Kids Boo FestFamily-Friendly Fun and Festivities
Kids Boo Fest
When: Select Days September 19 - November 1
Where: 1 Great America Parkway, Gurnee, IL 60031
What to expect: Celebrate spooky season at Six Flags Great America with Kids Boo Fest, a family-friendly daytime Halloween event full of mischievous tricks, tasty treats and spook-tacular entertainment for all ages. This kid-friendly celebration takes place before the sun sets and the scares set up — it’s all fun, no fright during the daytime at Six Flags Great America!
Everyone in the family is sure to have a boo-last with Six Flags Great America’s spooky, kooky Halloween activities — dress in your finest Halloween attire for Pumpkin Hollow's Costume Contest, enjoy (skele)tons of delicious seasonal drinks and candy and discover amazing thrills and chills on some of your favorite family rides.
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Halloween during Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Great America — it’s all the fun without the fear before the sun goes down.
Plan your day of not so scary family-friendly fun and festivities
Park Ticket
A full day of thrills, plus fall events on select dates.Includes
Enjoy a day at the park and experience Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® on select dates.
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$90Save $45
*Plus processing fees of up to $9.99 & applicable taxes.
2027 Gold Pass
Renew by 9/7 and get a Bring-a-Friend Ticket^Includes
For the Midwest traveler seeking more thrills all year round, including Cedar Point
Sale Price
$115Save $30
*Plus processing fees of up to $9.99 & applicable taxes.
Daily Fast Lane
Bypass the regular lines on select rides & attractions
Includes
Make the most of your day with Fast Lane and bypass the regular lines on select rides & attractions.
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*Plus processing fees of up to $9.99 & applicable taxes.
Skeleton Squad
The Skeleton Squad is gearing up for the big Scare Contest at Kids Boo Fest—but they can’t do it alone! This goofy group of skeletons needs help from their friends to perfect their spooky moves, silly scares, and frightfully fun ideas. Join the fun and help the Squad bring their best bone-rattling performance to life!
Daytime Shows & Activities
The Spectral Sisters
With a flash of sequins, the Spectral Sisters make their ghostly entrance onto the stage year after year. Their catchy jazz tunes, haunting harmonies, and spooky sass have made them a fan favorite for guests of all ages. This toe-tapping trio fills Pumpkin Hollow with music, laughter, and just the right touch of Halloween magic.
Love at First Fright
Enjoy this Halloween-themed musical that follows Jack and Katie as they spend a spooky night in a haunted cemetery. Featuring classic music, dancing, and beloved characters, the show blends fun and thrills with a magical castle scene. It's a family-friendly mix of spooky and entertaining, perfect for guests of all ages!
Tricks and Treats Parade
Join Citizens of Pumpkin Hollow as they celebrate fall with a festive parade and dance party! Beginning in Hometown Square, follow the Citizens of Pumpkin Hollow through Orleans Place and Mardi Gras for an upbeat dance party along the way!
Pumpkin Hollow's Costume Contest
Get ready for spooky fun at Pumpkin Hollow’s Costume Contest, where kids can show off their best costumes—from silly to spooky! Compete for the top honor, Best in Show, and win a magical prize: a spot in the Tricks and Treats Parade. The contest happens twice daily, so don’t forget to bring your Halloween spirit and dress to impress!
Pumpkin Hollow’s Trick or Treat
Join in the fun of Pumpkin Hollow’s Trick-or-Treat Trail inside the town’s old firehouse. Filled with festive décor, and plenty of candy, this indoor trail offers a delightfully eerie space for little ghosts and goblins to collect candy.
Storytime
Welcome to Pumpkin Hollow, where enchanting tales and Halloween magic come to life. Nestled in the gazebo area and surrounded by friendly characters, a whimsical Halloween storyteller delights guests with engaging stories, playful interactions, and festive fun.
Boo Line Express
Hop aboard the Boo Line Express, where Opal and Oliver, two friendly ghosts, share fun tales of Pumpkin Hollow. As the train winds through the outskirts of the park, families will enjoy stories all brought to life in a lighthearted, family-friendly way.
Pumpkin Hollow's Corn Maize
Police Chief Brittany has set up a delightfully twisted Pumpkin Hollow’s Corn Maize to entertain all! This family-friendly maze is full of winding paths, cheerful surprises, and just the right amount of spooky fun. It’s a favorite of all, where getting lost is half the adventure!
Citizens of Pumpkin Hollow
The Citizens of Pumpkin Hollow have come together to put on their annual festival called Kids Boo Fest - a charming mix of surprises, spooky fun and small-town magic.
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