Updated 10/17/2024
I LOVE Halloween. I can’t wait for the calendar to turn so I can break out the decorations and visit all my favorite Halloween haunts. From September through October, fun, spooky, and festive events are happening all over New York State. I have tried to hunt down as many events as possible to make the spookiest time of year even spookier.
I’ve tried to make finding what you are looking for much more accessible. Rather than having to scroll through tons of listings, simply click on the region you would like to visit in the table of contents.
Check back often, as I will continuously update this article (almost daily) with new events as I find them.
Buffalo/Niagara Region
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The Great Pumpkin Farm
This fall festival extravaganza is the perfect Halloween destination. Featuring zillions of pumpkins, hayrides, cow train, a corn maze, mining for gems, jumping pillows, zombie paintball train, amusement rides, food, magic show, face painting, crafts, and much more.
Open: September 14 – October 31, 2024 – Daily 10 am – 7 pm
Address: 11199 Main Street
Clarence, NY 14031
Pumpkinville
A visit to this farm is free, and so are most of the activities, which include visiting with friendly farm animals, hayrides, a corn maze, dance along with the singing chickens, ride on the Pumpkinville Express Train, and more. Helicopter rides are available for an extra charge on weekends with good weather and low winds.
Open: September 14 – October 31, 2024 – Daily from 9 am – 7 pm
Address: 4844 Sugartown Road
Great Valley, NY 14741
Halloween at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Death and Mourning in 19th Century New York
Enjoy an informative lecture on how death was handled in the 19th Century.
Date: Friday, September 27th 7pm -8pm
Ghost Hunts in the Village
It’s time to gather your ghost hunting team and get ready to search for the supernatural! Take a brief tour of the Village to acclimate yourself and learn about the paranormal activity! Then you and your team get to explore to find the supernatural entities. Ghost hunting equipment will be provided, but guests are more than welcome to bring their own!
Dates: Fridays, September 27th, October 4th, 11th, and 25th. 8:30pm-10:30pm
Haunted Village Tour
Take a tour of the historic structures and learn about some of the recent paranormal activities that have been reported! Please note, this event is NOT a GHOST HUNT, please do not bring your own equipment.
Dates: Thursday, October 3rd, October 10th, or October 24th 7pm – 9pm
Trick or Treating in the Village
Enjoy a traditional trick-or-treat experience in the Historic Village dressed up for Halloween. Visit the historic structures to receive candy along the Trick-or-Treat route, take a selfie at the Selfie Station, and enjoy a hot cider or coffee at the Refreshment Pavilion.
Dates: Drive -Thru: Thursday, October 17th 6pm-8pm; Traditional: Friday, October 18th, and Saturday, October 19th 4:00pm-9pm
Address: Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village – 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst
Fall Fun 2024
Come and indulge in the ultimate Fall Fun at Becker Farms! Life is simply better at the farm when you’re Apple Pickin’ & Cider Sippin’! Get your tickets now and relish the seasonal delights you’ve been yearning for all year. The farm is brimming with fresh pumpkins and juicy apples, just waiting for you to pick them.
What’s Included in Your Fall Fun Ticket:
- Over 300+ acres of open space to visit on the farm
- Live Bands
- Playground & Farm Animal Exhibits
- BOUNCE Pillow
- Unlimited BECKER MOUNTAIN Mega Slide
- Unlimited BECKER MOUNTAIN Tube Slides
- Mike’s Goat Racing Experience
- Pedal Carts & Tricycle Track
- Corn Maze
- Rope Maze
- GIANT Hay Bale Slide
- Unlimited Wagon Rides around Fiesta
- Corn Tee-pee
- Photo opportunities
- Apples or Pumpkins- 4qts of apples or a Pumpkin Voucher that includes a $5 credit towards a pumpkin of your choice. During pumpkin season only, during the last 2 weekends of October.
- 2024 NEW FALL ATTRACTIONS**
- PAPIs EXPRESS- Kids Train Ride
- Ride-on PIG Races!
- Jungle Gym with a kids-size rock wall!
Dates: Saturday, August 31st – Sunday, October 27th, 2024 – 11 AM to 5 PM
Address: 3724 Quaker Rd., Gasport, NY
Niagara Pumpkin Farm
Kids Day “Trunk or Treat”, hayrides, face painting, pumpkin launching, pumpkin bowling, games and prizes. Free Admission.
Date: September 21 & 22 – 10am – 7:30pm
Address: 5368 Townline Rd., Sanborn
Dunkirk Lighthouse Paranormal Tours
Come and visit this historic haunted museum and visit with the ghosts. The local paranormal group “Village Haunts”, will take you in the buildings with their equipment and help you experience this phenomenon.
Dates: Saturday, August 24th, September 28th, October 19th, Friday, October 25th, and Saturday, October 26th –
Address: Dunkirk Lighthouse & Veterans Park Museum – 1 Lighthouse Point Drive, Dunkirk
Harvest Moon Festival & Tours
First horse drawn trolley leaves the Barker Common Gazebo from downtown Fredonia at 7pm. Tours are on the half hour. The trolley boards and disembarks at the Gazebo. The last ride is at 10pm. Listen and witness Forest Hill Cemetery “Come Alive!”
Ride in a horse drawn trolley along the winding paths of Forest Hill and listen to the historic stories of actors reenacting their lives. Some stories were tragic, some ironic, and some very spooky and mysterious!
Celebrate the spirit of the Fall and Halloween seasons in the beautiful village!
A pumpkin carving contest will be judged at the Gazebo prior to 7PM. Bring your decorated pumpkins to the Gazebo labeled with your name.
Dates: October 18th-19th, 2024
Address: Barker Commons -Church Street, Fredonia
Lakeside Quarter Horses 19th Annual Free Hayrides
Tickets for a small fee to enjoy the rest of the stuff, such as the Haunted Barn, Face Painting, Pumpkins, Games & Prizes, and of course, lots of yummy treats.
Date: Saturday, October 19th, 7pm
Address: Lakeside Quarter Horse 420 Lakeside Ln, Youngstown
East Aurora Ghost Walks
A tour of East Aurora’s most terrifying locations led by author Mason Winfield. Tales of fright and delight are fun for all ages.
Date: Sep 21, 2024 7:00 PM
Oct 05, 2024 7:00 PM
Oct 19, 2024 7:00 PM
Address: Meets before 7 pm outside The Roycroft Inn, 40 South Grove St., East Aurora,
Paranormal Walks Hamburg 2024
An interactive ghost hunt/tour of the paranormal history of Hamburg. The village’s former burial ground has yielded some strange anomalies for almost a decade now on our walks. The walk features tales of love and murder, little girl ghosts, and successful communication with the spirits. Hamburg’s history of bizarre and tragic murders will be revealed as well.
Dates: Fridays, October: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th at 7 pm
Address: 35 Main Street, Hamburg. (Main Street Ice Cream)
Hamburg Secret South Paranormal Walk 2024
The newest walk/hunt features stories not usually told on other walks Hamburg Walks. These walks feature sites in the southern portion of the Village of Hamburg. This walk will go at a slower pace to allow for more communication with the spirit world.
Dates: Tuesday, October 29th at 7 pm
Address: Memorial Park, 59 Lake St. Hamburg
Paranormal Walk Lockport 2024
The oldest walk in our company is based on a decade of research. One of WNY’s oldest towns has yielded a truly bizarre past.
Tour Dates: Saturdays, October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th at 7 pm
Address: Lake Effect Ice Cream ~79 Canal Street, Lockport
Cobblestone Paranormal Walks 2024
An interactive ghost hunt/ghost walk of the paranormal history of Buffalo’s Cobblestone District and waterfront.
Tour Dates: Saturdays, October 19th & 26th at 7 pm
Address: Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois St., Buffalo
Ghost Hunts at Marjim Manor Winery
Monroe County Paranormal Investigations will be hosting Ghost Hunts – seats limited to 20 people. Ghost hunts sell out quickly, so make your reservations soon!
Dates: Saturday, September 28 & November 2 (7 pm – 11 pm)
Address: 7171 East Lake Road (Route 18) Appleton, NY
Evil Buffalo History Tours
We’ve collected Buffalo’s eight most notorious examples of murder, mystery and mayhem for you to enjoy this Halloween season. These eight amazing stories are brought to life on a lantern-lit tour inside an abandoned grain silo. Each story is graphically depicted in a huge chalk mural inside the silo.
Dates: September 27th & 29th, October 3rd & 4th, 6th, 10th-13th, 17th-20th, 24th, 26th, 27th & 31st 6:00pm-10:00pm
Address: 359 Ganson St. Buffalo
Candlelight Ghostwalk Historic Batavia Cemetery
Join us to meet the famous and infamous movers and shakers who shaped and influenced the City of Batavia each October when the Batavia Cemetery Association hosts a candlelight guided ghost walk through the Historic Batavia Cemetery on Harvester Avenue.
The guided tour on candlelit paths brings guests to meet men and women of Batavia, who, for various reasons, held great power and exerted great influence in their day, were victims of tragic events, or both.
Date: Oct 19, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
Address: Historic Batavia Cemetery -60 Harvester Avenue, Batavia
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
Guests can venture on an unguided walk through a portion of the Mill Valley Rd site of the sculpture park, where the trails and sculptures will interact with creative lighting – creating a truly unique experience. Guests are encouraged to bring flashlights for a few darker sections of the trail. NIGHT LIGHTS will be open at night for guests to walk some of the park’s trails to experience the interaction between lights, nature, and art. Opening night will be on Friday, September 20th open 15 evenings thru October 19th – open from primarily Thursday to Saturday nights and Sunday on Indigenous People Weekend!
Address: 6902 Mill Valley Road, East Otto, NY 14729
Lantern and Lore Tours
This 45-minute tour explores the darker side of Fort Niagara’s history. Learn about the ghosts in the well, people who disappeared, and strange, unexplained phenomena.
October 7, 14, 21 – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Address: Old Fort Niagara ~ 102 Morrow Plaza, Youngstown
Candlelight Tour of Van Horn Mansion
The perfect adventure for an October evening! Guests are led by candlelight through the spooky halls and grounds of the infamous haunted Van Horn Mansion. You’ll be entertained by amazing ghostly legends and eerie stories from all over the estate, plus enjoy plenty of chances for feeling and even seeing the supernatural.
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays; October: 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28
7-11 pm; last tour leaves at 10 pm
Address: 2159 Lockport-Olcott Rd. Newfane, NY
North Tonawanda Haunted Market
Come if you dare but Beware! The North Tonawanda Haunted Market will feature over 75 Spooky Vendors selling a mix of Fall & Halloween Gifts, Decor, Sweets and Oddities. This is a limited time seasonal market.
Dates: October 11th through October 13th from 10am to 6PM Daily.
Address: 700 East Robinson Street, North Tonawanda, NY
Western Block Ghost Hunts
Existing structures built on the property date back from the early 1800s. The Western Block Complex and Property Grounds holds mystery and intrigue. Accidental Deaths, Murder, Mayhem, and Mischievousness…. What will you uncover?
