Worlds of Fun maps out fall with Oktoberfest, Tricks and Treats and Halloween Haunt

Worlds of Fun in Kansas City is launching a full fall slate that starts with Oktoberfest this weekend and rolls into Tricks and Treats and Halloween Haunt through late October and early November. The park is also pushing 2027 Season Pass sales, with limited-time pricing and renewal discounts through Oct. 9.

Why it matters: - Worlds of Fun is using fall to split the park into two experiences: daytime family events and nighttime scare attractions. - The lineup gives visitors multiple reasons to visit across nearly two months, not just for Halloween weekend. - The park is also tying the seasonal events to 2027 Season Pass sales, which extend value through the rest of 2026 and all of 2027.

What happened: - Worlds of Fun says its fall events start this weekend in Kansas City, Missouri. - Oktoberfest begins Saturday, Sept. 5 in the Europa section of the park. - Tricks and Treats returns Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 19 through Nov. 1. - Halloween Haunt returns Saturday, Sept. 19 and runs on select Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31, with an additional date on Sunday, Oct. 25.

The details: - Oktoberfest features Bavarian-themed food and beverages, live music, family-friendly entertainment, a daily Keg Tapping Ceremony, crafts and activities for all ages. - Oktoberfest also includes live polka music. - Oktoberfest continues on Saturday, Sept. 12 and then on Sundays, Sept. 20 through Oct. 18. - Tricks and Treats includes seasonal food, specialty drinks and trick-or-treating. - Tricks and Treats also features Count Snooptacula’s Costume Contest, with prizes for the most original, cutest and scariest costumes. - Halloween Haunt includes nine haunted attractions, five live shows and hundreds of monsters. - Halloween Haunt’s story line centers on long-lost spirits returning with new twists. - All park rides, shows and attractions, including Halloween Haunt experiences, are included with admission. - Worlds of Fun says its fall lineup combines high-energy productions, family traditions and scares in one place. - Darren Keith, Creative Director at Worlds of Fun, said the park aims to deliver a total Halloween experience that spans Oktoberfest, Tricks and Treats and Halloween Haunt. - The park is more than 235 acres and includes a theme park, waterpark and resort. - Worlds of Fun describes itself as the largest entertainment complex in the Midwest. - The property includes thrill rides, live entertainment, the Oceans of Fun waterpark and the Worlds of Fun Village Resort.

Between the lines: - The event mix shows a deliberate strategy to keep families in the park earlier in the day and horror fans there after dark. - The overlap between Tricks and Treats and Halloween Haunt on Sept. 19 suggests a staged seasonal ramp-up rather than a single Halloween switch. - The season-pass push appears designed to lock in repeat visits beyond the fall calendar, including the 2027 season.

What’s next: - Guests can buy a Season Pass or single-day admission at WorldsofFun.Enchantedparks.com. - The current limited-time 2027 Season Pass offer includes admission through the rest of 2026 and all of 2027. - The Hero Season Pass starts at $75.99 plus taxes and fees. - Current 2026 Hero passholders can save $10 when renewing by Oct. 9. - The Hero pass includes unlimited admission to Worlds of Fun and Mid America Adventure Park in St. Louis, free general parking, one select-day Haunt admission in 2027, dining and merchandise discounts and other perks. - The Legend Season Pass starts at $130.99 plus tax. - Current 2026 Legend passholders can save $10 when renewing by Oct. 9. - The Legend pass includes unlimited admission to Worlds of Fun and all eight Enchanted Parks locations, unlimited admission to 2026 Halloween Haunt and the 2027 Halloween-themed event, dining and merchandise discounts and up to four single-use Fast Lane entries per season. - Enchanted Parks operates eight properties nationwide and is the third largest privately held regional park operator in the United States. - More information is available at Enchanted Parks.