Are you looking for some family-friendly fun this fall?
The Tricks and Treats Fall Fest event at Kings Island Amusement Park has you covered.
I’m sharing more about what to expect this year and how to make the most out of this unique fall event.
This article is brought to you in partnership with Kings Island. As a Kings Island Ambassador, I love sharing insider tips to help you make the most of your visit to the park. This article contains affiliate links.
What to Expect at Trick or Treats Fall Fest This Year
Kings Island’s all-new Tricks And Treats Fall Fest is set to be the area’s favorite event for family-friendly Halloween activities and fall fun.
The fall festival is designed to help make special memories and enjoy the fall season with your loved ones safely.
Guests can expect AMAZING food, activities, entertainment, seasonal merchandise and so much more!
When is Tricks And Treats Fall Fest?
Tricks and Treats Fall Fest is Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 24 – Oct. 29, 2023, from 11AM- 6PM.
*Tricks and Treats Fall Fest is included with your admission ticket. You can find the lowest price on Kings Island tickets here.
*Please note that Planet Snoopy is closed on Fridays and will also close at 7 PM on Saturdays and Sundays during Halloween Haunt.
Make sure that you download the free Kings Island mobile app.
It’s a great resource with information on show times, ride wait times, attractions, and dining during Tricks and Treats Fall Fest.
Family Activities at Tricks and Treats Fall Fest at Kings Island
Tricks And Treats Fall Fest offers all the playful fun of a traditional fall festival with the bonus of incredible amusement park rides.
It’s so fun to see all of the little kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes at the park.
Family Activities at Tricks and Treats Fall Fest
Families will find that there are a lot of additional activities to enjoy beyond the rides.
Here are some of the activities that kids can enjoy:
- Tricks and Treat Costume Contest
- Artisan Pumpkin Patch
- Corn Cart Alley
- Monster Makeovers *additional fee
Halloween Crafts at Tricks and Treats Fall Fest
- Pumpkin Decorating
- Create hand-crafted masks
- Halloween Coloring
- Halloween bracelets
You can watch as talented pumpkin artisans decorate incredible masterpieces.
Visit Designated Trick-or-Treating Spots at Tricks and Treats Fall Fest
There are designated Trick-or-Treating spots (10 in total) for kids with individually packaged treats located in Planet Snoopy or very close to it.
The lines move pretty quickly, especially in the non-kid sections of the park, like Action Zone.
Tricks and Treats Fall Fest activities are NOT in the waterpark like in previous years many years ago.
Make sure that you pick up a Tricks and Treats Fall Fest park map or scan the image with your phone near the entrance so that you don’t miss any treat or treat stations.
Ghoulish Game Zone at Tricks and Treats Fall Fest at Kings Island
Kids can enjoy a variety of games where everyone is the winner at the Ghoulish Game Zone located in Planet Snoopy.
Kids Costumes at Tricks and Treats Fall Fest at Kings Island
Children ages 12 and under are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes during their visit to the park.
The Kings Island Costume Council will be searching for new members to join their “houses” as they gather their teams for the big costume contest!
What are the Costume Guidelines for Tricks and Treats Fall Fest?
Costumes are encouraged for guests ages 12 and under. If you want to wear a costume, make sure that it’s family-friendly.
Keep your weapons and gore at home. Costumes that conceal identity are prohibited.
FYI – Kings Island reserves the right to deny admission to, or remove, any person wearing attire that is inappropriate or that could detract from the experience of other guests at the park.
Get a Monster Makeover
If your kids don’t have a costume, they can transform their look with a Halloween-themed makeover by a Kings Island airbrush artist.
2023 KINGS ISLAND Tricks and Treats Fall Fest Tasting Locations
Plan your culinary adventure around Kings Island by checking out the menu items at the locations below.
- LaRosa’s Pizzeria
- Sweet Spot
- The French Corner
- Kings Island Food Truck
- Grain and Grill
- Wishbone Grill
- International Street Funnel Cakes
- Chicken Shack
- Enrique’s Cantina
- Rivertown Funnel Cakes
- Rivertown Potato Works
I would highly recommend scanning the QR code to pull up the Tricks and Treats Fall Fest Menu to help you narrow down your options.
