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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.
Haunted Housel
Famous, annual Halloween display with interactive graveyard, haunted corn maze, scares, and live actors.
Oct 08
The Charlotte Valley "Count-TRACK-ula" Haunted Express
An 8 mile round trip, "The Charlotte Valley Haunted Express" meanders alongside the Susquehanna River, past fields and lakes and over the majestic 200 foot long Portlandville Trestle. Expect ghostly sightings along the track and TRUE spooky ghost sto…
Oct 08
An Evening with Psychic Medium Karyn Reece | Rolling Hills Asylum
Join Psychic Medium Karyn Reece, featured on TLC, Travel Channel, Discovery, CW, FYI, and Coast to Coast AM, for an evening of paranormal exploration. Tap into your own abilities, receive messages from the other side, and experience firsthand the chi…
Oct 08
Ghost Tours of the Music Hall
Discover the historic lore and spirits that linger at The Tarrytown Music Hall through their guided ghost tour. Bulit in 1885, the Music Hall has seen much during its time, including lavish balls, concerts, Presidents’ speeches, women’s suffrage rall…
Oct 09
Myths & Mysteries of The Octagon House
Visitors will learn about the history of The Octagon house, from its architectural connections to 19th-century spiritualism to the unusual lives of the former residents. Tours run Thursday-Monday throughout October.
Oct 09
The Lady in White
In this immersive tour experience, a 1956 ghost story, written by Carl Carmer, a longtime owner and resident of The Octagon House, unfolds in real time. As visitors make their way through the rooms of this unique home, the Lady in White attempts to a…
Oct 09
Spooktacular Stroll
The Spooktacular Stroll walk-thru celebrates Halloween in a family-friendly way! Enjoy a not-so-scary stroll along a 1/2 mile paved path at Long Branch Park as you see festive Halloween-themed displays. Bring your friends and family for an adventure…
Oct 09
Haunted History Mansion Tour
Explore the historic Roberson Mansion with an expert docent, and hear stories of ghostly encounters within its walls. Featuring a mix of gilded age history and tales of the supernatural, these iconic tours are the perfect way to get into the Hallowee…
Oct 10
Halloween Special Edition Museum Tours
Exclusive for this Hudson Valley Spooky Season! The Halloween Special Edition Tour at the Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum invites you to come learn the fascinating history of UFOs, Cryptids and Hauntings in the Hudson Valley– with very special extr…
Oct 10
Lantern and Lore Tours | Old Fort Niagara
Explore the darker side of Old Fort Niagara's history during this lantern light tour. Advance tickets required; general admission tickets are not valid for this fundraiser. This event is best suited for adults and children ages 10 and older. Visitors…
Oct 10
Haunted History Lantern Tours
Our signature Halloween experience is back! Haunted history is all around us, more than you’d think… We invite you to get into the Halloween…spirit… with us by taking a walking tour of our local neighborhood, where we’ll share all the latest ghostly…
Oct 10
HalloweenFest at Lincoln Hill Farms
HalloweenFest is a family-friendly Halloween experience featuring a Halloween-themed photo ops, DJ and live music, games (add on), live characters, a Zombie Hunt Wagon Ride (an add on experience)! Be on the lookout for our farm-themed Halloween chara…
Oct 10
Haunted History Tours
We are excited to announce the return of our Haunted History Tours for the 2025 season! Join us for this one hour tour around the Old Fort House to discover its 250 year history and legends of paranormal activity that have been recorded by residents,…
Oct 10
Happy 130th Birthday Sibyl Phelps
Happy Birthday, Sibyl Phelps! Help Historic Palmyra celebrate Palmyra's favorite Spiritualist Sibyl Phelps! Join the museum for a party and a reading from one of their psychics or mediums in Sibyl's home--or enjoy the whole package with the party, ps…
Oct 10
Self-Guided Daytime Ghost Tour | Rolling Hills Asylum
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 two centuries. Featured on countless…
Oct 10
PRIDE Paranormal Investigations
