15 haunted houses on Long Island ranked by scare factor

Get ready for Halloween by engaging in the haunting season early. Long Island is loaded with scary attractions throughout Nassau and Suffolk. Here’s a guide of 15 haunted experiences that will make you scream.

BAITING HOLLOWEEN

• Intensity Not-so-scary
• The one-day event features a hayride, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, games, a bounce house, inflatable slide, obstacle course and crafts.
• Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19 (rain date Oct. 26).
• Cost $15 ages 5-15 (4 and under are free), $8 for adults includes hot dog and soda.
• More info Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, 1774 Sound Ave., Calverton; 631-727-1614, sccbsa.org

GATEWAY’S NOT-SO-SCARY ADVENTURE

• Intensity Not-so-scary
• The adventure features a walk-through Halloween adventure that includes goofy creatures, bewitching tricks and family-friendly tunes. Best for ages 3 and older.
• Hours Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27. 
• Cost $20
• More info 215 S. Country Rd., Bellport; 631-286-1133, thegateway.org

HALLOWEEN HOUSE LONG ISLAND

• Intensity Not-so-scary
• This haunted house includes multiple rooms such as the Beetlejuice Illusion Room, the Glow Room, the “To Fright Show,” the Zombie Bunker, the Haunted Hotel Room, Halloweentown, Shriek Easy, the Carnevil of Horrors and more.
• Hours Sept. 27-Nov. 3.
• Cost $29.99, $24.99 ages 13 and under
• More info Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway, Hicksville; halloweenhouselongisland.com

HAUNTED HOUSE OF HAMBURGERS

• Intensity Not-so-scary
• Celebrate Halloween all year long at this Halloween-themed restaurant in Farmingdale. Creepy cuisine is served in a scary setting featuring classic horror icons like Dracula, the Wolf Man and the Mummy. Haunted food items include the Trick-or-Treat Triple burger, R.I. Pizzas and Crypt Keeper cocktails.
• Hours 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.Sundays
• Cost appetizers: $10-$21, entrees: $11-$35, desserts: $8-$12
• More info 330 Fulton St., Farmingdale; 516-777-1031, hhhamburgers.com

AMERICAN AIRPOWER MUSEUM'S “FRIGHT TAKES FLIGHT”

• Intensity Non-scary to scary
• Come into the haunted hanger for the museum’s Halloween party where costumed museum volunteers will hand out treats amongst the ghosts, ghouls, skeletons, vampires, witches and zombies inside. Dare to enter the Maze of Terror.
• Hours 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 26
• Cost $15, $10 ages 5-12.
• More info Hangar 3, 1230 New Hwy., Farmingdale; 631-293-6398, americanairpowermuseum.org

‘THE BIRTHDAY PARTY’

• Intensity Scary
• Celebrate Lord Archibald Axel Von Finkelshorn Chatterton’s 30th birthday during a haunting immersive theatrical performance of “The Birthday Party.” Must be 21 and older. Formal dress is encouraged.
• Hours Performances at 7 p.m.and 9 p.m., Oct. 4, 6 (7 p.m. only), 12, 18, 19, 25 and 8 p.m., Oct. 31. 
• Cost $175 (cocktails included)
• More info Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point; 516-571-7901, sandspointpreserveconservancy.org

DARKNESS RISING HAUNTED ATTRACTION

• Intensity Scary
• This season in the two-part haunt, see scientific researchers go through a terrifying metamorphosis in “Parasite” and witness a possessed family in “House of the Devil.”
• Hours 7-10 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 13, 17, 20, 24 and 27; 7-11 p.m. Oct. 11-12 and 31 plus Nov. 1-2; 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 18-19, 25-26
• Cost $38 includes entry into two haunted houses, $55 fast pass 
• More info 800 Chettic Ave., Copiague; 516-799-4747, darknessrising.org

HAUNTED CAR WASH 'TUNNEL OF TERROR'

• Intensity Scary
• See live characters in costume and scary surprises while you get your car washed.
• Hours 6-10 p.m., Oct. 24-27
• Cost $30 includes car wash
• More info 521 Oak St., Copiague; 631-891-6111, johnniescarwashonoak.com

