Knott’s Scary Farm is back again this year ready to terrify on 30 select nights from September 18 – November 1, 2025 with a fresh crop of horrors. This year, the nightmares revealed included two new mazes (The Zoo and Mary – The Haunting of Worth Home) plus the return of fan-favorite mazes, scare zones and the popular show THE HANGING.

Dying to learn more about 2025 Knott’s Scary Farm? Proceed if you dare… Here’s everything you need to know for this year’s event

Nightmares Revealed

The fog has settled on the 2025 Knott’s Scary Farm Nightmares Revealed event and we’ve got the full summary of what you need to know from this year’s event.

  • There’s 2 new mazes this year THE ZOO and MARY — THE HAUNTING OF WORTH HOME which you can learn more about below.
  • As confirmed at Midsummer Scream, THE GRIMOIRE and MESMER will both be celebrating their final runs this year.
  • No new shows or scare zones.
  • The Boulet Brothers will make appearances on select nights for meet-and-greet opportunities.
  • No Boo Necklaces return once again this year
  • Haunt Lantern return with 100+ interactive activations across the event including ability to change the color of the iconic “K” tower.

New Mazes

The Zoo

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 Mary — The Haunting of Worth Home

knots scary farm mary_thehuantingofworthhouse_officialVenture into that creepy house at the end of the street.  Within the walls hides a terrifying secret. No one foolish enough to go in there has ever come back out alive.  But I’m sure this time it will be different, right? Be careful not to stare into the mirrors too long…you never know what’s staring back from the other side.

Returning Mazes

New Mazes

Eight Fingers Nine: The Boogeyman

20240919_185350Become immersed in a living fairy tale in an 18th century colonial township that’s under siege by an inhuman monster who has a sick penchant for eating fingers. As night descends, Eight Fingers Nine emerges from the shadows in search of fresh meat. His vicious bite penetrates deep, causing sleep paralysis which holds his victim in sway while he slowly consumes their flesh. Step lightly and beware the dark, or you may be the main course at his next meal!

Widows

20240920_004642The night of the arachnid is upon us! Enter a web-covered nursing home where demonic, eight-legged black widows emerge from their silken tunnels to possess the withered bodies of the elderly residence. Their sole purpose is to secure a mate and hatch a clutch of eggs before sunrise. Will you climb into their web and succumb to their dark desires?

Room 13

20230921_231829Violent murders at The Blind Tiger interrupt the Prohibition-era revelry on Memory Lane. A dangerously delicious new cocktail named The Devil’s Elixir seems to be at the root of the mayhem, but where did the mysterious green aperitif come from? The answers may lie at the heart of the extravagant Argive Hotel, where many have checked in to Room 13… but none have checked out.

Cinema Slasher

20230921_234020Venturing through the mystical Midnight Theater, guests travel through the silver screen and into a trilogy of slasher movies. As they are swallowed into the world of gothic horror, they become the movie characters who try to escape the wrath of the dangerous Slasher. The theater opens its doors once again, daring those brave enough to buy a ticket to Cinema Slasher!

The Chilling Chambers

20230921_235943In honor of the first maze in Knott’s Scary Farm’s prestigious history, the 10 Chilling Chambers gives a nostalgic nod to Scary Farm’s past while terrorizing the audience of today. Guests are thrust beyond the threshold of an ominous towering cathedral that leads to terrifying classic maze themes from Knott’s Scary Farm’s infamous history.

Origins: The Curse of Calico

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Pierce the veil of time and discover the secret of the evil fog that hangs over Knott’s Scary Farm in Origins: The Curse of Calico. Unearth the sinister paranormal activity that plagues the town as Sarah Marshall is put on trial for her suspected crimes of witchcraft. All will be revealed as the Green Witch rises and curses those who have accused her.

Mesmer: Sideshow of the Mind (FINAL YEAR)

20230921_233356Within the canvas tent lies the secret of the most potent force in the universe: the human mind. A hypnotic session with Professor Mesmer can cure all phobias, including snakes, spiders, darkness, claustrophobia and much more! Enter the professor’s dark world of hypnosis and come face to face with what lies beyond.

The Grimoire (FINAL YEAR)

20230922_001356Turn the page and enter the world of an ancient relic whose dark stories exist purely to turn your greatest nightmares into reality. Enter the world of a mysterious spell book and escape the demonic creatures inside or be eternally trapped within!

Returning Scare Zones

  • Ghost Town Streets is where Scary Farm began! The dark streets of Calico are the original and largest, most fear-filled scare zone that started it all. Terror lurks around every corner as the fog-filled alleys hold monsters of every size. Good luck finding a safe passage through the cursed town.
  • The Gore-ing 20’s terrorizes even the bravest and most brutal souls. The revelers at The Blind Tiger, the secret speakeasy on Memory Lane, danced their way into oblivion when their decadence brought upon them a deadly curse.
  • CARNEVIL invites you to step right up and come face to face with your worst nightmares where deviant clowns and circus freaks are dying for your undying attention on the Boardwalk. Smell the cotton candy as the maniacal midway monsters close in on you.
  • Forsaken Lake is underneath Silver Bullet full of gothic creatures ravaged by the dark and murky waters and doomed to wander from their crypts. Each night brings new terrors as a funeral procession makes its way to the spirit world. Don’t be fooled by their elegant dress; these creatures seek fresh blood to join them in their death march.
  • The Gauntlet is where characters return to invade Camp Snoopy, but with an updated twist. Guests will again encounter the King and Queen of the realm, maniacal jesters, brutal barbarians, wicked wizards and lawless peasants. They’ve all returned with an onslaught of fresh terror.

