Collecting candy on Halloween night isn’t the only way to celebrate the scary time. Throughout the month of October, you can easily find a haunted house or a bad walk to find the whole family excited. If you’re ready for a Halloween adventure, we’ve included a whole host of haunted houses and weird walks worth a trip to Long Island that are perfect for many kids who want to be spooked. ! And if young kids want to be together too, we have a list of more family-friendly locations just in New York City.
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Guided Halloween Houses and Stunning Walks on Long Island (for Adults and Older Children)
Bayville Scream Park
8 Bayville Ave., Bayville
For those who believe they can brave a marathon of fear, Bayville Scream Park dares you to enter. Six haunted Halloween houses come together under a park to scare even the most fearless of wanderers. Family and child -friendly attractions are selected on the weekend before sunset. 516-624-4678, $ 21.75- $ 25.75, 6-attraction unlimited ticket: $ 72.75. 7 pm-2 am, Fri., 7 pm-2 am Sat., 7-11 pm, Sun.-Mon., 7-11 pm Tuesday-Thursday through Nov. 7.
Chamber of Fears
1745 Expy Drive N., Hauppauge
The most haunted Halloween house is back to host three bone-chilling attractions, a live horror stage show, and 40 actors ready to make your dreams come true. Once again voted No. 1 haunted house in New York by newyorkhauntedhouse.com. 516-710-1845, $ 35, RIP Pass: $ 45. 8-11 pm, Fri., 8-11: 30 pm, Sat., 7-10 pm. Days every weekend of October and October 30-31 starting at 7 p.m.
Rise in the dark
800 Chettic Ave., Copaigue
Find a mid-17th century village cursed by unspeakable horrors in a completely renovated attraction. New sets, special effects, and horror are included in the haunted landscape. Proceeds will also be donated to the YES Community Counseling Center. 516-799-4747, $ 32. Thursday 7-11 p.m., Friday 7 pm- 12 am., Sat., 7 pm- 12 pm, Sun. and Halloween 6-10 p.m. COVID-19 Instructions: Face covering is required.
The Haunted Playhouse at the Gateway
215 South Country Road, Bellport
Feel your heart beat and drop belly at the Haunted Playhouse at the Gateway, featuring “CAMP TERROR”. A safe COVID option at the drive-thru attraction “Campers Pike”, Thursday-Sat., Oct. 7-31. Kids will also enjoy the “Not-So-Spooky-Trail,” a guided tour of the trail that ends with pumpkin picking. $ 10- $ 25. 631-286-1133. Not-So-Spooky Trail: 12-4 pm Oct. 16-17, Oct. 23-24, Oct. 30-31. CAMP TERROR: 7-10 pm Thursday, 7-11: 30 pm Fri.-Sat., 7-10 pm Sun. Oct. 1-Oct. 31. (Recommended Reservation). COVID-19 Instructions: All visitors experiencing CAMP TERROR must be fully vaccinated and must wear a face mask at all times while on the property.
1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, NY 11738
Feel the goosebumps rising on this Halloween track! This 90s-inspired “pop-up” thrillers is an experience you and your family have never had before. With the kid-friendly “Trick-Я-Treat Adventure Trail” option, so there are spooks for everyone! $ 35. 7 – 10:30 pm, Fri -Sun
Milleridge Halloween Village and Haunted House
585 North Broadway, Jericho
More than a haunted house, this village is inhabited by stilt walkers, fire eaters, magicians, face painters, and soothsayers, and offers a patch of pumpkin, no-track train , and bounce houses. Try your hand at the escape room truck, the newest attraction in the village. 516-931-2201. Admission: Free. Haunted House, Tarot Cards, Escape Room Truck: $ 15 Pumpkin Selection: $ 10 small pumpkin, $ 15 large pumpkin. Train: $ 5. Bounce House: $ 5. 4: 30-9 pm Friday, 12-9: 30 pm Sat., 12-7 pm Sun. October 4-31. Reservation Required.