LONG ISLAND HAUNTED FIREHOUSE

• Intensity Scary
• Check out this new haunted firehouse in Farmingville, which begins with an inflatable outdoor maze and leads you through 16 themed areas such as the Evil Toy Room, the Exorcist Room and the Crazy Clown Hallway. Sundays feature Kill the Light Night where brave souls enter the haunt in the pitch black.
• Hours 7-10:30 p.m.(Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween) 7-10 p.m.(Sundays), Oct. 4-5, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 and 31.
• Cost $15.
• More info Farmingville Fire Department, 1080 Portion Road, Farmingville; longislandhauntedfirehouse.org

SCHMITT’S FARM HAUNT

• Intensity Scary
• This haunted farm house features a clown takeover night, a glow stick night as well as a haunted corn trail with a new 3D-experience plus ax-throwing.
• Hours 7-11:30 p.m., Oct. 4-5; 7-10:30 p.m., Oct. 6 and 14; 7 p.m.-midnight, Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26; 7-11 p.m., Oct. 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31
• Cost $47.11 
• More info F&W Schmitt Farms, 26 Pinelawn Road, Melville; 631-271-3276, schmittsfarmhaunt.com

BAYVILLE SCREAM PARK

• Intensity Very scary
• This North Shore mainstay has multiple attractions: Bloodworth Haunted Mansion, Uncle Needles’ Funhouse of Fear in 3-D, the Temple of Terror, Bayville Haunted Asylum, Evil in the Woods and the Cage plus Zombie Pirate Mini Golf, Zombie Axe Throwing and three secret bars hidden inside the haunted houses.
• Hours Vary Sept. 20 through Nov. 9.
• Cost $34.75-$52.75.
• More info 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville; 516-624-4678, bayvillescreampark.com

CHAMBERS OF HELL

• Intensity Very scary
• Take on the Trilogy of Fear containing the Shadows of London, Area 666 and the Depths of Fear as this three-part haunt will leave you with nightmares, compliments of the live actors from the creepy cast.
• Hours 8 p.m. weekdays, 7 p.m.weekends; Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-6, 11-14, 17-20, 24-27 and 30-31.
• Cost $86.90 (admits 2).
• More info 1745 Express Dr. N., Hauppauge; 631-686-4424; chambersofhell.com

DARKSIDE HAUNTED HOUSE

• Intensity Very scary
• This indoor and outdoor haunt with scary themes and characters is celebrating “Over 25 years of fear.”
• Hours 7-11 p.m. Oct. 17, 24, 30-31 and Nov. 1-2; 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25; 6 p.m.-midnight Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 23
• Cost $40.84
• More info 5184 Rte. 25A, Wading River; 631-369-7227, darksideproductions.com

DEEPWELLS HAUNTED MANSION

• Intensity Very scary
• Enter the “Deepwells Freak Show” where nightmares come true. Proceed to the Cabinet of Curiosities where you’ll encounter grotesque and eerie creatures then stroll through the Freaky Fairytale Forest showcasing a twisted take on beloved classics. The final portion involves a walk through the Graveyard of the Undead.
• Hours 7-10 p.m. Oct. 18-19, 25-26 and Nov. 1-2.
• Cost $30 advance, $40 at the door.
• More info Deepwells Farm County Park, 2 Taylor Lane, St. James; 631-862-2808, deepwellshauntedmansion.com

GATEWAY HAUNTED PLAYHOUSE

• Intensity Very scary
• This season a magical madman named Merlyn has taken control of the theater and turned it into the Kingdom of Camelot featuring twisted creatures that lurk in every corner.
• Hours 7-10:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5 and 31, Nov. 1-2; 7-10 p.m., Oct. 6, 10, 13, 16-17, 20, 23-24, 27 and 30; 7-11:30 p.m. Oct. 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26; best for ages 13 and older (younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult).
• Cost $40 online, $50 at the door; $55 online or $65 at the door for a fast pass.
• More info 215 S. Country Rd., Bellport; 631-286-1133, fearli.com

By David J. Criblez

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David J. Criblez is a reporter for Newsday's exploreLI, covering entertainment-related events from local music to stand-up comedy to festivals.