Many paranormal experiences have been told by current tenants of the property, former workers of the Western Block, and in written journals of people once associated with the property. With the property’s direct connection to the Erie Canal, accounts of Canal Workers/Builders, Canal Boat Passengers, and Travelers are told to have also visited the property, as a Hotel once stood on site but burned down in 1841. Paranormal Investigators have picked up audio telling investigators to “Get Out” “Fire” in parts of the building that have burned over various fires in the past 200 years.
Dates: September 27th 7pm -12:30am, October 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th 7pm-12:30am, November 1st 7pm-12:30am
Address: 247 Market Street, Lockport
Downtown Ghost Walks
Take a walk through Downtown Batavia and hear tales of spiritualists, psychics, buried bones, and many colorful characters that reside
d in the heart of the city. You will even get to know more of Batavia’s Madame, Edna Gruber.
Dates: Oct 04, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 18, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Address: GO ART! 201 East Main Street, Batavia, NY
Museum Talk: West Side Ghost Walks
Hear tales of murders, hangings, grave robbing, ghosts, and other eerie happenings from Batavia’s past. Hear stories of Joseph Ellicott, E. N. Rowell, and other famous and infamous Batavians.
Date: Oct 02, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Address: Holland Land Office Mueum- 131 West Main Street, Batavia
Marble Orchard Ghost Walk
The dead do not rest easy in Lewiston—they come “alive” in a whole different way on this walking tour through the historic, haunted Village of Lewiston.
Our newest walk, “Sailors, Soldiers, and Saloons,” tells tales both tall and true, ghastly and grim, mystical, musical, and murderous! Follow our offbeat theatrical guides as they take you on an eerie adventure back in time to meet those who walked these roads before us, who were “only passing through,” but who met a very different fate than they had planned. Bring a flashlight!
Dates: Oct 27th-31st, 2024 7:00 PM
Address: The Gazebo at 4th and Center Street, Lewiston
Buffalo Zoo – Boo at the Zoo
Calling all little ghouls and goblins! It’s time for a fang-tastic evening at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate the spooky season with this family-friendly event that features: a Trick-or-Treat trail, live entertainment, character meet and greets, visits from animal ambassadors, and more! Put on your best costume and get here early to show off to your animal friends during this after-hours event; animals are on exhibit until dusk.
Dates: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 and Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Address: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo
Buffalo Zoo – Boo Bash
Everyone’s favorite adult Halloween event is back – Boo Bash at the Buffalo Zoo returns for another fa-boo-lous night of fun! Get into the spooky spirit at this after-hours party for adults 21+ (valid ID required). Don your best costume and arrive early to visit your favorite animals before they head to bed for the night. Enjoy themed cocktails, tastings from local breweries, live entertainment, and more! Tickets include a signature cocktail, two drink tickets, and bewitching bites. Designated driver tickets include unlimited soft drinks and bewitching bites.
Date: Friday, October 18th 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Address: 300 Parkside Ave, Buffalo
Scary Stuff to Make You Scream
Frightworld Scream Park
FRIGHTWORLD is one of America’s top-rated Screampark. Have the ultimate of scariest Halloween experience!
Dates: September 20th – November 2nd, 2024
Address: 1001 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
Frightfest at Darien Lake
Fright Fest, presented by SNICKERS®, is back for select days from September -October at Darien Lake. It’s a spooky time of year as zombies and ghouls take over the park. Enjoy thrills and activities for the whole family throughout the day, and come back for a truly frightening evening of fun after the sun goes down. Fright Fest offers a wide variety of places to get your scare on, including several haunted houses and scare zones located throughout the park. The stuff of nightmares lurks around every corner as the dark of night washes over the park. The ghouls are set free for their daily hunting rituals. BEWARE! There is no place to hide!
Trail of Terror
Ride the haunted bus up to the trail, where you will be dropped off to start your journey. You will follow the trail through corn, shacks, woods, with monsters watching your every move; you never know where they will make their presence known.
Take a thrilling ride in our one-of-a-kind Trail Of Terror bus to the beginning of an acre + walking trail. You will be greeted by our grueling Trail Monsters along the way! Please be advised: You may be touched and tormented during your visit, and as always,
WE WILL BE WATCHING YOU!
Dates: September 28th- November 2nd
Address: Grizzly’s – 10042 South River Road, Hunt
The Haunted Forest
Nightly Ticket Includes the Haunted Hayride, Trail of Terror (walking), and Haunted Corn Maze. Take a walk through a HAUNTED Corn Maze. The evil inside may never let you leave. Our new haunted walking trail. After your hayride, we will drop you off in the middle of the forest. Will you escape The Haunted Forests?
Dates: Thursdays (in October), Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays – September (20-22nd, 27th-29th) & October (3rd-6th, 10th-13th, 17th-20th, 24th-27th, 31st)
Address: 11199 Main St, Clarence, NY 14031
Rochester/Finger Lakes Region
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Powers Farm Market
One of the best-haunted hayrides in the Finger Lakes. Both daytime and nighttime rides are available. The hayride consists of elaborate animatronics scenes with nobody jumping out and scaring riders. Visit the teepees and see all the carved pumpkins. Feed the friendly animals, including deer.
September 1-September 20
Monday-Saturday: 9:00 am-6:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am-5:30 pm
September 20-October 23
Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 am-6:30 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Special Hours: Sunday, October 13: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
October 24-October 31
Sunday-Saturday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Address: 161 Marsh Rd
Pittsford, NY 14534
Haunted Housel
This is a fun and amazing Halloween destination. Walk through the boneyard and marvel at the hundreds of skeletons in various settings. Venture through the cemetery and enter the corn maze. Lots of fun sets that are just creepy during the day but haunting at night. Visit by night, and you will not be alone in the maze. Monsters and creatures are lurking within the maze, ready to scare you.
Open: September 27 – October 31st – Monday through Friday, 3:00 – 9:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 9:30 pm
Address: 4017 County Rd 4, Canandaigua, New York
Mount Hope Cemetery
From the Beyond: Tales of Melancholy, Grief, and Tragedy
Unimaginable circumstances! Unexplained phenomena! Unfortunate events! Unbelievable superstitions! These are just some of what affected Mount Hope Cemetery “residents” during their time among the living.
Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12pm-1:45pm
Undertakers, Wakes, & Tears:Mourning Rituals in 19th Century America
Learn about the Victorians’ complex relationship with death and the curious rituals and customs they used to express their grief.
Date: Saturday, October 12th – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Fall Foliage at Mount Hope Cemetery
Mount Hope Cemetery is one of the most fantastic places to enjoy the colors of Fall!
Date: Saturday, October 19 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mischief, Murder, and Mayhem
Meet some permanent residents who bent, broke, or enforced the law or whose lives met an unfortunate or grisly end.
Dates: October 26th & 27th – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Rochester Candlelight Ghost Walks
Choose from several tours that focus on Rochester’s unique, spooky history: Ghosts of Mt. Hope Ave. Ghost Walk, Jack the Ripper in Rochester Ghost Walk, Spirit of Sea Breeze Ghost Walk, Lady in White Ghost Walk, Haunts of Henrietta Ghost Walk, Phantoms of Fairport Ghost Walk, Lilac Legends Ghost Walk
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays in October
Haunted Pub Crawl – Fairport
New for 2024! Enjoy a refreshing “spirit” in three different pubs along the historic Erie Canal. You’ll hear about the ghosts who haunt the local establishments and might just get to experience them yourself!
Date: Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at 6pm
Meet the Spirits Cemetery Tour
Stroll through Pultneyville’s Lakeview Cemetery and meet friendly spirits from the area’s historic past under a beautiful October sky. Learn about this cast of characters, who were instrumental in carving out the town’s early history, from their final resting place in this historic Pultneyville cemetery. Please bring a flashlight and umbrella, if needed, and follow parking directions.
Date: Saturday, Oct 5th 7pm – 8:30pm
Address: Lakeview Cemetery – 3967 Lake Road, Pultneyville
South Farmington Friends Cemetery Foundation: Cemetery Tour
Come take a tour of the cemetery and see a number of historic figures roaming the cemetery, talking about their lives and the roles they played in the history of the Town of Farmington.
Tour Date: Saturday, October 5th at 4:00pm-5:30pm & 7:00pm-8:30pm
Address: 4937 Shortsville Rd, Farmington
Manifestations in Moravia Fall Festival
It is a family fun festival with Spine-chilling games, Kids Karaoke, Haunted History Tours, Food, Hayrides, and a Vendor market.
Date: Saturday, October 19th 5pm-8pm
Address: 130 Main St. (Behind Kinney’s)
Duvall Farms – Pumpkin Palace
Kids will love all the Halloween-themed fun at this farm. Hayrides, pony rides, corn maze, U-Pick Pumpkins, haybale Pyramid, and farmers market.
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays ONLY from 10:00am-5:00pm September 14th through October 27th.
Duvall Farms 1st Annual Trunk or Treat
Date: October 26th from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Address: 6555 State Route 5&20, Bloomfield
Stokoe Farms
Come out and celebrate Harvest Fest at Stokoe Farms. Enjoy over 35 family fun activities, such as the rope course, hayrides, Bee Line, Billy Goat Moutain, jumping pillow, Farmer 500 Race Track, mini-pumpkin launcher, and black bear treehouse, just to name a few. Don’t forget to go out to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin.
Open: September 21 – October 27
Address: 656 South Road, Scottsville
Wickham Farms
Celebrate the Fall season and Halloween at Wickham Farms. Choose from thousands of Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins and Pick-Your-Own Apples and tons of activities such as apple cannons, hayrides, corn pit, duck races, corn maze, feeding farm animals, kiddie train, and miniature golf, to name a few. Make sure to grab some hot donuts and fresh apple cider while you are there.
Open: September 3rd – October 31st – 10 am – 7 pm every day – except closed on Wednesdays!
Address: 1315 Sweets Corner Rd., Penfield, NY
Bauman’s Farm Market
Perfect free family-friendly Halloween destination. Visit the haunted house, spooky but not too scary. The hay maze is a huge favorite with the kids. Plus pumpkins, donuts, and cider!
Dates: October 1st – October 31st
Address: 1340 Five Mile Line Rd., Webster
Long Acre Farms
Looking to enjoy a corn maze at night without people jumping out at you, then add this corn maze to your list. This corn maze allows you to explore during the day or at night. The maze takes approximately 90 minutes to complete, and visitors are provided with a gameboard and need to find puzzle pieces. There are staff members posted within the 5-acre maze to help those having a hard time navigating.
Open: Saturdays & Sundays, September 21st – October 26th, (also open on Columbus Day.)
Address: 1342 Eddy Rd. Macedon
Haunted Wine Walk
Each ticket for the Haunted Wine Walk includes:
– A spooky souvenir wine glass
– 3 food and wine pairings (5 wines total: 4 pre-selected tastings and a mimosa to finish!)
Havarti Cranberry Turkey Sliders | Estate Red & Cayuga White
Butternut Squash Soup | Chardonnay & Patrician Verona Riesling
Apple Cider Donuts | Apple Cider Mimosa made with Hosmer Winery Naomi (carbonated riesling)
Travel to 3 different stations for spooky wine and food pairings within the winery. But wait, there’s more! Enjoy live music, spooky slushies, and a bunch of local (spooky!) vendors coming out!
