Halloween may not be until Saturday, October 31st, but start the fun early with these fa-BOO-lous immersive experiences! Some spookier than others, but all are guaranteed for a ghoul time!
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Manhattan
Color Factory’s Haunted Hues
Color Factory New York, 251 Spring St., Soho
Daily, 10 am – 5 pm, through Nov. 1
All ages
$29
Guests are invited to explore the vibrant halls of Color Factory reimagined with ghostly gradients, interactive installations, and plenty of spine-tingling photo ops. Expect the return of the iconic Color Factory Lobby Pumpkin, a Halloween-inspired confetti room, a gaggle of spine-tingling but playful spiders in the signature ball pit, hauntingly fun photo ops, and a Ghostly Gradient.
Bronx
Boo at the Zoo
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx Park
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 5:30 pm, through Nov. 1; Monday, Oct. 12, 10 am – 5:30 pm
All ages
Tickets start at $27.20
The Bronx Zoo’s beloved Boo at the Zoo festival returns, now with more chances to discover the wonders of wildlife through play, sensory exploration, and up-close access to animal experts in one of New York’s most charming autumn destinations. Boo at the Zoo provides families with a full day of fall adventure among 265 acres of park and more than 11,000 animals. The debut of engaging elements like the Hay Maze & Challenge Course and Boo Carnival games station invites kinesthetic fun, while Animal Chats welcome guests to learn directly from Bronx Zoo wildlife experts about fascinating species.
Dakota’s Pumpkin Patch
Dakota’s 3154 Harding Ave., Throgs Neck
Oct. 3 – 31, Saturdays and Sundays, noon – 4 pm; except Oct. 24
All ages
Free admission
Visit the one & only Dakota’s Pumpkin Patch to pick your own pumpkin and join for pumpkin painting, apple cider donuts, live music and more!
Brooklyn
Halloween Harvest
Luna Park, 1000 Surf Ave., Coney Island
Through Nov. 1; See website for schedule
All ages
Ride wristbands start at $51
Luna Park transforms into a festive fall wonderland featuring a world of pumpkins, hay bales, and colorful seasonal decor. Luna Park’s iconic rides will come alive in a cozy, spooktacular atmosphere perfect for families, friends, and autumn lovers of all ages. Spooky Site activations include a Pumpkin Patch, Tractor Race, Phantom Grounds Walkthrough, Trick or Treat, Balloon Artist/Air Brush, Live Entertainment, and more.
Spooktober
Prospect Park Zoo, 450 Flatbush Ave., Prospect–Lefferts Gardens
Oct. 3 – 31, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 5:30 pm
All ages
$7.95 – $10.95
Go batty with the Zoo every weekend in October! Families can visit the tombstones of extinct animals in Sea Lion Court, and learn why extinction isn’t inevitable with your help, walk a Spooky Trail, see some of the “spooky” neighbors in the park who come out at night, learn some Spooky Science, and enjoy special live performances. Come in costume and take a photo at one of the beautiful harvest decoration areas.
New York Aquarium Ascarium
New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Ave., Coney Island
Oct. 10 – 31, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am – 4 pm; Monday, Oct. 12, 11 am – 4 pm
All ages
$25.95 – $32.95
Ascarium returns with new attractions including the Sea of Illusions and Bubble Play, plus returning favorites: marine-themed magic shows, face painting, Wildlife Theater shows, games, and more. Of course, you’ll also encounter amazing aquatic animals.
Queens
Cool Kids Halloween Ice Cream Decorating Class
Tipsy Scoop Queens, 38-15 23rd Ave., Astoria
Oct. 13 – Nov. 1, Daily, 4:30 – 6 pm and 6:30 – 8 pm
All ages
$49.87
During this 1.5-hour class, your kids will learn how to make “Cool Kids Club” Pumpkin sundaes with non-alcoholic ice cream and fun candy toppings. Parents will get unlimited tastes of Tipsy Scoop’s boozy flavors while kids create their masterpieces.
Staten Island
2026 Spooky Snug Harbor Tour
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., New Brighton
Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 – 10:30 pm, through Oct. 31
All ages
$30
Snug Harbor is one of Staten Island’s most beautiful historic destinations. And, if the legends are true, one of its most haunted… This fall, join the “Spooky Snug Harbor,” a series of nighttime walking tours aimed at shedding light on Snug Harbor’s darkest history. Guided by local history enthusiast Michael Pelczar, founder of Spooky Staten Island, your tour group will hear never-before-published information. You’ll also have the opportunity to use ghost-hunting equipment during each tour session.
