Festival of Fears 2026

It's time for a frighteningly fun Halloween celebration at Neopets, because The Festival of Fears is back for its second year. Starting on October 23rd, visit Reginald to receive spooky clues that will help you track down Trick-or-Treat Goodie Bags hidden across the site.

Put your knowledge to the test with trivia questions, discover special perks for Premium members, and enjoy spooky twists on familiar activities across the site!

Missed last year's haunting tales? Don't worry, you can now revisit all the previous Scary Stories in Reginald's Archives. So grab your costumes, gather your courage, and join us for another Festival of Fears! You have until October 31 to collect all seven bags, so get searching! Keep reading to discover what frightfully fun treats await!

For more information about the Festival of Fears, visit the FAQ.

Hang Out in the Haunted Woods

Take a stroll through the Haunted Woods, where you'll discover that the Brain Tree's prize pool has been refreshed with exciting new rewards! But that's not all, don't forget to go Apple Bobbing, run errands for Edna, enjoy a free daily spin at the Wheel of Misfortune, and explore even more spooky surprises throughout the Festival to earn points and unlock Battle Pass prizes.

Exclusive Prizes & Battle Pass

All players can enjoy the free "Fright Track," while the expanded "Absolute Horrors Track" is automatically unlocked for Premium members or accessible by purchasing a Pass from the NC mall. Earn points by answering trivia questions, completing Haunted Woods quests, participating in dailies, and more to unlock exclusive prizes, including an avatar, stamps, NC items, and other frightfully fun rewards!

Haunted Mansion NC Event!

Can you stomach spending a night alone in the Haunted Mansion? Activate a Spider Lantern from the NC Mall to explore the rooms of your choice to receive an exclusive NC item prize! Don't forget to leave the windows open once you are done exploring the room. Unique prizes are available through October 31st, collect them all to receive a limited-edition bonus item!

For more information on Haunted Mansion visit the FAQ.