If you are like me, you probably want to know ALL of your options before you decide what you want to try.
Below you can save the image of all of the menu items of the Tricks and Treats Fall Fest included with the All Season Dining Plan to your phone for easy reference.
Plan Ahead for the Tricks and Treats Fall Fest Menu
I would recommend prioritizing the menu items that you want to try because popular menu items could run out closer to the end of the evening.
Hours may be adjusted at any time.
Most of park food locations close 1 hour – to 30 minutes before the park closes. International Street and the restaurants closer to the front of the park are open until the park closes.
I think it’s so much easier to decide once you know what the food options look like.
There are images of each of the special Fall Fest Tricks and Treats menu items outside each participating restaurant location.
Make it a Date
If you want to mix up your next date, the Tricks and Treats Fall Fest Menu is a fun way to mix things up and try something new.
I love that so many Tricks and Treat Fall Fest menu items are also included in the All Season Dining Plan.
Afterwards, you can enjoy the rides with options for all thrill levels from coasters to the train.
Specialty Brews and Booze Bars at Kings Island
Enjoy tasty craft beer, ciders, and specialty potions (that can be ordered without alcohol or “bewitched” with a nip of spirits.)
Throughout the park you’ll also find gotta-have-it favorites and lots of goodies with a Halloween twist—all served with the highest safety standards.
Specialty Brews and Booze Bars Locations
- Rotten Gourd (Action Zone)
- Festhaus Bar
- Oktoberfest Bar
- Mercado
- Jukebox Diner Bar
- Miami River Brewhouse
Watch a Live Show at Tricks and Treats Fall Fest
You can still enjoy live entertainment throughout the park. It’s recommended to arrive 15-30 minutes early before the showtime.
There are live shows throughout the park. Check the Kings Island app or Tricks and Treats Fall Fest Guide for times and locations.
- Dj Dr. Scream Dance Party
- The Fangtastistics
- The Monsters are Coming Charlie Brown
Take a Fall Family Photo
There are plenty of areas throughout the park that are perfect for a family photo or pic with friends.
There are several great photo areas in Planet Snoopy for younger kids.
You’ll definitely want to check out the Peanuts Showplace with lots of photo ops added this year.
Make sure that you don’t leave the park before taking a group picture somewhere in the park.
There are also fun photo ops for older kids throughout the park.
Are the Rides at Kings Island Still Open During Tricks and Treats Fall Fest?
Yes! You can still enjoy all of your favorite rides (except for water attractions) during your visit to the park.
*Take Note of Early Ride Closures
Planet Snoopy rides will be closed on all Fridays AND starting at 7PM during Haunt events on Saturdays.
Early Ride Time for Season Pass Holders
Park early ride time (ERT) hours for 23 & 24 season pass holders is 10:30 on Saturday & Sunday only. No Early Ride Times on Fridays.
Early Ride Time rides through the end of October are on Banshee, Cargo Loco, Sol Spin, Flying Ace Aerial Chase and Woodstock Gliders.
Season Pass checks will be conducted at ride entrances this year not on International Street.
How to Save on Your Visit to Kings Island With a Tricks and Treats Bundle
This is a great time to consider a Gold Season Pass which has unlimited visits in 2024 and is also good for the rest of the 2023 season.
You can also find the lowest price on admission tickets to Kings Island here.
“No-Boo” Necklace Option If You Want to Stay for Halloween Haunt
The No-Boo Necklace is for any guest who may be a little hesitant to experience Halloween Haunt.
The monsters may still interact with the wearer of a No-Boo necklace, but won’t attempt to scare them. A No-Boo necklace can be purchased at the park.
*If you have younger children, you may want to leave the park before 6 PM on Saturdays when the monsters for Haunt begin to walk throughout the park.
What Ages is Haunt at Kings Island Recommended for?
Haunt is recommended for ages 13 and older due to mature themes and attractions.
What Time Does Haunt Start at Kings Island?
Haunt activities begin at 6 PM beginning Friday, Sept. 22, and running for 15 select nights through Oct. 28.