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm in Historic Richmond Town
Decker Farm, 435 Richmond Hill Road, New Springville
Saturdays and Sundays, noon – 5 pm, through Oct. 31; Monday, Oct. 12, noon – 5 pm
All ages
$12; $7 kids; free for children younger than 3
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a classic hayride with family and friends, indulge in delicious fall food favorites, and more, all without leaving Staten Island.
Long Island
Halloween House Long Island
Halloween House Long Island, 777 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn
Daily, various, through Nov. 1
All ages
Tickets start at $33
Halloween House Long Island is a completely immersive, one-of-a-kind Halloween experience for all ages where you are transported to an all-Halloween world. Every one of our impeccably detailed, fully realized rooms is a different Halloween theme designed to make every Halloween lover’s experience unforgettable. The goal is to give you an amazing Halloween experience, not scare you to death or make you uncomfortable. No fear. Just fun.
Hicks Nurseries 51st Annual Fall Festival
Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
Daily, 10 am – 5 pm, through Nov. 1
All ages
Free admission
The 51st annual Hicks Nurseries Fall Festival is back with more to see, do, taste, and experience than ever before, all in the heart of Nassau County! This annual event brings together family activities, Halloween fun, seasonal shopping, fall food favorites, and more. Make sure to visit the new Skeleton Estate Garden, meet Otto the Ghost, enjoy the new animated Halloween walkthrough story, play lawn games, enjoy live music on select Sundays, and stroll through thousands of pumpkins, mums, and festive fall displays for the best photo ops.
Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse
The Gateway PACSC, 215 South Country Road, Bellport
Through Nov. 1; see website for complete schedule
Ages 13 and older
Tickets start at $30
Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse, Long Island’s number one rated haunted house, returns for an all-new season of Halloween scares! Dozens of professionally trained actors prepare and rehearse each character that inhabits the haunt, giving it a unique, theatrical quality unrivaled on the island. These actors inhabit a carefully crafted, three-dimensional environment created and built by the Gateway’s renowned design and production team. Each year, a new theme, path and characters are created, giving guests a brand new experience as they explore the walkthrough attraction.
Spookyfest
Center for Science Teaching and Learning-Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Center
Oct. 2 – 25, Fridays – Sundays, 6 – 9 pm
All ages
$22 for non-spooky attractions ticket; $27 for all attractions ticket
This Halloween adventure is perfect for families who don’t want to be scared…. or maybe are looking for something a bit more frightening. Non Spooky Attractions ticket includes: Enchanted Forest Walk for young children that features friendly displays and characters, such as cute dinosaurs, a Mystical Garden, Cinderella and Pirates! Plus, a kids’ arts and crafts area, face painting, fortune telling, and Halloween music. All Attractions ticket includes: Everything the Non-Scary ticket has plus the Spooky Woods, along your walk in the Spooky Woods, you will find zombies and other scary characters and scenes…the perfect scare for everyone!
Not So Scary Kids Adventure at Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse
The Gateway PACSC, 215 South Country Road, Bellport
Oct. 10 – 25, Saturdays and Sundays, noon – 3 pm
All ages
$25
Take a stroll through our not-so-scary Halloween adventure, a walk-through for kids of all ages. Encounter goofy creatures, bewitching tricks, and make some new friends along the way. Swap the chills and thrills of the oh-so-scary for the giggles and squeals of the not-so-scary! Family-friendly tunes complete the atmosphere… there’s even a treat at the end. Debut this year’s costume, if you’d like, and show everyone just how spooky and grim or valiant and prim you can be!
Westchester
The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze
Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson
Through Nov. 8; see website for complete schedule
All ages
Tickets start at $24
Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by a team of artisans. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this immersive, one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed. Plus, get a spooky selfie with your favorite movie monster, join the pumpkin pals for an unforgettable dance party, walk through the Hudson River Valley pumpkin wonderland, and more.
