Halloween Activities SCarowinds, Our Annual Halloween Event

Event Highlights

Where: 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273

What to expect: Terrifying haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, exhilarating live show, and specialty food & drink

Cost: Scare zones, live shows, and most rides included with park admission; Food, drink, haunted mazes and merchandise require separate purchase

Nothing is as it screams during SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® at Carowinds. The park has been fully transformed for a terrifying Halloween celebration to commemorate 25 years of fear. Check out our brand new event offerings, like the all-new Defex 2.0 presented by M&M'S®, that give a nod to the haunting legacy of SCarowinds' past.

Horrors lurk in foggy corners, and haunts await your presence. Brave the night for SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® and encounter spine-tingling chills in our ambient Scare Zones, or unwind by watching one of our scary-good live shows. Plus, true horror fans can unlock new fears with our exclusive, pay-to-panic Haunted Mazes!* And don’t forget — a trip to Carowinds wouldn’t be complete without a ride or three on Fury 325. It’s even scarier after dark!

Gather your friends and prepare for fright: the park of your dreams becomes a nightmare this Halloween at SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS®.

A warning for the wary — SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® is an intensely scary Halloween event and is not recommended for children younger than 13. For family-friendly fun this fall, try Carowinds’ other seasonal events, Tricks and Treats and Oktoberfest!

All entertainment, activities, and ride availabilities are subject to change.

*Haunted Mazes are premier attractions not included with admission. For access, purchase a Haunted Attractions Pass. 

SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® at Carowinds is the season’s top destination for terror, and there’s nothing more terrifying than our collection of premier, pay-to-panic Haunted Mazes. If you’re twisted (or fearless) enough to ignore the warnings, you can gain access to our collection of forbidden labyrinths with the purchase of a Haunted Attractions Pass.

Carowinds' Haunted Mazes are premium experiences that require separate admission and test every ounce of your courage. Buy a Haunted Attractions Pass now and unlock the creaking door to Haunted Mazes like Defex 2.0 or Silver Scream Studios: DIRECTOR'S CUT.

The dread isn’t confined to just Haunted Mazes during SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® at Carowinds — Scare Zones are pockets of paralyzing fear scattered throughout the park. Costumed creatures prowl in the fog, and demented performers lurch from the shadows. With Scare Zones at Carowinds, the fear is fluid.

These immersive, fright-filled experiences promise to keep you up at night, and the best part? They’re included with admission to Carowinds for the entire event. Check out scare zones like the all-new GLITCH this Halloween, and yes — screaming is encouraged.

Carowinds is filled with heart-pounding high energy during SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS®, but sometimes you need to unwind. Catch your breath and catch a Halloween-themed show like the all-new DepRAVEd or Halloween Hootenanny!

And if you’re not the sitting-down type? Don’t fret. Performers will shamble through the pathways and roam throughout the park for SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® — that’s right, at Carowinds, the entertainment finds you. Delight in our costumed crews’ acting as they spread a sinister spirit through the streets.

With live entertainment like this (and more) at Carowinds, you’ll realize that all the best scares come with a smile, too.

Fuel your frightful fun at SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® with seasonal bites and drinks that capture the essence of fall. Our chefs have developed a themed menu containing wickedly indulgent treats, delicious dinner options, and creepy cocktails to be enjoyed in the witching hour.

You’ll definitely want to grab a bite to eat before the night gets too late — it’s less fun to face terror on an empty stomach.

Before you’re done, don’t forget to commemorate your terrifying evening of thrills and scrumptious eats with collectible merch! After a pulse-pounding night of Haunted Mazes, high-flying night rides, live entertainment, and festival food, you’ll have memories and stories almost too incredible to believe. Prove the doubters wrong with limited-edition SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® merchandise. You did brave brutal horrors and live to tell the tale, so why not wear the proof for all to see?