Every year when October rolls around, everyone gets the chance to express themselves in spooky ways.
Whether it’s taking out Halloween decorations or spending hours designing a homemade costume, the last day of the month (31st) isn’t the only time to celebrate the spooky.
Families on Long Island have a variety of haunted and terrifying houses to visit, tour and “enjoy” this season:
In Saint James
The “Deepwells Haunted Mansion” It is known for its paranormal activity and is frequented by mediums and psychics.
This year it features the “Last Masquerade of 1913” event, the time when New York Mayor William J. Gaynor (who also lived here) was assassinated. Come discover and recreate the mysterious plans that were being hatched to kill him.
Not suitable for very young children; Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Online entry $30; $40 at the box office.
Fridays and Saturdays until November 1, from 7 to 10 pm.
Location: 2 Taylor Lane, Saint James, Long Island.
deepwellshauntedmansion.com .
In Bellport
Centuries ago there was a whaler with the gift of seeing the future. Each year, his descendants return to his grave to clothe his decaying skeleton, hoping to acquire his paranormal powers.
“The Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse” is known for its professional actors, its unique theatrical quality and its carefully designed environment, ideal for the whole family (kids will find fun creatures and magic tricks).
From 13 years and older; There is also a “Not-So-Scary” children’s adventure for ages 3 and up.
Online entry from $44; $54 at the box office. $20 for a kids experience.
Event runs until November 1st from 7 to 10:30 pm.
Location: 215 South Country Road, Bellport, Long Island.
Gatewayshauntedplayhouse.com/index.html .
In Greenlawn
“Halloween House Long Island” It is designed for families from the first moment. Kids enjoy scavenger hunts, trivia games, the Jeopardy game show, the Spider-Man show, the Monster Mash Rave, and music.
Each room in the house is themed to convey the spooky spirit of Halloween in a way suitable for everyone.
The walking tour includes a “Trick or Treat” room, a glow-in-the-dark room, a “Beetlejuice” illusion room, a haunted carnival room and more. Event until November 1.
Admission from $40 adults; $30 children up to 13 years old; free for children under 3 years old.
Location: 777 Pulaski Rd., Greenlawn, Long Island.
Halloweenhouselongisland.com