Pride Paranormal NY will be leading prarnormal investigations at the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center. Join us for EVP and Spirit Box responses, as well as historical facts and artifacts that pertain to the house and the many people who have lived at 210 E…
Oct 10
Baldwinsville Ghost Walk
By popular demand, these stories are more scary, more spooky, and a ton more creepy than in year's past. This year's Ghost Walk will reach back into past and remind us all that sleepy Baldwinsville – established in 1798 -- has had its fair share of t…
Oct 10
Haunted Hayrides of Greater Rochester
The legend of the haunted Fruit Farm in Williamson is widely known throughout the Northeast. Ever since the infamous “Harvest Night Slaughter” of 1859—when over two dozen farmhands were found tortured and butchered, the property has been designated a…
Oct 10
Candlelight Haunted Tours | The Van Horn Mansion
Guests are led by candlelight through the spooky halls and grounds of the infamous haunted home. But ghostly legends and eerie stories are just the beginning, make sure to join us for the most popular event at the Van Horn Mansion. Come if you dare!…
Oct 10
Haunted Boo Barn & Trails
Come join us at Thunderbird Farms starting October 4th 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for a spooky adventure through the Haunted Boo Barn & Trails. Get your scare on and explore the eerie paths filled with surprises at every turn. Don't miss out on the thrills an…
Oct 10
Pure Terror Scream Park
New York's Largest and Scariest Haunted House - Guinness World Records longest horror attraction in the world, featuring 10 award-winning haunted attractions at one terrifying location. We're only 40 miles from NYC! Tickets sell out fast! Fridays, Sa…
Oct 10
Movie Nights & Moonlight Maze
Fall fun with a Movie Night & Moonlight Maze, combining outdoor film screenings with the thrill of navigating a corn maze by moonlight.
Oct 10
Phelps Haunted House
At the Phelps Haunted House, guests creep through the former Phelps Art Center, bracing themselves for sinister characters hiding around the corner. Visitors encounter skilled actors donning frightening alter egos, like scary clowns and murderers, as…
Oct 10
Fright Nights
Think you have what it takes to survive Fright Nights? Think again. With five haunted adventures to choose from, harrowing surprises await every kind of thrill-seeker. Whether you choose to brave the perils of Lady Lamson’s Cursed Voyage or the demen…
Oct 10
CMC's Haunted House
The CMC Haunted House is a long-standing tradition in Cicero and was named by Scarycuse.com as the Bronze Medal Winner in 2019 & "Best Boo for your Buck" in 2018. CMC's Haunted House has earned a reputation as one of the scariest haunts in Central NY…
Oct 10
West Side Ghost Walks | Batavia
Take a walk on the west side of Batavia and hear tales of murders, hangings, grave robbing, ghosts, and other eerie happenings from Batavia's past. Hear stories of Joseph Ellicott, E. N. Rowell, and other famous and infamous Batavians. Guided walking…
Oct 10
A Victorian Halloween
Join us as we travel through the mist and explore the history of Halloween in the 19th century through this interactive event. Learn how the holiday transformed into what we know today. Sample foods, read poetry, play games, tell ghost stories and fo…
Oct 10
Paranormal Walks Hamburg
An interactive ghost hunt/tour of the paranormal history of Hamburg. The village's former burial ground has yielded some strange anomalies for almost a decade now on our walks. The walk features tales of love and murder, little girl ghosts, and succe…
Oct 10
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions
Named “#1 Haunted Attraction in America” with a new theme each year. Haunted hayrides, walking trail, corn maze attractions, haunted houses, gift shops and eateries. Please visit the website for details. Children’s Day 2025 Dates – October 4th and 18…
Oct 10
TerrorDome
Experience a full night of heart-pounding horror! Enjoy all-night re-entry to every haunted attraction—get the best scare value in town before tickets vanish. Step into the shadows of TerrorDome in Newburgh NY, where heart-pounding horror meets non-s…
Oct 10