Shows

The Hanging: There’s a New Tariff in Town

WHERE: Wagon Camp

The town of Calico is once again under siege! It’s up to the Lawman and the Hangman to rise up and battle the evildoers in all out bloodfest featuring the vilest villains of the past year. Grab a seat at the Wagon Camp and bear witness to the ultimate skewering of pop culture. This show is not for the squeamish!

Conjurers

WHERE: Bird Cage Theater

You won’t believe your eyes when our skilled Illusionist takes the stage in the heart of Calico. Get there early as seats have been known to vanish.

Le Magnifique Carnaval du Grotesque

WHERE: Calico Mine Stage

Step right up and walk into the mystique and darkness of the malevolent Le Magnifique Carnaval Du Grotesque. A collection of death-defying feats and carnival acts that will delight your darkest desires and fill your senses with terror and delight.

More to Explore

Into The Fog: A Scary Farm Tribute Art Show

WHERE: The Factory Store

IMG_8901Into the Fog is an art show specially curated for the discerning Scary Farm fan. The show is home to a collection of original art by unique and talented artists from across the country. These artists have drawn inspiration from Knott’s Scary Farm’s rich decades long history and we’re certain you’ll find an original or print you’ll want to take home with you. Along with the Scary Farm art show, you can find all sorts of souvenirs any Halloween fan will be dying to make their own.

Legacy Store and Museum

WHERE: Knott’s California Marketplace

20240922_123625Check out what’s in store in this creepy space paying homage to more than 5 decades of Knott’s Scary Farm with props, costumes, and more. Plus, get your claws on the latest merchandise opportunities for the season including branded tees, mazes, and more. Plus, if you are not in compliance with the Knott’s Bag Policy, you can pick up a branded bag to stow your items.

Halloween Hootenanny

WHERE: The Timber Mountain Log Ride

The Timber Mountain Log Ride residents celebrate the Halloween Hootenanny, which adds a seasonal twist to a park favorite. Mysterious creatures of Timber Mountain that live out in the woods and caverns join the citizens as they honor the season at the Halloween Hootenanny. The Ride’s interior features surprises as guests venture past the Calico Coffin Creeper band, the town’s green witch, and splash down Skull Mountain through a labyrinth of jack-o-lanterns all set to an original soundtrack by Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies.

See it for Yourself

Knott’s Scary Farm returns for 30 frightful nights from September 18 – November 1, 2025. Event dates follow:

  • September: 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28
  • October: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31
  • November: 1

Knott’s Scary Farm is open 7 p.m.–2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m.–1 a.m. on select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

MORE INFO: See all MouseInfo coverage for Knott’s Scary Farm

Tickets

  • Single Night Admission (From $64) Passholder discount available. Event ticket required for all guests.
  • 2025 Scary Farm Pass (From $155, limited availability) Unlimited admission. Passholder discount available.
  • Scary Farm Boo-fet (From $45) Includes all-you-can-eat dinner, 2025 souvenir bottle, photo with a monster, early access to select mazes (6:30 pm). Service fee included. Event admission required separately.
  • Admission & Meal Bundle (From $79) Includes single night admission, select entree and side from Scary Meal Deal menu options plus regular sized fountain drink.
  • Fright & Fast Lane (From $139) Includes priority access to all mazes and select rides. Not valid for admission. Not valid for daytime Fast Lane. Valid on the night chosen and only for Knott’s Scary Farm.
  • Very Important Monster Tour (VIP) (From $499, advance purchase required, limited availability, price per person for all ages) Includes single-night admission, private guide (up to 6 hours), Boo-fet dinner, event T-shirt, general vehicle parking, priority access to all mazes, select rides, and select shows. Minimum and maximum guests per order apply.
  • Group Tickets (15–99 people) (From $60) Includes admission. Meal bundles available. Not recommended for children under 13.
  • Scary Farm Military Admission (From $59.99, online only) Includes single-night admission. Discount for active and retired military. Purchase up to 6 tickets for family and friends. Valid on the date selected. Pricing varies by date.
  • Nightly All Inclusive (From $199.99, online only). Includes single-night admission, select entrée and side, regular size fountain drink, Fright & Fast Lane, general vehicle parking. Not valid for daytime admission, dining, or Fast Lane. Parking not valid in the Hotel, Metered, or Preferred lots.

MORE INFO: Visit the official site for tickets and details, KnottsScaryFarm.com