Long Island is ready for the 2023 halloween season with many exciting spooky attractions for anyone to enjoy!
There are so many different activities this spooky season. Whether you’re looking for some family friendly fun or an exciting thrill there is an event for you! Haunted houses, Jack-O-Lanterns and more are waiting for your visit. Here are 10 month-long events planned for this year’s spooky season so get you ready for halloween!
Long Island Haunted Houses, Halloween Attractions 2023
HALLOWEEN HOUSE LONG ISLAND
Step into the new halloween house attraction located In Hicksville NY. This haunted house is kid friendly so it’s not very scary. It has less fear and more fun! This haunted house is designed for Halloween lovers. It includes different Halloween themes with amazing detail. There are no actors or jump scares so bring your kids for an amazing time! The tickets cost anywhere from $24.99 for teens 13 and under and adult tickets for $29.99. 358 N Broadway, Hicksville, halloweenhouselongisland.com
Through Nov. 1.
THE GREAT JACK O’LANTERN BLAZE
Take a look at this amazing pumpkin show made of thousands of illuminated hand carved jack o’lanterns! This is a magical walk through experience made for visitors of all ages. It includes special effects and an original soundtrack! This is not a haunted tour so there will be no jump scares but, this walk through may be a little spooky so it is recommended to bring young children earlier when it’s not so dark. The experience takes approximately 45 minutes and tickets are not sold on sight so you must purchase them online. The tickets cost $34.00 for children ages 3-17 and adult tickets for $44.00. 525 Riverside Ave., Cronton-on Hudson, The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Through Nov. 5.
BAYVILLE SCREAM PARK
Enjoy the Bayville Scream Park, a horror adventure haunted attraction! This park is a walk through event recommended for people who don’t mind being very scared. Many reviews have stated that they have been designed to be very scary. Although there is no age restriction, they are meant for adults and older children. They recommended children who are attending to be over the age of 10 and must be accompanied by an adult if you are under the age of 12. This is a very popular attraction for horror lovers so lines can get long on Friday and Saturday nights. The tickets cost $34.75 for a kids daytime pass for 12-5pm and adult tickets range from $56 and up as there are many group combinations to choose from on their website. 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville. Bayville Scream Park
Through Nov. 5.
DARKNESS RISING HAUNTED HOUSE
This haunted house experience captures the feeling of a village in the 1600s, where witches have casted a spell of fear and darkness and a killer looms in the shadows. Many reviews claim they were impressed by this experience, it is pretty scary and the props and actors are amazing and realistic. This attraction is family friendly but the atmosphere could scare small children with all of the jump scares, flashing lights and screaming so be cautious. The ticket prices are $38 for standard general admission and $55 for a fast pass to skip the line for a much shorter wait. 800 Chettic Ave., Copiague, darknessrising.org
Through Oct. 31.
HAUNTED HOUSE OF HAMBURGERS
Come visit this all year round haunted Halloween themed restaurant! This restaurant is located in Farmingdale and is spooky, not scary, welcoming people of all ages to join in the fun! It serves lunch and dinner Monday-Sunday from as well as brunch Saturday and Sunday 11am-2pm. The workers like to say everyday is Halloween so come dressed in your costume for a great experience. They serve burgers, sandwiches, pizza and more with a spooky bar for adults. They also offer Halloween themed birthday parties. 330 Fulton Street, Farmingdale, hhhamburgers.com
All year round.
GLOW IN THE PARK HALLOWEEN AT THE ADVENTURE PARK
Explore this amazing outdoor adventure experience with decorations, Halloween themed music and more! This is a zipline and rope course park made for anyone over the age of 7 to enjoy the zipline and treetop trails. Ages 3+ can play on their adventure playground. This Halloween glow in the park event is available from 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm and costs $61 per person. Adventure park is open all the time but the Halloween specific events are only on Oct. 4, 21, and 28. 75 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, myadventurepark.com/location/
Through Oct. 28.
