Dollywood Adding Family-Friendly Halloween Event in 2026 Called Harvey’s Boo Bash

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Dollywood is planning a special Halloween event for the 2026 season called Harvey’s Boo Bash. It will be held on three Friday nights – October 16th, 23rd, and 30th – and was announced in a press release on October 28, 2025.

Boo Bash is a special event after the park closes to the general public, requiring a separate ticket. It starts at 9 p.m. and lasts until midnight, featuring trick-or-treat stations, exclusive food and souvenirs, and late-night access to Dollywood’s rides and attractions. Like all Dollywood events, Boo Bash is designed to be fun for the whole family – it’s more about treats than scares!

Relationship to Other Seasonal Programming

Dollywood’s annual fall celebration, the Harvest Festival sponsored by Humana, will be held from September 14 to October 31, 2026. A highlight of the festival is the beloved Great Pumpkin LumiNights.

Harvey’s Boo Bash will happen right after the Harvest Festival each night, continuing the fall fun into the evening.

Operational and Guest-Experience Considerations

Because this event isn’t included with regular park tickets and runs late into the night, families should plan ahead. Think about things like getting there after 9 p.m., where to park, how to get around the park, and if little ones will be able to stay awake until midnight.

Because tickets are sold separately and dates are limited, it’s best to plan ahead if you want to attend any of the three nights.

Strategic Context

I was so excited to hear Dollywood’s announcement on October 28th about their new Halloween plans! It sounds like it’s just the beginning of a huge 2026 season they’re planning – they’re also adding a big new attraction and a whole race weekend event. It’s going to be amazing!

Dollywood is introducing NightFlight Expedition, a brand-new, over $50 million attraction combining an indoor coaster and whitewater raft ride. It’s scheduled to open in spring 2026. Also, Dollywood’s Splash Country water park will host Neon Nights, a special summer evening event with a DJ, bright neon decorations, and the chance to enjoy select attractions after dark. Tickets for Neon Nights will be sold separately.

Harvey’s Boo Bash is being added to Dollywood’s existing fall events, rather than replacing them. This approach – offering special, limited-ticket events after regular park hours – is a growing trend at theme parks. Given Dollywood’s success in competing with larger parks in terms of guest experience and attractions, Boo Bash should attract more visitors. However, it remains to be seen if offering the event for only three nights will be enough.

Conclusions

Dollywood is adding a new event called Harvey’s Boo Bash to its 2026 schedule. This three-night, after-hours Halloween celebration will offer family-friendly fun and give guests a unique way to enjoy the park at night, expanding Dollywood’s fall events.

The announcement didn’t include specifics like ticket prices, whether full scholarships would be offered, or how many people the event could hold. However, the information released is enough for families and visitors to get excited and start making plans for a trip in October 2026.

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2025-10-31 23:56