These haunted houses for kids in NYC are scary, but not too scary
What’s the best thing about fall in NYC? Some may say the cool weather, cozy sweaters, leaf-peeping and apple picking. For others, the change in seasons means it’s time to get spooky. That’s right, Halloween is almost here, and with it the requisite spooky seasonal adventures. If your little ones are scream fiends, there are a slew of Halloween activities for kids in NYC that are just scary enough to keep things on the fun side. For thrills and chills that won’t cause nightmares, NYC has plenty of haunted houses for kids as well as super-scary haunted houses that tone it down for the little ones. Once you’ve picked out the perfect pumpkin and Halloween costume, you can hit up these freaky frightful spots that offer mild scares and kid-friendly spooks. To get prepped, check out the best scary movies for kids to enjoy with the family at home.
Location: Ulster Park, NY
tThe Headless Horseman Haunted Hayrides and Haunted Houses is once again offering a Children's Day event, which will take place Oct 7 and 21 from 11:30am–4pm. The "Tiny Taste of Terror" will feature a Magic Moon Maze, haunted house, haunted gardens, a dino zone, music and more.
Location: Melville, New York
Sure pumpkin picking and farmstands are a great way to ring in autumn, but it wouldn't be October without a few scares. Schmitt's Farm aims to deliver both gourds and ghouls—truly a one-stop shop. Come October, the barn built by the Schmitt brothers gets a terrifying makeover. The super-spooky attraction houses frightening actors, creepy animatronics and surprises that'll make you jump out of your skin. Plus, the nearby corn maze is just as terrifying. If you're looking to bring the kids, opt for daytime visits, as actors aren't present for the walk-through and the lights are kept on!
Location: Bayville, New York
Seven attractions, countless sinster-looking characters and shrieks around every corner are par for the course when visiting the Bayville Scream Park. But the horror haven is willing to lighten the mood when it comes to little monsters. Check out Not-So-Scary Days: a tamed walk through the attractions and plenty of other cool seasonal activities such as Uncle Needles' Fun House and Mirror Maze, mini golf, a pumpkin bounce, the Spooky Treetop Adventure and so much more.
Revel in the Halloween fun amongst the animals at the Bronx Zoo with magic shows, pumpkin carving demonstrations, mind reading and trips through a spooky extinct animal graveyard. Each day, animal-themed costumed stilt walkers and Halloween animal puppets will put on a "MASKerade" while the Wildlife Theater will pull out all the stops with performances in Astor Court. Advanced tickets are required before attending and reentry is not permitted.
Halloween House NYC is no fear, just fun. It's a completely immersive, one of a kind Halloween experience where you're transported to an all-Halloween world as you wander through spooky themed rooms. It's a must for a Halloween lover who doesn't want to be scared to death!
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