Live music from 12-3 both days. No reservation is required to enjoy the live music outdoors, the food truck, or just a glass of wine. Costumes are more than recommended! 21+ only: no children, please.
Food Truck (both days): Till It’s Gone Food Truck
Date: October 26th & 27th 11am -4pm
Address: Hosmer Winery Estate – 7020 NY-89, Ovid
Genesee Country Village & Museum
After Hours Ghost Stories Tours
Explore eerie folktales of supernatural visits and haunted happenings from across New York State on a guided walking tour through the shadowy corners of the Historic Village. Handed down from generation to generation, these are ghostly stories that persist to the present day – and some are based on historical accounts.
Dates: Friday & Saturday September 20th & 21st, October 11th & 12th 5:30-8pm
Spooky Saturday
See the Historic Village in all of its fall splendor, attend a frighteningly fascinating talk on the history of rural cemeteries in America, see and smell historic dishes cooking in our kitchens, view Victorian mourning jewelry in the John L. Wehle Gallery, and more.
Date: Saturday, October 12th – 10am – 4 pm
A Night with Edgar Allan Poe
Spend a night just before Halloween enjoying some spine-tingling chills as we explore the master of the macabre. Poe aficionado Chris Lynn will take the audience on a journey through the creepy, curious, and chilling works of Poe. This annual favorite is a great way to get into the spooky spirit just in time for Halloween.
Date: Friday, November 1st – 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm
All Hallows’ Tea
Pick your poison at Fall Tea set in the ghoulish Gallery! Get dressed to death for spooky season and savor the warm and cozy flavors of fall. Plus, explore the haunting history of the American rural cemetery movement in a brand new exhibit in the John L. Wehle Gallery and learn from our curatorial team about Victorian mourning.
Dates: October 25th, 26th, 27th -1pm – 3:30pm
Trick-or-Treating in the Historic Village
The return of a crowd favorite – Trick-Or-Treating in our 19th-century village! Make your way to eight different historic porches where kids in costume can gather sweet treats, plus enjoy an assortment of other fall-fun activities!
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 26 & Sunday, Oct. 27 – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Spirits of the Past: A Walk in the Dark
Cloaked in darkness, the 19th-century Historic Village is a truly eerie experience. If you dare to enter candle-lit historic buildings, you’ll encounter eerie scenes that bring to life the myths and monsters of yesteryear. Each stop on the tour reveals spine-tingling tales and spooky legends – and look out, ghosts and ghouls may be lurking around the Museum grounds at every turn. Tours last approximately 75 minutes, and groups of 22 will leave the Toll House and enter the dark and spooky recesses of the Historic Village. Before and after your tour, rest your bones at the “Spirits Lounge” or the “Fright” House Pub, where you can delight in a ghoulishly good beverage and bite to eat.
Dates: October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, & 27 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Address: 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford
Haunted Stroll at Sonnenberg Gardens
Stroll through the gardens and encounter witches, goblins, and ghouls!
Date: October 27th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Address: Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park – 250 Gibson Street, Canandaigua
Halloweenfest
HalloweenFest is a family-friendly Halloween experience in Canandaigua, NY. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will feature our 3D Halloween-themed walking trail, Zombie Hunt Wagon Ride Adventure (an add-on experience), and be on the lookout for our bewitched farm characters lurking about the grounds. Plus, enjoy Friday Family Nights with a DJ spinning up spooktacular tunes. On Saturdays and Sundays, you can catch all the football action on our TVs while enjoying the farm atmosphere. Saturday nights, we’ll be showcasing some frightfully good music with live, local bands. There will be a little something for everyone at HalloweenFest at the Farm.
Dates: Oct 4th – Oct 28th
FRIDAYS – 5PM – 10PM
SATURDAYS – 11AM -10PM
SUNDAYS – 11AM – 10PM
Address: 3792 Rt 247, Canandaigua, NY
Laser Stranger Things
Take a trip to the Upside Down this spooky season to experience the ’80s tunes and soundscapes of Netflix’s popular show Stranger Things! This laser show is spooky enough to give you a thrill, while still enjoying the safety of reclining under the Planetarium dome.
Hellfire club members welcome.
SONG LIST
- Stranger Things Intro
- Sunglasses at Night
- You Spin Me Round
- Teens
- Baba O Riley
- Runaway
- She’ll Kill You
- Detroit Rock City
- Every Breath You Take
- Pass the Dutchie
- Soldiers
- Running Up That Hill
- Separate Ways
- Stranger Things Extended
- Master of Puppets
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays in October through November 10th
Address: Strasenburgh Planetarium – 657 East Avenue, Rochester
Historic Palmyra’s Cemetery Walk
An amazing journey into the land of the dead. A tour of one of Palmyra’s oldest cemeteries and the history of some of its past.
Tour Date: Saturday, October 12th, 5:30 pm -9:30 pm
Address: 272 Vienna St., Palmyra
Historic Palmyra Public Ghost Hunt
Open ghost hunt at 2 historic and haunted museums. Bring your own equipment. This is open to the public, NOT a private investigation, please plan accordingly.
Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 6:00 PM
Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Address: 132 Market St.Palmyra, NY
The Enchanted Forest
The nocturnal forest is full of mystery, and the more you know about the night, the less frightful and more wondrous it becomes! Join us for a family-friendly, not-so-scary night hike on Saturday, October 14. Visitors will walk a half-mile loop through our lantern-lit pines, where they will meet a delightful cast of characters and delve into the secrets of nocturnal life.
Cider and donuts will be available for purchase back at the Nature Center. We will have red cellophane available to cover flashlight bulbs.
Date: Oct 19th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Address: RMSC Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, Naples
Seward House Museum Haunted History Tours
Costumed guides take guests around the Seward House grounds and the darkened streets of Auburn, sharing chilling tales of Victorian funeral practices, spectral encounters from Seward family lore, grizzly true crime stories, and other spooky accounts drawn from local folklore and history.
Dates: October 26th – 30th 6pm & 7pm
Address: Seward House Museum – 33 South Street, Auburn
Haunting in the Hamlet
An evening of hauntings and history in a haunted, guided cemetery walk.
What to expect: tour groups will leave every 10 minutes. Groups will be guided throughout the cemetery encountering ghosts of Marion’s past. Watch out for scares along the way. This is a walking tour through areas of some uneven ground. Tours last approximately 1 hour. The last tour begins at 8 PM.
Date: Oct 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: Marion Cemetary, Cemetery Ln, Marion
Moore Family Farm
Moore Family Farm has over 30 attractions, with farm fun for all ages!
5-Acre Corn Maze • U-Pick Pumpkin Patch* • Apple Cannons* • Honey Bee Express • Wagon Ride • Moore’s Trike Speedway • Jump Zone • Jump O-Lantern Jump Pad • Family Foosball • Barnyard Billiards • Play Barn & Mulch Mountain • Fossil Find • Straw Pyramid • Pumpkin Bowling • Duck Races • The Bull Pen • Tug-O-War • Sound Wall • Tetherball • Giant Yard Games • Pumpkin House • Skee Ball • Gravity Ball • Bubble Booth • Maze Racers • Farmer Fastball • Pumpkin Pitching • Campfire Sites
Dates: Sept 14th-Oct 27th, 10am-5pm -(as well as Columbus Day)
Address: 570 Auburn Road, Groton, NY
Ghost Walks
Our Halloween-season walking tour highlighting macabre events, personalities, and places in Rochester’s history returns for its 27th season.
Dates: Friday, October 18th & Saturday, October 19th – First tour starts at 6:30 pm, last tour at 9:00 pm (tours are about 1 hour in length).
Address: 597 East Avenue at the corner of Goodman Street
Joe’s Farm – Corn Maze
Dive into fall fun at our farm with our expansive corn maze, where you can navigate the twists and turns as many times as you like throughout the day. Take a scenic wagon ride around the farm for a relaxing break. Refuel at Joe’s Grub Hub, where we serve up hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, fresh apple cider, and delectable desserts. Don’t miss our farm stand for fresh-picked apples and pumpkins. It’s a day full of adventure, delicious food, and seasonal treats for the whole family!
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays in October from 11am – 4pm
Address: 650 White Rd. Brockport
2024 Afterhours Spooktacular!
Families of all ages! Join us for a spooky, fun-filled night Thursday, October 17th, Friday, October 18, and Saturday October 19th between 5:30 – 8:00 pm for our Afterhours Spooktacular! Your evening will include pumpkin carving demonstrations, trick-or-treating, storytelling (the Big Bad Wolf is going to get to tell his side of the story!), fun activities, Halloween crafts, and spooky surprises.
Dates: October 17, 18 & 19 5:30 pm – 8:00pm
Address: Seneca Park Zoo – 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester
RMSC After Dark: Monster Bash
This October, the RMSC will transform into a spooktacular soiree filled with classic movie monsters: from Frankenstein, to The Wolf Man, to Dracula, these fiends will come alive inside a dark domain dedicated to each captivating Sci-Fi creature.
Whether you’re mingling with the macabre or dancing with Dracula, this party promises monstrous mayhem and howl-worthy activities for a night you’ll never forget.
Date: October 26, 2024 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Address: Rochester Museum & Science Center – 657 East Avenue, Rochester
RMSC – Family Fun Day: Tricks & Treats
Explore your favorite exhibits while stopping at trick or treat stations around the RMSC. Make slime, watch spooky science demos, and collect candy for some safe, Halloween fun.
Date: October 27, 2024 11am-3pm
Address: Rochester Museum & Science Center – 657 East Avenue, Rochester
Great Pumpkin Walk – Ontario Pathways
Take a walk in the moonlight as hundreds of hand-carved pumpkins twinkle in the dark. This will be a truly magical evening along the Ontario Pathways trail! The round-trip walkign distance is about 1 mile with a stop for refreshments. The walk is suitable for all ages, and strollers are allowed.
Date: Saturday, October 19th 6:30pm -9:00pm
Address: Ontario County Fairgrounds – County Rd 10, Canandaigua, NY
Casey Park Pumpkin Walk
Bring your entire family to walk the pumpkin trail. Wear a costume, enjoy holiday treats, listen to spooky stories by a campfire, try the apple chocking slighshot.
Date: Friday, October 25th 6pm
Address: 6551 Knickerbocker Rd, Ontario, NY
Afterhours Spooktacular at the Seneca Park Zoo
Families of all ages! Join us for a spooky, fun-filled night Thursday, October 17th, Friday, October 18, and Saturday October 19th between 5:30 – 8:00 pm for our Afterhours Spooktacular! Your evening will include pumpkin carving demonstrations, trick-or-treating, storytelling (the Big Bad Wolf is going to get to tell his side of the story!), fun activities, Halloween crafts, and spooky surprises.
Dates: October 17th, 18th, & 19th 5:30pm-8pm
Address: 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester
Gananda Rotary 15th Annual Haunted Hayride & Haunted House
Dates: 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, & 25th 7pm-10pm
Address: 1485 Walworth-Penfield Rd, Walworth
Halloween at the Market
The City of Rochester Public Market hosts Halloween at the Market on the Sunday before Halloween each year for children and families.
Visitors to Halloween at the Market will find vendor sheds filled with community organizations with trick-or-treating opportunities (wear your costume), interactive activities, performances, live entertainment, spooky arts and crafts, and much more!
