Museum of UnNatural Mysteries – Bronx
Weekends October 5-October 27 plus Columbus Day 11am-5pm
The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard
All ages
Free with Total Experience Ticket: In advance: $30.56 for adults, $20.56 for children ages 3-12; at the door: $33.95 and $23.95 respectively
Part of the zoo's Boo at the Zoo festivities, the Museum of UnNatural Mysteries features Dr. B. Zarre (get it?) and his kooky collection of creepy relics and crazy creatures from Earth and beyond. The doc himself shows kids how dinosaurs became extinct and shares fascinating artifacts. Afterward, families can enjoy more Halloween-themed fun including Dinosaur Safari rides, the brand-new Komodo Dragon exhibit, kids' concerts, animal-themed puppet shows, a hay maze, trick-or-treating and costume parades.
Haunted Pumpkin Garden Spooky Nighttime Adventures – Bronx
Friday, October 18-Saturday, October 19; Friday, October 25-Saturday, October 26 6:30-8:30pm
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard
Ages 5-12
$20
Bring your flashlight so you can explore the NYBG's Haunted Pumpkin Garden after dark, making it a sort of outdoor haunted house. Once the spooky tour ends, kids can trick-or-treat and decorate a pumpkin to take home. Advance timed tickets are required.
Gravesend Inn Haunted Hotel – Downtown Brooklyn
Thursday, October 20-Saturday, October 26; Thursday, October 31-Saturday, November 2. Times vary. Visit the website for a complete schedule.
Voorhees Theatre, 186 Jay Street near Bridge Plaza Court
Ages 8 and up
$8
This spooky haunted house is built by the students and faculty of Theatreworks, City Tech College's department of entertainment technology. Think the type of animatronic houses you see at amusement parks, like Disney.
NY”Z” Scream Haunted House – Upper East Side
Friday, October 25 4-7pm; Saturday, October 26 11am-3pm
Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, enter at Fifth Avenue and 72nd Street
Ages 4 and up
FREE
Central Park's big Pumpkin Fest always includes a haunted house. This year's theme is zombies. The lines for everything at the Saturday fete are always scarily long so if you just want to check out the haunted house, your best bet is to go the evening before when parks staff offer families a sneak peek from 4 to 7pm.
Halloween Haunted House – Floral Park
Friday, October 25-Sunday, October 27 4-7pm
Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway
Ages 4-12
$4
You never know what you'll find—or what will find you—in the farm’s not-too-scary haunted house. Afterward, go for a hayride, down some cider, buy your pumpkins and apples, and navigate the Amazing Maize Maze for an extra fee. If you go on Sunday, October 27, you can also hit the ride- and activity-filled Children's Fall Festival from 11am to 4pm for an additional $5.
Prospect Walk and Haunted Carnival – Prospect Park
Saturday, October 26 noon-3pm
All ages
FREE
Another alfresco haunted hike. Head to Lookout Hill, which will be filled with zombies, wolf men, headless horsemen, good and bad witches, and other creepy characters. Afterward, hit the Nethermead for a Halloween-themed carnival with games, treats and other fun.
Prospect Park Zoo's Spooky Barn – Prospect Park
Saturday, Oct 26-Sunday, October 27 noon-3:30pm
450 Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Park
All ages
Free with admission: $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12
Part of the zoo's Boo at the Zoo weekend, the barn is teeming with not-too-scary creatures. Afterward, stick around for other Halloween fun like wildlife witch shows, pumpkins for baboons, roaming costumed characters and more.
American Museum of Natural History – Upper West Side
Thursday, October 31 4-7pm
Central Park West at 79th Street
All ages
$11
The AMNH's annual party is really anything but scary, unless seeing your kids hopped up on sugar is your greatest fear. Families hit the tot spot for crafts, candy, live music and costumed characters. Still, you could argue that the eerie halls of the AMNH are like a haunted house all year round.