Restless Souls Haunted House Complex
301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station
With the same indoor and outdoor attractions haunted, school escapes, and appealing 3D “Klownkatraz”, there’s a dread of all this complexity. 631-319-9662. $ 29. 6-10 a night. Fri.-Sat., 5-9 pm Sun. Oct. 8-10, Oct. 15-17, Oct. 22-24, Oct.29-30.
Schmitt’s Farm Haunted House
26 Pinelawn Road, Melville
Visit Melville’s family-owned Halloween residence and shadow of the corn psychopath, with daytime walkthroughs featured by artists over the weekend, and a selection of nights where guests dare in asylum without even a parole. 631-271-3276. $ 40.7 pm-12 am Fri-Sat., Sun., Thursday 7-11 pm, Oct. 8-11, Oct. 15-17, Oct. 21-24, Oct. 28-31. COVID-19 Instructions: Those not yet certified should wear a face mask.
Stunning Fest
1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Center
Younger Halloween people will enjoy the less intense activities hosted by the exhibit, featuring fearless looks, face paint, live animals, and more. 516-764-0045. $ 12- $ 20. 6: 30-9: 30 p.m. October 8-10, October 15-27, October 22-24, October 29-31.
Spooky Walk
2 Chet Swezey Road, Center Moriches
Long Island’s longest haunted trail is back, reaching nearly 45 minutes in intense panic. All proceeds were donated to Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, a camp for children and adults with special needs. 631-878-1070. $ 20. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 15-16, Oct. 22-23. COVID-19 Instructions: Masks Are Essential for the entire walk.
Yaphank Trail of Terror
65 Main St., Yaphank
This year’s track fuses old horror favorites with new scenes, and the consultation is on fire, and the movies are back to create an unforgettable experience. 631-282-8223. $ 12. 7-11 at night. October 11-12, October 15-16, October 22-23, October 29-30.
Reporting by Samuel Podolsky by Long Island Press
Halloween Houses and Stunning Walks in New York City for Families
Boo at the Zoo: Spooktacular Night Walks
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd.
Come dress up for this family-friendly, awesome walk! Get ready for an evening of Halloween fun and festivities with live animal encounters and Halloween themed educational activities. Enjoy a pizza dinner before you head out on your night walk at the zoo to see what happens when the gates close and guests leave! Oct. 9, 16, 23, and 30, $ 45, members $ 36, 5-6: 30 p.m. COVID-19 Instructions: Visitors are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter indoor exhibits. Face masks continue to be a must in the interior of the home.
Ghosts of Watson Adventures in Greenwich Village Scavenger Hunt
Greenwich Village
Learn about the restless souls of Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Thomas Paine, and more as you walk the halls of this haunted building with only a flashlight in hand. In this hunt, you and your family will seek answers to tricky and ridiculous questions about the things you have discovered. The winning team received a Watson Adventures Medal. Oct. 16, 30. Recommended for ages 7 and up, each team must include at least one adult, the hunter -gatherer will last two hours.
Scarecows and Pumpkins
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard
Get dressed and head to the New York Botanical Garden for an awesome time! You and the family will explore the trails of the Adventure Garden and encounter silly spices, Puppets in the parade, and mark up some treats along the way. Don’t miss this family -friendly, scary walk. Ends Oct. 31, 10 am – 6 pm; non -member $ 35 / Free for members.
Ghosts in NYC
Washington Square Ark Park, located in Washington Square North, New York, NY.
Get ready to walk into NYC with ghosts by your side! Bring your family to find out why this town can’t sleep. See the worth of an hour’s history of NYC and various haunted places along the way. $ 25 and $ 14 for kids under 12. 8pm Every night during the month of October!
Halloween at the Farm
Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway
Spend your Halloween on the farm! At the Queens County Farm Museum, bring the family for a spook or two as you walk the farm. $ 20. Oct. 31, 11 am-5pm. Recommended for children 6-12 years of age. Strollers, backpacks, and bottled water are allowed in the yard.