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HalloWeekends at Cedar Point is sadly coming to a close but there is still time to enjoy! I LOVE going to Cedar Point all season long, but the amazing decorations and cool nights of HalloWeekends winds up making it my favorite time of year! While the rides are still open for you thrill seekers, there are other things to enjoy too. If you haven’t visited yet, I wanted to share 5 things not to miss at Cedar Point HalloWeekends.
Cedar Point HalloWeekends tip: Visit on Friday night or Sundays when the crowds are at their lowest. The lines tend to be shorter.
#1 – The Great Pumpkin Fest:
Cedar Point has expanded their children’s area during HalloWeekends in 2014 and my boys loved it. The Great Pumpkin Fest takes place every Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., located in the areas around Kiddy Kingdom, the Main Midway, Planet Snoopy and Blue Streak Plaza. We easily spent two hours in this area and it was hard getting my kids to leave. Here are a few things that you can expect at Cedar Point’s The Great Pumpkin Fest.
- Trick or Treating – Kids stop at 8 stations where they can pick up not only candy but fun little toys, no costume required.
- Cornstalk Maze – Let the whole family wander through the twists and turn of this fun little adventure. We went through a few times and got lost everytime.
- Pedal Tractors – Let your little ones burn off some energy and let them pedal to their hearts content around the track.
- Haybale Maze – Back from years past, kids can walk through the this mini challenge. Since the “walls” aren’t too high even the smallest can participate while you keep an eye on them.
- Pumpkin Patch – Bring the mini pumpkins from your Trick or Treat bag and you can decorate it here at this station.
- Mask Making – Color your own mask! You can make it silly, crazy or spooky!
- Foam Pit – This sudsy, bubbly area is a TON of fun! My kiddos where a little apprehensive at first but once they jumped in they loved it.
#2 Monster Midway Invasion Celebration Parade:
Each Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m (weather permitting), you can catch the family friendly parade at Cedar Point. During the parade you’ll spot some not-so-scary monsters, fun floats and can even interact with some fun characters! Get there early and grab a spot to sit. You’ll enjoy it and the kids will too!
Cedar Point HalloWeekends Tip: On Friday nights, all haunted attractions are open. However, only select rides are in operation.
#3 Spooky and Fun Live Entertainment:
During HalloWeekends at Cedar Point, there are a TON of live entertainment options to choose from. Two of our family favorites are Sideshow: Carnival of Magic at the Jack Aldrich Theatre and The Skeleton Crew held outside at Celebration Plaza. Both of these shows are high-energy and sure to please every member of your family. We LOVE, LOVE the jumping skeleton guys as pictured above! They are so fun to watch!
If you are looking for more spooky entertainment you’ll want to check out MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE LIVE! LEGACY OF SHADOWS. This show blends together music, theater and film (may be too intense for kids).
#4 The Haunted Houses:
If you don’t have the little ones with you or perhaps your “little ones” aren’t so little anymore, you may want to check out the haunted houses, outdoor scare areas, or mazes that Cedar Point offers. These areas are well marked in the park and on the map so you should be able to steer clear from them if you need to. In fact, I don’t know that my kiddos even know that they exist…yet.
These haunted areas are sure to get your adrenaline pumping and heart racing as you wander through the creepy rooms and hidden passage ways. Look out for those creepy monsters lurking in the shadows and hold on to your loved ones so your won’t be their next prey.
Cedar Point Halloweekends tip: Halloweekends is open every Friday night at 6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am. Halloweekends goes all the way through November 1st
#5 Character Meet and Greet:
Throughout the park you’ll run into a bevy of different creatures from tall to short, from cute to ugly. Some might be slightly scary for kiddos who tend to be already afraid of dressed up characters but I think that Cedar Point does an awesome job of picking the right characters so they are perfect for any age group.
These fun creatures will pose for pictures, give your kids high fives and even dance if the timing is right. My boys love seeing all the different characters each year and it’s fun to see how much they interact!
If you haven’t made it out to Halloweekends, I strongly suggest putting in on your fall calendar. Winter will be here before we know it, so now if the perfect time to head out to Cedar Point and enjoy the day with your family!