GATEWAY’S HAUNTED PLAYHOUSE
Come take a look at this spooky playhouse located in Bellport. This haunted house takes place in Long Island’s oldest professional theater, The gateway. This experience utilizes dozens of professionally trained actors who prepare and rehearse each character thoroughly, giving this experience a real haunt and uniqueness. Over 100 people work during the evenings to make sure everything is running smoothly. This event is kid friendly and many people come back each year because of how much they’ve enjoyed it. The playhouse is recommended for ages 13 and older and there is a “not so scary adventure” for kids ages 3 and up. The ticket prices are $40 online and $50 if you purchase them at the door. There is also a fast pass available. 215 S Country Rd., Bellport, gatewayshauntedplayhouse.com
Sept-Nov.
CHAMBERS OF HELL
There are three super scary haunted houses to choose from at Chambers of Hell along with Escape the Haunt and a Tactical Laser tag experience. This event, located in Hauppauge, is one of New York’s top haunted events. Be aware this event is pretty scary and states it is not designed for small children. Many have left reviews saying this event can be frightening and the actors and lights are amazing.It is up to the parent to decide if your child is mature enough for this experience. The ticket prices are general admission so it is $40 online and $45 at the door. 1745 Express Dr. N, Hauppague, chambersofhell.com
Open all year!
SCHMITT’S FARM HAUNT
The Schmitt’s Farm Haunt has been a staple of the community and a must attend attraction come October. Schmitt’s always makes it a priority to provide their guests with the best experience. This experience located in Melville offers the haunt, a haunted corn trail, ax throwing, and more! The farm also offers special Halloween events including a lights out night, October 9 and a clown takeover night, October 22. During the day there is a lights-on walk through available with no actors or scares. This is perfect for those who aren’t big on scares and for young children. At night the haunt and haunted corn trail are in full effect with scares and actors so this part of the experience is not recommended for children under 8 years old. Children 8-12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket prices are $39.99-$41.99 for general admission and there is a group discount of 10 or more people with $6 off the purchase. The daytime tickets are only available for purchase at the box office for $15. 26 Pinelawn Rd., Melville, schmittsfarmhaunt.com
Through Oct. 31.
HAUNTED HALLWAYS
Come visit haunted hallways located in Centereach! This experience is a free guided haunted walkthrough with a maximum of 3 people per tour. Over the past 25 years this event has grown even bigger and more elaborate with more scares! There is no charge to enter so it is definitely a great event to come and experience. The door to Haunted Hallways will be open between 6:30 pm and 10:30pm this October on the 20,21,27 and 28. This event has many great reviews regarding their details and effects and is recommended to check out this October. This event is family friendly but is left up to the parents for if they think it is appropriate or not for their children. 6 Laurie Blvd., Centereach, lihauntedhouses.com/halloween/
Through Oct. 28.
DARKSIDE HAUNTED HOUSE
Prepare for a real scary attraction at this haunted house located in Wading River. This attraction includes 14,000 square feet of pure horror with 30 very detailed scenes. Guests have access to a spooky outdoor village as well as one big haunted house. Be aware that tickets are only available to purchase online. Ticket prices range from $35 for general admission and also a premium night general admission is available for $40. Premium nights are October 13,14,20,21,27 and 28. This haunted house states it is not recommended for children 12 years old or younger. There are many positive reviews on their website stating it is definitely scary and the actors are top notch. This is definitely an event to check out this October. 5184 NY-25A, Calverton, darksideproductions.com
Through Oct. 31.
RESTLESS SOULS
Take a look at this haunted house complex, located in Huntington Station, which includes amazing live actors, lighting and animatronics for a truly spooky experience. This haunted house has four horrific attractions and is celebrating their 12 year anniversary! All of the proceeds from Restless Souls directly benefit the West Hills United Methodist Church, in support of the work of this LGBTQ+ church. This attraction consists of interactive and up close actors with realistic props and elaborate sets! Their website offers many different ticket options including a combo ticket (4 attractions), combo ticket 93 attractions without escape room), dark colony (haunted trail) and many more! This event is pretty scary so it is recommended to be appropriate for ages 13+. 301 W Hills Rd., Huntington Station, restlesssoulsli.org
Through Oct. 29.
