Halloween Experiences in New York City and Nearby
Halloween in New York is an experience. It is the perfect time to take advantage of Halloween parties, trick and treating, fall corn mazes, spooky decor, light shows and more. Here are some of the special events that are uber Halloween-focused.
And, if you’re looking for a full-break down of everything Halloween this year, make sure you check out our Halloween Guide for all things spooky!
Manhattan
Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares
Rockefeller Center Rink Level, 630 5th Ave., Midtown
Tuesdays – Sundays, 5 – 11 pm, through Nov. 3.
Ages 14 and older
Tickets start at $36.90
This Halloween season ‘Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares’, an immersive haunted maze, will bring to life the Emmy and Grammy Award-winning host of ‘The Tonight Show’s’ deepest nightmares to those brave enough to visit at Rockefeller Center. In this terrifying experience, visitors will journey through 10 chilling rooms, each featuring one of Jimmy Fallon’s spine-tingling nightmares.
SLEEPY HOLLOW: AUTUMN’s HARVEST
HERO NYC, 610 5th Ave., Midtown
Oct. 12-Nov. 10, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am – 7 pm, Mondays and Wednesdays – Fridays, 12 – 8 pm
All ages
$24.90-$44.90
SLEEPY HOLLOW brings to life the famous Halloween tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, set against the backdrop of a harvest festival. With weekly events for both kids and adults – including costume parties and spooky movies – suitable for all ages. Upon entry to the underground world of SLEEPY HOLLOW, guests step right into Washington Irving’s timeless tale, Sleepy Hollow, where they’ll experience the colonial history of 19th-century Hudson Valley folklore and the magic of autumn.
Halloween Activity Hunt at Brookfield Place
Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey Street, Battery Park City
Oct. 25-31, Daily, 10 am – 8 pm
All ages
Free
Grab a map from the Brookfield Place concierge and complete a Halloween Hunt around the luxury shopping destination with your little ones and families. Guests who finish four tasks will win a coloring bag and goodies, and guests who finish ALL tasks will win a fabulous prize including additional goodies and a gift card!
Bronx
Fall-O-Ween
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Fordham
Tuesdays – Sundays, through Oct. 27. See website for complete schedule
All ages
$4-$35
The tricks and treats of the season come to life with plentiful pumpkins, gourds, and fall flowers—and all sorts of fun-filled activities to celebrate this season of frights and foliage. Day or night, there’s something for everyone as they offer special weekends and pumpkin carving face-offs, as well as the return of the popular beer sampling event, Bales & Ales. Enjoy an evening light trail on select nights for kids (and adults!) to show off their Halloween costumes in New York City’s most beautiful landscape, and savor the season as autumn in the Bronx brings vibrant color to your backyard.
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Fordham
Thursdays – Sundays, 6 – 10 pm, through Nov. 30.
All ages
Tickets start at $39
Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero on a walk of wonders, as your favorite characters, scenes, and songs from the Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas come to life amongst the leaves of New York’s most treasured garden. You’ll marvel at this first-ever spectacle that illuminates the art of the classic film against a backdrop of botanical beauty—a must-see New York event for anyone who loves all things seasonal, festive and fun. Bringing Burton’s distinctive characters to life, the outdoor adventure will feature over 8,300 square feet of dazzling light installations forged by cutting-edge technology including interactive video projection, intelligent LED lighting, and 3D printed sculptures of the film’s iconic characters. The experience will ignite the senses and invite audiences deep into the imagination of the story’s visionary creator, Tim Burton.
Bronx Zoo Boo at the Zoo
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Fordham
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 5:30 pm, through Oct. 27.
All ages
Tickets start at $28.75
Dress in your Halloween best and enjoy the Bronx Zoo’s annual family-friendly daytime fall festival. Enjoy magic and mind-reading, pumpkin carving demonstrations, costume parades, crafts, and puppet shows. NEW this year, take part in a Halloween Mash Up! Visitors of all ages can dance, sing, and play with the zoo’s fan favorite emcee. Also NEW this year, check out the Trick or Truth Maze where guests can explore a maze and complete a scavenger hunt to learn about so-called “spooky” animals and bust some creepy myths. For a perfect autumn day, take part in fun Halloween activities and see over 10,000 animals throughout 265 acres of beautiful hardwood forest.
Staten Island
Haunted Fort Wadsworth
Fort Wadsworth, 120 New York Ave., Arrochar
Fridays and Saturdays, 6 – 9 pm, through Oct. 31; Oct. 31, 6 – 9 pm
All ages
$20 thrilling session (7-9pm); $10 not-so-scary session (6-7pm).
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Association Annual Haunted House is a great way to enjoy some spooky fun with the community. The earlier slot features a haunted house without actors or music, while the later slot includes scary actors, music/sound effects, and theme lights.
Long Island
Blaze: Long Island
Old Bethpage Restoration Village, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
Through Nov. 3. See website for complete schedule
All ages
$10-$39
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is making a return to Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Long Island’s historic 19th-century village, to treat guests of all ages to the most magical Halloween experience yet. Blaze: Long Island will wow visitors with new sites along the pumpkin trail including a Day of the Dead jack o’lantern tribute, a working Ferris wheel that takes Pumpkin Pals for a twirl, and an elaborate Celebration Arch, which is not only a tribute to Blaze: Long Island’s anniversary, but is the perfect backdrop for celebrating special visitor occasions. With over 7,000 jack o’lanterns carved by local artisans, the larger-than-life themed exhibits span a half-mile loop, enhanced with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, offering an immersive experience for all visitors. This year also includes live, nightly pumpkin carving by Blaze’s expert team of pumpkin carving artisans, the Blaze Boo-tique featuring seasonal gifts and fun merchandise, and Café Blaze, an on-site café featuring fall treats like cider donuts and pumpkin beer.
