Booville and Fright Fest return to Wild Waves

Washington’s largest theme and waterpark is promising new thrills and chills this fall—including a chance to win some spooktacular prizes if you can spend 24 hours trapped inside a coffin.

Fright Fest returns to Wild Waves on October 4, operating Friday-Sunday until November 3.

But the fun is already underway for the children.

Booville, a scare-free zone with crafts, contests, face painting, and rides.

It opened this weekend and operates from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Next week, the hours will shift to a 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. schedule.

“We are pulling out all the stops and leaving no tombstone unturned to create a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience for our guests,” said Park President and Regional Vice President Jody Kneupper in a news release. "

For those looking for more tricks than treats, you can check out the Fright Fest portion of the park starting Friday, October 4.

When the clock strikes 6 p.m. the monsters will emerge from their haunted lairs.

Here are some of the attractions:

· Vampire Bar – Guests who are 21 years or older can enjoy specialty drinks like Blood Bag Fangrias, Vampire Kiss, and Blood Moon cocktails along with a tasty, night “bites” menu

· Camp Whispering Pines, Curse of the Wendigo – Heed the warnings of the campers as they try to elude the evil Wendigo. He’s looking for new blood, and someone may be right in his path

· Trail of Terror – A once vibrant, bustling settlement is now an eerie ghost town. Guests will test their nerves as they dare to journey beyond their wildest nightmares to unearth the truth amid the crumbling tombstones

· Chamber of Souls – Unwanted visitors encounter creepy residents throughout the endless halls of the haunted Victorian mansion

· Voodoo Swamp – Travel down to the boggy marsh located next to the lake and venture through the Voodoo Swamp. The Swamp Witch is waiting for unsuspecting souls. (There is a $5 upcharge for this attraction).

· 24-hour Crypt Keeper Challenge – Could you spend an entire day trapped inside a coffin? Those who complete the full 24 hours will receive two 2025 Wild Waves Season Passes, an All-Season Dining Plan, front-of-the-line Fright Fest VIP passes, and more. Interested souls must submit a short, written request explaining why they should be among the chosen few. Applications will be available here on September 20. Selected participants will be notified on September 28.