Creepy Carnival
In October you can experience Särkänniemi's rides in glorious atmospheric lighting as darkness falls. Creepy Carnival returns to provide joy and thrills for your autumn days in October.
Carnival Fun at Särkänniemi in Fall 2024
The Creepy Carnival is held from October 4–6 and October 10–19, 2024.
It's family-friendly during the day, but after dark, horror attractions come alive for older guests.
Family-friendly Activities:
TipTop Walkers, Joy Plaza Circus performers entertain in the area daily until 21:00.
"Pouta Pig and The Legend of Blood Moon" play, Estraadi Stage (in Finnish) Daily at 14:30 and 15:30 (when the park opens at 15:00, the shows are at 15:30 and 16:30).
Lunddance, Estraadi stage and Joy Plaza Daily at 15:15, 16:15, 18:15 (Joy Plaza) and 19:15 (Estraadi) (6.10. without the first two shows).
Fortune Teller (extra fee 8 €) Opening hours: 15:30–20:30. Saturdays 16:30–21:30. When the park opens at 15:00, Fortune Teller is open 16.30–20.30.
Carnival Parade, Joy Plaza Daily at 17:00 and 19:30.
Show Dem Dancing, Estraadi Stage Daily at 17:30, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00.
UniDance Tampere, Joy Plaza Only 5.– 6.10. and 18.–19.10. at 17:45 and 18:50.
Fire Lady's show, Estraadi Stage Daily at 18:30 and 20:30 (Saturdays at 21.00).
For Older Guests (15+):
Unhola The forgotten amusement park invites to explore daily 17–21 (Saturdays until 22).
Kuilu (extra fee starting from 6,90 €) The dark secret of Tornado is revealed daily 15–21 (Saturdays until 22).
Zombie Zone Join the survivors and face the creepy zombies daily 15–21 (Saturdays until 22).
Tampere Burlesque Exciting and classic burlesque show at Rantaterassi daily at 18:15 and 20:00 (Saturdays at 20:30).
Note: The event is outdoors; dress warmly, and be aware of flashing lights.
You can attend with the 2025 Season Card.
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New Attraction: Kuilu (15+)
A dark secret has been uncovered beneath Tornado, a ride that has brought joy to amusement park visitors for over two decades. A chasm has been found in the depths of Tornado, one that has swallowed several children in past summers, silencing their laughter forever. The echoes of the past reverberate in the darkness of the chasm, raising the question: what happened to the missing children?
This haunted attraction requires an additional ticket (starting from 6,90 €) and is located at the Tornado loading area. A maximum of six people are admitted at a time, but each person can move through the site at their own pace. Actors won't touch you, and you're asked not to touch them either. Photography and video recording are prohibited. Tornado roller coaster is out of use during the event.
New Attraction: Unhola (15+)
Unhola, the forgotten amusement park, is shrouded in mist where whispers, laughter, and eerie clown sounds linger. Will you escape, or will Unhola claim you forever?
Actors won't touch you, and you're asked not to touch them either. Photographing, videographing and recording the attraction is prohibited. Attraction has flashing lights that may trigger an epileptic seizure, and loud noises. Included in the Carnival Wristband and Ticket, Unhola is located beneath Tukkijoki and Tornado rides. Prohibited for children under 15 years of age (allowed for children above 12 years of age when accompanied by an adult).
Zombie Zone (15+)
Särkänniemi has been taken over by zombies thirsty for human flesh. Do you dare to experience the zombie attacks? Join the survivors and face the creepy zombies at the Särkänniemi Zombie Zone! Zombie Zone is open daily 15–21 (Saturdays until 22). The actors must not be touched.
Rides
Most of the rides are available in Särkänniemi during the Creepy Carnival. Rapids Ride, Log Ride, Tornado and Hopping Carrots are already having their winter rest. Other rides may need to be closed due to cold temperatures or high wind. The following rides are closed from 8 pm daily: Coffee Cups, Truck Race, Bumblebee, Crazy Bus, , Candy Boat, Bat Delivery, Piggy Train, Airplanes, Lake Carousel.
Fortune Teller
Madame Frey holds your destiny in her hands. Step into the fortune teller's tent and discover your future. The fortune-telling experience requires a separate ticket (8 €), which can be purchased on-site.
Indulge and Shop
Treat yourself to carnival classics like photogenic cotton candy and warming marshmallow cocoa. For a bigger meal, visit the Pizza Paparazzi and Restaurant Riemu buffets. X-BRGR offers burger meals, and Suolapala serves hot dogs. The best souvenirs can be found at Piggy Shop and Särkänniemi Shop.
Play and Win
Amusement park games across Särkänniemi offer chances to win large plush prizes. Experience more with game package (10 € / 4 vouchers).
The Retro Arcade outside the park features nostalgic pinball machines and claw games.
Trick-or-Treat Tour
Explore designated spots and collect treats! This paid self-tour is best enjoyed with a friend. Tours are available at various sales points (9,90 €).
Opening hours
The opening dates are 4.–6.10. and 10.–19.10.2024.
Fri 4.10. 15–21 Sat 5.10. 13–22 Sun 6.10. 13–21 Thu 10.10. 15–21 Fri 11.10. 15–21 Sat 12.10. 13–22 Sun 13.10. 13–21 Mon 14.10. 13–21 Tue 15.10. 13–21 Wed 16.10. 13–21 Thu 17.10. 13–21 Fri 18.10. 13–21 Sat 19.10. 13–22