Get ready for a Halloween experience like no other: Castle Dark is back at Castle Park in Riverside, bringing terrifying thrills and family-friendly fun to Southern California. Running on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 19 through November 1, Castle Dark 2025 offers visitors a full night of scares, excitement, and entertainment—all included with a Castle Dark ticket. Tickets include access to all mazes, scare zones, live shows, and park rides.
National-Scale Haunts and Highlights for 2025:
- Three All-New Mazes: Step into twisted worlds with Feary Tales (dark fairy tales), Midnight Manor (a cursed mansion), and Containment Breach (science gone wrong).
- Chilling Scare Zones: When night falls, twisted characters roam The Endless Chapter, The Forgotten Kingdom, and Outbreak, filled with monsters, creatures, and spine-tingling surprises.
- Live Shows: Echoes from the Grave debuts as a theatrical performance set to mesmerize audiences.
- After Dark Party: Step into the Big Top Tent for high-energy fun with a live DJ, delicious food, refreshing beverages, and specialty cocktails and drinks for guests 21 years and older.
For families seeking more treats than scares, Castle Park also presents Día de los Muertos every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:30 p.m., September 20 through November 2. The event celebrates Mexican and Latin American fall traditions with vibrant decorations, local performers, kid-friendly activities, and trick-or-treating.
Tickets & Admission:
- Castle Dark tickets are on sale now at https://castleparks.com/castle-dark/
- Annual Passholders enjoy free admission.
- Gates open nightly at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 13 years and older.
Castle Dark promises thrills for Southern California and visitors from across the nation. Don’t miss your chance to experience the ultimate Halloween event—including rides, mazes, and scares—all in one night.
For more information on Castle Park, visit https://castlepark.com