Haunted Houses For The Whole Family

5063227828_a820c864ab_z — Halloween in Prospect Park. Photo by Prospect Park Alliance, via Flickr

Frida for Families: A Spooky Nighttime Adventure
Friday, October 23
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the New York Botanical Garden! Explore the Whole Foods Trick-or-Treat trail after dark, and listen for creepy night critters, or listen to a spooky ghost story. Check out the giant pumpkin displays, and if you dare, wander the Mitsubishi Wild Wetland Trail. Fear factor: Low. Friday, October 23, 6:30-9:30pm; Advance tickets recommended; $20 for nonmember adults and kids of all ages. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY

Haunted Halloween Walk + Fair in Prospect Park
Saturday, October 24
Recommended for ages 7-12
The Prospect Park Alliance invites kids and families to Prospect Park for a haunted walk through the wooded Lookout Hill. Zombies, werewolves, witches both good and wicked, and other spooky characters will provide plenty of fright and delight. All ages will enjoy the Halloween Fair taking place on the Nethermead, featuring a variety of family-friendly activities and snacks from some of the city’s best food trucks. Fear Factor: Moderate. Free; Saturday, October 24, 12-3pm. Lookout Hill, Nethermead in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

Haunted House at the Queens County Farm Museum
Saturday, October 24-Sunday, October 25
Recommended for ages 6-12
Visit the Queens County Farm Museum’s Haunted House to enjoy hayrides, tasty Halloween treats, and spooky sights! Adults and kids will enjoy the thrills and chills of this haunted house. Fear factor: Low. $4 per person; Saturday-Sunday October 24-25, 4-7pm. Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway Floral Park, Queens, NY

Merchant’s House Museum Candlelight Ghost Tours
Select dates October 23-30
Visit the historic Merchant’s House Museum to hear some spooky ghost stories! Take a candlelight tour through the house and hear the stories of those who died, and the spirits that remain, in “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House.” Fear factor: Moderate. Reservations required; 50-minute tours begin every half hour from 6:30 to 9:30pm; October 23 , 24, 28, 29, 30; 29 East Fourth Street, New York, NY

Gravesend Inn
Select dates October 22-31
Gravesend Inn is a high-tech haunted hotel produced by Theatreworks, City Tech’s resident theatrical troupe. This attraction is of theme-park-quality and has been around since 1999. Fear factor: Moderate. October 22, 23, 25,29, 30, 31; 186 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY

Time Scare
Tuesdays-Sundays
Recommended for ages 10 and up
Times Scare is located in rooms and corridors above Times Square. Though it is a year-round haunted attraction, Halloween season is the best time for a visit! Learn about the area’s spooky past in one of the most haunted places in the city. Fear factor: High. Tuesdays-Thursdays 6-11pm, Fridays 6pm-1am, Saturdays 2pm-1am, Sundays 3-11pm. 669 8th Avenue New York, NY

Blood Manor
Weekends through November 7
Recommended for ages 14 and up
If you want something especially scary, check out one of the scariest haunted houses in the tri-state area! Blood Manor is made of themed rooms, corridors, and a labyrinth of passageways. Fear factor: High. Weekends through November 7; additional times vary. 163 Varick St, New York, NY

Atlantic Acting School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!</span></p>

Play On! Studios

<p>Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games!</p> <p>Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun!</p> <p>Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show!</p> <p>During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>