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7 Best Halloween Drive Thru Displays Near NYC

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Best Halloween Drive Thru Displays Near NYC

You don’t have to wait for trick or treating to take your Halloween celebration to the streets. Enjoy Halloween with your whole family from the comfort of your car with these Halloween drive thru displays. These experiences range from a little spooky to full-on terrifying, so be sure to scope out what to expect before going. And, if you’re looking for a full-break down of everything Halloween this year, make sure you check out our Halloween Guide for all things spooky!

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Long Island

Pirates Of Port Royal and The Singing Pumpkins

Massapequa, NY 
Through Oct. 31

Meet the pirates of Port Royal and check out their ship, the Singing Pumpkins. Check out the spooky graveyard and keep an eye out for the flying ghost. 

Don’t miss the Haunt For a Cause event on Saturday, October 19th, where money will be raised for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. There will also be live performances, a bake sale, and special guests inspired by Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice. Plus, kids can follow a treasure map to find hidden treasures. 

New York

South Queensbury Fire Department Halloween Drive-thru

Queensbury, NY
October 26, from 5:30-8 pm.

Load up your ghosts and ghouls and make your way to Queesnbury, NY for an unforgettable experience. This free event promises an evening filled with eerie delights and thrilling surprises at every turn.

New Jersey

Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms

Hillsdale, NJ
Through October 31 from 7 to 9:30 pm

This guided tour event meant for children of all ages will take visitors through the Demarest Farms Orchard of Lights where they will drive through 32 acres of brilliant Halloween Light Displays!

After driving through the Light Show, visitors are welcome to the retail farm market as well as indoor market space where they can warm up with hot coco and treats! 

Screamline Haunted Car Wash

Rockaway, NJ
Friday and Saturday nights in October, 7 to 9:30 pm

All your car wash nightmares become a reality at the Screamline Haunted Car Wash! When you enter, you’ll be greeted by zombies, monsters, and other creatures of the underworld. This car wash experience is great for families, especially if your kids are 5 years old and up. 

Bloodshed Farms Drive-Thru

Columbus, NJ
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October, check for specific times

The Columbus Farmers Market is home to an immersive and terrifying Halloween experience in Bloodshed Farms. From the safety of your own vehicle, have frightening encounters with menacing creatures as you journey through scenes of impressive special effects. 

Connecticut

The “Ride” at Pumpkintown USA

East Hampton, CT
Through October 31 from 10am to 5pm

Enjoy a ride through the Pumpkintown Forest from the comfort of your vehicle. The one-mile scenic drive will feature over 30 Pumpkinhead people with their animal friends at home. Other scenes of the forest include the School House, a Trading Post, Blacksmith’s Shop, and Gold Mine.

To keep children engaged during the ride, Pumpkintown offers a scavenger hunt list of things to look for during the ride. After “The Ride”, visit the Pumpkintown Village, where visitors can see the rest of the Pumpkinheads!

While reservations are not required for the Pumpkintown Village, they are for “The Ride.”   

Halloween Walk-Through at Ray of Light Farm

East Haddam, CT
Oct. 25-26, 5-7:45 pm.

Drive up to Ray of Light Farm and then let the kids out to enjoy a not-so-scary Halloween walk! Children of all ages can follow the Pony Trail at the Ray of Light Farm for a truly spectacular Halloween experience.

Visitors will see all sorts of tricks and treats on the trail including their characters, with their human characters dressed to the occasion, as well as the Pony Trail decorated and lit up for Halloween. Candy will be passed out to all of the children who visit as well.

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