Scary Haunted Houses in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Head to Ulster Park to catch the spooky Headless Horseman Haunted Houses. Photo courtesy of event
Head to Ulster Park to catch the spooky Headless Horseman Haunted Houses. Photo courtesy of event
10/8/23 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Nothing says Halloween like a spooky haunted house, and Westchester and the Hudson Valley are teeming with top-of-the-line haunted houses and scream parks, many of them boasting Hollywood-quality makeup and special effects. If you have teens keen on a thrilling screamfest, look no further. 

Read on for our list of the best haunted houses and scream parks in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Some of these are returning favorites that have been recognized as the top haunted houses in the country, such as Pure Terror Scream Park and Scared by the Sound. Others can even boast of being held in historic haunted locations, such as the Dark Forest at Burn Brae Mansion and Prison of Horrors.  

Find our favorite FREE Halloween events and more Westchester Halloween activities in our Westchester and Hudson Valley Halloween Guide, which includes recommendations for top local corn mazespumpkin patches near Westchesterat-home Halloween activities, and much more. You’ll also find tons more seasonal events on our Family Activity Calendar, with new ones added frequently.

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