When is Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest open in 2026?

The 2026 season runs Sep 11 – Nov 1. Select nights; daytime Tricks and Treats runs weekends Sept 12 to Nov 1. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.

When does Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest peak in 2026?

Peak color is predicted for November 11–November 15 (best estimate November 13). Color starts around November 4 and is mostly bare by December 7.

How do I get to Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest?

Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest is in Arlington. The closest city is Dallas, about 16 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Texas's fall lineup.

Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest

Haunted attraction · Arlington · Texas

Fright Fest turns the Arlington park - home to more than 100 rides, shows and attractions including 14 roller coasters - over to scare zones and haunted mazes on select autumn nights. The park opened in 1961 under founder Angus G. Wynne, Jr.

Best for: Families combining coasters with mild scares

Don’t miss

14 roller coasters running after dark
Scare zones across the park
Kid-friendly daytime hours

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 11 – Nov 1.

Select nights; daytime Tricks and Treats runs weekends Sept 12 to Nov 1

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

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: November 11–November 15

Color builds from November 4 · mostly bare by December 7

Sampled at Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest’s own coordinates and elevation (164 m) rather than a regional average.

This window comes from 115 weather points across Texas, nudged 1 day earlier to match 2 published peak dates from tpwd.texas.gov and explorefall.com. This year's weather has the peak running 4 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest

The color window runs about 18 days, holding until around November 22. Against Texas overall, that is 3 days earlier.

It sits inside Dallas, so you can fit it into an afternoon.

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

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Frequently asked

When is Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest open in 2026?: The 2026 season runs Sep 11 – Nov 1. Select nights; daytime Tricks and Treats runs weekends Sept 12 to Nov 1. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
When does Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest peak in 2026?: Peak color is predicted for November 11–November 15 (best estimate November 13). Color starts around November 4 and is mostly bare by December 7.
How do I get to Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest?: Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest is in Arlington. The closest city is Dallas, about 16 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Texas's fall lineup.

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