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Ghostly Events
Seek out ghostly spirits on a guided investigation. Wander through a cemetery in the dead of night. Hear the tales of tragedy and the hauntings that surround them... However you wish to experience the ghosts of New York State, we've got you covered. Explore our Ghostly Events and find the largest list haunted happenings, spooky scenes and scary stories anywhere around - featuring real spirits and spirited pretenders.
Ghost hunts and investigations take place year-round. Leading up to Halloween, you can also find nearby haunted houses, hayrides, and other seasonal events on our site.
Overnight Private Investigation at Wildwood Sanitarium
Book a private overnight investigation at the haunted Wildwood Sanitarium! Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a volunteer or owner and be given a history tour of the historic home and given safety instructions. The property offers a full bath and k…
Sep 18
Haunted Hinsdale Day Tour
Experience The Haunted Hinsdale House during the day. The tour includes a tour of the grounds and historic home while diving into the history with stories from your guide. Tours: Sunday - Friday, daily at 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm
Sep 18
Haunted Hinsdale Ghost Tour
Experience short Ghost Tours at The Haunted Hinsdale House. The tour includes a tour of the grounds and historic home while listening to real life ghost stories from your guide. Tours: Sunday - Friday, daily at 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, and 5:0…
Sep 18
Overnight Private Investigation at The Hinsdale House
Experience the Haunted Hinsdale House Overnight! Your experience will include a tour of the grounds along with the historic home while listening to stories and history from your guide. You will also get the chance to try and connect with the other si…
Sep 18
Ghost Tours at the Wildwood Sanitarium
Explore the Wildwood Sanitarium with a ghost tour that includes a dive into the history of the Sanitarium and a 1-hour investigation. Tours: Daily at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 4:00pm (dates may vary)
Sep 18
4 Hr Detained Self-Guided Public Ghost Hunt
Dare to see what waits in the dark. Step into Rolling Hills Asylum, internationally famous and known as one of the most haunted asylums in the world. Spanning over 60,000 sq ft with a subterranean tunnel, its halls have witnessed tragedy for nearly t…
Sep 18
Day Time Private Investigation at Wildwood Sanitarium
Experience Wildwood Sanitarium during the daytime hours. Tours: Daily from 12:00pm - 5:00pm for 6 people max (dates may vary)
Sep 18
Haunted Housel
Every fall, the Haunted Housel transforms a quiet stretch of County Road 4 in Canandaigua into a one-of-a-kind Halloween spectacle. This homegrown attraction—built and hosted by the Housel family—has become a beloved local tradition, drawing visitors…
Sep 18
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze returns to Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson for another season of gourd-geous displays. Held Sept. 18–Nov. 8, visitors can wander among more than 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack o’lanterns arranged in jaw-dro…
Sep 18
Or Give Me Death: An (Educational) Tour of the Historic Burying Ground
Enjoy a revolutionary evening amongst the graves this autumn with Historic Huguenot Street. Join us for a Revolutionary War-themed guided tour of our historic "Old Huguenot Burying Ground" on Friday evenings in September. Visiting various gravestones…
Sep 18
Pure Terror Scream Park
Pure Terror Scream Park is the #1 haunted house in America, named USA TODAY’s Best Haunted Attraction and certified by Guinness World Records as the longest haunted house in the world. Located in Monroe, NY, in the Hudson Valley, just 40 miles from N…
Sep 18
The Historic Bundy House Ghost Tours
Phantom Visions Paranormal, in association with The Bundy Museum of History & Art, is proud to announce that we will be conducting monthly ghost tours at The Historic Bundy House every third Friday of the month from now until December 2026. Reserve a…
Sep 18
Haunted History Paracon
Immerse yourself in a full day of chilling experiences where history and the supernatural collide! Explore captivating guest speakers, live paranormal investigations, one-of-a-kind vendors, and eerie local legends that will leave you questioning what…
Sep 19
Celebrity Event: The Paranormal Couple: Satori Hawes & Cody Des Biens
Join Satori Hawes & Cody Des Biens — “The Paranormal Couple” for an unforgettable night INSIDE the haunted halls of Rolling Hills Asylum! As seen on Ghost Hunters, Ghost Nation & YouTube, Satori & Cody return to one of America’s MOST haunted location…
Sep 19
Paranormal Investigation at the Phelps Mansion
Join the Phelps Mansion Museum and the team from Empirical Paranormal for an investigation. Space is limited!
