Glen, NH (August 10, 2026) - Story Land, New Hampshire’s Best Amusement Park for Kids, is gearing up for a magical fall season of events, including 12 Hero Appreciation Days, the park’s third annual Halloween event, Happy Hauntings, and Story Land’s second ever fall-themed Nostalgia Night.
The fun begins August 24, when the park kicks off 12 days of free admission for heroes – police, firefighters, EMS, emergency medical professionals, military, and veterans all enjoy free admission to the park August 24 through September 4. Their spouse and children under 18 can purchase tickets at the Story Land gates for just $29.99 each. Hero Appreciation Days conclude on September 4 when the park will welcome local police and fire personnel onsite for the annual Touch-A-Truck event.
Happy Hauntings, New Hampshire’s Best New Way to Halloween, makes its grand return to Story Land on Saturday, September 19 for its third season. Featuring unique fall themed activities for the whole family to enjoy, Happy Hauntings is a whole new way to experience the magic of Story Land during New Hampshire’s beautiful fall season. Kids and adults alike will enjoy special Halloween themed shows, Pick & Paint a Pumpkin, a Fairy Tale Trick-or-Treat Trail, a Halloween Hay Maze, and more. Happy Hauntings is silly and spooky fun for the whole family, and will run for six weekends total, concluding the 2026 season on Sunday, October 25.
Back by popular demand, Story Land will host a special fall themed Nostalgia Night, a fan-favorite after-hours event, on Saturday, October 10. Adults can play like kids again as the park opens its gates from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. exclusively for ages 21 and up. This legendary event will feature festive harvest themed drinks and seasonal bites, character meet and greets, plus everything nostalgic that the park has to offer, including Cinderella in her castle, classic rides, shows, and photo opportunities.
“We’re looking forward to another festive fall season here at Story Land,” said Chris Kearsing, General Manager at Story Land. “From thanking our local heroes, to transforming the park for the season with pumpkins and autumn magic, to welcoming adults back for an October Nostalgia Night, we’ve got something for everyone this fall.”
Those looking to visit Story Land for the rest of the 2026 season and in 2027 can save up to $60 on 2027 Season Passes now. Select passes offer unique perks like free admission to Happy Hauntings and Nostalgia Nights, free preferred parking, free friend tickets, discounts on food and merchandise and more.
For more information on upcoming Story Land events, Happy Hauntings, Nostalgia Nights, and to purchase Season Passes, visit StoryLandNH.com.
About Story Land
Story Land is a 35-acre fairy tale theme park located in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Founded in 1954, the park is one of the oldest children's theme parks in the U.S. and features dozens of themed attractions ranging from live entertainment, games and play areas to roller coasters and other rides. The park is open seasonally from late May to late October. For more information, visit StoryLandNH.com.
About Herschend
Story Land is part of Herschend’s family of brands. Herschend is the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of over 40 family entertainment brands across North America, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide. For more information, visit www.Herschend.com.