Date: Sunday, October 27th 4:30-7pm
Address: 280 N. Goodman St. Rochester
Scream Fest
Get ready for a day packed with spooky, family-friendly fun! There’s something for everyone at this FREE event—whether you’re racing through the obstacle course or exploring the unhaunted house! Bounce Houses & Obstacle Course, Family Fun Run, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo, Archery & Mini Golf, Kids Corner & Nerf Battles, Zoo Mobile, as well as vendors and lots of delicious food.
Date: Scream Fest 10/12 12pm-5pm
The Run For Your Life Zombie 5k on 10/19
The Haunted Highway on 10/26
Address: 1658 Lake Rd., Hamlin, NY
Mag Museum of the Dead 9
When you combine art, music, a costume contest, cocktails, fortune-telling, and food, you get a party you cannot miss! Sign up early for your chance to save on tickets to get in on more activities, more friends, more fun, more giveaways, and more scares this year.
7–8 pm | VIP hour
8–10 pm | Museum Galleries open for exploration
8–10 pm | Games in the Green Room
8:15–9:45 pm | Tarot card reading (by registration) in Renaissance Gallery
8:30–10 pm | Organ concert in the Fountain Court
8–11 pm | Party in Cutler Union & Vanden Brul Pavilion
8–10 pm | Arts & Crafts in the M&T Bank Ballroom
8–10 pm | Ghost tours with Monroe County Paranormal Association, every half-hour
8–11 pm | Movie: The Blair Witch Project, shown in the M&T Bank Ballroom
8–11 pm | Live DJ & Dancing, Step & Repeat Photo Op, drinks from Brown Hound Downtown in the Vanden Brul Pavilion
10 pm | Costume Contest winners announced in the Vanden Brul Pavilion
Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 | 8-11 pm (This is an Adult only event – 21+)
Address: Memorial Art Gallery – 500 University Ave., Rochester
Scary Stuff to Make You Scream
VerHulst Haunted Hayride
This hayride is guaranteed to give you a fright. Many people swear that this is by far the scariest hayride they have ever attended. While you are there, don’t miss the haunted corn maze. You never know what is waiting around the corner.
Open: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Nights beginning October 4th – October 27th
Address: 5161 W Ridge Rd Spencerport
Nightmare Manor Haunted House
Nightmare Manor is an indoor haunted house with a distinctive storyline and elaborate sets. One of the longest-running haunted houses, Nightmare Manor is full of terrifying twists and turns as tour Dr. Jack Limon’s Manor. This haunted house is not for the faint of heart.
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning September 27th – Halloween. Also, Wednesday, October 30th, and Thursday, October 31
Address: 3333 West Henrietta Rd., Rochester NY
Dark Matter Scream Works
This indoor Halloween attraction features five distinct, separate haunted houses for one price; Blood Manor, Contagion, Circus of the Damned, Phobias, and House of Krampus.
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning September 13th
Address: 296 Greece Ridge Center Drive, Greece, NY
Trail of Terror
Take a thrilling ride in our one of a kind Trail Of Terror bus to the beginning of an acre + walking trail. You will be greeted by our grueling Trail Monsters along the way! Please be advised: You may be touched and tormented during your visit, and as always, WE WILL BE WATCHING YOU!
Dates: Saturday Nights September 28th – November 2nd
Address: 10042 S River Rd, Hunt
Haunted Hayrides of the Greater Livingston County – Moonlit Acres
Ride the Haunted Hayride to the Trail of Terror, Survive the Skull Orchard, to make your way through the House of Horrors!
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays beginning September 27th through October.
Address: 6116 Swartz Rd., Dansville, NY
Joe’s Freight Farm
Unveil the Haunting Secrets of Fall: Something Sinister Has Taken Root in our haunted corn maze! 
Prepare yourselves for an autumnal adventure that will send shivers down your spine! Join us at Joe’s Farm as we unveil an unsettling transformation of our cornfields. Amidst the rustling leaves and the crisp air, something sinister has taken root, and we dare you to journey through our haunted corn maze to uncover its chilling mysteries.
Event Highlights:
Navigate through the shadowy corridors of our haunted corn maze, where something sinister lurks around every corner.
Encounters with the unknown: Will you face ghostly apparitions, gruesome monsters or something even more ominous?
Immerse yourself in the ultimate autumnal atmosphere, where the falling leaves heighten the sense of mystery.
Dive into a full day of fall-themed farm attractions, from pumpkin picking to hayrides, and top it off with a cozy bonfire.
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays in October from 7pm-9pm
Address: 650 White Rd. Brockport, NY
Phelps Haunted House: Horror Hospital
Annual Haunted House in Phelps. New scares around every corner.
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays in October 7pm -10pm
Address: 15 Church St, Phelps, NY
Manitou Hill Farm’s Haunted Barn
IT’S BACK… THE HAUNTED BARN AT MANITOU HILL FARMS!
YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS IT!
Date: Saturday, October 19th 7pm-9pm
Address: 653 Manitou Rd, Hilton
Syracuse/Central Region
Tamer Spooky Fun
Zoo Boo
One of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s most beloved family events is back with a safe, fun “kooky, not spooky” daytime Halloween celebration. The zoo becomes a kid-friendly haunt with trick-or-treat stations, creepy-crawly animal encounters, keeper chats, games, activities, and photo ops. Wear your costumes and bring your treat bags for this adorably awesome event!
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, October 12th-27th
Address: 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse
Flash Light Safari & Halloween Nights
Looking for a spooky yet family-fun experience? Head over to the Wild Animal Park to catch the animals at night when they are most active! The Wild Animal Park will dim down the lights to make it a special experience, but don’t forget your flashlights.
Open: Starting September 27th – Runs Fridays and Saturdays in October from 6 pm-10 pm.
Address: 7621 Lakeport Rd., Chittenango, NY
Give Me A Sign – Phelps Mansion
Join us as we take a look at the rise of spiritualism in the 19th century.
Its origins, some of the devices used to communicate with the deceased.
The believers and detractors. How the spirits haunted literature with the
birth of gothic horror and more!
Dates: October 4th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, & 26th 7pm-9pm
Cemetery Tour – Paths Through History
On Saturday, October 12th the Phelps Mansion Museum will offer a walking tour of Spring Forest Cemetery in Binghamton.
This tour will specifically talk about the symbolism found on many of the monuments in the cemetery, The tour is limited to 15 guests’ reservations.
The tours will begin at 9:30 a.m. and meet at the cemetery.
Please note this tour requires a great deal of walking and standing. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Tour Dates: October 12th & 13th
Address: 51 Mygatt St, Binghamton, NY 13905
Dunkin Spooktacular Stroll
Enjoy a fun Halloween Walk-through that is perfect for everyone by the creators of Lights on the Lake. Follow the half-mile path, and you will see festive Halloween-themed displays along the spooktastic trail! Take an adventure through themed areas, including Witch’s Way, the Ghost Barnyard, the Pumpkin Patch, Skeleton Graveyard, the Spider Forest, Creepy Castle, Villains Village, Mummy Mansion, and more! Each section will include large wooden structures, LED light displays, and more to help the sections come to life!
Open: October 1-31st from 5pm- 9pm
Address: 3813 Long Branch Rd, Liverpool
Enchanted Beaver Lake
Over 400 uniquely carved jack-o-lanterns and luminaria light your way along two trails as you venture through the darkness. The evening will include a wild bird presentation, a magic show, and food to purchase.
Date: October 24th- 27th, 2024 6pm-8:30pm
Address: 8477 E. Mud Lake Rd, Baldwinsville, NY
Halloweenend at Ross Park Zoo
Halloweekend is taking over Ross Park for the Second Annual Halloweekend! The Discovery Center is excited to partner with The Ross Park Zoo for this campus-wide event with fun Halloween-themed activities! Joint admission to the park will enable you to trick-or-treat at both venues as well as participate in all crafts, activities, and performances. Activities will include a special display of painted pumpkins, character appearances, and a costume parade each day. Get your costumes ready for a day of fun and trick-or-treating!
Dates: 10 am Saturday, October 26th, and 3pm – Sunday, October 227th.
Address: 60 Morgan Road, Binghamton
1890 House
Paranormal Investigation at 1890 House
Spend the evening at the 1890 House Museum for a guided paranormal investigation with the experienced team from Dream Seekers Paranormal group. Bring some friends and enjoy this unique experience, exploring a Victorian castle!
Date: Saturday October 28th 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Address: 1890 House Museum – 37 Tompkins St., Cortland
Hyde & Shriek Candlelight Ghost Tours
Lit by candlelight, this guided tour of Hyde Hall takes you within the chambers of the 200-year-old mansion to explore the eerie places where ghostly apparitions have dwelt for over two centuries. You might catch a glimpse of the restless souls confined to the shadows of history as you listen to haunting tales in the old mansion.
Tour Dates: October 4,5,11,18,19,25,26
Orange County NY Paranormal
Hear the paranormal team’s evidence and then try your hand at a paranormal investigation with Orange County NY Paranormal in the Hyde Hall Mansion.
Date: October 12 | 7-10 pm
Haunted Mansion For Kids
Enjoy a kid-friendly ghostly walk through the Hyde Hall mansion while listening to fun folklore and collecting candy.
Date: October 26 | 5-6 pm
Address: 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown
Fly Creek Valley Corn Maze
Corn Maze: Open every weekend from September 21 to October 26.
Wine Walk: September 27th 6pm-9pm
This is the one time we can’t say “There’s no whining at the maze!” Gather your friends or grab a date and walk the maze with some of Montezuma Winery’s delicious wines which will be available for purchase by the glass! Free wine glasses and tickets for free glasses of wine will be hidden in the maze!
This event is ONLY for ages 21+. No one under age is allowed on the property during the wine event. Please bring your ID; everyone’s ID will be checked upon arrival, no exceptions.
Haunted Maze: October 19th and 26th ~ 7-10 pm – Be prepared to be scared! This maze is haunted and full of things that will jump out and scare you!
Address: 1316 County Highway 26, Fly Creek
Utica Zoo Spooktacular
- 13 Trick r’ Treat Stations
- Live Music
- Dancing with the Happy Haggs Dance Troup (Saturday only)
- Food Trucks
- Vendors
- Informational Booths
- Education Station
- Animals on Exhibit
- and More!
Dates: October 19th & 20th from 10 am to 3 pm each day
Address: 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY
Will’s Cackleberry Castle Pumpkin Farm
Halloween-themed displays, hayrides, Spooky walk, Mrs. Pumpkin (the talking pumpkin), live animals, nightly outdoor movies, live music, food, and more.