What about New York City's year-round haunted attraction Times Scare on Eighth Avenue and 42nd Street? Honestly, we've never visited (though we have been by and seen the dude in bad KISS makeup trying to get people to go in). Though the FAQ says it's open to all ages, the recommendation is 10 and up. So while it may be less terrifying than the adults-only Blood Manor or Nightmare, we still stay steer clear until they're teens.
As for the annual kid-friendly Inwood Hill Haunted House and Forest, unfortunately, due to Hurricane Sandy destroying all of the props and equipment last year, it won't be happening in 2013.
Fright Nights at the Fair
What: The NYS Fair turns scary with a haunted hayride and five indoor attractions: Dungeon of Doom, Clown Prison, Haunted Mansion, Hostel and The Crypt.
When: Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. to midnight; Sunday, 7-11 p.m. now through October 28
Where: New York State Fairgrounds, Geddes, N.Y.
Price: $10 per attraction ($8 group price); $15 for hayride; $20 for all five attractions
More info: frightnightsatthefair.com or 315-863-6714
Thee Trail of Terror (Original)
What: The "original" trail of terror in Volney features an indoor show -- a pitch-black maze through a morgue and other frightening rooms -- and an outdoor trail with Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees and other killers. Food and outdoor movies also offered.
When: Fridays through Saturdays, now through Nov. 1, plus Sundays Oct. 13 & 27 from 7-11 p.m.
Where: 475 Clifford Rd, Fulton, N.Y. 13069
Price: $3 admission, $10 for trail, $10 for haunted house; $17 for both attractions.
More info: thetrailofterror.com or call 315-593-2999
The Haunted Forest
What: New for its second year, the "Dark Harvest" walking trail joins a haunted hayride, an outdoor movie screen showing classic horror movies and a creepy hearse ride.
When: Thursdays through Sundays, now until Oct. 27 plus Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 7-11 p.m. (10 p.m. on Thursdays)
Where: 87 Nichols Road, Williamstown, N.Y. 13493
Price: $10 hayride, $12 hearse ride, $12 walking trail; any two for $20, all three for $28.
More info: thehauntedforestcny.com
Trail of Terror
What: The Syracuse Kickball Park on Route 57 gets transformed into a "trail of terror" on weekends in October. Not recommended for children under 10, this attraction includes strobe lights, spraying water and other scares that "may not be suitable for people with heart conditions or prone to seizures" or pregnant women.
When: Fridays through Sundays, Oct. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 from 7-11 p.m. (10 p.m. on Sundays)
Where: Syracuse Kickball Park, 7192 Oswego Road, Liverpool, N.Y. 13088
Price: $7 per person.
More info: syracusesportsassociation.com
BOOville in B'ville
What: Monstrosity Entertainment presents three haunted houses, featuring feeding time in The Cage, the spooky halls of The Attic and the fire and brimstone of The Incinerator. Special events include a zombie walk and zombie fashion show on Oct. 12, and a monster safari on Oct. 20.
When: Fridays through Sundays, Oct. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 from 7-11 p.m.; Sundays also include "Kids Days" at 2 p.m. with not-so-scary fun
Where: 18 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville, N.Y. (behind the B'ville Diner)
Price: Free to enter; $10 for one haunted house or $18 for all three houses; discounts and specials offered.
More info: boovilleny.com
Halloweekends at Sylvan Beach Amusement Park
What: Fresh off being featured on "Ghost Hunters," this haunted amusement park celebrates "Shocktober" on Fridays and Saturdays with monsters, zombies and other creatures out of Oneida Lake. Attractions include a "Blood Bath" haunted house, "Scream Land" (a modified Laffland) and more thrilling rides.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26 from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, 112 Bridge St. Sylvan Beach, N.Y. 13157
Price: Park admission is free. Haunted house is $9.95, "Scream Land" is $6.95, a "Vicious Cycle" unlimited ride pass is $14.95, or get all three for $24.95.
