Dutchess County

Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion. September 28, October 4-5, 11-14, 18-20, 25-27, 31

Experience The Wicked Woods: Phantoms of the Forest attraction this season. Visitors will embark on an outdoor, narrative-driven journey through a haunted forest, encounter classic monsters, explore abandoned ghost towns, and navigate through a horrifying cemetery. This is a Halloween spectacular not to be missed! Columbus Day, Oct 14th, is Kids Day from 12-4pm. 7pm. 85 Sheafe Rd., Wappingers Falls.

Stones & Bones Living History Tour. September 28

In this new living history tour, you’ll be guided through the Wappingers Rural Cemetery to meet some notable persons buried there and hear their stories. Some of the costumed apparitions include Mary Goring, John Morris Goring, Irving Grinnell, Nassau H. Cottam, George Rush, and Florence Henderson among others. There are 6 afternoon and evening tours. Group sizes are limited. Ages 12+ please. Due to the uneven terrain in the cemetery, it may be difficult for people with mobility challenges to participate in this event.  Evening tours will be guided by lantern, but please feel free to bring along a flashlight if you'd like. Tickets are available online only and are non-refundable. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour to allow time to park, check-in and gather with your group. 2:30pm. 174-208 West Main Street, Wappingers Falls. (845) 632-1281.

Haunted House & Corn Maze: Fridays at the Farm! October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1

Concessions, apple picking, farm market, tap room, dog park, petting zoo and playground open at 11am, so make a day of it! Free entry to the farm on Fridays, and wristbands for entry to the Corn Maze and Haunted House are $15 and can be purchased on-site. 3pm. 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag. (845) 227-2306.

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Haunted History Ghost Tours. October 11, 18, 25

Join us for a walking ghost tour filled with tales of pilots lost, adventure ending in tragedy and tales of the haunted history of the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Advanced tickets/reservations required. Tour times 6, 6:30, 7:15 and 7:45 each Friday. Tours last approximately 70 minutes. 6pm. 9 Norton Rd, Red Hook. (845) 752-3200.

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Bombing. October 12-13

There’s something very satisfying about a good splat. Pumpkins replace the bombs during the Air Shows. Gates open at 10am, with pre-show activity starting at 2pm and the air show starting at 2:30. Open-cockpit biplane rides are available before and after the air shows from 10am until twilight. The snack stand opens at noon. 2pm. 9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck. (845) 752-3200.

Halloween Paint Night. October 17

Painters of all ages are invited to come paint for Halloween! This event is part of a holiday series. Events may be taken separately or registered for a discounted bundle. 5:15pm. 793 Route 52, Fishkill. (845) 831-3371.

Time Warp: Rocky Horror Live Experience. October 18

Join us for two unforgettable nights of music, madness, and mayhem with a live musical tribute to the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, starring Loosey LaDuca and twelve cast members in our beautiful new event venue, "The Monster" on October 18 and 19. Costumes are highly encouraged, and audience participation is a must! The show starts at 8:00 PM, but the farm opens at 11am. 63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag.

2024 Finale and Pumpkin Bombing. October 19-20

Watch the Squash Go Squish You can carve Jack-o-lanterns, make pies, or rain them from the heavens. Our Fall Finales. Gates open at 10am, with pre-show activity starting at 2pm and the air show starting at 2:30. Open-cockpit biplane rides are available before and after the air shows from 10 a.m. until twilight. The snack stand opens at noon. 2pm. 9 Norton Rd, Rhinebeck. (845) 752-3200.

Hyde Park Halloween Costume Party. October 26

Come join us at Hackett Hill Park for our annual Halloween Costume Party! Wear your best costume and compete for prizes sponsored by The Hyde Park American Legion 1303! Tractor rides, apple cider, donuts and so much more! For the Costume Contest, the age groups will be Infants-4 years old, 5-8 years old, 9-12 years old, Teens-Adults. 1pm. E Market Street between Route 9 and 9G, Hyde Park.

Orange County

Pure Terror Scream Park. September 21, 28, October 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 31, November 1-2

This award-winning haunted attraction offers an unforgettable, terrifying experience with 13 HUGE haunted attractions at one location, making it the longest and scariest haunted house & haunted trail in the country, according to Guinness World Records. 7pm. 1010 NY-17M, Monroe.

Prison of Horrors. September 27-29, October 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 30-31

Do you have what it takes to brave this former jail and boys’ reform school where some of the residents passed on, but never really left? Bangs, shrieks, slamming doors, and even the touches of lingering spirits make a visit here an experience to rattle the nerves. Join us on October 31st from 5pm to dusk in the parking lot in front of our facility for a special Trunk or Treat event. This event is free of charge and fun for the whole family. 6pm. 122 State School Rd, Warwick.