Dates: September 13th – October 27th
Thursdays: 4 pm – 8:30 pm
Fridays: 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturdays: 10 am – 9 pm
Sundays: 10 am – 8 pm
Columbus Day: 10 am – 8 pm
Address: 1175 Hillsboro Rd., Camden, NY
Fall Fun Days
Fall Fun Days feature Antique Tractor pull rides around the loop of the zoo, Pumpkin decorating and Crafts, a Kid’s Fun Maze, Campfire with S’mores, as well as our Educational Animal Presentations and access to the Wild Creature’s Playland with Pillow bounce. Fall Food Favorites are also available for purchase including: Cider, Fresh Donuts from FERLO’s, Homemade Fudge, Caramel Apples, Chili, Macaroni & Cheese, Pumpkin Bread, and much more! NEW THIS YEAR: We will be adding to the excitement and fun with our Encounter Raffles! Enter one of our 5 animal encounter raffles for only $5.00 per entry and win a chance to get up close to your favorite zoo friends! Encounters will include Capybara petting (12:30pm), Owl feeding (2:30 pm), Wallaby joey snuggling (1:00pm), a ride on Zoey the horse (1:30pm), or a picture with our new 13 foot albino python, “Mango” (12:15 pm). Encounters are limited to 1 winner per drawing (children may be accompanied by 1 adult), age restrictions vary depending on animal, winners will be announced at noon, see raffle desk for details.
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays beginning September 21st and ending October 27th 10am-4pm
Address: 5135 Rome New London Rd, Rome, NY
Oswego Zombie Fashion Show
Oswego’s very own “zombiephile” John Grouber invites you to THE ZOMBIE FASHION SHOW, a perfect way to welcome the fall and Halloween season. Participants and spectators are invited to partake in a frighteningly fun evening at Curtis Manor in Oswego, NY.
From mini-monsters, creepy couples, fiendish families, and more, THE ZOMBIE FASHION SHOW will have at all!
The spectacle begins shortly after 6:30 p.m. with zombies of all ages, as they stroll down the creepy runway for prizes. The “Lawn of the Dead” will allow for more moldy models to join in and do their best zombie walk or crawl to a “killer” soundtrack provided by the best DJ around.
Be a part of the event, or just come to watch – if you dare!
Date: Friday, October 4th – 5pm Vendor’s Market; 7pm Fashion Show
Address: Curtis Manor -10 Mark Fitzgibbons Drive, Oswego
Candlelight Series:A Haunting Evening of Halloween Classics
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Syracuse. Get your tickets now to discover Halloween-inspired music at The Palace Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Tentative Program
- Thriller – Michael Jackson
- Funeral March of a Marionette – Charles Gounod
- String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor (Dresden Quartet), Op. 110: II. Allegro Molto – Dmitri Shostakovich
- Tubular Bells (Theme from The Exorcist) – Mike Oldfield
- Stranger Things (Theme) – S U R V I V E
- Beetlejuice (Theme) – Danny Elfman
- The Addams Family (Theme) – Vic Mizzy
- Halloween (Theme) – John Carpenter
- Psycho (Prelude) – Bernard Herrmann
- Ghostbusters (Theme) – Ray Parker Jr.
- Danse Macabre – Camille Saint-Saëns
- Night on Bald Mountain – Modest Mussorgsky
- Der Erlkönig – Franz Schubert
- Medley from The Nightmare Before Christmas – Danny Elfman
- In the Hall of the Mountain King – Edvard Grieg
Date: October 12th, 6pm – 7pm
Address: The Palace Theatre -2384 James Street, Syracuse
Wicked Woods at Green Lake Drive-Thru
Drive through the Green Lake State Park Campground and enjoy spook scenes created by the campers.
Date: Saturday, October 19th 6:30-8:30pm
Address: Green Lake State Park -7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville
Fort Ontario Ghost Hunt with Central NY Ghost Hunters
Ghost hunt alongside Central NY Ghost Hunters, Inc. Hunts last about 2 hours. Dress warm & add a layer! Good footwear is a must. Bring a flashlight & any ghost hunting equipment you have. Call to reserve a time slot. Call during regular business hours or leave a message, 315-343-4711.
Date: Friday, October 18th & Saturday, October, 19th
Fort Ontario Lantern Tours – Murder, Mystery and Mayhem at Fort Ontario
This tour, guided by costumed interpreters, will feature 20 stories from Fort Ontario’s past and will encompass a 1.5 mile walk on uneven terrain around the extended Fort property. It will be held rain or shine. Please wear appropriate walking shoes and bring extra layers. A limited supply of candle lanterns will be provided. You may wish to bring your own lantern or flashlights to aid in walking.
This tour is not recommended for children as it features adult content including death, violence, self-harm, substance abuse, and some gore.
Dates: Wednesdays September 25 – October 30th at 7pm
Address: Fort Ontario State Historic Site – 1 East 4th Street, Oswego
Pumpkin Patch Express
Fun and games for the whole family! Enjoy a scenic train ride in the middle of fall foliage season to O’Neill Station to our Pumpkin Patch! Pick one for your very own and enjoy the ride back to town.
Each Child and Toddler ticket receives one complimentary pumpkin.
Dates: October 19th & 20th 11am – 1pm
Trick or Treat Express
What a great way to celebrate Halloween with a family friendly Trick or Treat train. Enjoy a scenic train ride in the middle of fall foliage season to O’Neill Station for a fun time trick or treating. Each child gets one Trick-or-Treating bag, a variety of non-candy train goodies, and of course candy! Everyone of all ages is encouraged to wear a costume (family friendly please)!
Dates: October 26th & 27th 11am – 5pm
Address: Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad -136 East Main Street, Milford
Haunted Oswego Tours
Do you love ghost stories? Come hear the stories that have flourished by word of mouth – some for hundreds of years to the present day. They will enchant, entertain, and perhaps even scare you. Give us 90-minutes to take you in search of the many ghosts rumored to haunt the Port City. Total walking distance is approx.1 mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy Oswego’s haunted locations.
You will hear of the spectors that haunt the streets, tunnels, homes, & businesses of our fair city. Oswego’s rich history and proximity to water keep the spirits active and sometimes obvious! We have ghosts that dictate remodeling and and one that has made appearances in broad daylight! The identity of some of our ghosts are well known, while others remain a mystery….
Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays in September and October.
Address: Downtown to Franklin Square District -West 1st and West Cayuga Street, Oswego
CNY Pumpkin Festival
The CNY Pumpkin Festival returns to the City of Oswego’s Washington Square Park. This two-day Fall festival will feature a variety of live music throughout the weekend in addition to marketplace vendors, kid’s activities, amusements, food, beverages, games, bounce houses, build a scarecrow, and all the fall favorites including apples, pumpkins & more!
Dates: Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6 from 11am to 5pm daily
Address: Washington Square Historic Park – 25 E Oneida St, Oswego, NY
Baldwinsville Ghost Walk
Get ready for the 6th Annual Ghost Walk. The tour features ghost stories told at eight spots around the village and performed for you by live actors and narrated by tour guides. By popular demand, these stories are more scary, more spooky, and ton more creepy than in year’s past. This year’s Ghost Walk will reach back into past and remind us all that sleepy Baldwinsville has had its fair share of the unexplained. Of course, many a local can tell you of the legends of the Witch of Whiskey Hollow and many more can share a story or two of their own frightening encounters.
*Due to the intense scary nature of these stories and the creepy atmosphere created by the actors, this event is not appropriate for children under 11.
Dates: Oct 11 – 13, 2024 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Address: Baldwin Canal Square, Denio St. Baldwinsville
Orange & Olive’s Spooky Hollow Festival
Join us for our annual Halloween Celebration at Lysander Town Park in Baldwinsville!
***COSTUMES WELCOME!!!
***FREE entrance to our NEW Haunted Trail
***FREE entrance to a 400sqft haunted house
***Local craft vendors
***FREE trick or treating with your local vendors
***Raffles!!
***FREE meet & greet with Frankenstein’s Monster
***Food Vendor (not included in admission)
Westside Roadhouse BBQ
***$2 per person to enter!
Fee includes 1 ticket for raffles!
Tickets sold night of event at the gate entrance.
OR
***Beat the lines and get an additional raffle ticket for FREE
when purchasing a pre-sale ticket at our store location!
Cash Only, $2 per ticket
Date: Oct 19, 2024 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Address: Lysander Town Park – 8439 Smokey Hollow Rd, Baldwinsville
Spirits in the Woods
Join Experience Cortland on October 25 from 6-9pm for Spirits in the Woods at Lime Hollow Nature Center, a spine-chilling celebration of the Cortland Curiosities Trail. This 21+ event promises an evening of live music and a haunted selection of craft beverages from Dragonfyre Distillery, Brand Y Distillery, and Cherry Knoll Farm. Sink your teeth into wickedly good snacks from Sinfully Sweet Café as you mingle, explore and dance the night away.
Wander the woods after dark, down a haunting trail, lined with jack o lanterns. Search for spirits within the forest, poured by some of Cortland County’s finest craft beverage makers. Careful not to summon disembodied spirts instead. Be on the lookout for the infamous Truxton Beast as you make your way to the meadow for bonfires, live music and dancing, and maybe a little ghost story telling.
Come dressed in your most creative costume—extra raffle tickets will be awarded to those who embody characters from the Cortland Curiosities Trail, such as Betty Crocker, Ronnie James Dio, or a circus performer. This eerie affair doubles as a fundraiser for Lime Hollow, with all ticket and raffle sales supporting the center’s mission to ensure accessibility for all.
Date: October 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Address: Lime Hollow Nature Center – 42 Main Street, Cortland
Haunted Mansion Tours
This October, take a peek into the rumored history that lies within Roberson Mansion. With a mix of mansion history and hidden lore, you’ll learn the stories of Alonzo and Margaret Roberson – and the paranormal tales that suggest these the souls who still walk the halls today. Maybe you’ll even encounter a wandering soul along the way…
Dates: Oct 04, 2024 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct 05, 2024 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct 11, 2024 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct 12, 2024 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct 18, 2024 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct 19, 2024 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct 25, 2024 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct 26, 2024 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Address: The Roberson Mansion (Museum & Science Center) -30 Front Street, Binghamton
Count- Trackular’s Spooky Halloween Tour
The Charlotte Valley “Count-TRACK-ula” Haunted Express
An 8 mile round trip, “The Charlotte Valley Haunted Express” meanders alongside the Susquehanna River, past fields and lakes and over the majestic 200 foot long Portlandville Trestle. Expect ghostly sightings along the track and TRUE spooky ghost stories of Milford hauntings at the turn around. (This tour will return in the dark.) All Rail Explorers are fitted with the ‘REX Propulsion System’ – a custom built electric motor that makes the 8 mile round trip journey truly effortless and a hand held lantern to light your way. Bring a light refreshment to enjoy at the 20 minute break at the Forest Glen Turnaround picnic nestled among the trees, surrounded by twinkle lights.
Dates: Oct 10, 2024 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Oct 11, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Oct 12, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Oct 17, 2024 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Oct 18, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Oct 19, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Oct 24, 2024 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Oct 25, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Oct 26, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Address: Rail Explorers Cooperstown – 136 E Main St, Milford
Scary Stuff to Make You Scream
Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park
This scary destination has lots of attractions to give spine-tingling chills to visitors. Frightmare Forest Haunted Hayride as well as three frightening experiences; The Bog, Overgrowth: The Gourd Lords, and The Reckoning: The Return of Miriam Whitaker
Dates: Every Friday & Saturday, beginning September 28th thru October 26th
Address: 4816 State Route 49, Fulton, NY
Trail of Terror
Deep in the desolate woods, The Trail of Terror features our classic haunted walking trail as well as the most intense indoor haunted house around.
