Fort Wayne haunted attraction
2026 Haunting
Schedule
Plan your night at the Haunted Castle and Black Forest. See every operating date, nightly hours and our family-friendly October events.
Sept. 25–Oct. 31, 2026
Nightly Hours
Hours depend on the day of the week. Attraction lines close at the posted time, so arrive earlier if you plan to experience both haunts.
Thursday & Sunday
7:00–9:00 PM
Limited-hour nights
Friday & Saturday
7:00–11:00 PM
Full operating nights
Season Dates
Sept. 25–Oct. 31
Select nights only
2026 Calendar
Red dates are Friday and Saturday nights. Purple dates are Thursday and Sunday nights with earlier closing.
September
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Open Nights at a Glance
Sunday, October 18 Special Events
Two daytime events give families and curious guests a friendlier way to experience the tradition before regular haunt hours begin.
Oct. 18 · 1:00–4:00 PM
Lights On Haunted Castle
Tour the Haunted Castle with the lights on and the scares turned down.
$5 admissionOct. 18 · 1:00–4:00 PM
Safe Trick-or-Treat
A free, family-friendly afternoon of costumes, candy and Halloween fun.
Free eventBlack Forest opening may vary
Because the Black Forest is outdoors, it may open a little later early in the season while daylight remains. Weather and conditions can also affect operations; check official updates before traveling.