Carowinds Welcomes Fall with the Return of Oktoberfest, Tricks and Treats and SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS®
Chris Foshee
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25th Year of SCarowinds to Feature Four New Thrilling Attractions
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – SEPTEMBER 4 – As summer transitions into fall, Carowinds will transform the state line into the ultimate seasonal celebration with three premiere events. Tricks and Treats and SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS® will run on select nights and weekends from Sept. 12 through Nov. 2., with Oktoberfest stretching to November 23. Catering to families, foodies and thrill seekers alike, all three events are included with a single admission ticket.
“Carowinds is a hallmark of the fall season in the Carolinas, and this year, we’re giving our guests even more reasons to visit,” said Brian Oerding, vice president and park manager of Carowinds. “From day to night, we’ve created an unforgettable experience with three can’t-miss events. With all your favorite rides, great weather and a variety of unique seasonal experiences, it’s the perfect time to visit the park with friends and family.”
During the Day
With this year’s Camp Snoopy expansion complete with the addition of two new major attractions, Tricks and Treats promises to be bigger, better and Snoopy-er than ever before. On weekends from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Sept. 12 through Nov. 2, the young and young-at-heart can enjoy interactive fun and whimsical entertainment alongside the Peanuts™ gang, including a Trick-or-Treat Trail, Patch’s Pumpkin Patch and Mask Maker’s Mash.
For the adults, Oktoberfest returns for its second year at Carowinds, bringing the spirit of Germany’s world known celebration, including premium quality beer, authentic German cuisine, live music and family friendly activities like a stein holding competition and keg tapping ceremony. Oktoberfest will be held on weekends from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Sept. 13 through Nov. 23.
As Darkness Falls
As the sun goes down, Carowinds transforms into SCarowinds with five haunted mazes, four scare zones, five live shows and more than 300 monsters lurking in the shadows. Celebrating its 25th year of fear, the scream park will introduce three new haunted attractions, a new scare zone and a new live show. SCarowinds will open on Sept. 12 and run through Nov. 2.
- The Conjuring: Beyond Fear – SCREAMium Attraction
- Defex 2.0 presented by M&M'S® – New Haunted Maze
- Silver Scream Studios: 25th Anniversary Director’s Cut presented by SKITTLES® – New Haunted Maze
- Glitch – New Scare Zone
- DepRAVEd – New Live Show
Headlining the new additions is The Conjuring: Beyond Fear. Based on New Line Cinema’s blockbuster horror franchise and on the heels of its latest theatrical release, the new SCREAMium experience is part haunted maze, part escape room. Taking more than 20 minutes to complete, guests navigate iconic scenes from the Conjuring Universe as they work to lock away cursed artifacts before supernatural chaos is unleashed.
“The Conjuring: Beyond Fear is unlike any haunted attraction we’ve ever had at SCarowinds. The size, special effects, theatrical elements and storyline make it an ultra-immersive experience guests won’t forget. We’ve raised the bar with this one,” said Oerding.
Admission to SCarowinds includes all rides, live shows, scare zones, street entertainment and daytime events like Tricks and Treats and Oktoberfest. New this year, guests will need to purchase a Haunted Attractions Pass to access haunted mazes.
The Conjuring: Beyond Fear is a SCREAMium experience that requires separate purchase for access and is not included with park admission or a Haunted Attractions Pass. To access this experience, guests can purchase a single entry for the date of their visit, purchase a Haunted Attractions Express Pass or add an All-Season Haunted Attractions Express Pass to a valid 2025 or 2026 Season Pass at scarowinds.com. Purchasing entry in advance of your visit is strongly encouraged, and the experience is recommended for guests aged 13 and older.
2026 Passes Now Available
2026 Season Passes are now available at the lowest price of the year through Sept. 14 during the Carowinds’ MVP (Most Valuable Pass) Sale. This limited time offer includes access to more than 40 Six Flags Entertainment theme parks and waterparks for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. To purchase a pass during the MVP Sale, visit carowinds.com.
About Carowinds
Carowinds, a 400-acre amusement park located on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, is home to top-rated roller coasters, including Fury 325, the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster, as well as more than 58 rides, attractions, and live stage shows. Carolina Harbor, a 26-acre water park, features a variety of water slides, wave pools, large play structures and a three-acre children’s play area. Carowinds Camp Wilderness and SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Carowinds are guest accommodations located on-site. For information on attractions and accommodations at Carowinds, visit www.carowinds.com or call 704.588.2600.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property including Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.
About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.’ world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division.
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