A crisp is in the air and the leaves will change color soon, which means just one thing: It's haunted house time. Whether you ran to the theaters for "Day of the Dead" or you prefer the "Scream" series, chances are Long Island has something for you (or maybe the kids) to enjoy this Halloween season.
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Bayville Scream Park: Nighttime isn't for kids with this amusement park's regular attraction Bloodworth Manor (the main house) and the newest addition, Evil in the Woods. But you can bring the young ones to such spooky sites as Temple of Terror and Funhouse of Fear ($8 each) on kids days. The park also includes mini-golf and rope courses, an arcade and rock climbing. Admission is $39 for all attractions or you can pay a la carte at $13.75 for one attraction. Open 6 p.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays; 6-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays through Nov. 9 (kids hours 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends and Columbus Day). 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville, 516-62-GHOST;
www.bayvillescreampark.com.
Bayville FD haunted house: Haunted firehouse tour recommended for children ages 10 and up. Open select days, call ahead. Bayville Avenue, Bayville, 516-628-3230.
Haunted Hangars at Cradle of Aviation Museum: Most Halloween attractions turn extra-creepy for older teenagers and adults after dark, but the museum is bringing back its "Haunted Hangars" special event. Small children can trick-or-treat or make crafts in one area, while older kids traipse through the museum's eight "haunted" galleries. "Be prepared to get scared, be prepared to be surprised," says spokesman Andrew Parton. $10 per person. Open 6-11 p.m. Oct. 24-25. Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, 516-572-4111;
cradleofaviation.org.
Joe Allocco's Franklin Square Horror: This haunted outdoor event takes place in Joe Allocco's front yard, and this year Allocco will change what 2,000 people saw last year with a new mausoleum and a different cast of actors. The classics will stay, such as Allocco chasing everyone around with a real chain saw (but without the chain attached) and with Jason and Freddy Krueger making an entrance. "It gets bigger and bigger every year. It's a real tradition here," Allocco says. Donation for charity accepted. Open 7-11 p.m. Oct. 31. 1148 Norbay St., Franklin Square, 516-352-4250.
Valley Stream Haunted Firehouse: Come watch a frightening autopsy and have a photo taken of your own execution. Gary Shaw, a firefighter, suggests not bringing anyone under 8 or 9 years old, "And even they'll be a little scared." With an entire firehouse floor dedicated to the event, Shaw believes it's the place to be. "If they enjoy a Halloween experience that they'll come back year after year for, I think they'll enjoy it," he says. $10, $5 for children. Open 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 6-10 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1 (extra hours Oct. 29-Nov. 1). 100 Brooklyn Ave., Valley Stream, 516-353-9637.
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Darkside Haunted House: With strobe lights, fog machines and a redesigned maze, the Darkside Haunted House (which has a separate outdoor haunted village) isn't for the faint of heart. The house isn't recommended for children under 10, and not for children under 12 after 7 p.m. The village is suitable for all during daytime hours. Open 7 p.m.-midnight Fridays; 1 p.m.- midnight Saturdays; 1-11 p.m. Sundays, check Web site for weekdays (closed 5-6 p.m. weekends) through Nov. 2. Admission is $10 ($5 village only) afternoons; $18 after 6 p.m. Route 25A, Wading River, 631-369-SCAR;
darksideproductions.com.
Festival of Frights: Features spooky stories, a scarecrow festival, haunted barn, pumpkin carving and a cemetery tour at
Mulford Farm. Oct. 24-Oct. 30. Admission is free. James Lane at Montauk Highway, East Hampton, 631-324-6850.
Mills Pond House of Horrors: Historic haunted house with 3,600 square feet of special effects, live actors and more. Not recommended for small children. Open Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-25 from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. and Sundays Oct. 12-26 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Also open Oct. 29-30 7 p.m.-11 p.m. and Oct. 31 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Admission is $15. 660 Route 25A, St. James, 631-862-6575.
The Haunted Inn: Built in 1773, the Haunted Inn has 200 years of history. The Inn burned down in 1921, killing two people who are said to roam the halls. Open Friday-Sunday through Oct. 19 and open daily Oct. 21 through Nov. 1. Fridays 7 p.m.-midnight, Saturdays 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Sundays 5 p.m.-10 p.m. The week of Halloween open 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Tickets are $15. 239 E. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, 631-728-4121;
hauntedinnli.com.
North Babylon FD: Firehouse of Terror with sessions geared toward younger and older kids. Open Friday-Sunday through Halloween. Night session (ages 14 and up) is 7 p.m.- midnight Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Sundays. Open 7 p.m.-midnight on Halloween. Admission is $12. Wallace Court (off Deer Park Ave. 1 mile north of Southern State Parkway), North Babylon.
North Lindenhurst Fire Department: Haunted firehouse tour: Open Friday-Sunday through Halloween. Saturday and Sunday day show from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. ($6). Evening show is recommended for ages 12 and up. Admission is $9. 1630 Straight Path, North Lindenhurst.
Schmitt Farms: Haunted mansion and nighttime corn maze (ages 8 and up). Open 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Sunday through Oct. 26, then open Oct. 30 and Halloween. Admission to both attractions is $22, mansion only is $16, corn maze only is $11. 26 Pinelawn Road, Melville, 631-271-3276;
schmittfarms.com/Nightime.htm.
Sagtikos Manor: Celebrate the season with a kid-friendly tour through a haunted house, with storytelling, games, music and pumpkins. October 18 only, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $10. Montauk Highway between Manor Lane and Gardiner Drive, Bay Shore, 631-661-8348.
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Queens County Farm: Recommended for children ages 4-12. Hayrides, Halloween treats, mulled cider, pumpkins and apples available. Open Oct. 24, 26 and 31, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Admission to the haunted house is $4; hayrides are $2. 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park, 718-347-3276;
queensfarm.org.
Nightmare Haunted House: New version of Psycho Clan's classic haunted house, with ghostly campfire tales, where visitors are trapped in the eerie world between life and death. Tickets are sold in 30-minute time slots. Open Wednesday-Sunday through Oct. 12, Tuesday-Sunday starting Oct. 14, daily from Oct. 27-Nov. 8. Hours vary by day, check online for times. Admission is $25 for the house or $30 for the house & haunted maze if you purchase tickets in advance online. Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, 107 Suffolk St., Manhattan, 212-868-4444.
Blood Manor: Adults-only 5,000 square foot Manhattan haunted house with themed rooms, dark corridors and a labrinyth. Open Thurs.-Sunday 7:30 p.m.- 1 a.m. now through Oct. 26, then daily Oct. 28 through Nov.1. Sundays and Thursdays 7 p.m.-midnight, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m.-2 a.m., week of Halloween 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Admission is $25 plus a $3.50 handling fee, $40 for express entry, advanced purchase recommended. No credit card sales at the door. 542 W. 27th St. between 10th and 11th avenues, 212-290-2825.
