Kennywood is hosting its first-ever Phantom Fall Fest Drone Show on Saturday, Oct. 24, with more than 500 drones forming spooky images over the park’s fog-covered lagoon.
Pittsburgh’s favorite amusement park is taking Halloween to the sky.
Kennywood is hosting its first-ever Phantom Fall Fest Drone Show for one night only on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 10:15 p.m., according to the park.
More than 500 drones will light up the sky over the park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, WPXI reported.
What is the Kennywood Halloween drone show?
A spooky light show in the sky. The drones will team up with lasers to form “iconic and haunting images” over Kennywood’s fog-covered lagoon, according to WPXI.
Drone shows are already a regular-season attraction at Kennywood. This is the first time the park is bringing one to its Halloween event.
Do you need a ticket for the Kennywood drone show?
Yes. The show takes place inside the park during Phantom Fall Fest, so you’ll need a ticket for Oct. 24.
Dated tickets start at $37.49, and Any Day tickets are $59.99, according to Kennywood. College Any Day tickets are $35.99 with a valid college email or ID. Groups of 10 or more get a discount, and a Speedy Pass is sold for select rides and haunts. Prices may change, so check before you buy.
What is Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood?
Kennywood’s Halloween event, with family fun by day and scares by night. It runs on select dates through Sunday, Nov. 1.
During the day, guests can ride classic rides and coasters, meet characters, catch shows and trick-or-treat at Ghostwood Estate on weekends. A Fall Fest Tasting Experience card costs $39.99 for five samples.
At night, the park has seven haunted houses, including the new Ghostwood Estate: Open House, and four scare zones: Fear Fest, Dead Light District, Hellbilly Hollow and The Welcoming.
What are Phantom Fall Fest hours?
Hours vary by day, according to Kennywood:
Fridays: 6-11 p.m.
Saturdays: Noon-11 p.m.
Sundays: Noon-10 p.m.
That means the Oct. 24 drone show starts late in the evening, about 45 minutes before the park closes.
Is Phantom Fall Fest OK for kids?
Afternoons are for all ages. The nighttime scares are aimed at older guests, and Kennywood says parental discretion is advised.
Guests 17 and under must be with an adult 21 or older with a valid ID at all times.
Can you wear a costume to Kennywood?
Only kids. Children 12 and under can wear costumes, though some may not be allowed on certain rides. Guests 13 and older can’t wear costumes, and face-covering masks aren’t allowed after 6 p.m., according to the park.
What if it rains at Kennywood?
Kennywood offers a Rainy Day Guarantee. If weather affects your visit, you can get a free ticket to come back another day.
Drone shows can also be affected by wind and rain, so check Kennywood’s social media on Oct. 24 for updates.
What else is happening at Kennywood for Halloween?
Phantom Fall Fest also has a special trick-or-treat event on Halloween, which falls on Saturday, Oct. 31 this year, according to WPXI.
The event’s final day is Sunday, Nov. 1, so there’s still time to plan a visit before the season wraps up.
Where is Kennywood?
In West Mifflin, about 10 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. Kennywood opened in 1898 and is one of the oldest operating amusement parks in the U.S.
The park is a National Historic Landmark and is known for classic wooden coasters like Jack Rabbit, Racer and Thunderbolt.
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USA Today (Oct. 19, 2026), the one-night Halloween drone show
WPXI (Oct. 2026), the drone count, lasers, lagoon and Halloween trick-or-treat
Kennywood (2026), the show time, Phantom Fall Fest hours, tickets and park policies
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