Haunted Boo Barn & Trails. October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26

Experience 4 attractions for the low price of one!  Only 2 brave souls are allowed to enter at a time so that you can get the full attention of our live creepy actors who like to roam within!  Enter the dark and horrifying haunted Boo Barn where you will find many hungry creepy things within this 1900's rustic barn. Once you survive the Haunted Boo Barn, you will walk through the dark rows of the haunted woods and haunted corn trails.   It's not only the howling wind that will be stirring things up but you will hear others who will be watching, crawling, screaming, and wanting to haunt you from within! You will also come across the Headless Horseman's Passage within the haunted trails for he is the legend who rides again haunting the souls who enter with fear and mystery. 7pm. 13 Van Sickle Rd, Pine Island.

Witchy Warwick 2024. October 26-27

This Halloweekend celebration promises a magical experience for all attendees. Immerse yourself in the charming town of Warwick, where you'll encounter mystical readers, skilled healers, delightful tricks, and tantalizing treats. 9am. 132 Kings Highway, Warwick.

Witchingtonville After Dark: Slashback to the 80's. October 12

Washingtonville and surrounding ghouls, ghosts, and goblins—are you ready to rewind to the gnarly '80s, with a terrifying twist? The annual Halloween event you've been dying for is back! Step into a time warp where the '80s are alive, but not everyone else is. Expect a night filled with classic '80s horror movie villains, gory glam rockers, and frightful flashdancers. Join us for a spine-chilling, hair-raising night that will haunt your dreams… or nightmares. 5pm. 9 Goshen Avenue, Washingtonville.

Annual Haunted Firehouse. October 25-27

All are welcome as the creatures and spirits of darkness take over our firehouse. This is a scary event, children under 10 are admitted at parents' discretion. Large parties will be split down into smaller groups when entering the event to ensure a proper scare attraction experience. 7pm. 2128 NY-94, Salisbury Mills.

Sullivan County

Rocky Horror 2024. October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky." Come for dinner and the show! Doors open at 6 for dinner and drinks, dinner service ends at 7:30 and the show starts at 8pm. 8:00pm. 39 Forestburgh Rd, Forestburgh. (845) 794-1194.

Friday Night Fright at Peace, Love & Pumpkins. October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26

No tricks, only treats here! Join us on Friday and Saturday nights for the Night Market Pop-Up at Peace, Love & Pumpkins from 6:30pm 9pm, featuring a limited selection of craft and specialty food vendors, and festive experiences! Admission to the Night Market is FREE, however, please note that this does not include admission to Peace, Love & Pumpkins. To visit the Night Market, guests must have a Peace, Love & Pumpkins ticket. 6:30pm. 200 Hurd Road, Bethel.

Peace, Love & Pumpkins. October 11-27

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. Delight in displays featuring Woodstock festival icons, dinosaurs, mermaids, witches, and much more! Please note that there is timed ticketing on Fridays and Saturdays, and Oct. 25 is reserved for Friday Night Fright, a haunted walk-thru experience. 6:30pm. 200 Hurd Road, Bethel.

Ulster County

Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses. September 21, 28, October 4-5, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27

For more than a century, the headless horseman has been trapped between our physical world and the spectral plane. He rides tirelessly on a quest to find his physical body, eliminating anyone who stands in his way. Deep in Crow Hollow’s cemetery, something sinister wakes from the earth. Go on a hayride, walk a haunted trail, visit 6 haunted houses, Jacko's Inferno, the Lunar Motel, Glutton's Diner and Slaughterhouse, Mama Rose's Swamp Shack, a haunted corn maze, and a spooky walk-through maze. 7:30pm. 778 Broadway, Route 9W, Ulster Park. (845) 339-2666.

Dracula at Widow Jane Mine. September 26-27

Theatre on the Road, a traveling company based in Rosendale, New York, will produce and stage Dracula at the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale. From the Bram Stoker novel, this is the original Broadway production that premiered in 1927 and was revised in 1997 starring Frank Langella. Please dress warmly as the mine is a constant 55°.  We have approximately 200 chairs for rent but feel free to bring chairs, and blankets on the ground are also fine. Wear sturdy shoes for the walk to the mine on gravel roads. Please arrive 30 minutes early to allow time to park and walk to the mine. 7pm. 668 NY-213, Rosendale. 845-658-9900.

