Don’t want the ordinary Halloween party this weekend? Check out these places if you really want to SCREAM!
*Note: These events, unless otherwise indicated, are for people ages 18+
Blackout Haunted House
Try doing through a haunted house without saying a word… All you can do is scream! Blackout Haunted House is a horror adventure that no one will be there with you when you may witness “sexual and violent situations”. You are given a protective mask and flashlight to ease your journey a little. This is not for the faint-hearted.
Open through oct 31st | 54 W 39th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves | B, D, F, F, 7 trains to 42nd St – Bryant Park | Sat 5pm–midnight; Sun 5–11pm | $30-$55 | http://blackoutnyc.com/
Creepshow at the Freakshow
The Coney Island Sideshow presents “Creepshow at the Freakshow”, where you’ll be walking through a maze to find a collapsed roller coaster, decapitated bodies with zombies, and the scary trial of the negligent ride inspector.
Oct 26th-31st | 1208 Surf Ave at 12th St., Brooklyn | D, F, N, Q trains to Coney Island-Stillwell Ave (terminal) | 6pm to 11pm | $10 | Parent/guardian must be present with children 14 and under
Halloween at the A-scarium
This is a family-friendly Halloween event. Take your little ones to the New York Aquarium this Saturday or Sunday to learn about the underwater monsters, dodge Alien Stingers and get their face painted as their favorite sea creature, and many more!. Children, ages 3 to 12, who come in costume will have free admission, with paying adult with them.
Oct 29th & 30th | Surf Ave & West 8th Street, Brooklyn | D, F , N, Q trains to West 8th St. | All events start at 11am | $18.50 Adults, kids ages 3-12 free with costume
Historical Haunting II
Did you know that NYC has a few “paranormally enchanted” places of its own? Well, the Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden of Staten Island is one of New York’s oldest. Come for the fair and learn about the grounds’ history or take a tour with paranormal detectives who can answer any questions you may have about the paranormal and they can share with you their findings.
Oct 28th-31st, Nov 4th – 6th | 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island | Spirit Fair free | tours: $13 adults, $8 children ages 10-17
