Haunted Houses For The Whole Family

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals&mdash;all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

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Visit Schoharie County

The Schoharie Valley is home to things grown well - trees, crops, produce, people. It is filled with inviting farms and businesses beckoning visitors to experience what locals love about the region. Its enchanting vistas, rich farmland, and strong sense of community are what make Schoharie County such a fascinating place to visit and to live.