Haunted Houses & Hayrides in NYC
Looking for the best haunted houses, hayrides, and Halloween attractions in NYC? Whether you're into bone-chilling scares or family-friendly fall fun, we've rounded up the top spooky spots to check out this season. Read on... if you dare.
Bayville Scream Park
8 Bayville Ave | Bayville
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Why settle for one haunted house when you can scream your way through six? Bayville Scream Park features a lineup of terrifying attractions, including Bloodworth Haunted Mansion and Uncle Needle's Funhouse of Fear in 3D. Brave them all... if you can.
Headless Horseman
778 Broadway | Ulster Park
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This legendary Halloween destination now offers 10 hair-raising attractions, including a haunted walking trail in place of the hayride. Expect detailed sets, live actors, and plenty of things that go bump in the night.
Blood Manor
359 Broadway | Tribeca
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This 10,000-square-foot scream factory has terrified thousands, and even made Jimmy Fallon jump. With themed rooms, R.I.P. express entry, and late-night options, Blood Manor is a must for horror heads in NYC.
Merchant's House Museum
29 E 4th St | Noho
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NYC’s most haunted house? That’s the lore behind the Merchant’s House Museum. Join ghost tours, candlelight events, or a real paranormal investigation for a spine-chilling history lesson with an extra ghostly twist.
Spooky Fest
1450 Tanglewood Rd | Rockville Centre
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Looking for Halloween fun that’s not too scary? Spooky Fest features a kid-friendly enchanted walk, two haunted attractions, arts & crafts, and more. A perfect fall night out for all ages, rain or shine.
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Pkwy | Floral Park
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NYC’s oldest farm puts on a Halloween show with a massive corn maze, pumpkin patch, spooky nighttime experiences, and seasonal food. Great for kids and adults alike looking for fall fun in Queens.
NY Botanical Garden's Fall-O-Ween
2900 Southern Blvd | Bronx
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From giant pumpkin carvings to beer tastings and a glowing Nightmare Before Christmas trail, NYBG’s Fall-O-Ween has it all. Wander through hundreds of pumpkins and scarecrows, pose for perfect fall photos, and soak in peak foliage in the Bronx.
Luna Park Halloween Harvest
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Bring the whole crew to Luna Park's Halloween Harvest for pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and festive eats. It’s a colorful, family-friendly way to get in the Halloween spirit with a scenic Coney Island backdrop.
Six Flags Fright Fest
1 Six Flags Blvd | Jackson, NJ
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Haunted mazes, roaming scare actors, spooky stage shows, and even monsters on rollercoasters? Fright Fest at Six Flags delivers high-energy Halloween thrills for daredevils and haunted house lovers alike.
Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts
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Explore haunted history across NYC with Watson Adventures' Halloween scavenger hunts. Great for friends, families, and coworkers, their themed hunts blend local legends with clever clues at iconic neighborhoods and museums around the city.
Now that you've got your haunted hits mapped out, check out even more Halloween events, parties, and pop-ups in our Halloween Top Picks guide.
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Updated October 2025