Cedar Point Cancels HalloWeekends

SANDUSKY, OH — Cedar Point has canceled its popular HalloWeekends event for 2020, the park announced this week.

Due to the continued threat of COVID-19, park officials decided to pivot to a new event called "Tricks and Treats Fall Fest." The alternative festivities will begin Sept. 12 and is designed to entertain guests of all ages while enabling social distancing and capacity management.

Park officials said they hope to bring back HalloWeekends in 2021.

Jason McClure, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point, said more details on the fall fest will be released in coming days. He also announced that after Labor Day, Cedar Point will be open on Saturdays and Sundays only, with the final open day of the season to be Nov. 1.

"Cedar Point has been thrilled to welcome guests back to the park this year. 2020 has truly been a unique season, and I thank our guests and team members for making Cedar Point a fun and safe place to visit. We appreciate everyone’s support and cooperation with the park’s new health and safety measures – we are getting through this together," McClure said in an open letter.

As a reminder, McClure emphasized that 2020 passes will be extended into the 2021 season. Guests who would like a 2021 pass can purchase one beginning Sept. 8.

McClure said the 2021 park season would include:

• Cedar Point's rescheduled 150th Anniversary Celebration;
• The Snake River Expedition family adventure ride;
• The Celebrate 150 Spectacular parade and street party; and
• The continuation of the Ticket of a Lifetime contest, with new opportunities to win while inside the park.