Sep 19
Guided Flashlight Tour
Step into the shadows with your FREE LOGO flashlight (as supplies last) and uncover the asylum’s chilling history. Your experienced guide will take you on an exploration of infamous areas like the Morgue, Shadow Hallway, and Psych Ward—where whispers…
Sep 24
Myths & Mysteries of The Octagon House
Originally built in the 1860s, The Octagon House is an eight-sided, domed home in the shape of a classic Roman temple. Venture onto the Myths & Mysteries tour to hear about uncanny experiences in the home, uncover the story of the residents’ unusual…
Sep 25
An Evening with Empirical Paranormal at Roberson Mansion
Step into the shadows for an unforgettable paranormal investigation at the historic Roberson Mansion. As night falls, explore the Mansion’s mysterious history, hear chilling stories from years past, and experience the eerie atmosphere that has captiv…
Sep 25
Movie Nights & Moonlight Maze
Fall fun with a Movie Night & Moonlight Maze at Pick'n Patch, combining outdoor film screenings with the thrill of navigating a corn maze by moonlight. Visit the website for more information on which movies will be playing this year. Save the dates f…
Sep 25
Dunkirk Lighthouse Ghost Hunts
Dunkirk Lighthouse Investigative Ghost Hunts return for 2026. Presented by Village Haunts, the ghost hunts are a season-long collaboration with Dunkirk Lighthouse and Museum. Attend one, or more, of the investigations of the historic Dunkirk Lighthou…
Sep 26
Ghost Hunts | Winery at Marjim Manor
Join Monroe County Paranormal Investigations for a ghost hunt - seats limited to 20 people. Ghost hunts sell out quickly, so make your reservations soon!
Sep 26
5 Hr ICU Self-Guided Public Ghost Hunt
are to see what waits in the dark. Step into Rolling Hills Asylum, internationally renowned as one of the most haunted asylums in the world. Spanning over 60,000 sq ft with a subterranean tunnel, its halls have witnessed tragedy for nearly two centur…
Sep 26
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions
Horror Lives Here. The event includes 13 attractions featuring a themed hayride, 2-acre corn maze, haunted houses, walking trails, donut bakery, food concessions, gift shops, and magic show. This is a New York Nightmare. For times and prices, please…
Sep 26
Death by Chocolate Tea & Tour
Tour the Gilded Age Lyndhurst Mansion and then settle in for an immersive tea experience inspired by the darker side of chocolate history—true tales of crime, scandal, and unexpected twists, all connected to the world’s most irresistible indulgence.…
Sep 27
Art in the Asylum
Magical Creative Experience in a Truly Haunted Place: Make Your Own Witch’s Broom! Step into an unforgettable afternoon of creativity, folklore, sisterhood, and a touch of the mystical at Rolling Hills Asylum. Inspired by timeless traditions, natural…
Sep 27
Art in the Asylum
Not all witches are born… some are created at Rolling Hills Asylum! Create Your Own Mystical Witch Hat! Step into the haunted halls of Rolling Hills Asylum for a creative and enchanting hands-on experience where you’ll design your very own custom wit…
Sep 27
Self-Guided Asylum Tour
Step inside Rolling Hills Asylum, where nearly two centuries of history and hauntings converge. Once a poorhouse, infirmary, orphanage, and nursing home, it has witnessed more than 1,700 deaths—and countless reports of shadow figures, phantom voices,…
Sep 27
Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tour
A unique 90-minute guided trolley tour of numerous ghostly locations in Saratoga, including the 2nd floor of the famed Canfield Casino. Pursue the stories of Saratoga that make the city a portal of paranormal activity. Led by our trained tour guides,…
Oct 01
The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country
Journey into the realm of the unknown at this spooky supernatural spectacle. Don't miss this professional magic experience as they communicate with the spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country, like Hulda, Major Andre, and the Headless Horseman himself.
Oct 02
“Tis the Wind and Nothing More”
Looking for October chills with a twist of history and a touch of the unknown? This dramatic, immersive experience brings you on a tour of the eight-sided Armour-Stiner Octagon House and concludes with a riveting reading of “The Raven,” performed by…
Oct 02
