The Best Haunted Houses in Staten Island and New Jersey
BOO! Prepare to be scared, because haunted house season is here! And if you have teens and tweens who truly embrace the spirit of Halloween, you’ll want to check out this list of some of the best-haunted houses in Staten Island and New Jersey that just might have you running to the door to escape! From Kreischer Mansion’s epic haunt to farms that turn their fields and hayrides into frightening fun, there are lots of local haunted houses to choose from in the area.
Keep in mind that this list of haunted houses is designed for older kids, teens, and adults to enjoy. Use your parental discretion of course as each kid is different and some embrace the spooks! Don’t forget to check out our calendar with even more things to do throughout the season!
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Haunted Houses in Staten Island
Slaughtered at Kreischer Mansion
4500 Arthur Kill Rd.
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Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sundays through Oct. 27th, 7 pm-12 am
Price: Admission: $35
The name says it all on this one. Head to one of Staten Island’s most historic and spooky landmarks for extra scary Halloween thrills that will have you looking for the fastest way out. It is recommended for ages 13 and older and younger than 13 with a parent or guardian.
Village Ghost Tours
441 Clarke Ave.
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Hours: Tours are 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm, Friday, Oct. 21, Saturday, Oct. 22, Friday, Oct. 28 Saturday, Oct. 29 and Friday, Nov. 4
Price: $10
This one isn’t exactly a haunted house, but more of a…haunted yard! This attraction is suitable for those 8 years old and up. Experience these spooky tours of Richmond Town by candlelight. The tours are led by costumed storytellers who share their own unexplained and unnerving tales.
Haunted Houses in New Jersey
Field of Terror
831 Windsor Perrineville Rd., East Windsor
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Hours: Weekends through November 2nd, Tickets times will be from 6:45 to 10:45 Fri & Sat or
6:45 to 9:45 Thur & Sun & Halloween Monday
Price: Price packages vary
Brace yourself. You’ll get to explore four unique terror-filled attractions and encounter zombies of all shapes and sizes as you try desperately to get out of this intensely scary field. (Yikes!) All ages are permitted, though the venue does not recommend the Kornfield of Karnage or Timmery Manor attractions for kids younger than 10.
Casola Farms Haunted Attractions
131 South Main St., Marlboro
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Hours: Open every Friday & Saturday from September 27 through November 2 at 7:00 pm; ticket sales begin at 6:30 pm & end at 10:30 pm, but the haunted attraction stays open until the last soul has exited. Open every Sunday in October, plus Thursday, October 31st, at 7:00 pm; ticket sales begin at 6:30 pm & end at 10:00 pm, but the haunted attraction stays open until the last soul has exited.
Price: Tickets start at $15
Go on a haunted hayride through the back woods of New Jersey. Visit a haunted barn. Try to escape The Living Maze…but watch out for zombies!
Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
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Hours: Check the online calendar for each day’s hours.
Price: Check the website for different Fright Fest packages and prices.
When it comes to haunted houses in Staten Island and New Jersey, this one’s a classic. It’s a popular event that’s fun for all ages, but parents should use their discretion when bringing younger children and toddlers. Daytime is more family-friendly and considered appropriate for kids, though there are no age restrictions for attending the event at any time of day. Night-time activities include the ghoul parade (a fan favorite), live stage shows, terrifying scare zones, plus six haunted houses designed for ultimate scare and Halloween.
Brighton Asylum
2 Brighton Ave., Passaic
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Hours: Check the website for information.
Price: Varies by attraction. Check the website for pricing!
Ok…just seeing the pictures online will make you want to put your phone down and just run. There are all different terrifying attractions here. You’ll experience haunted houses, immersive escape rooms, and a lot more. There’s a whole storyline to it, too, that centers around a decaying industrial complex. There’s no age restriction, but children who attend can’t be carried and must walk on their own. (No refunds if you don’t make it through the attractions.)
13th Hour Haunted House
105 West Dewey Ave., Wharton
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Hours: Weekends through November 2nd
Price: Tickets start at $40 for the haunted house.
Experience three haunted houses and haunted hatchets where you’ll get to throw hatchets at the site’s custom targets. The lights go off for glow-in-the-dark hatches and targets. AGE REQUIREMENT: For the Haunted Hatches, participants must be 13 years or older. Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For all other attractions, children younger than 13 must be with an adult.
Farm of Horrors
1051 County Rd. 523, Flemington
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Hours: Runs every Friday Saturday and Sunday Night in October, 7-9 pm
Price: Tickets start at $38
Ok, this one is super intense. If you dare to try all four attractions you will find yourself in a hayride of horror, a trail of terror, a massacre maze and “carnEVIL” of chaos! Parental discretion is advised. They do not recommend Farm of Horrors for children under 13, though parents or guardians are allowed to assess their child’s limits.
Scare Farm
120 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough
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Hours: Weekends through October 27th starting at 6:45
Price: Ticket prices vary, depending on dates and hours
Norz Hill Farm & Market turns into a place of madness and mayhem as you experience 4 horror-filled attractions: Madderbaby Lane, Atrum Manor, The Slayride, and Chaotica. The farm is recommended for adults and teens, but younger kids may come if parents think it’s appropriate for them. As the website states, “A 10-year-old may have a blast, but a 40-year-old may end up crying.” Just keep in mind that carrying babies through is not permitted and children younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult. (Preferably one who won’t cry).
Bloodshed Farms Drive-Thru
2919 Route 206, Columbus
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Hours: Book your time slot on the website: Weekends through November 2nd.
Price: Tickets start at $60 per vehicle.
On our list of haunted houses in Staten Island and New Jersey, this one makes for a fun weekend road trip with your family. You don’t get out of your car, but you’ll still experience some scary stuff. You’ll encounter twisted creatures and menacing characters as you ride through theatrical displays of Halloween hauntings.
Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House
671 Mt. Bethel Rd., Hackettstown
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Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October. Nighttime activities open at 6:30 PM – Last ride at 10:00 PM
Price: Check the Website for varying prices
Most trips through wooded areas at night are super scary, and this one is no exception. Prepare yourself for a hayride through the woods that includes a cemetery of the walking dead. Then, you’ll venture through the haunted house where even more scares come to haunt you. The event is designed for the whole family, but the haunted house attraction is not recommended for kids younger than 8. Kids younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all attractions.
Night of Terror at Creamy Acre Farms
448 Lincoln Mill Rd., Mullica Hill
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Hours: Thursday, 6:30-9 pm; Friday-Saturday, 6:30-10 pm; through October.
Price: General Admission starts at $40
With a name like “Creamy Acre Farms,” we really thought this would be a place where you can enjoy delicious ice cream, and maybe see a few scary clowns here and there. But no—nothing could be further from the truth. You’ll experience a ride of terror—a hayride not for those who are scared easily, packed with animatronics that will have you screaming in fear. Be sure to check the Know Before You Go for more information
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