AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) - Fright Fest officially begins at Six Flags New England this weekend, and organizers promise it may be the scariest year yet.  UMass Amherst-led team debunks Facebook’s role in election misinformation control The spooky season at the park comes complete with haunted mazes, scare zones, and rides in the dark. During the day, there are plenty of activities for the little ones at Kids Boo Fest including a trick-or-treat trail, hay maze, and pumpkin patch, crafts. Then after 6 p.m., the fear factor turns up! The park is geared toward people 13 and over, guests can enjoy all the rides, but beware of terrifying haunts. There is also a chilling lineup of shows, including the Creepshow Freakshow and Love at First Fright. Local News Headlines 4-year-old boy lost for two hours found by Springfield resident Final weekend of The Big E’s record-breaking run Southwick police identify Dollar Tree shoplifting suspects Police reminding drivers Kellogg Road bridge in Sheffield is closed WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.