More info: sylvanbeachhalloweekends.homestead.com or call 315-762-5212
Demon Acres Haunted Hayride
What: Less than 40 minutes outside of Syracuse, Hannibal's haunted hayride stretches across 25 spooky acres and a haunted house promises more scary fun.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26 from 7-11 p.m.
Where: 341 County Route 36, Hannibal, N.Y. 13074
Price: $10 for hayride, $7 for haunted house; $15 for both.
More info: demonacres.com or call 315-564-8070
Screamers' Hollow
What: The Sterling Renaissance Festival grounds are transformed into CNY's Halloween Haunt Fest for its fifth season with four attractions: Village of the Damned, Terror Town Tours haunted hayride, Slaughterhouse Asylum mind-bending maze, and Spirits on the Boggs haunted trail.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26 from 7 p.m. to midnight
Where: 15385 Farden Road, Sterling, N.Y. 13156
Price: $19.95 for hayride and Village of the Damned, $27.95 for three attractions, $34.95 for all four.
More info: screamershollow.comor call 315-947-5782
Cannizzo's Fright Fest
What: Walk through a haunted house featuring custom-designed animatronic monsters and scary features that change daily.
When: Fridays through Sundays, Oct. 18-20 & 25-27 from dark until 10 p.m.
Where: 6125 McKinley Road, Brewerton, N.Y. 13029
Price: Free
More info: Facebook
Behling's Orchards Spooky Hollow Haunted Corn Maze
What: Near Oswego, Behling's Orchards offers apple picking, pony rides, wagon rides and kids' activities, including an all-ages corn maze during weekend days in October.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 & 26-27 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 114 Potter Road, Mexico, N.Y. 13114
Price: Contact for more information.
More info: behlingorchards.com or call 315-727-4784
CMC Haunted House
What: A Cicero dance studio is turned into a haunted house, with dancers and instructors ready to scare the "yell" out of you. Survivors will receive free donuts and cider afterwards, and concessions like deep-fried Oreos are also available.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26 from 7-10 p.m.
Where: CMC Dance Studio, 6092 State Route 31, Cicero, N.Y. 13039
Price: $12 (plus $1 for online tickets); $20 for VIP passes with no waiting in line.
More info: cmchauntedhouse.com or call 315-699-2355
Frightmare Farms
What: "The professor's mysterious family, alive and dead, have returned" for "The Gathering." A dark and twisted trip through time travels across 5,000 square feet of terror about half an hour outside of Syracuse.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 from 7-10 p.m.
Where: 4816 State Route 49, Palermo, N.Y. 13069
Price: $12 per person; $35 to go anytime all month.
More info: frightmarefarms.net or call 315-882-2487
Haunted Capitol with Josh Gates and Joe Chin
What: The Utica area's fourth annual "Haunted History" event features Syfy stars Josh Gates ("Destination Truth") and Joe Chin ("Ghost Hunters International") participating in a lecture and meet-and-greet. After the ghost stories, VIP ticket-holders will get the chance to investigate Rome's haunted Capitol Theatre with Chin and the NY Shadow Chasers group.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.
Where: Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., Rome, N.Y. 13440
Price: $25 single admission; $50 VIP includes theater investigation with Joe Chin.
More info: tsmutica.ticketleap.com or Facebook
Fort Ontario Ghost Tours
What: The Central New York Ghost Hunters will take all who dare on the Friends of Fort Ontario Ghost Tours to experience a real-life ghost hunt through a cemetery, for ages 8 and up.
When: Friday, Oct. 18 from 7-10 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 19 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Fort Ontario, Oswego, N.Y. 13126
Price: $13 donation pre-sale only.
More info: fortontario.com or call 315-343-4711
Howling Hayride and Maze
What: Zombies, werewolves and more nightmares haunt the Town of DeWitt's annual howling hayride, House of Horrors and a maze. A not-so-haunted hayride is also offered Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with pumpkin painting, wagon rides, scarecrow contest, face painting and prizes.
