Frightfest returning to Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson, NJ – Fright Fest at Great Adventure is New Jersey’s most popular Halloween spectacle and it all happens each October, right here in Jackson.     Each weekend tens of thousands of people from the tri-state area and beyond descend upon Jackson to take in the the thrill and chills of Fright Fest.    For our family, Halloween is not a day, it’s a season that runs through the entire month of October, it’s a time when kids can be kids and dress up in costumes and be whoever they want to be without having to worry about getting strange looks at the supermarket.

For some kids, frightfest can be downright scary, so Six Flags hands out ghoul repelling whistles that th children can blow to frighten off the evil spirits.   The best part about Fright Fest compared to other homegrown scare adventures is that the staff is great and understand that children are children and don’t need to be frightened to death.  They mostly linger about the moms, dads and teenagers and are typically very friendly and courteous creatures of the night when it comes to the wee ones.  

Beyond the freaks roaming the park (no not the city folks), there’s lots to do and see during Fright Fest, perhaps more than you can pack into a single day.

There’s many exciting activities and shows each year at Fright Fest, but the single most popular performance is Dead Man’s Party, a theatrical stage presentation backed by rock themed ghastly songs on the stage at the Big Wheel.   Dead Man’s Party has in recent years become a cult favorite.    Just a few years ago, DMP would attract a few hundred spectators, but in 2008, crowds of thousands packed the makeshift courtyard elbow to elbow and the show has turned into a concert.   People travel from all over the tri-state area just to see DMP and the cast has built quite a following in recent years.

For the kids they usually have a Looney Toons show at the lakeside theater,  but most kids actually love DMP just as much, if not more.    

There’s haunted trails, some rides get themed makeovers and you can’t miss Professor Slithers in the main courtyard.   It is by far.. hands down the best show for young children during Fright Fest.

Each year at GoKidsNJ, we have complete Fright Fest coverage and this year, that coverage will come to JacksonNJOnline as well.   So if you’re a Fright Fest junkie like we are, check back often for the latest updates, photos, videos and reports from Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson.   You can also check the GoKidsNJ YouTube channel GKNJ for more Fright Fest Videos.

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