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FestivalsElitch Gardens Fright Fest
- When
- Sep 28 - Nov 3 · Fri 6-10 PM / Sat 12-11 PM / Sun 12-9 PM
- Where
- Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, Denver
- Price
- Included with park admission
Fright Fest at Elitch Gardens runs six weekends from September 28 to November 3, 2026. The park splits into two modes depending on the hour: family-friendly daytime programming with trick-or-treat trails and themed rides from noon to 6 PM, then a full scare experience after dark through closing. Friday hours are 6-10 PM, Saturday 12-11 PM, and Sunday 12-9 PM.
Elitch Gardens sits in downtown Denver at 2000 Elitch Circle, accessible by light rail. The park covers 68 acres and includes more than 40 rides. Fright Fest adds haunted houses, scare zones, and seasonal food and drink throughout the grounds. The 21-plus Frightopia adult nights run on select Saturdays.
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Admission covers both the day rides and the evening scare programming. Season passes include Fright Fest. The park typically announces the full lineup of haunted attractions and scare zone themes in August.
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