When: October 18-19, 24-26 from 7-9 p.m.; 'Not-So-Haunted Hayride' Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Maxwell Park, 6560 Badgley Road, East Syracuse, N.Y. 13057
Price: $6.50 advance tickets, $8 at door; children 5 and under free. Cider and donut included with admission.
More info: townofdewitt.com or call 315-446-9250
Throop Haunted Trail
What: The Town of Throop sponsors this "Carn-evil," featuring a kid-friendly hayride and face-painting, along with a "graphic" haunted trail for older audiences.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18-19 & 25-26 from 7-10 p.m.
Where: Throop Town Hall, 7471 Robinson Road, Auburn, N.Y. 13021
Price: $5 for hayride, $7 for trail.
More info: Facebook
Screamwood Forest
What: Take a tour of "Screamwood Forest" in Pennellville on a haunted trail with Friendly Frights for younger ones from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or the fully spooky trek from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Games and food also available.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18-19 & 25-26 from 6-11 p.m.
Where: 360 Stewarts Corners Rd, Pennellville N.Y. 13132
Price: $7 for trail tour ($5 if you wear a costume).
More info: screamwoodforest.com
Zoo Boo
What: The annual Zoo Boo, now a daytime event, features "kooky not spooky" Halloween fun and the opportunity to see the animals throughout the Syracuse zoo. Trick-or-treating, raffle, tattoo station, animal demonstrations and live entertainment are all included with event admission. Costumes encouraged.
When: Oct. 19-20 & 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Rosamond Gifford Zoo, One Conservation Place, Syracuse, N.Y. 13204
Price: Members: $8 for children (all-ages), free for adults. Non-members: $8 ages 0-2, $12 ages 3 and up, $8 adults. Fees include Zoo Boo participation and zoo admission.
More info: rosamondgiffordzoo.org/zoo-boo or call 315-435-8511
Zombie Crawl
What: The "95X Zombie Nation" will parade around Tipp Hill starting at 7:30 p.m. from the Blarney Stone, ending up at Rosie's Pub with live music from Snake Orgy and Allele. Makeup artists will also be on hand to help participants get "zombified."
When: Saturday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m.
Where: The Blarney Stone and Rosie's, Tipperary Hill neighborhood, Syracuse
Price: Free admission; drink specials.
More info: 95x.com
Enchanted Beaver Lake
What: More than 500 specially carved jack-o-lanterns and another 500 glowing luminaria light up two wooded trails at Beaver Lake. The "enchanted" experience includes fortune tellers, face painting, magic shows and storytelling, plus refreshments.
When: Thursday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 27 from 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Beaver Lake Nature Center, 8477 East Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville, N.Y. 13027
Price: $3 per person; under 3 free. Parking is $5 advance sale, $10 day of event.
More info: onondagacountyparks.com or call 315-638-2519
Wicked Woods at Green Lakes
What: Free fun for all ages! Come in costume for the trick-or-treat trail from 4-6 p.m. where local businesses will hand out goodies. Older, braver attendees can enjoy the haunted trail at Tulip Hill from 5:30-7:30 p.m. followed by a large bonfire on the beach.
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4-8 p.m.
Where: Green Lakes State Park, 7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, N.Y. 13066
Price: Free.
More info: manliusvillage.org
Zombie Ball
What: K-Rock hosts a Zombie Ball at the Landmark, featuring costume contests, zombie themed trivia and live music.
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Landmark Theatre, 362 S Salina St, Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
Price: $10
More info: krock.com
"Rocky Horror Picture Show" Midnight Showing
What: Classic movies "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman" will be shown on the big screen. "Frankenstein" starts at 10 p.m., followed by a short dance party and then "Rocky" at midnight. Beer and wine available; must be 17 to enter, 21-plus to drink.
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 doors open at 9:45 p.m.
Where: The Palace Theatre, 2384 James St, Syracuse, N.Y. 13206
Price: $10 for double-feature or $10 for dance party and "Rocky" screening
More info: palaceonjames.com or call 315-463-9240
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