Haunted Huguenot Street 2024. October 11-12, 18-19, 25-27

Join us at Historic Huguenot Street for Haunted: The Curious Case of Edward Cary. You will be taken back to the year 1813 and learn the secrets of a family torn apart and what a father is willing to do for his child. This year’s Haunted Huguenot Street program will immerse visitors in an interactive theater experience that will last approximately one hour. Tours will depart from the DuBois Fort Visitor Center every hour on the hour beginning at 5pm, with the last tour departing at 8pm.* Our program discusses topics such as death and murder. Parental supervision is required for children under 13. 5pm. 81 Huguenot St., New Paltz. (845) 255-1660.

"The Phantom of The Opera". October 24-25

This 1925 silent adaptation of the now-famous tale of The Phantom of The Opera serves as a showcase of the many talents of actor and makeup artist Lon Chaney Sr. Known as “The Man of a Thousand Faces,” Chaney was renowned as one of the most versatile and powerful performers of the silent era. His revolutionary makeup techniques allowed him to transform into a variety of grotesque and horrifying characters, none more memorable than the Phantom, whose famous “unmasking” scene was said to have made theater patrons faint upon its release in 1925. Nearly 100 years later, the film still holds audiences in its thrall today. 7:30pm. 601 Broadway, Kingston.

Crystal Connection Halloweekend. October 25-27

Friday - Night Market! 5pm-10pm. Admission includes movie night with popcorn and s’more kits, trick or treating, 14+ costume contest, pet costume contest, access to vendors, a haunted walk-through maze, and more! We will have readers doing sessions this evening as well! Store closes at 7:15 pm. 2 FREE light shows at 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Saturday -Harvest and Psychic Fair! 11am-6pm 10+ Readers and healers 10+ Vendors Free Raffle, Free lightshow at 7:30pm. Sunday - Lightshow at 7:30 pm. Costumes strongly encouraged!! 5pm. 116 Sullivan St, Wurtsboro. (845) 888-2547.

UlsterCorps’ 14th Annual Zombie Escape. October 26

Kick off your Halloween at UlsterCorps’ 14th Annual Zombie Escape, at Fifth Lake Hudson Valley in Rosendale. Events include a 5k timed trail run, 2k walk, and a free 1k Fun Run for kids. Enjoy the spectacular fall foliage and beautiful trails at Fifth Lake Hudson Valley, while passing zombies and other spooky surprises hiding in the woods, tunnels, and caves. All runners including kids will receive a themed race medal. Custom awards in overall and age groups for the 5K. Register for the 5K Race or 2K Walk by October 4th and receive a FREE t-shirt! 9am. 424 Williams Lake Rd, Rosendale.

Other counties

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Evening Lantern Tours. September 20-October 31

Step back in time and explore the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery by a kerosene lantern light! This evening tour gives you a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous. You’ll visit titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and William Rockefeller, meet Washington Irving whose famous short story gave our village its very name, see the resting place of two-term Chicago Mayor Walter Gurnee, and learn about two people vital to the success of Wells Fargo and American Express, and much more. Along the way, admire beautiful art, architecture, and cool cemetery symbolism. 8pm. 540 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow.

Irving's 'Legend'. September 27-29, October 4-6, 11-14, 18-20, 25-27, 31

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” as you’ve never heard it before. Performed outdoors under the stars at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk will cast a spell with dramatic performances of the classic tale. Live music and sound effects by Jim Keyes and an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages. Come and see why people return year after year! This experience takes place outdoors in the evening and is seated, but requires some walking. 6pm. 3 W Sunnyside Ln, Irvington. (914) 366-6900.

Legend of Sleepy Hollow Discovery Walk. September 27-29, October 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 31

Our fun and friendly tour guides will take you on a colorful, photo-op-filled, immersive romp through the property at the historic heart of Sleepy Hollow, where you will see key landmarks of this special place made famous by Washington Irving in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This one-hour tour takes you through the hidden corners in the landscape at Philipsburg Manor that inspired settings in Irving’s amazing tale. You’ll encounter a variety of immersive scenes. This illuminating daytime experience is the easiest and most fun way to get deep inside the true Legend! 12pm. 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. (914) 366-6900.

Scarrybrooke Park CT's Haunted Trail. October 12, 18-19, 25-26

Prepare for the scare! CT's Haunted trail at Scarrybrooke Park returns with more fearsome delights for your walk through the park after dark! Our event is not ONLY a staple of the season for Western CT, but THE LONGEST attraction to walk in the state! 100 Still River Drive, New Milford 6pm.

Spellbound. October 25-26

Spellbound in Carmel, New York, is a captivating Halloween festival featuring a mystic market with local artisans, live performances, delectable food, thrilling escape rooms, and family-friendly entertainment. Perfect for all ages, it promises an enchanting experience filled with magic and excitement. Don't miss out on this spellbinding event! 3pm. 201 Gypsy Trail Rd, Carmel.

Updated 9/16/2024