Mystic Moon
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, 130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem
Through Nov. 1; see website for complete schedule
Ages 3 and older
$29 – $49
Mystic Moon trades fright for wonder, inviting guests into a world of moonlit magic. This 40-minute adventure weaves together an atmosphere that’s equally mystical and enchanting. Towering 80-year-old oak trees will glow under dramatic uplighting, guiding visitors through a captivating tale. Before your journey through the enchanted woods begins, step into Kraken’s Cove- an all-new pirate-themed gathering spot, featuring festive drinks including Harvest Moon’s signature hard cider for adults and sweet cider for kids, alongside seasonal treats as well as themed merchandise. Along the way, guests will encounter enchanting scenes, mystical characters, countless photo ops, and a touch of mystery, with theatrical lighting to keep the experience magical.
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party
Oct. 1 – 31, Weekdays, 11 am – 5 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 7 pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, 39 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers
Ages 12 and younger
Tickets start at $24.99
The Minifigure Monsters have taken over LEGOLAND® Discovery Centers, and they’re bringing a frightfully fun Halloween adventure with them! Take on awesome Halloween build activities, catch The Great Monster Chase 4D movie, and more.
The Haunt at Wildcliff Mansion
Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse, 44 Wildcliff Drive, New Rochelle
Oct. 9 – Nov. 1, Fridays – Sundays, 7 pm; except Oct. 18 and 31
Ages 13 and older
Tickets start at $25
Set on a windswept cliff overlooking Echo Bay, this immersive Halloween experience will transport attendees to the haunted estate of Dr. Wildcliff, a reclusive botanist with a dark obsession. Guests will explore Dr. Wildcliff’s forgotten laboratory, the restless cathedral and graveyard, the haunted corn maze, and the labyrinthine halls of Wildcliff Mansion, encountering ghostly figures and reanimated horrors at every turn.
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights
Oct. 16 – Nov. 29; see website for complete schedule
All ages
Tickets start at $36; Parking $15 if you book ahead of time online, $20 when purchased on-site
Celebrate some of the most iconic forest scenes from the beloved series in a nighttime woodland trail. This year, the experience introduces new magical moments inspired by the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ films, including a new chronological journey, interactive moments, and spell-casting experiences. Designed to delight witches, wizards, and Muggles of all ages, fans will get the opportunity to venture into an illuminated forest. Guests will come face-to-face with some of the wizarding world’s most iconic magical creatures, including unicorns, Nifflers and Hippogriffs. The interactive experience also gives guests the opportunity to cast spells to illuminate the dark forest and try their hand at conjuring a Patronus.
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Nickelodeon BOOniverse
Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ
Through Nov. 1, see website for complete schedule
All ages
Free admission; tickets vary for rides
Booniverse takes over the park with eerie décor, spooky Nickelodeon encounters, haunt‑themed music, scented bubble shows, and thrill rides packed with ghostly surprises. Weekend energy rises from the grave with Booniverse dance parties, costumed meet‑and‑greets, and a slime‑splashed Halloween parade for all ages.
Brick-or-Treat
LEGOLAND New York Resort, One Legoland Blvd., Goshen
Oct. 2 – Nov. 1, Fridays, noon – 6 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 6 pm
All ages
Tickets start at $49
Visit during the most fang-tastic time of the year when the Monsters take over! Brick-or-Treat will bewitch LEGOLAND® New York Resort with themed shows that will have you in the Halloween spirit, exclusive LEGO® characters, trick-or-treating, and more! Families will also enjoy LEGO Halloween Builds, Meet & Greets with the Mummy, Monster Rocker, & Spider Lady, trick-or-treating at 10 candy stations, dance parties, and more!
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ
Oct. 2 – 31, Daily, 6:30 – 8 pm; except Oct. 5,6,7,13, and 14
All ages
$35 per car
Advanced registration required
Join Demarest Farms during the most spooky time of year and experience the amazingly spooktacular Halloween Light Show. Take your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant Halloween light displays, and enjoy farm-fresh goodies in the retail farm market.
Peace, Love & Pumpkins
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel
Oct. 9 – Nov. 1, Wednesdays – Sundays, 6:30 – 10 pm; except Oct. 30.
All ages
$15 – $30
Select nights require advance ticket purchase
During this walk-thru experience, guests will wind through the garden trails of beautiful Bethel Woods, highlighting thousands of unique hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and glowing displays of themed pumpkin art! Friday, October 30th features Friday Night Fright, a haunted walk-thru experience, and Saturday, October 31st features a Halloween Trick-or-Treat event!
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