Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds
Haunted attraction · West Palm Beach · Florida
Every October the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach becomes Fright Nights, a sprawling haunt of walk-through haunted houses, outdoor scare zones and a spooky carnival midway across the fairgrounds. It's the Palm Beaches' marquee Halloween attraction.
Don’t miss
Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: November 28–December 2
Color builds from November 16 · mostly bare by December 26
Sampled at Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds’s own coordinates and elevation (5 m) rather than a regional average.
Florida is sampled at 22 weather points, then moved 8 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from explorefall.com. Against Florida's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 1 day earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds
You get about 23 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly December 9. That is about 4 days earlier than Florida as a whole.
It is roughly 63 mi out of Miami. The venue has not published its 2026 dates yet, so check before you drive out.
Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Florida, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
More things to do in Florida
Farms & harvest
Halloween
Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 28–December 2 (best estimate November 30). Color starts around November 16 and is mostly bare by December 26.
- How do I get to Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds?
- Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds is in West Palm Beach. The closest city is Miami, about 63 mi away. It's part of Florida's fall lineup.
Own or manage Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds? Update your listing or get in touch.