Holiday World’s Happy Halloween Weekends will return starting September 20 with a new dinosaur theme that will extend to the 12-acre corn maze, drone show, and food menu.
The center of Happy Halloween Weekends’ new dinosaur theme will be the 12-acre Dino Corn Maze Adventure. The maze will feature two dozen realistic, life-sized dinosaurs, ranging in size from full-grown to baby. Some of the dinosaurs will be roaring, breathing animatronics. The dinosaurs were created by Jurassic Park advisor “Dino Don” Lessem and his company, Dino Don, Inc., the world’s premier maker of robotic animals as seen on Shark Tank.
During Happy Halloween Weekends, 500 drones will take flight each Saturday night in the park’s dinosaur-themed drone show: “Dinos Soar in the Sky.” Guests who plan to visit on Sundays can purchase a Twilight Ticket online, allowing them to enter the park beginning at 5 p.m. on the Saturday before their Sunday Ticket date.
Alongside the new dinosaur invasion, other popular activities return, including the hayride, Trick-or-Treat Trail for children 12 and under, walk-through attractions, and Halloween-themed entertainment. Guests can also order exclusive seasonal menu items such as Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets, the BBQ Pork Bowl, Goblin Fingers (deep-fried pickle spears), S’mores Funnel Cake, Granny’s Cinnamon Roll Latte, S’mores Crunch Frappe, and more.
“Happy Halloween Weekends is a fan-favorite time of year to visit,” said Matt Eckert, President & CEO. “The park is transformed with pumpkins and Halloween décor, and it’s a great value. … We can’t imagine a better way to spend fall break.”
Happy Halloween Weekends runs Saturdays and Sundays from September 20 through October 26. The event will have extended Saturday hours for October 11, 18, and 25, when the park will be open from 11 a.m to 10 p.m.
The event, which was named one of the top 10 Best Theme Park Halloween Events in the nation by USA Today’s 10Best Awards last year, has been nominated again in 2025.
“We’re so excited to bring dinosaurs to the rolling hills of Santa Claus, Indiana,” Eckert said. “Dinosaurs bring out the kid in everyone — it’s a perfect match for a family-friendly Halloween event. We’re especially honored to be in the running for Best Theme Park Halloween Event once again.”
Friday Night Live! continues every Friday evening through October 24, with a $25 online ticket that includes night rides, drink specials, and live music. Splashin’ Safari is open Saturdays and Sundays through September 13, which is also the final day for Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival. The last Thursday Night Bites is August 28. The $25 Thursday Night Bites online ticket includes a tasting ticket for one free Summer Wine’d Down menu item. Holiday World is also open November 1 and 2. Visit HolidayWorld.com/Hours for the full calendar.
