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New York runs deep with haunts every October — the home haunts and yard displays neighbors line up for. We pulled every haunt on FrightMaps in Buffalo, Rochester, New York and beyond and ranked the 15 worth planning your night around. Each one below links straight to each listing's photos, details and directions.
Every haunt here is a live FrightMaps listing in New York. We order by fan likes on FrightMaps, then by how much the listing says, then by whether it has a cover photo. Pro status and paid placement never affect the order. Ranks were locked when this list was published and do not move for the rest of the season — a haunt that leaves FrightMaps leaves an empty slot rather than shifting the numbers. The 2027 list rebuilds from scratch, so posting dates and photos now is how you move up.
Now in our 10th Year of Fear! A free haunted house with a rotating theme every two years. Large sets, live actors, and even pyrotechnics. Spend Halloween at Backyard of Horrors!
Live ActorsScare ZoneYard HauntWalk AroundFree admissionHome haunt
we are a pirate themed house with over 20 5-ft skeletons, several 12-ft creatures, projections, front & side decor & a skeleton animal scavenger hunt. Visit if you dare mateys🏴☠️
Yard HauntFree admissionFamily friendlyScare level: Boo-LiteHome haunt
We dedicate our display to "Squish" Anthony Conti. He lost his life in 2018 in a tragic house fire. He loved dressing as a pirate and his favorite color was 💚 Green 💚 dusk-midnight
Live ActorsYard HauntCharity HauntPhoto OpFree admissionFamily friendlyScare level: Boo-LiteHome hauntMon–Sun 7:30–11:30 PM
Haunted forest walk through Halloween Attraction with 600+ props and 35 live actors. we have 36 scenes to walk through and explore, this is the largest home haunt on Staten Island.
Walkthrough Haunted HouseLive ActorsScare ZoneInteractive ExperienceYard HauntCharity HauntHaunted TrailMega HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntFri–Sun 7:00–9:30 PMSep 26–27, Oct 2–4 & 9–11 & 16–18 & 23–25 & 29–31, 2026
Featured on news 12 the bronx '23 former horror entertainers doing a front yard display & backyard walk-thru,candies given on Oct 31st & haunt open 4pm-9pm! FreE! follow us ig & fb
Home haunt
Home Haunt walkthrough Limited walkthrough most evenings starting Oct 17 through Halloween (6-8pm) Full experience on Halloween night, 5:00-9:00 pm
Live ActorsWalkthrough Haunted HouseAnimatronicsFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Fri 6:00–8:00 PM
Over the top hyper realistic yard display. Oak Crest blurs the lines between backyard display and professional haunted attraction, delivering a hauntingly unforgettable experience.
Yard HauntCharity HauntPhoto OpFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Sun 7:00–9:00 PM
Our 10th Anniversary Halloween setup will be ready soon!
Yard HauntAnimatronicsFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome haunt
2026 has new additions. Consisting entirely of handmade Stranger Things decorations and Spiderwebs. Get out of your car and take pictures, please do not touch display.
Photo OpWalk AroundYard HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome haunt
Two large displays across the street from each other, graveyard and clown themes!
Home haunt
Captain Jack and his crew are ready to transform your Halloween into a treasure-Filled, kid friendly, extravaganza. You are free to interact and have pictures taken with the crew!
Home haunt
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long islands best free haunted house.View our Facebook page @Nightmareon37th for full Info. Over 100 animatronics,live actors- Haunt open 3 days only but front display up all oct.
Home haunt
Pictures do not do this display any justice everything you see is moving animatronics, Display is active until a little after 10 o’clock every night (weather Permitting)
AnimatronicsWalk AroundProjection DisplayYard HauntInteractive ExperienceScare ZoneLive ActorsFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntSep 26–30, Oct 1–31, 2026
skeletons on stacie lane proudly supports st judes. this is our 5th year participating with skeletons for st judes. display runs at night from sunset till 930 pm
Home hauntMon–Sun 12:00–9:30 PM
Get ready!! Our Haunr will be up soon with Monsters, Music, and Scares. Lighting effects start at 5pm daily and runs till 12am. Tune to 91.1FM for spooky tunes while you creep by!!
Yard HauntProjection DisplayPhoto OpFree admissionFamily friendlyScare level: Boo-LiteHome hauntMon–Sun 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
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This is our top 15 — but FrightMaps maps every haunt across the state, updated as new ones open.
Browse all New York haunts →Not ranked — these are the other haunts FrightMaps lists here, including the big ticketed attractions.
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