The Interactive Lanterns are back at Knott’s Scary Farm for the 2026 season and they also also at Six Flags Fright Fest, too! The 2026 lantern is mostly identical to the ones released in previous years but can be distinguished with a skull icon printed on the light-up portion. Plus, new this year, you can also opt to pair your lantern with a Shoulder Sitter that has its own lights and sound effects triggered by the lanterns and touch points around the parks.

Here’s a look at everything you need to know about Interactive Lanterns during 2026 Knott’s Scary Farm!

What to Expect

The Interactive Lanterns for 2026 are available for $49.99 at various locations around the park. The special interactive toys detect and activate special moments at dozens of areas spread across mazes, scare zones, park displays, and even inside the Legacy Haunt Store. The lanterns feature not just lights but also haptic feedback. Plus, your lantern will also work if you visit Six Flags Magic Mountain for their Fright Fest event.

In default state, the lantern glows yellow and is ready to interact with immersive areas around the park. With a flip of the switch at the bottom, the the lantern can be switched to white which is the tagging mode which lets you interact with and (temporarily) change the color of other lanterns nearby to flash and queue their own sound effects

The Shoulder Sitter is in the shape of a skull and uses magnets to stay secured. It has glowing capabilities and can also be triggered to make sound effects when activated.

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Where to Buy

You can pick up interactive lanterns all over the property including Cordy’s Corner, Factory Store, Legacy Store, Virginia’s Gift Shop, and at various kiosks around the park.

Where to Activate

There are dozens of locations all around the park where your lantern can scream to life with synchronized lights and haptic feedback. Below is the official map outlining every single place you can use your 2026 interactive lantern.

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See it for Yourself

Knott’s Scary Farm returns from September 17 – October 31, 2026. Event dates follow:

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

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