Dates: TBD
Address: 475 Clifford Rd, Fulton
Demon Acres
Demon Acres is considered one of the best-haunted attractions in the country. Experience the Depths of the Dark Forest Extreme Hayride, two walk-through Haunted Houses; Demon’s Den and Jail Break, as well as an escape room, Insane Asylum. Visitors can visit each individual haunting experience or purchase a combination. You will definitely get the most bang for your buck at this haunted attraction.
Dates: Weekends in October
Address: 341 Co Rte 36, Hannibal, NY
13th Hour Rising Haunted Hayride
Get ready for a ride in Multiple Dimensions!
the Fires are stoked, Sirens Scream,
Spirits Stalk You…
Then, they enter your dreams!
Prepare yourself…
for a FEAR-FILLED SENSORY OVERLOAD!
Next is our Indoor Haunted Maze “The Passage”
Sheltered against the elements
you’ll walk our infested halls…
dread filling every thought.
This is a place like no other.
Is it a mind game?
a delusion?
or created disfunction..
Test your Fate!!!
Dates: Open Fridays and Saturdays in October
Also Open Two Sundays October 13th & 27th
Address: 84 Merrit Road, Fulton, NY
The Last Ride Haunted Hayride
Are you brave enough for the Haunted Hayride? Come ride the winding path through the cursed woods and see what awaits you in the dimness of the moonlight.
Do you dare travel through the twists and turns of the Haunted House? Who knows what is lurking around the unseen turns of its 2000 square feet of hell!
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Beginning September 27th through October 26th
Address: 291 Johnson Rd, Parish, NY
Fright Nights
This is a massive 82,000 sq. ft. Halloween attraction that will blow your mind. Fright Nights features 5 distinctly different frightening experiences; Devil’s Dungeon Slide to Hell, Jurassic Dark, Burgen Manor, Lady Lamson’s Cursed Voyage, and Penny’s Playhouse, which reach into your worst nightmare and bring them into reality.
DATES: Opens Friday, September 27th and runs every weekend in October.
Fridays and Saturday 7 PM-12 AM
Sunday 7 PM–11 PM
Address: 1 LePage Place, Syracuse, NY
The Syracuse Walk of the Dead
Greetings, daring souls! Your infamous favorite, The Walk of the Dead, has been unearthed at the unsettling expanse of Wonderland Forest for three haunting weekends in October! Come between 6pm and Midnight and traverse over half a mile of serpentine trails that will leave you trembling with terror! This is a half mile walk through the woods. Winding Trails, of dirt and stone.
Dates: October 4 & 5 | 730pm-Midnight
October 11 & 12 | 730pm-Midnight
October 18 & 19 | 730pm-Midnight
October 25 & 26 | 730pm-Midnight
Address: 7192 Oswego Rd, Liverpool
Cayo Industrial Horror Realm
Industrial’s labyrinth of twisted walls exhibiting horrific encounters and thought-provoking imagery. A representation of horror, conspiracies, conflicts, pandemics, and hidden agendas of the real world.
Open: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays beginning September 21th from 6:30 pm-10:30 pm.
Address: 530 Harbor Way, Rome
CMC’s Haunted House 2024 – Trails of Terror & Twisted Tales
The CMC Haunted House is a long-standing tradition in Cicero and was named by Scarycuse.com as the Bronze Medal Winner in 2019 & “Best Boo for your Buck” in 2018. CMC’s Haunted House has earned a reputation as one of the scariest haunts in Central NY.
– 2 Barns & Haunted Outdoor Trail
– Photo Opportunities
– Food & Snacks
– Outdoor movie & bonfire
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays in October 7pm-10pm
Address: CMC Dance Company 6092 State Route 31, Cicero
Freak at the Peak:Haunted Coaster
Halloween has taken over the mountain for the month of October, filling the hills and woods with zombies, ghouls, and goblins. For a limited time, you can join the excitement for yourself and enjoy a night of frightening fun for the whole family.
For 2 weekends each year, the Mountain Coaster is taken over by the creatures within. Not only will they spook you through the journey up the mountain, look out behind you while you wait to board the ride as well! (Less scares 6 to 7pm.) Control your speed as you twist and turn your way down the mountain in individual carts. Top speeds around 30MPH!
Dates: Oct 18, 19, 25, 26, 2024 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Address: Greek Peak Mountain Resort – 2000 St Rt 329, Cortland
Fright Night at Franklyn’s Field
Join us at Franklyn’s Field for an outdoor movie, food trucks and a Trick or Treat Street! Head down to Frankenstein’s Field for a Fright of a Night!
Date: Oct 25, 2024 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: Franklin Field -1100 N James St, Rome
The Vampire Circus
Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre, The Vampire Circus is a mysterious, tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production guaranteed to amaze the senses. The Vampire Circus has been called a mix of circus cabaret and theatre and is the result of a fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque Du Soleil. Enjoy a phenomenal night of live entertainment, based on the multidisciplinary skills of International performers showcasing theater, dance, and gymnastics. This amazing show pushes the physical boundaries of human performance and leaves audiences amazed, astounded, and astonished.
Mortal spectators will experience horrific feats of Cirque acrobatics, comical audience interactions, contortionists, jugglers, acrobats, and clowns. Tantalizing sounds, and mesmerizing illusions catapult audiences into an emotional roller-coaster of fear and joy, laughter, and wonder with raving cheers for a Mad Graveyard Clown
Date: Oct 26, 2024 7:30 PM
Address: The Stanley Theatre – 259 Genesee St, Utica
Albany/Capital Region
Tamer Spooky Fun
Corn Maze at Samascott Garden Market
Explore this 7-acre corn maze.
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times.
Dates: The corn maze open daily in September & October
Find all 8 stations inside the maze and win a free small soft ice cream, or get $1 off hard ice cream.
Address: Samascott’s Garden Market – 65 Chatham St. Kinderhook, NY
Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours
Come walk with us and discover the ghosts of Haunted Saratoga. Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. The will enchant, entertain, and perhaps even scare you. Our 90-minute long walking tour will take you in search of the countless ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Total walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a very leisurely pace so that you can enjoy the Saratoga’s many infamous ghosts and haunted locations.
We are very respectful of the spirits we will encounter along the way. You will hear about and perhaps even meet Old Smoke who, it is said, haunts the old Canfield Casino, Angeline, known as the Witch of Saratoga, Hattie, who has been known to make appearances in her restaurant since her passing and several other spirits.
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays From September 20th -November 8th
Address: Parts of Congress Park and downtown Saratoga Springs
Halloween Ghost Tours of Canfield Casino
Are you ready for a spine-tingling adventure? Step into the Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs’ most haunted and historic landmark, for a Halloween experience you’ll never forget!
- Historic and Haunted: The Canfield Casino isn’t just any old building—it’s one of the most haunted places in America! Featured on Ghost Hunters and named the 4th Most Terrifying Place in America by the Travel Channel, this is where history and the paranormal collide.
- Eerie Atmosphere: Feel the chills as you explore darkened corridors and shadowy corners where the spirits of the past still linger. The very air inside seems to whisper of untold stories and ghostly encounters.
Date: Wednesday, October 30th 5pm -7pm
Address: The Canfield Casino in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs
Ellms Fall Family Fun
For acres of fun fall activities in Saratoga County, visit Ellms Family Farm – just a short drive from Albany, Clifton Park, and Saratoga Springs. Take a scenic ride on the Pumpkin Express, find the perfect pumpkin in our pick-your-own pumpkin patch, or let loose in the jump park. From the corn mazes to the cider donuts, there’s truly something for everyone at Ellms.
Dates: Season starts Saturday, September 14, 2024 and ends Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Address: 448 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa
New York State Capitol Hauntings Tour
Which two United States Presidents visited the Capitol after they died? What happened to the “lost” Capitol murals and their eccentric artist? Does the secret demon carved in stone hold a Capitol curse? Does the night watchman who died in the Capitol Fire of 1911 still make his rounds? Explore these questions and other tales of sightings and strange things on our Special Capitol Hauntings Tour of the New York State Capitol. The tour lasts about an hour, but the chilling tales might haunt you forever.
Dates: Oct 02 – Nov 01, 2024
Address: New York State Capitol
Weekday Tours: Meet at the Information Desk located in the Capitol’s State St. Lobby, Albany
Colonial Hauntings Candlelight Tour in Schenectady’s Historic Stockade District
Join us for spooky tales of Schenectady’s haunting past. We’ll explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s most blood-curdling ghost stories. Guided by expert storytellers, immerse yourself in the spirit realm and prepare to confront the haunted past of this nearly 400-year-old neighborhood. On our “Ghostly Victorian tour”, elegant homes transform into haunted dwellings. Listen to ghostly tales as you venture past flickering stoops and encounter lingering spirits. Or, brave the “Colonial Hauntings” tour, traversing ancient streets where mist swirls around colonial-era houses. Uncover dark secrets and encounter restless spirits under the moonlit sky. Reserve your place now, and unlock the haunted history of the Stockade.
Dates: Oct 10, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Oct 10, 2024 6:40 PM – 7:55 PM
Oct 11, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Oct 11, 2024 6:40 PM – 7:55 PM
Oct 12, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Oct 12, 2024 6:40 PM – 7:55 PM
Oct 17, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Oct 17, 2024 6:40 PM – 7:55 PM
Oct 18, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Oct 18, 2024 6:40 PM – 7:55 PM
Oct 19, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Oct 19, 2024 6:40 PM – 7:55 PM
Oct 24, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Oct 24, 2024 6:40 PM – 7:55 PM
Oct 24, 2024 7:20 PM – 8:45 PM
Oct 25, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Oct 25, 2024 6:40 PM – 7:55 PM
Oct 25, 2024 7:20 PM – 8:45 PM
Oct 26, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Oct 26, 2024 6:40 PM – 7:55 PM
Oct 26, 2024 7:20 PM – 8:45 PM
Address: Schenectady County Historical Society -32 Washington Ave., Schenectady
Ghostly Victorian Candlelight Tours in Schenectady’s Historic Stockade District
Join us for spooky tales of Schenectady’s haunting past. We’ll explore the historic Stockade after dark, and discover the neighborhood’s most blood-curdling ghost stories. Guided by expert storytellers, immerse yourself in the spirit realm and prepare to confront the haunted past of this nearly 400-year-old neighborhood. On our “Ghostly Victorian tour”, elegant homes transform into haunted dwellings. Listen to ghostly tales as you venture past flickering stoops and encounter lingering spirits. Or, brave the “Colonial Hauntings” tour, traversing ancient streets where mist swirls around colonial-era houses. Uncover dark secrets and encounter restless spirits under the moonlit sky. Reserve your place now, and unlock the haunted history of the Stockade.
