Halloween thrill-seekers across the Bay Area can once again test their courage at Fear Overload Scream Park, returning for the 2026 season at NewPark Mall in Newark. Keep reading for a chance to win tickets!
Open select nights from September 25 through November 7, 2026, Fear Overload brings guests face-to-face with two immersive haunted attractions packed with elaborate sets, live scare actors and unexpected scares. One admission ticket includes access to both haunted houses, along with live queue entertainment and the park’s horror boutique.
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This year’s lineup includes two distinct nightmares.
Fear Overload: Final Descent takes guests deeper into the darkness with twisted creatures and relentless scares lurking throughout the experience.
In Greyhaven Hospital: After Visiting Hours, guests enter an abandoned medical facility where the night shift has taken a terrifying turn. Condemned corridors, sinister medical staff and unsettling hospital scenes make this attraction one visitors may be eager to escape.
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Fear Overload has become a popular Halloween destination for Bay Area teens, adults and families with older children looking for a more intense seasonal experience. The attraction has received more than 830 five-star reviews across Google and Facebook and has been recognized by Forbes among standout haunted attractions in the West.
Parents should know that Fear Overload is designed to be very scary and is intended primarily for teens and adults. It is not recommended for children ages 12 and under, and guests under 16 must attend with an adult age 21 or older.
For families with older teens looking to make a night of it, most guests spend approximately 75 minutes to two hours experiencing the two haunted houses, entertainment and other on-site offerings. Free, well-lit parking is available at the venue.
Tickets start at $25, with Fast Pass, Immediate Entry and other upgrades available. Because popular dates and time slots can sell out, advance online ticket purchases are recommended.
Fear Overload Scream Park 2086 NewPark Mall, Newark, CA 94560
2026 Season: September 25 – November 7
Recommended Ages: Teens and adults; not recommended for ages 12 and under
Parking: Free and on-site
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Fear Overload Scream Park
About Fear Overload Scream Park
Fear Overload Scream Park is a Bay Area Halloween attraction featuring immersive haunted houses, live scare actors, detailed environments and seasonal entertainment. The attraction traces its origins to a garage haunt in 1999 and was later founded commercially in 2009.
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