Halloween House Long Island
Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway Commons, Hicksville
Fridays, 5 – 9 pm, Saturdays, 11 am – 9 pm, Sundays, 11 am – 7 pm, Mondays – Thursdays, 5 – 8 pm, through Nov. 3.
All ages
$24.99-$39.99
Halloween House Long Island promises a friendly enchanting journey through meticulously designed rooms (each with its own distinct Halloween theme). At Halloween House Long Island, the focus is on fun, not fear. Visitors will step into a world where each room tells a different Halloween experience. From the whimsical Spiderweb Light Tunnel to the eerie Beetlejuice Illusion Room, Virtual Reality, Interactive Trivia, Halloween House Long Island offers something for everyone. The attraction includes the Glow in the Dark Room, The To Fright Show, the Haunted Carnival, the Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired room, and the one-of-a-kind Trick or Treat Room, among others.
Rockland
Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND® New York
LEGOLAND New York Resort, One Legoland Blvd. Goshen
Fridays, 11 am – 6 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 6 pm, through Oct. 27.
All ages
Tickets start at $69
LEGO® Monsters are brewing up an extra special Brick-or-Treat for 2024! The signature children’s Halloween event at LEGOLAND® New York transforms into a bewitching party filled with candy, seasonal shows, and Halloween themed LEGO characters. The Monster Party begins the moment you step into the Park with a boo-tifully decorated entry arch. Meet LEGO Monster characters like Spider Lady and Wacky Witch and make your way to the treat stations around the Park. Don’t forget your costumes!
Westchester
The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley
Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson
Through Nov. 17. See website for complete schedule
All ages
Tickets start at $20
Walk the immersive pumpkin trail on the grounds of an 18th-century estate where thousands of hand-carved jack o’lanterns, all carved by our team of local artisans, light up the night. Complete with an all-original soundtrack, synchronized lighting, and special effects— it’s a spectacle you have to see to BELIEVE! Plus, meet life-sized dinosaurs, try not to get stuck in the 24-foot spider web, gaze at the stars in the Pumpkin Planetarium, and see a working carousel.
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, 39 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 7 pm, Weekdays, 11 am – 5 pm, through Oct. 31.
Ages 12 and younger
$29.99
Families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester and throw a Monster Party you don’t want to miss! New for 2024: brew up fun at the Potion Kitchen, a place to create potions of all sorts by combining your building creativity. Plus, enjoy monster-ific activities and an exclusive 4D Halloween movie, The Great Monster Chase, during the family Halloween event.
The Haunt at Wildcliff Mansion
Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse, 44 Wildcliff Drive, New Rochelle
Oct. 18- Nov. 2, see website for complete schedule
Ages 12 and older
$25
This spinechillingly immersive Halloween experience takes place in the ruins of an historic mansion transformed into the haunted estate of “Dr. Wildcliff”. Guests can explore the doctor’s forgotten laboratory, navigate a restless graveyard, wander the haunted corn maze, and finally, investigate the labyrinthine halls of Wildcliff Mansion, encountering ghostly figures and reanimated horrors at every turn.
Bergen
Tricks and Treats
SEALIFE New Jersey at American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Daily, through Oct. 31. See website for schedule
All ages
Tickets start at $28.99
This Halloween, join Serafina the Sea Witch for a frighteningly fun time! She loves looking after her ocean home and keeping her fellow sea creatures safer. She’s created some magical challenges to find those who are worthy to join her army of ocean defenders. Will you be brave enough to step up, and help her by solving the ‘spook-splash-tic’ challenges and fill in your activity sheet as you go? Learn all about the tricks of the amazing, ‘scary-not scary’ sea creatures, AND earn yourself some cool SEA LIFE Halloween treats too! Aquarists will do Underwater Pumpkin Carving inside the Ocean Exhibit all throughout the month of October!
BRICK-or-TREAT: MONSTER PARTY
LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey at American Dream, 1 American Dream Way Suite A, East Rutherford
Daily, 10 am, through Oct. 31. See website for complete schedule
All ages
Tickets start at $26.99
Families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey and throw a Monster Party you don’t want to miss! New for 2024: brew up fun at the Potion Kitchen, a place to create potions of all sorts by combining your building creativity. Plus, enjoy monster-ific activities and an exclusive 4D Halloween movie, The Great Monster Chase, during the family Halloween event.
Fall Fest at LSC
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City
Daily through Nov. 3. See website for complete schedule.
All ages
Tickets start at $26
Bring your family for daily trick-or-treating, Halloween dance parties, the new Haunted Universe planetarium show, a Potions Lab and more spooky science demos and shows. On the weekends, they’ll also show Boo! A Halloween Laser Show in the planetarium, featuring favorite spooky hits. There’s a double feature of monstrous 3D adventures, Dracula and Monster Family, in the JDW 3D Science Theater. If you enjoy being surrounded by giant spiders, skeletons, and candy, then LSC is the place for you this fall!
