SCarowinds, the Carolinas’ premier Halloween event, returns for select nights from Friday, September 13 to Sunday, October 27. Before visiting SCarowinds, guests should review these helpful tips, and event policies, to ensure they make the most of a screaming good time.

DON’T: Arrive Without a Chaperone if Underage

All guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to be admitted to and remain in the park for SCarowinds. This policy will be in effect daily by 4:00 p.m. local time – Carowinds reserves the right to begin enforcing the chaperone policy earlier on any given day.

The chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo identification with date of birth at ticket entry. One (1) chaperone may accompany no more than 10 guests ages 15 or younger per day. In addition, the chaperone must accompany their party during entry, remain inside the park during their visit, and be available by phone throughout their stay.

Guests 16 years of age or older may be asked to present a valid government-issued photo identification (Driver’s license, State Issued ID Card, Passport) with date of birth at entry to verify their age. If unable to verify proof of age, guests may be denied entry into the park.

Guests should review the entire chaperone policy, located on the SCarowinds Visitation Information webpage, prior to attending the event.

DO: Purchase Park Admission Online

New in 2024, guests can enjoy three fall events with one admission ticket. SCarowinds is no longer a separately ticketed event. Guests who are already in the park for the daytime Tricks and Treats and Oktoberfest activities can continue the fun into a frightful night without leaving the park.

Guests can find the best deal on fall admission tickets when purchasing online before visiting the park. Fall admission is also available for purchase on-site at the North Gate. Additionally, Gold and Prestige Passholders enjoy unlimited to visits to SCarowinds.

DON'T: Attempt to Re-Enter SCarowinds

Re-entry is not permitted during SCarowinds. Once guests leave the event, they cannot return. The no re-entry policy will be enforced during all SCarowinds event hours, including Fridays and starting at 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

DO: Download the Carowinds Mobile App

Get more out of your visit to SCarowinds with the official Carowinds mobile app. The app includes an interactive map of rides, haunted attractions, and dining locations, as well as ride wait times and showtimes. Guests can also add their season passes to the mobile app’s digital wallet for quick access.

DON’T: Bring a Bag

To increase safety, and provide efficient entry into the park during SCarowinds, guests will be asked to adhere to the event’s bag policy:

Guests may not bring bags of any kind, including purses, backpacks, or diaper bags, into the park during all SCarowinds event hours, including Fridays and starting at 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests who require health accommodations may bring a bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” containing only medically necessary items into the park. All bags will be searched prior to entry.

Guests should review the entire SCarowinds bag policy, located on the SCarowinds Visitation Information webpage, prior to attending the event.

DO: Purchase Fright and Fast Lane to Skip the Line

The Fright and Fast Lane bundle allows guests to ride, laugh, and scream all night long with priority access to each haunted maze and unlimited boarding on all Fast Lane attractions. Fright Lane can be used at each SCarowinds maze once to skip the line.

Fright and Fast Lane provides the ultimate SCarowinds experience and is available for purchase online. Separate park admission is required and not included. Season passholders with All Season Fast Lane may purchase Fright Lane individually at guest services on the day of their visit.

DON’T: Wear a Costume or Face Paint

During the SCarowinds event, guests are not permitted to wear costume masks, costume attire or face paint. Trench coats and flak jackets are also prohibited. Leave the scary stuff to our costume and makeup experts and enjoy the scares of the SCarowinds’ character talent already present in the park.

NOTE: This policy does not apply to masks meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other germs.

DO: Purchase a No-Boo Necklace if You’re Timid

Guests who want to experience the atmosphere of SCarowinds but are not ready for a scare can purchase a No-Boo Necklace. SCarowinds monsters know that they cannot scare guests who are wearing the necklace. However, please note that this does not apply when entering a haunted maze. No-Boo Necklaces are available throughout the park at designated stands.

DON’T: Record Inside Haunted Attractions

Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the haunted mazes at SCarowinds, and cameras will not be allowed inside the attractions. Violations of this rule may result in dismissal from the park.

Remember, cameras, phones, GoPros and other recording devices are also strictly prohibited on all rides to ensure the safety of our guests.