Halloween season at Knott’s Berry Farm is always full of tricks and treats, but this year, one of the biggest surprises came not from a haunted maze—but from the park’s own calendar. After announcing 28 nights of fear for 2025, Knott’s Scary Farm has quietly eliminated its Wednesday offerings in late October, raising eyebrows among fans and performers alike.
The change was first caught by the theme park outlet Park Journey, which flagged the update on X. They noted that the previously listed dates—Wednesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 29—had disappeared from the official calendar. Even more puzzling? According to their post, “talent has not been made aware of this change, so hopefully it’s not accurate.”
Looks like Knott's Scary Farm has very quietly removed Wednesday nights from their calendar.
Previously October 22nd and October 29th were listed as dates.
From what we're hearing talent has not been made aware of this change, so hopefully it's not accurate. pic.twitter.com/arVIzTaZCF
— Park Journey (@Park_Journey) August 25, 2025
No official statement has come from Knott’s so far, leaving the sudden shift shrouded in just as much fog as Ghost Town Streets on a Scary Farm night.
A Sudden Disappearance
When Knott’s announced this year’s event, fans were thrilled at the prospect of one of the longest Scary Farm seasons yet: 28 nights, running September 18 through November 1. That lineup included rare Wednesday nights, typically added toward the end of October to handle peak demand.
Now, the removal of October 22 and 29 reduces the total back to 26 nights, cutting the season shorter than originally promised. For guests, this change could mean busier weekends, fewer options for midweek visits, and, for passholders, a smaller pool of dates to use their Scary Farm Pass.
It’s also worth noting that Scary Farm performers—affectionately called “monsters” by fans—often depend on these dates for work hours. If the dates are indeed gone, fewer nights could mean fewer opportunities for talent to scare and entertain.
What Fans Can Still Look Forward To
Despite the trimmed calendar, this year’s Scary Farm lineup remains packed. Ten haunted mazes, five sinister scare zones, and three live shows are confirmed, along with fan-favorite seasonal overlays and entertainment.
The new maze additions are already generating buzz:
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Mary – The Haunting of Worth Home: A revenge-fueled ghost story in a once beautiful house, now haunted by Mary and her horde of creatures.
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The Zoo: A chilling vision of an abandoned zoo overtaken by grotesque animal-human hybrids.
Alongside them, veterans like Origins: The Curse of Calico and Cinema Slasher return to terrify guests, while long-runners The Grimoire and Mesmer: Sideshow of the Mind are entering their final seasons.
The fog-drenched scare zones also return, with highlights including Ghost Town Streets, the eerie Forsaken Lake, and the jazz-age nightmare of The Gore-ing ’20s. And of course, the infamous parody stunt show The Hanging promises its usual chaotic blend of scares and satire.
Why Cut the Wednesdays?
That’s the big question—and right now, no one has an answer.
It’s possible the park reevaluated attendance projections and decided two extra nights weren’t necessary. Staffing hurdles could also be a factor, since seasonal events like Scary Farm rely on a large number of performers, technicians, and operations staff. On the other hand, it might be a simple scheduling correction.
But the fact that even talent reportedly wasn’t informed adds a strange wrinkle. If this is an intentional cut, it wasn’t communicated broadly, leaving both fans and employees caught off guard.
Tickets and Guest Options
Knott’s has already rolled out its ticketing tiers:
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Scary Farm Pass ($159, or $155 for Season Passholders) offers unlimited entry to all event nights.
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Single-night tickets start at $64, with Season Passholder discounts available.
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Fright & Fast Lane passes begin at $139, offering priority access to all mazes and rides.
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Boo-fet dining remains a highlight, with dinner, a souvenir bottle, and early entry priced from $49.
With two fewer dates, guests relying on the Scary Farm Pass may find themselves navigating more crowded nights, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays. For those used to shorter waits on midweek visits, this could alter the experience significantly.
Fans Are Watching Closely
The Scary Farm community is nothing if not attentive, and changes like this don’t go unnoticed. Discussion threads are already full of speculation, from financial motivations to staffing shortages. Others are holding out hope that the Wednesdays could quietly return later in the season if demand surges.
Until Knott’s clarifies, the missing dates remain one of the more unusual developments leading into the 2025 season.
Still the Center of Southern California’s Halloween Scene
Even with this hiccup, Knott’s Scary Farm remains the heart of Halloween in Southern California. With nearly five decades of history, it has set the standard for haunted theme park events, inspiring countless imitators and cultivating a devoted following.
Guests can expect the usual mix of fog, monsters, and terrifyingly creative storytelling, no matter how many nights are on the schedule. The removal of Wednesday nights may be a disappointment to some, but it won’t change the fact that Scary Farm is one of the premier Halloween attractions in the country.
For now, fans will simply have to wait and see if those missing Wednesdays are truly gone—or just hiding in the fog.
