Canobie Lake Park SCREEEMFEST Frequently Asked Questions

When are the best days and times to come?
Although anytime is a great time to visit Canobie Lake Park’s
Screeemfest, our experience has been that Friday and Sunday
nights (non holidays) tend to be less crowded than Saturdays.
We also recommend arriving before 6 PM.

How do I have the most affordable trip possible?
It’s easy! Just stop by our participating retailers (McDonalds,
Market Baskets, Tedeschi Food Shops & Store 24) to pick up a
discount coupon good for $5 off Fridays and Sundays and $3 off
on Saturdays. Or you can pick up a can of Mountain Dew with
our coupon printed directly on the side! Discount coupons are
valid only on a general admission ticket of $24.99.

Is there a parking charge?
Of course not! Parking is always FREE at Canobie Lake Park.

Can I bring food and beverage to the Park?
Unfortunately no. Outside food and beverage is not permitted through Park gates.

Can I wear a costume?
No. Although it is the season for costumes, please leave the haunting to us!

Are the haunts wheelchair accessible?
Our haunted attractions are designed to accommodate conventional wheelchairs – although certain elements/effects will require the use of an alternate pathway. For the safety of all of our Guests, electric service vehicles (ESV), electric convenience vehicles (ECV), and electric wheelchairs are not permitted in the haunts. We recommend that you plan your visit with someone who is aware of your needs and can physically assist you when necessary.

Do I have to pay extra for haunted attractions?
There is no additional charge for UNLIMITED visits to any of our haunted houses (The Dead Shed, Merriment, Inc., the Village, or Pumpkin Palace). We do have scary thrills that may have an additional fee such as the “Coffin Ride”, or a hack at the “Autopsy Table”.

Are the haunts scary?
The short answer is, yes of course they are – that is the idea, after all. We suggest parental guidance for children 13 and under.

If you wish to enjoy the haunted attractions without the worry of everything jumping out at you, you may elect to purchase a “Monster B’Gone” necklace at the entrance of the Park or the entrances of the haunted attractions.

Are the haunts for kids?
Certainly not the little ones – for them we have The Pumpkin Palace, a whimsical introduction to Halloween. Otherwise, we recommend parental guidance for children 13 and under. The Pumpkin Palace closes at 10 PM when the park close is 11PM.

What types of special effects are in the haunted attractions?
Our haunted attractions are designed for all five of the senses. The Dead Shed and the Village have a “Claustrophobia” effect where the “walls” are literally pushing against you. The Dead Shed and Merriment, Inc. have smell machines with some of the foulest scents known to mankind. All of our houses have strobe lights and strobe effects are used throughout the Park. Additionally, we use down feathers in the Dead Shed but you may come in contact with them on the floor in both the Dead Shed and Merriment, Inc. If you have specific questions or concerns, you may ask Guest Services on arrival or the greeter at the entrance of each house.

Haunted houses are too scary… what else is there for me to do?
If you wish to enjoy the haunted attractions without the worry of everything jumping out at you, you may elect to purchase a “Monster B’Gone” necklace at the entrance of the Park or the entrances of the haunted attractions.

If haunted houses are just not your style… you still have come to the right place! We have plenty of rides, games, food and live entertainment for you to enjoy!

If I get scared, can I get out?
Yes. If you are inside of a Haunted Attraction and feel that you cannot continue, approach the nearest actor and request to exit the attraction. The actor will direct you to the nearest emergency exit and will escort you out of the attraction.

Will the actors touch me?
No. And we also ask that you DO NOT TOUCH THE ACTORS.

What is there for kids?
We will be operating a majority of our “kiddie rides” as well as opening the Pumpkin Palace. The midways throughout the Park will also host a fun parade that will begin at 8:00pm. The Pumpkin Palace closes at 10 PM while the Park close is 11PM.

What live entertainment do you have?
Be sure not to miss “Circus of the Strange” on the Midway Stage at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Also our live music monster review “The Monster Bash” will perform at 7:30pm and 9:30pm at the Midway Stage (5:30pm & 7:30pm on Sundays and Columbus Day).

When do ticket sales, rides, and haunts close?
The last ticket will be sold at approximately 1 hour before the scheduled Park close. Please note that the earlier that you arrive, the better opportunity you’ll have to take advantage of your favorite attractions. All rides and haunts close at the published closing times. This means that ride and haunt lines will close earlier than Park closing based on crowd conditions.