Dates: Oct 10, 2024 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM
Oct 10, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Oct 11, 2024 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM
Oct 11, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Oct 12, 2024 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM
Oct 12, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Oct 17, 2024 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM
Oct 17, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Oct 18, 2024 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM
Oct 18, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Oct 19, 2024 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM
Oct 19, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Oct 24, 2024 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM
Oct 24, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Oct 25, 2024 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM
Oct 25, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Oct 26, 2024 6:20 PM – 7:35 PM
Oct 26, 2024 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Address: Schenectady County Historical Society – 32 Washington Ave., Schenectady
Witch Walk SOSA | Downtown Saratoga Springs
The Witch Walk & Dance is a fundraiser/benefit to raise donations to support animal organizations. The event has brought over 500 participants and thousands of dollars in donations for animal charities and revenue to the local businesses by encouraging folks to put together their most imaginative “witchy attire” and decorate the streets with their beautiful hats, brooms, and costumes all for an amazing cause.
Date: Oct 19, 2024
Address: Downtown Saratoga Springs-Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Trick-or Treat at Saratoga Fall Festival in Downtown Saratoga Springs
FALL FESTIVAL is the Downtown Business Association’s way of welcoming the Fall Season with a day of fun family activities. Children and their parents are welcome to dress up in costume and come trick or treating at participating businesses from 12-3pm.
Date: Oct 26, 2024 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Address: Downtown Saratoga Springs -Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Scary Stuff to Make You Scream
Field of Horrors
You never know what will jump out at you at the Field of Horrors with six unique walk-through attractions; Trail of Terror, The Crypt, Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House, Condemned Manor, Return of the Mummy’s Curse, and Insanity.
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning September 21st – October 27th, 6:30pm -11pm
Address: 100 Farrell Rd. Troy, NY
Double M Haunted Hayrides & Haunted Houses
Welcome to the Capital District’s #1 Haunted Attraction!
Double M Haunted Hayrides has been creating fear for over 30 years in Upstate New York! We are the Capital District’s only haunted hayride and one of the longest running haunted hayrides in New York!
Scary Harry, the iconic ghost cowboy of Double M, has a horrifying experience awaiting you yet again this year. Your journey will begin with a true Haunted Hayride on a tractor-drawn wagon, winding through the dark woods that are rumored to be filled with spirits and creatures of unimaginable beings. At the conclusion of the hayride, your journey will continue on foot into Brutality, a post-apocalyptic compound. If you escape Brutality, our brand new attraction Blood Moon Farm awaits you – watch for what lurks among the rows. Next up is The Last Inn, a residence that is known for a disappearing guest or two and a vicious staff. Then enter the land where every holiday is cursed – Fear All Year. Your final destination is Slaughter Swamp, a dangerous environment straight out of the bayou. The screams continue in the midway area with our interactive Feartainment.
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning September 21st – October 27th
Address: 678 NY-67, Ballston Spa, NY
Ghost of Saratoga Guided Trolley Tour
Saratoga, including the second floor of the famed Canfield Casino. Pursue the stories of Saratoga that make the city a portal of paranormal activity. Led by local historian Charlie Kuenzel, the stories are derived from research by noted ghost hunter David Pitkin and other paranormal investigators. Get on board for a fun filled evening of eerie entertainment! Join us if you dare! Due to the macabre material, this tour is recommended for adults only. For their safety, please leave your pets at home.
Dates: Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 7:00pm-8:30pm
Address: Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm
As the sun sets over Liberty Ridge, the Farm turns into a Haunted Nightmare!
Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm – The Capital Region’s destination for Haunted Fall Fun.
Featuring 5 haunted attractions, all at 1 location. Each attraction is scarier than the one before, sure to leave everyone who enters trembling with fear.
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays in October
Address: Liberty Ridge Farm – 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke
Zombie Zip-Lining
This tour is not for faint of heart. Your nightmare begins with a corpse-guided tour along a serial killer infested forest to then be hauled into the trees among complete, utter horror. Once in the trees you will be launched in complete darkness … alone, afraid and vulnerable … along a screaming steel cable hundreds of feet along Mountain Ridge Adventure’s awesome Zip Line Park.
Imagine being alone 70+’ in the air, in total blackness, not knowing how long the zip line is or when it will end, to then be caught by an evil ZOMBIE as you land in horror. But wait … Mountain Ridge Adventure’s zip line park has 10 zip lines. After your first fright flight on zip line #1 you will be begging for mercy but by the time you reach zip line #10 you just may have to change your clothes (diapers available upon request).
If you are bored of the typical haunted house, haunted hayride, haunted corn maze or same old Halloween Scary and Spooky Horrors then join us for the most fun you’ll ever have during the Halloween Season.
Dates: Every Friday and Saturday night in the month of October from 7 PM-10 PM
Address: 300 Weatherwax Road, Schenectady, NY
Night Terrors Haunted Farm
Get your Fright On… as you travel through the terrifying Halloween Haunt known as Night Terrors Haunted Farm. As you pass through the farm this autumn, you’ll feel the presence of the many restless souls waiting in the darkness. You can run, but you’ll never hide from those that have been waiting for your visit. Journey through three chilling attractions; The Hive, Maize Mayham, and Spellbound.
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays beginning September 28th -October 26th
Address: 4193 Route 7, Schoharie, NY
Hudson Valley Region
Tamer Spooky Fun
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack-o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on-site by our team of artisans.
NEW FOR 2024
- Celebrate our 20th year with a giant birthday cake and Celebration Arch
- Step into the Gourd & Goblet Tavern, a new VIP experience on the pumpkin trail
- Meet our pumpkin-ified classic movie monsters
- Spot the giant Kraken rising from the Croton River
Even More To Enjoy
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
Treat yourself to fall-themed sweets and snacks at Café Blaze
Dates: Runs September 13 – November 17 (tickets must be purchased online.)
Address: Van Cortlandt Manor 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Halloween at Jellystone Park
Halloween Weekends are frightfully fun for everyone at Jellystone Park™ Lazy River. Every weekend from 9/20-10/27 you can celebrate Halloween with haunted trail, magical pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, costume contests, site decorating contest, golf cart decorating and much more.
Dates: Weekends – September 20 – October 27, 2024
Address: 50 Bevier Road, Gardiner, New York
Investigation at Mid-Orange Correctional Facility
GET HAUNTED has designed its paranormal events so they are suitable for all levels of experience. For those new to the paranormal and have no equipment, we’ll be there to guide you every step of the way. For those that are no stranger to investigating, we’ll happily work right alongside you as you navigate the location. Maybe we can learn from each other!
From addiction “clinic” to reform school to correctional facility, imagine the tales the buildings of the MID-ORANGE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY have to tell. Join us as we investigate this amazing location and see what stories the spirits are willing to share.
Date: November 16 7:00 pm – 3:00 am
Address: Mid-Orange Correctional Facility – 900 Kings Highway, Warwick
Haunted History Lantern Tour
Discover the Mysterious History of Pine Bush
This program will invite guests to the mysterious and haunted locations that exist within the hamlet of Pine Bush. Once evening falls, guests will be guided by lantern light to these historic locations in town and revel in the findings of local ghost investigations provided by acclaimed paranormal author, Linda Zimmermann. Edwardian Tea Time and exclusive paranormal presentation are included.
Dates: Saturdays at 9pm
Address: The Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum – 86 Main St, Pine Bush, NY 12566
Zombie Scavenger Quest
Use Your Braiiiiins to Outsmart the Undead. Sponsored by local Pine Bush businesses, this Zombie Scavenger Quest will have you scouting Pine Bush on foot, looking for clues, answering trivia questions, and avoiding Zombies!!.
Date: October 26th 11am
Address: The Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum – 86 Main Street, Pine Bush
Myths & Mysteries Guided Tour of the Armour-Stiner Octogon House
18 miles north of New York City, high on a bank along The Hudson River sits The Armour-Stiner (Octagon) House. Built in 1860, this enigmatic, eight-sided, domed landmark is the pride of the Village of Irvington, in the heart of “Sleepy Hollow Country.”
During the month of October, tours at The Armour-Stiner Octagon House transform into a more spirited experience with its ‘Myths and Mysteries’ tour. For years, local rumors have swirled around The Octagon House, implying its connection to the spirit world. Join us as we delve into the myths and mysteries of the house — from its unique dome shape resembling an ancient Roman temple, to its octagonal floor plan rooted in 19th century Phrenology, to speculations of a resident ghost, we’ll share stories from the current owners who have described their experiences of the house as something otherworldly. Come hear tales of the unexplained and uncanny events that have occurred in this magical house while experiencing the delight of this meticulously restored architectural wonder.
Dates: Sep 27 – Nov 03, 2024
Address: 45 West Clinton Ave., Irvington, NY
Ghost Tour of Terrytown Music Hall
The Music Hall was built in 1885 during the “Millionaire’s Colony” era when mansions dotted the Hudson Valley landscape and families such as the Rockefellers, Goulds and Vanderbilts gathered at the Music Hall to participate in its lavish balls, flower shows and concerts.
Since then, the Music Hall has been a reflection of the human spirit, mirroring the current events of the town and the rest of the world. In addition to Presidents’ speeches, it has hosted women’s suffrage rallies and endured several wars, depressions and pandemics including those of 1918 and 2019. It is a vessel trough which many people pass. And some don’t leave …
Dates: Sep 09, 2024 2:00 PM
Sep 26, 2024 8:30 PM
Sep 26, 2024 9:30 PM
Oct 02, 2024 7:00 PM
Oct 02, 2024 8:00 PM
Oct 05, 2024 10:00 AM
Oct 06, 2024 10:00 AM
Oct 08, 2024 9:00 PM
Oct 08, 2024 10:00 PM
Oct 09, 2024 3:00 PM
Oct 15, 2024 2:30 PM
Oct 16, 2024 10:30 AM
Oct 24, 2024 10:30 PM
Oct 31, 2024 1:00 PM
Nov 05, 2024 7:30 PM
Address: 13 Main St. Tarrytown, NY
The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country at Phillipsburg Manor
A Night of Legendary Magic Featuring Mark Clearview & Nick Wallace Join our master illusionists as they journey into the realm of the unknown at this spooky supernatural spectacle. Their tricks and conjurings will leave you spellbound as they communicate with the spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country, like Hulda, Major Andre, and the Headless Horseman himself! Once thought long departed, it turns out these spirits are still present and have quite a bit to say.
Dates: Sep 27 – 30, 2024
Oct 04 – 06, 2024
Oct 11 – 14, 2024
Oct 18 – 20, 2024
Oct 25 – 27, 2024
Oct 31 – Nov 03, 2024
Address: Phillipsburg Manor – 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow Twilight Village
Looking for the true heart of Sleepy Hollow? You’ll find it at Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow. Discover delightful and mysterious creatures who will tell your fortune, croon creepy tunes, and tell tall-ish tales of legends and lore. Shop for super Sleepy Hollow swag at our Halloween night market and enjoy cocktails, mocktails, and tasty snacks. Watch where you’re going, or you could come face-to-no-face with the Headless Horseman himself!
Dates: Sep 27 – 30, 2024
Oct 04 – 06, 2024
Oct 11 – 14, 2024
Oct 18 – 20, 2024
Oct 25 – 27, 2024
Oct 31 – Nov 03, 2024
Address: Phillipsburg Manor – 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow
Irving’s Legend – Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
Irving’s ‘Legend’ returns reimagined this fall. 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 an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages.
