SCarowinds

Haunted attraction · Charlotte · North Carolina

Carowinds turns into a scare park on the South Carolina line, with ambient scare zones threaded through the midways and separate pay-to-enter haunted mazes for anyone who wants a bigger jolt. Coasters like Fury 325 stay open into the night, running select dates from mid-September to Halloween week.

Best for: A Halloween night of scares and coasters for Charlotte-area teens and adults

Don’t miss

  • Ambient scare zones across the park
  • Pay-to-enter haunted mazes
  • Fury 325 and other coasters after dark

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 11 – Nov 1.

Select nights, September 11 to November 1, 2026

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Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: November 7–November 11

Color builds from November 1 · mostly bare by December 2

Color starts: November 1Peak: November 9Bare: December 2AugustDecember

Sampled at SCarowinds’s own coordinates and elevation (185 m) rather than a regional average.

This window comes from 25 weather points across North Carolina, nudged 6 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. North Carolina is running 7 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to SCarowinds

You get about 17 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 18. That runs roughly 2 days earlier than the rest of North Carolina.

It is in Charlotte, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.

SCarowinds on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of North Carolina, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Plan from a city

Charlotte · 11 mi · in town

Frequently asked

When is SCarowinds open in 2026?
The 2026 season runs Sep 11 – Nov 1. Select nights, September 11 to November 1, 2026. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
When does SCarowinds peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for November 7–November 11 (best estimate November 9). Color starts around November 1 and is mostly bare by December 2.
How do I get to SCarowinds?
SCarowinds is in Charlotte. The closest city is Charlotte, about 11 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of North Carolina's fall lineup.
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