What to Expect
What Entertainment and Rides Are at Dark Harbor?
Dark Harbor features four carnival rides including the new Zero Gravity and The Zipper, plus nightly live entertainment, DJ sets, slider shows, fire performances, and the Maiden Voyage Launch Party at 8:08 PM.
Beyond the haunted mazes, Dark Harbor 2025 is packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, DJ sets, fire shows, and special nightly events — all included with festival admission.
Carnival Rides (all included with admission):
- Zero Gravity (NEW): A centrifugal force wall-spin ride that tilts to a terrifying 50°. Height requirement: 42" or taller.
- The Zipper (NEW): The classic tumbling cage ride is back. Height requirement: 52" or taller; no single riders.
- Sinister Swings (returning): A wave swinger that lifts guests high into the fog. Height requirement: 42" or taller.
- Scary Mary's Ghost Rider (returning): A beautifully restored carousel featuring ghost-white horses and custom blacklight effects. Height requirement: 42" or taller.
Nightly Entertainment:
- ShipYard: DJ KILLtrina by LVCRFT performs in the main dance floor hub throughout the event.
- Maiden Voyage Launch Party: Every night at 8:08 PM, the Captain calls the monsters to rise from their graves — don't miss this nightly kickoff.
- Slider Shows: Performances at 9 PM and 11 PM nightly in Slider Alley.
- Fire Shows: Shows at 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM each night, plus surprise pop-up fire performances throughout the evening.
- Ringmaster's Halloween Carnival: Sideshow, fire performers, and drag queens performing on the Bizarre Bar stage.
- Final Voyage: A dance party featuring Latin music and reggaeton that kicks off one hour before the event closes each night.
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