Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest

Haunted attraction · Vallejo · California

Vallejo's marine themed amusement park swaps its usual show animals and coasters for scare zones and haunted mazes each fall, without shutting down the rides. Fright Fest runs on select nights once the daytime crowds thin out, and the park has not yet posted its 2026 dates.

Best for: North Bay families who want rides with their scares

Don’t miss

  • Haunted mazes and outdoor scare zones
  • Regular park rides stay open
  • North Bay location off I-80

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round. We last checked on August 20, 2026, and they hadn't posted a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: November 20–November 24

Color builds from November 8 · mostly bare by December 15

Color starts: November 8Peak: November 22Bare: December 15AugustDecember

Sampled at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest’s own coordinates and elevation (39 m) rather than a regional average.

74 weather points cover California, and the model shifts their answer 3 days later, which is what it takes to match 3 published peak dates from monocounty.org and explorefall.com. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day later than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest

You get about 23 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly December 1. That runs roughly 6 days later than the rest of California.

It is roughly 27 mi out of San Francisco. Sacramento is about 50 mi out. The venue has not published its 2026 dates yet, so check before you drive out.

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Frequently asked

When does Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for November 20–November 24 (best estimate November 22). Color starts around November 8 and is mostly bare by December 15.
How do I get to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest?
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest is in Vallejo. The closest city is San Francisco, about 27 mi away. It's part of California's fall lineup.

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