7 Ways to Scare Up Some Thrills This Halloween
From Headless Horseman Attractions to Harrowing Walks—find all kinds of spooky scenarios for Halloween season here!
1. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze | Westchester County
Ready to get pumped up? Check out this one-of-a-kind event happening in Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson where the historic grounds will be filled with a magnificent display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o ’lanterns!
2. Nyack Halloween Parade | Rockland County
On Saturday, October 29th at 5pm, experience the Nyack Halloween Parade! Don’t miss this exciting event nationally ranked by the Travel Channel! Wear your costume and join us for a frighteningly, family-fun event! Rain Date: October 30th. For more info, click here!
3. Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion | Dutchess County
Now in its 46th year of scaring the daylights out of people—Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion will feature The Asylum (haunted by demonic, tortured souls) and The Wicked Woods (which includes Deadwood Gulch, the Funhouse, Dark Nature, Lost Souls Cemetery, Merry Krampus and more!) It's a Halloween experience unlike any other! October 1st-31st at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls, NY.
4. Headless Horseman Haunted Attractions | Ulster County
Named "Number 1 Haunted Attraction in America," this spectacle’s 2022 theme will be “Rise of the Shadows.” It’s the 30th Anniversary, so expect extra entertaining attractions, gift shops, and food cafés. It will also feature Headless Horseman Escape Rooms. Kid-Friendly Children’s Days are the second and fourth Saturdays in October. Ages 13 and over. Reservations required. Visit website for schedule and tickets. 778 Broadway, Route 9W, Ulster Park, NY. Phone: 845-339-2666.
5. Murder at Cherry Hill: A Harrowing Walk through a Historic Evening | Albany County
On May 7, 1827, a notorious murder occurred at Cherry Hill that resulted in two sensational trials and Albany’s last public hanging. Come relive that night! Meet the historical players, walk in the footsteps of a murderer, and revel in harrowing titillation during this annual October event! This tour is recommended for patrons 12 years and up. October 19th-22nd and October 26th-29th at 5:30pm and 7pm.
Historic Cherry Hill | 523 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY.
6. Spellbound | Putnam County
Spooky Season is HERE, and Megara is proud to present our newest event happening October 29th and 30th in Carmel, NY. In addition to the live rock music from local artists, experience the mystic market full of witchy wares and enough screams to last you the entire season! Tickets are on sale NOW!
7. "Ghost Town" Doodletown | Rockland County
With its history dating back to the 17th century, the forgotten town of Doodletown (now part of Bear Mountain State Park) is easily one of the most interesting, abandoned places to explore in New York. Demolished in 1965, visitors can still see foundations of old buildings, and the roads once used by the British troops on their way to battle. After a day of exploration, be sure to drive up to Perkins Memorial Tower, where you can experience breathtaking views. Open year-round.
Bear Mountain State Park - Route 9 N, Bear Mountain, NY. Phone: 845-786-2701