Fright Nights[]
1986-1992[]

The predecessor to Fright Fest was first held at Six Flags AstroWorld as "Fright Nights" in 1986.
Fright Fest[]
1993–1998[]
1999 (prototype)[]

1999–2003[]

2003–2006[]

2007[]

2008–2019[]

Fright Fest has been sponsored by Snickers since 2008.
2019–present[]

The Snickers logo was updated in 2019.
Fright Fest Extreme[]
2024[]
Announced on June 25, 2024, Six Flags licensed several horror IPs for Fright Fest Extreme at Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari and Six Flags Magic Mountain. However, the "Extreme" brand is not being used for the 2025 season.