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 is designed for older kids and adults to enjoy. Use your parental discretion of course, but most of the experiences you’ll see here aren’t really ideal for younger kids to go through. For not-so-scary things to do, check out these fun ways to celebrate Halloween on Staten Island that kids of all ages will enjoy. And don’t forget to check out our calendar with even more things to do throughout the season!
PRO TIP: Many of the venues listed here have helpful FAQ sections, where you’ll find out a lot more about the scare factor and what to expect, especially if you’re not sure about bringing along your younger kids.
And now, check out our list…if you dare!
Haunted Houses in Staten Island
Slaughtered at Kreischer Mansion
4500 Arthur Kill Rd.
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Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Select Thursdays through Oct. 30; 7pm-12am
Price: $30
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. 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 at 7 and 8:30pm on the following dates: Oct. 1, 7, 8, 21, 22, 28, 29 and Nov. 4.
Price: $10
This one isn’t exactly a haunted house, but more of a…haunted yard! You must be at least 8 years old to experience these spooky tours of Richmond Town by candlelight. The tours are led by costumed storytellers who share their own unexplained and unnerving tales.
Terror on Lisa Ln
12 Broad St.
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Hours: Friday, 7-11pm; Saturday, 6-11pm; Sunday, 3-6pm; through Oct. 30.
Price: $20; also, not-so-scary tickets are available 6-10pm, Sundays.
This popular Halloween experience is back with lots of frightening fun on Staten Island.
Haunted Houses in New Jersey
Field of Terror
831 Windsor Perrineville Rd., East Windsor
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Hours: Thursday and Sunday, 6:45-9:45pm; Friday and Saturday, 6:45-10:45pm; through Oct. 30
Price: $20. Parking is free.
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: Friday and Saturday, 7-10:30pm; Sunday, 7-10pm, through Oct. 30. Also Monday, Oct. 31, 7-10pm
Price: Tickets start at $12
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! You’ll have to fight them off by playing Zombie Paintball. But don’t worry because they’re zombies, so they can’t shoot back (hopefully). After taking out the walking dead, treat yourself to some fresh baked cookies on the farm!
Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
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Hours: Through Oct. 31 on Fridays, weekends and Halloween Day. Check the online calendar for each day’s hours.
Price: Free with park admission, which starts at $49 a ticket.
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. The haunted houses start at $37.99
Ok…just seeing the pictures online will make you want to put your phone down and just run. There’s 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: Check the website for information.
Price: Tickets start at $40 for the haunted house.
Experience three haunted houses, eight escape rooms 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. 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: Throughout October: Friday-Saturday, 7-10pm; Sunday, 7-9pm.
Price: Tickets start at $36
Ok, this one is super intense. You’ll wander through 200 acres of spine-tingling attractions, starting with a hayride that will have you’re heart pounding. The driver will let you off pretty much in the middle of nowhere, leaving you to trek through the Trail of Terror (remember, this is at night). You’ll also have to figure your way out of the MassAcre Maize in order to get out. Then, it all wraps up with the Carnevil of Chaos.
Scare Farm
120 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough
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Hours: Check the schedule online.
Price: Ticket prices vary, depending on dates and hours. More information is available online.
Norz Hill Farm & Market turns into a place of madness and mayhem as you experience three horror-filled attractions: the Creepy Hollow, Paranoia Walking Trails and the Slayride. 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: Fridays and Saturdays, 7-10pm; Sundays, 7-9pm. throughout October. There is also a 6:30pm time slot available Oct. 28-30.
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.
Scary Rotten Farms
151 Brick Blvd., Brick Township
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Hours: Check the calendar on the website.
Price: $18 per attraction
Located at Berry Fresh Farms, this haunting experience has three terrifying attractions. Each one has spooky themes and back stories that will give you a truly scary experience! Participants must have a signed waiver before entering. Not recommended for children younger than 13 unless accompanied by an adult.
Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House
671 Mt. Bethel Rd., Hackettstown
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Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays in October. The parking lot opens at 6pm, but tickets aren’t sold until it starts getting dark.
Price: $20, haunted hayride; $20, haunted house; $13 corn maze. Free for children 5 and younger
Most trips through wooded areas at night are super scary, and this one is no exception. Prepare yourself for a 45-minute 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, 6:30-9pm; Friday-Saturday, 6:30-10pm; through October.
Price: $40
With a name like “Creamy Acre Farms,” we really thought this would be a place where you can enjoy delicious ice cream, 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 scare easily, packed with animatronics that will have you screaming in fear. Then there’s The Harvest, with terrifying surprises at every turn. You can also take a different hayride where you’ll have to use the wagon’s mounted paintball guns to defend yourself against a terrifying invasion of zombies. ($30 per person; Check hours on the website; riders younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. )
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