Haunt Sundays this year are 10/8, 10/15 and 10/22 starting at 6 PM.
Your Kings Island Admission ticket includes Fall Fest and Haunt.
*There is no reentry to the park after 6 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and select Sundays Haunt dates listed above.
New Chaperone Policy at Kings Island
There is a new chaperone policy at Kings Island to help keep all guests as safe as possible.
Under this policy, all guests at Kings Island ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old in order to be admitted to, or remain in, the park after 4PM local time to close.
The chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo identification with date of birth at ticket entry.
One chaperone may accompany no more than (10) guests ages 15 or younger per day.
In addition, the chaperone must accompany their party during entry, remain inside the park during their visit, and be available by phone throughout their stay.
Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection. This chaperone requirement applies to all Kings Island ticket and season passholders.
Bag Policy for Haunt at Kings Island
The bag policy at Kings Island begins at 4 PM.
During Halloween Haunt, re-entry is not permitted for guests who leave the park after 6:00 PM.
Clear plastic bags smaller than 12” x 12” x 6” as well as non-clear wristlets or clutches no larger than 5”x 8”x 2” are allowed after 4:00 PM for Halloween Haunt.
All bags are subject to search prior to entry.
Haunt Scare Zones
- International Street Fear
- Pumpkin Eater
- Coney Maul
- Alien X
- Abandoned (New) – The problem started years ago in this new scare zone, on the grounds of the Miami Valley Lumber Company. Men and women, 66 in total, entered the lumber company and were never seen again… at least not the way they used to be. Stepping into Rivertown, outsiders find themselves immersed in a small abandoned lumber village that’s haunted by something mysterious. The forest is overrun by supernatural creatures that have riddled their confines with darkness and despair. Are these the lumber yard workers from days past? And, which of them is evil?
Haunt Indoor Mazes
- Alien Abyss (New) – In this haunted maze, the Department of Alien Research has been secretly cross-breeding two aggressive life forms. Their goal: develop a biological weapon in the event of future warfare. When civilians are invited to tour the research compound, something goes terribly wrong. The only way to exit the compound is to move forward, but are they being followed? And where are those new life forms?
- KillMart
- Slaughterhouse
- Hotel St. Michelle
- Madame Fatale’s Cavern of Terror
Haunt Outdoor Maze
Cornered
Haunt Sinister Shows
- Monster Rock
- Dr. Nightmare (New)
- Nytewalkers
Haunt Themed Merchandise
Emporium
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Need to pick up punch cards this year for trick or treating. Younger teens may be denied trick or treating or participating in crafts as well, had is happen to ours 🙁
Nice photos @ article . Amazing place to be enjoy with family. Thanks for sharing
It’s like a family friendly Halloween themed Disneyland! The children would love it here! The food looks amazing too! Thanks for posting this!
Halloween and Fall are our fav… can’t wait to go to Halloween Haunt!!
Nedra,
Thank you once again for the opportunity to win a fun, family adventure!
I would love to win to take my kids! My youngest would have a blast!
Won’t lie… I want to win just to go try all the food! Everything sounds amazing!
I would love to win tickets to let my friend and her kids go for free 🙂
I would love to win! I was just looking at buying tickets online but will not be able to swing it this year! Looks like a blast for my 9 year old that just discovered her love for rides at the fair this year!
What a detailed guide! Looks like fun!
My two boys would love this so much ??
My grandkids would absolutely love this 🙂
Would love to win these for a few of my nieces and nephews !!!
Looks like tons of fun! Hope to be there the weekend of the 14th ? thanks for all the info!
Sounds like a great time!
We haven’t been to Kings Island in the Fall for a long time! Would love to go! Thanks for the tips!
My kids would lave to go to Kings Island (we haven’t been for years), and the haunted activities would be an added bonus. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I would love to take my daughter who is 9. She loves Halloween and this would be an amazing day for her.
I would love to take my boys! It has been so long since we have done a Halloween Outing! Teenagers! 😉
This looks so fun! I live in the Ohio pa border and don’t think I’ve heard of this till now
I want to win these tickets so bad so I can take my boyfriend and his 2 daughters. They just started enjoying rides and scares and winning tickets would help so much with the expenses of taking a family there.
