October is here, and theme parks across the country are trading summer sunshine for fog, frights and festive fall fun. USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has revealed the nation’s top Halloween events , and leading the charge is Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends, a Midwest powerhouse that turns the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World” into a haunted playground.

Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends gives a mix of haunted mazes, scare zones and eerie live shows, all set against the backdrop of coasters cloaked in fog. Steel Vengeance and Millennium Force become nightmarish thrill machines, while costumed creatures roam the park, ensuring no corner feels safe. By day, families can enjoy pumpkin patches, seasonal treats and kid-friendly fun.

Cedar Point isn’t alone in creating unforgettable Hallo

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