General FAQs
- No costumes, decorative or Halloween type masks, or face paint may be worn inside Screams Halloween Theme Park.
- No pets are allowed at Screams with the exception of Service Animals. All Service Animals must be harnessed or leashed at all times.
- No outside food or drink is allowed into Screams Halloween Theme Park.
- No Flash Photography or Videography is allowed inside the haunted houses.
- No glass bottles are allowed into Screams Halloween Theme Park
- No laser pointers are allowed inside Screams Halloween Theme Park
- See Below for Screams complete Weapons Policy
Please wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking outside on various paved and unpaved surfaces.
HEALTH WARNING: Frights, strobes, fog, and sudden loud noises may affect persons with heart conditions, epilepsy, asthma, and similar conditions. Enter at your own risk.
What is Screams Halloween Theme Park?
Screams Halloween Theme Park is the ultimate Halloween experience in the D/FW Metroplex with 5 Haunted Houses & a whole lot more! Each of the haunted houses has a unique theme and design – they are sure to find what makes you Scream!! And there’s so much more – the Cool Ghoul Boolevard and Rottingwood Cemetery walk-through attractions, exciting live stage entertainment, Scary-Oke and games of skill for an entire night of Halloween fun.
When you are ready to take a break, partake in some food & drink or shop for some great Halloween merch at the Screams shops. Those over 21 can also enjoy an adult beverage at one of the 5 pubs.
All 5 haunted houses, the Cool Ghoul Boolevard, Rottingwood Cemetery, stage entertainment, and Scary-Oke are all included in your single admission price. To cut the wait times in half, there are a limited number of Fast Passes available each night. Screams is designed for ages 16+ and is not recommended for young children.
When is Screams Halloween Theme Park open?
Screams Halloween Theme Park is open each Friday & Saturday, September 29 – October 28, 2023 from 7:00pm – 1:00am.
In the event of severe weather, Screams Halloween Theme Park will take appropriate action to protect our customers and employees. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) for up to the minute information and updates each day of the season.
Screams suggests that you arrive early to ensure that you have time to enjoy all of our haunted houses and other attractions. Ticket office and event admission closes at 12-Midnight on event nights.
Should rain occur during an event night, rain slicks are available for purchase at the Screams souvenir shop.
Where is Screams Halloween Theme Park?
2511 FM 66
Waxahachie, TX 75167
Screams Halloween Theme Park is located just 30 minutes from the downtowns of Dallas and Fort Worth at the Scarborough Faire® site in Waxahachie just off I-35E. Map and Driving Directions can be found here.
Map of Screams Halloween Theme Park
Click here for a PDF version.
Where can I buy tickets?
Click here for discount single day tickets and Fast Passes and the all-new Season Pass. Single day tickets are also available at the Screams ticket office from 6:30 pm to 12:00 midnight each event day. Discount coupons will be available at Legacy Chevrolet/GMC in Waxahachie beginning September 15th. Group and consignment tickets are also available. Click here for more details.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets prices at the gate start at $45 and Fast Pass prices start at $33 with prices varying for Friday and Saturday nights. Click here for discount tickets. Discount coupons will be available at Legacy Chevrolet/GMC in Waxahachie beginning September 18, 2023. A limited number of the all-new Season Passes that provide admission to each night of Screams® 2023 are available only HERE for a cost of $165 plus tax & fees. The Season Pass does not include a Fast Pass.
Does Screams Halloween Theme Park Accept Credit Cards?
Credit cards are widely accepted throughout the park. However, games and some locations are cash only. Visitors are encouraged to bring sufficient cash but there are 4 ATMs available to serve guests should they need them.
Does Screams Halloween Theme Park offer group tickets?
A discount is available for groups of 15 or more and can be purchased on-line only. Click here for details. If your group qualifies for Tax Exempt group tickets, contact our sales department here.
Is Screams Halloween Theme Park appropriate for children?
Screams is designed for ages 16+ and is not recommended for small children.
Is Screams Halloween Theme Park handicapped accessible?
Screams Halloween Theme Park is generally handicapped accessible.
What is the best time to arrive?
The earlier, the better; our gates open at 7:00pm and you’ll want to get here early enough to experience as much as you can. Ticket office and event admission closes at 12-Midnight on event nights
How much is parking?
Parking is FREE compliments of Legacy Chevrolet/GMC – Waxahachie.
What is the Weapons Policy?
Screams Halloween Theme Park does NOT allow the open or concealed carry of licensed handguns or the unlicensed carry of any firearms in the Park:
- Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Governmental Code (handgun licensing law), and may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.
- Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Governmental Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.
- Pursuant to Section 30.05, Penal Code (criminal trespass), a person may not enter this property with a firearm.
Screams Halloween Theme Park NO permite el porte abierto u oculto de pistolas con licencia o el porte sin licencia de armas de fuego en el Parque:
- De conformidad con la Sección 30.07, Código Penal (allanamiento por un portador de licencia con una pistola abiertamente), una persona con licencia bajo el Subcapítulo H, Capítulo 411, Código Gubernamental (ley de licencia de armas de fuego), y no puede ingresar a esta propiedad con una pistola que se porta abiertamente.
- De conformindad con la Sección 30.06, Código Penal (trsasar portando armas de fuego), personas con licencia bajo del Subcapítulo H, Capítulo 411, Código Gubernamental (ley de porta armas). No deben entrar a esta propiedad portando un amra de fuego.
- De conformidad con la Sección 30.05 del Código Penal (allanamiento de morada), una persona no puede ingresar a esta propiedad con un arma de fuego.
Screams Video/Photography Disclaimer
Photography and/or videography of Screams Halloween Theme Park attendees will be taking place at the Event. By entering the Event site you are granting permission to Screams and its authorized agents to utilize any photographs or videos taken of you for promotional and/or commercial purposes or other transmission or reproduction in whole or in part of the Event and release the Event from any and all liability for damages associated with such usage. No flash photography or videography is allowed inside the haunted houses.
How do I request donations of admission tickets for my organization?
Screams Halloween Theme Park receives numerous donation requests and supports a wide variety of charitable causes throughout the state of Texas. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide donations to organizations outside the state of Texas. Donations are limited to admission tickets to the Park with a limited number of tickets available for each haunt season.
2023 DONATIONS WILL BE FOCUSED ON HEALTH-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
Requests for a donation must be sent by email to donations@screamspark.com. Here are the guidelines for Screams donation requests:
The requesting Organization must:
- Be a valid 501(c)3 organization.
- Provide a request letter on official organization letterhead.
- Include organization and contact person’s address, telephone, and email address.
- Submit its request a minimum of 1 month prior to fund raising event.
- Specify the date of the fund raising event.
- Include an explanation of the fund raising event.
- Include an authorized signature on the request. (A principal must sign school requests.)
- Include fliers or other collateral material with requests when available.
- Submit the request by email here. Telephone or mail requests will not be accepted.