This looks like a blast! Our family would definitely enjoy this, as most would! Thank you for the opportunity!
I’m excited for Halloween Haunt!
I have never attended fall fest! Your photos are great!!! I want to try all of the amazing food and drinks! My kids would love the fall activities all over the park!
Would love to win this prize package and take my daughter and grandson to Kings Island for Halloween fun!
Hope to win detect the grand kids and my son. Thanks for the information it was very informative.
I have never been to Kings Island. I have driven past it before. Looks like such a fun place to go!
My kids are finally old (and tall) enough to be able to ride the rides at Kings Island- they’d love to go!
We haven’t been to KI all year. Fall sounds like a great time to go.
Our girls are fall fest ready, as they’ve never been to KI at this time of year!
Kids would love to go!!
I want to take my son, my niece and my nephew!
This Would be a great family fun time !
Thanks for the opportunity! I’d love to go with my famiy!
Would love to take the extended family along!
Looks like a blast! I’d love to win.
Wow! Did not realize how much there was to do. I’ve only heard about the scary Haunt parts.
Looks like a fun time with plenty of activities for all! I would love to win this and spend time with my grandchildren, since it has been difficult to find fun activities since Covid. Thank you for the opportunity Nedra!
I have never been to Kings Island. It looks like so much fun. I would love to take my family there to make some amazing memories!
This looks like a lot of fun! I can’t wait to check it out. Sure going to miss their usual Halloween activities though!
Fun! Hoping the weather is nice this weekend so we can take the kids.
I think my daughter would really love this new Halloween set-up KI is doing this year! I really need to try the El Diablo cupcake in the photos! It looks so delicious!
I would like to win and take my kids for some fun for the fall. We need a break from school.
We love Halloween and I was wondering what Kong’s Island was doing this year in light of the pandemic. Great article – thanks for all the details!
I would love to win this for a friend of mine – I know she won’t be able to go otherwise, and I think her daughter would have a blast!!!
-Lauren
I can’t wait to visit and try the tastings!
We have been anxiously awaiting this festival all year! Excited for the added emphasis on food offerings, too.
Sounds like so much fun! Been visiting KI every summer forever but haven’t had a chance to see Fall Fest yet. Would love the opportunity to!
I hope I win!
This is an extremely thorough guide to KI’s fall activities this year, thanks for sharing!
I would love to try the tastings!
This year has been so sucky. It would be nice to have some Halloween fun with the family to lighten things up!
Thanks for sharing the tips on the food choices! We have a dining pass but think we might have to get a card too!
I’m excited to check it out this year. Looks like it will still be a fantastic time!
This looks awesome! I haven’t been to KI since I was in high school! I’ll have to try to take the kiddo to this.
I love all things Fall! What a great family event ??
We love kings island! Can’t wait to check out the fall festivities.
My boys would love this! I haven’t been to KI in over 20 years. Lol I’m showing my age
Would love to visit Kings island!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I love reading your blog! We are so excited to visit!!! ?
Great idea for the 4 of us to do as a family?
I really want to take my two boys this year since not a whole lot of Halloween stuff will be going on. Also it looks like they have taken plenty of precautions to make it enjoyable.
All the photo opps look so cute! I love that they’re having a celebration this year that’s safe and fun!
Our family has loved going to Kings Island in the fall! Thanks for all the new information for this year!
I love ALL things Fall! I can’t get enough! And Kings Island is a great place to hang out with my teenagers….they actually don’t mind being with us in public when we are there together! Thanks for the chance to win!
I haven’t been to Kings Island in years. Glad to see they are giving families a fall themed option.
I’d love to win bc I have never been to KI!
I’m so bummed they aren’t doing Winterfest but looks like they might have made up for it with this new event. I never went to the Halloween Haunt because I’m too scared of stuff like that. ? This looks like fun though.
I always love reading your helpful blogs on whats going on at kings island! Thanks for keeping us updated!
So happy they added a fall festival! This looks like so much family fun!
This all looks like so much fun!!!