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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.
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…
Oct 08
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…
Oct 08
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
Oct 08
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…
Oct 08
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…
Oct 08
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)
Oct 08
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)
Oct 08
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…
Oct 08
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 08
Guided Flashlight Tour | Rolling Hills Asylum
When the sun goes down, Rolling Hills Asylum becomes an entirely different place. Come join us on a Guided Flashlight Tour 7p-9p $49p+tax Step inside after dark for a guided flashlight tour through the shadowed halls of Rolling Hills Asylum, where ne…
Oct 08
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…
Oct 09
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 09
“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 09
Wallkill's Haunted Barn
Wallkill’s Haunted Barn - Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5pm-10pm, October 2nd-November 1st. The fear returns to Rivers Edge Ranch! Experience Wallkill’s Haunted Barn like never before with more scares, more attractions, and MORE HORROR! Make y…
Oct 09
Hyde & Shriek! Candlelit Ghost Tours
October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31. Experience spine-chilling tales on this candlelit ghost tour through Hyde Hall's haunted halls! Experience Hyde Hall's haunted halls and hear true stories about the past two centuries of spectral events. Be prep…
Oct 09
Ghost Hunts & Self-Guided Tours | Rolling Hills Asylum
Tonight, YOU’RE the paranormal investigator. Following orientation, venture into the asylum and explore its notoriously active rooms, corridors and darkened spaces at your own pace. Go with your group—or find out if you have the nerve to sit alone in…
Oct 09
Corn Maze After Dark
Do you dare venture through the corn maze after the sun goes down? All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No jump scares, just a corn maze and the moonlight. *Bring your own flashlight* Food and drink will be available for purcha…
Oct 09
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 09
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…
Oct 09
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…
Oct 09
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…
Oct 09
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 on our walks. The walk features tales of love and murder, little girl ghosts, and successful communication with…
Oct 09
Fright Nights
Get ready, Syracuse — the scariest season of the year is here at CNY's largest warehouse full of fear! Fright Nights is bringing you five haunted attractions packed with heart-pounding scares, movie-quality sets, and spine-chilling surprises around e…
Oct 09
TerrorDome Haunted Scream Park
Unlimited entry. Exclusive access. TerrorDome caps tickets nightly so its creatures can stalk you personally — and your ticket gets you unlimited re-entry to every attraction all night long, no extra charge. It's the only haunted attraction in the ar…
Oct 09
Haunted History Tours at GO ART!
Spirits of the past await… Experience a one-hour Haunted History Tour at GO ART! every Friday in October at 11 p.m.—just after Tavern 2.o.1 closes. Tickets are $25 per person and include one alcoholic or nonalcoholic drink. Arrive early to enjoy your…
Oct 09
Dead Time Ghost Hunts | Rolling Hills Asylum
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY — DEAD TIME BEGINS AFTER MIDNIGHT If your ticket is for a SATURDAY 1:00 AM–4:00 AM DO NOT go to bed Friday night!! You will need to leave home Friday night in order to arrive at Rolling Hills Asylum for 12:45 AM check-in early S…
Oct 10
Cemetery Tours-Path Through History Weekend
Spring Forest Cemetery Tours October 10th: Cemetery Symbolism Tour- The hidden meanings behind the symbols October 11th: The people of the Phelps Tour- highlights people who have connections to the Phelps Mansion. Tours will be offered at 10am Please…
Oct 10
Ghost Tours of the Music Hall
Join this tour, created by Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk, and discover the historic lore and spirits that linger at Tarrytown Music Hall. The Music Hall was built in 1885 and is a vessel through which many people pass. And some don’t leave … Gotha…
Oct 10
SUP Witches Festival
Witches and warlocks paddle the Hudson River while the Headless Horseman rides close-by along the shoreline at this family-friendly annual event. The magic continues onshore with live music, enchanting vendors, food & drink options, and special activ…
Oct 10
Saints & Sinners Carriage Tours
Come take a ride through the Lake View Cemetery of Jamestown, New York and hear the tales of some of Jamestown’s early inhabitants. This tour is historically informative and an excellent way to get in the spirit for All Hallows Eve. Travel by horse-d…
Oct 10
