Frightland
Haunted attraction · Middletown · Delaware
A cluster of eight haunted attractions on a farm outside Middletown, including the Haunted Hayride, Idalia Manor, Zombie Prison, Ghost Town and Ravenwood Cemetery, all wrapped around a midway of amusement rides. The ticket booth runs 6 to 9 p.m. on operating nights.
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Plan your visit
Weekend nights, ticket booth 6-9pm; Fri Nov 6 is a Blackout night
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 30–November 3
Color builds from October 21 · mostly bare by November 23
Sampled at Frightland’s own coordinates and elevation (9 m) rather than a regional average.
4 weather points cover Delaware, and the model shifts their answer 3 days later, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Delaware's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 4 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Frightland
You get about 20 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 10. Against Delaware overall, that is 2 days earlier.
From Philadelphia it is about 39 mi, close enough for a morning drive. Baltimore is about 54 mi out.
Frightland on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Delaware, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Frightland open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 2 – Nov 7. Weekend nights, ticket booth 6-9pm; Fri Nov 6 is a Blackout night. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Frightland peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 30–November 3 (best estimate November 1). Color starts around October 21 and is mostly bare by November 23.
- How do I get to Frightland?
- Frightland is in Middletown. The closest city is Philadelphia, about 39 mi away. It's part of Delaware's fall lineup.
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