Cedar Point HalloWeekends
Haunted attraction · Sandusky · Ohio
One of America's oldest amusement parks, open in Sandusky since 1870, turns its midway into haunted mazes and zombie-themed shows on fall weekends through early November, alongside a daytime trick-or-treat trail for kids. Roller coasters run by day; the scares take over after dark.
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Plan your visit
Select days and nights; Scream Peek preview weekend Sept 10-13
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 16–October 20
Color builds from October 9 · mostly bare by November 9
Sampled at Cedar Point HalloWeekends’s own coordinates and elevation (181 m) rather than a regional average.
22 weather points cover Ohio, and the model shifts their answer 1 day later, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 5 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Cedar Point HalloWeekends
The color window runs about 18 days, holding until around October 27. That is about 2 days later than Ohio as a whole.
From Cleveland it is about 52 mi, close enough for a morning drive. Detroit is about 61 mi out.
Cedar Point HalloWeekends on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Ohio, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Cedar Point HalloWeekends open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 17 – Nov 1. Select days and nights; Scream Peek preview weekend Sept 10-13. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Cedar Point HalloWeekends peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 16–October 20 (best estimate October 18). Color starts around October 9 and is mostly bare by November 9.
- How do I get to Cedar Point HalloWeekends?
- Cedar Point HalloWeekends is in Sandusky. The closest city is Cleveland, about 52 mi away. It's part of Ohio's fall lineup.
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