Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion
Haunted attraction · Doswell · Virginia
Kings Dominion swaps its usual coasters for scare mazes and roaming actors on select nights from mid-September through Halloween week, with the park's regular rides staying open after dark. It is a Richmond-area staple for anyone who wants a real haunt attached to a real theme park.
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Plan your visit
Select nights, evening hours; check the park's event calendar for exact dates
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 25–October 29
Color builds from October 18 · mostly bare by November 19
Sampled at Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion’s own coordinates and elevation (34 m) rather than a regional average.
16 weather points cover Virginia, and the model shifts their answer 4 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Virginia's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 6 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion
The color window runs about 18 days, holding until around November 5. Against Virginia overall, that is 5 days later.
Figure about 20 mi from Richmond.
Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Virginia, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 18 – Nov 1. Select nights, evening hours; check the park's event calendar for exact dates. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 25–October 29 (best estimate October 27). Color starts around October 18 and is mostly bare by November 19.
- How do I get to Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion?
- Halloween Haunt at Kings Dominion is in Doswell. The closest city is Richmond, about 20 mi away. It's part of Virginia's fall lineup.
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