft activities. Its costume event gives families another option alongside trick-or-treating. Visitors interested in those activities should distinguish the before-sunset program from the nighttime haunted attractions when choosing their arrival time.
Costume rules differ by age and time of day. The park prohibits masks at Fright Fest, with a daytime Halloween exception for children 12 and younger. Even then, masks cannot be worn on rides. Face paint that conceals a visitor's identity is also prohibited, according to the event policies.
The Haunted Attractions Pass is sold online for the selected night. Because it excludes admission, buyers should confirm that their purchase covers both entry to the park and any mazes they intend to visit.
The park is at 1623 Main Street in Agawam. Visitors should check the official calendar for their chosen date rather than assume the events run daily. Fright Fest rules also prohibit re-entry after 6 p.m., a consideration for anyone planning to leave the park and return that evening.
Updated October 2: This article has been expanded with additional sourced context.
Sources:
https://www.sixflags.com/newengland/events
https://www.sixflags.com/newengland/events/fright-fest