Dates: Sep 27 – 30, 2024
Oct 04 – 06, 2024
Oct 11 – 14, 2024
Oct 18 – 20, 2024
Oct 25 – 27, 2024
Oct 31 – Nov 03, 202
Address: Washington Irving’s Sunnyside – 3 West Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, NY
Haunted History Lantern Tour at Pine Bush
This program invites guests to the mysterious and haunted locations that exist within the hamlet of Pine Bush. Once evening falls, guests will be guided by lantern light to these historic locations in town and revel in the findings of local ghost investigations provided by acclaimed paranormal author, Linda Zimmermann.
Dates: Sep 14, 2024 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Sep 21, 2024 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Sep 28, 2024 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Oct 11, 2024 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Oct 12, 2024 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Oct 18, 2024 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Oct 19, 2024 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Oct 25, 2024 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Oct 26, 2024 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Oct 30, 2024 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Address: The Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum – 86 Main Street, Pine Bush
Brunch with the Boos! at The Borland House Inn & Restaurant
A buffet-style brunch
Coffee, tea, and juice
A thrilling ghost investigation through a historic mansion. Add-on Option: Upgrade 2 Monster Mash Mimosa
Date: Oct 20, 2024 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Address: The Borland House Inn & Restaurant – 130 Clinton Street, Montgomery, NY
Scary Stuff to Make You Scream
Headless Horseman
This is the #1 Halloween Destination in the United States (according to USA Today) and it is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. 10 bone-chilling attractions that entertain as well as frighten including an encounter with the infamous Headless Horseman himself.
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning September 21st – October 27th.
Address: 778 Broadway, Route 9W, Ulster Park, NY
Full Moon Paranormal Investigations
Haunted Objects at the Balmville Grange with The Radikals
Join us for a night of mystery and history at the Balmville Grange No. 982, a historic landmark with a rich past dating back to 1903. As the sun sets, the veil between the worlds grows thin, and we invite you to explore the paranormal side of this iconic meeting hall.
Featured at this event are The Radikals, Danny and Lauren, paranormal investigators known for their museum of haunted objects. They will be bringing their hearse full of haunted items to the Grange, offering guests a rare glimpse at these eerie artifacts. Guests will have the opportunity to investigate some of these items under the guidance of experienced paranormal investigators.
Led by our team of experts, you’ll use specialized equipment and techniques to communicate with spirits that may still linger within the Grange’s walls. Learn about the history of the Grange and its significance to the community while delving into the unknown.
Date: September 21st 6PM
Address: 27 Fostertown Road, Newburgh
Paranormal Investigation at The Van Wyck Homestead
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the eerie atmosphere of this nearly 250 year old home, which served as the headquarters of the Fishkill Supply Depot during the Revolutionary War. Walk in the footsteps of revolutionary leaders such as George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, and Alexander Hamilton as you navigate the haunted grounds where hundreds of soldiers lost their lives to wounds, disease, and starvation. Are the spirits of these brave soldiers still lingering within these walls? Come along with us as we use our state-of-the-art equipment and expertise to communicate with the otherworldly residents of Van Wyck Homestead.
Date: October 19th, 6PM
Address: 1131 Cold Spring Road, Fishkill
Pure Terror Scream Park
Guinness World Records Longest Haunted House Attraction In The World Since 2015
Pure Terror Scream Park, one of the top-rated haunted house attractions in America, is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, just 40 miles from New York City. 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. Open select dates in September, October and November for the Halloween season, Pure Terror Scream Park combines state-of-the-art special effects, Hollywood level sets, professional actors, and an immersive atmosphere to ensure every guest leaves with the sensation of pure terror!
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, September 21st – November 2nd. (also open Halloween)
Address: 1010 NY-17M, Monroe, NY
Gallery Macabre at Pine Bush
October evenings take on a spectral glow in the Gallery Macabre, an art exposition of mysterious images, moving and fixed, mystical and mythic. Artists in Hudson Valley, NY will have their macabre masterpieces on full display.
In homage to horrors past, thrill to silent films on display as Nosferatu and new ghost story produced with the Haunted Shanley Hotel is presented, scored by living musicians. The Haunted History Lantern Tour to follow after this event. Pre-registry is suggested.
Dates: Sep 14, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sep 21, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sep 28, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 11, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 12, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 18, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 19, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 25, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 26, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Oct 30, 2024 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Address: The Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum 86 Main Street, Pine Bush, NY
Adirondack Region
Fright Fest
Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor’s annual Fright Fest event will have you shaking in your boots! This month-long celebration of all things spooky is the perfect event for kids and adults to celebrate Halloween. Fright Fest is the North Country’s scariest Halloween celebration!
Daytime at the park offers thrills and family-friendly activities that kids will love at Boo Fest! Kids 12 and under can enjoy the Trick or Treat Trail walkthrough. Join the family-fun dance party at Monster Mash.
Once the sun goes down, zombies and ghouls invade the park, and no place is safe from the scares. The fear factor is cranked up after 5:00 p.m.: fright-filled scare zones are located throughout the park, frightening shows last all evening, roaming hordes of terrifying creatures are set to scare around every turn, and thrill rides become more terrifying in the dark.
Dates: Weekends September 28th – October 27th
Address: 1172 State Route 9, Queensbury, NY
Witches on Water
Bring your hat, cape and choice of float!
Anyone who loves Halloween and the Adirondacks is welcome! This is all about making memories with friends, and perhaps we all make a few new friends too!
Have a camp or staying on Sixth or Seventh Lake? Come by water! If you need to launch from land, you can do it from Gribneau’s Getaway which shares a driveway with the ArtHouse! Just stay to the right drop your kayak/paddle board / canoe and park your car at the ArtHouse!
Date: Saturday, September 28 at 1pm
Address: ArtHouse at the Warehouse – 351 Rt 28, Inlet
Six Flag’s Great Escape’s Kids Boo Fest
Bring the whole family to Six Flags Great Escape Saturdays & Sundays in October for spooky fun! Enjoy family friendly rides, Boo Fest activities, and a Trick or Treat Trail. Check out the Halloween-themed fun below!
-Halloween Costume Contest – Little monsters and ghouls can show off their cool costumes at Boo Fest Stage.
-Trick or Treat Trail – Kids 12 and under can collect candy through this walkthrough.
-Moster Mash – Grab your dancing shoes and head over to Killjoy Arena to jam out to the Monster Mash with some fun characters.
-Halloween Storytime – Grab a seat at Daily Boo Central to hear witches and ghouls read not-so-scary stories.
-Halloween Scavenger Hunt – Be on the look out for special inflatables, to take part in this fun challenge.
-Children Hay Maze – Take a walk through this maze with pumpkins, hay, and cornstalk.
-The Hunt for Boo – Hop on the Spooky train and keep an eye out for Boo as you ride through the woods of Booville.
-McBoogles Joy Ride – Join the McBoogle family at the Thunder Alley Cars!
Dates: Oct 05, 2024 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct 06, 2024 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct 12, 2024 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct 13, 2024 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct 19, 2024 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct 20, 2024 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct 26, 2024 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oct 27, 2024 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Address: Six Flgas Great Escape -1172 State Route 9, Queensbury
Public Haunted Factory Chocolate Session at Barkeater Chocolates
Experience the haunted history of Barkeater Chocolates and make your own chocolate treats. Employees will cover real-life unexplained events and history facts from over 150 years. After the haunted history, join everyone in the experience room to make your own chocolates.
Dates: Sep 29, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Oct 06, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Oct 19, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Oct 20, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Oct 26, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Oct 27, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Nov 02, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Nov 09, 2024 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Address: Barkeater Chocolates -3235 State Rte 28, North Creek
Haunted Glens Falls Walking Tour
Join Chapman Museum’s Maureen Folk to hear stories of the deep seated spooky scenes and stories in downtown Glens Falls.
The tours will be approximately 45 minutes long and refreshments will be handed out afterwards beside a firepit.
Dates: Oct 11, 2024 7:00 PM
Oct 18, 2024 7:00 PM
Address: The Chapman Museum -348 Glen Street, Glens Falls
Ghost Tours at the Courthouse Museum
Join the Lake George Historical Association, select evenings this fall, on a journey through the haunted history of Lake George. On the hour long tours you’ll hear stories about notable local figures, and paranormal sightings. These stories are sure to send a chill down your spine!
Tours are an hour long and will be offered at 7:30pm & 8:30pm. Space is limited to 10 people per tour, so be sure to get your tickets early!
Dates: Sep 28, 2024 7:30 PM
Oct 11, 2024 7:30 PM
Oct 12, 2024 7:30 PM
Oct 18, 2024 7:30 PM
Oct 19, 2024 7:30 PM
Oct 25, 2024 7:30 PM
Oct 26, 2024 7:30 PM
Nov 01, 2024 7:30 PM
Nov 02, 2024 7:30 PM
Address: Lake George Historical Association -290 Canada Street, Lake George
Boo 2 You! Downtown Trick or Treat
It’s a Halloween Block Party in downtown Glens Falls! Children are encouraged wear their costumes and trick or treat! There will be Halloween festivities ~ costumed characters meeting and greeting you as you stroll along, stop and watch the spooky dance performances by local dance schools and lots more family fun. The Fun Zone will have face painting, games, and music. Come and join in for a great Halloween Fun Time! It all takes place Rain or Shine.
Date: Oct 26, 2024 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Address: Downtown Glens Falls – Glen Street and Ridge Street, Glens Falls
Allegany Region
Saints and Sinners Cemetery Walking Tours
The 18th Annual Saints and Sinners Walking Tours of Lakeview Cemetery are historically informative and are an excellent way to get in the spirit for All Hallows Eve. On October 5th, explore the cemetery in the afternoon, or come October 12th and walk during evening hours while your guide uncovers some of the over 43,000 personal stories that are hidden within Lake View Cemetery of Jamestown, New York. These tours change yearly; no two tours will ever be the same.
Dates: Saturday, October 5th, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Saturday, October 12th, 6:00 pm -9:00pm
Address: Lake View Cemetery – 907 Lakeview Ave, Jamestown
Saints and Sinners Cemetery Carriage Tour
Come take a ride through the Lake View Cemetery and hear the tales of some of Jamestown’s early inhabitants. This tour is historically informative and an excellent way to get in the spirit for All Hallows Eve. Travel by horse-drawn carriage during the evening hours of October 5th or the afternoon of October 12th and uncover some of the over 43,000 personal stories hidden within Lake View Cemetery of Jamestown, New York. This tour changes year by year; no two tours will ever be the same.
Dates: Saturday, October 5th, 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Saturday, October 12th, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Address: Lake View Cemetery – 907 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown
Spirit Tours at Fenton History Center
Join Paranormal investigator Kaycee Colburn for an evening at the Fenton Mansion for their first ever Spirit Tours. Be among the first to experience the Fenton after hours, come explore as we try to commune with those passed on. What secrets will we discover? Will we find what goes bump in the night? What shadows lurk within?
Date: October 26th – 5:30pm -7:30pm
Address: Fenton History Center- 67 Washington St, Jamestown
Spooky Family Halloween Bike Ride
Take a costumed bike ride at Allegany State Park.
Date: October 25th
5:30-6pm Registration
6pm-6:45pm Costume Bike Ride
6:45-7:15pm Pinata and Awards
Address: Red House Picnic Shelter – Allegany State Park
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Happy Halloween from Adventures in New York
