Haunted Houses on Long Island (2026 Guide)
The best haunted houses on Long Island for 2026 are Bayville Scream Park in Nassau County, which puts several haunted houses on one ticket, plus a cluster of Suffolk County haunts led by Schmitt’s Farm Haunt in Melville, Darkside Haunted House in Wading River, and the multi-attraction Restless Souls complex in Huntington Station. Most open on select nights from late September through Halloween weekend. Dates and tickets change every year, so confirm the current calendar on each official site before you go.
Long Island has one of the densest haunt scenes in New York State, stretching from Bayville on the North Shore out to the East End of Suffolk County. This guide covers the best haunted houses on Long Island for 2026, what each one is like, and how to plan your visit. Hours, prices, and opening weekends change from year to year, so always confirm the details on each official site before you buy. For the wider picture, see our guide to haunted houses across New York, or browse every New York haunt in our directory.
The best haunted houses on Long Island
Bayville Scream Park — Bayville
Bayville Scream Park is Long Island’s signature haunt destination, set on the North Shore in Nassau County. One ticket covers multiple walk-through haunted houses on a single site, along with food and midway attractions, which makes it a full evening out rather than a single maze. It typically opens in late September and runs weekends through early November, with a lower-intensity daytime option for younger visitors on select afternoons. Confirm this season’s dates and tickets at bayvillescreampark.com.
Schmitt’s Farm Haunt — Melville
Schmitt’s Farm Haunt, on Pinelawn Road in Melville, pairs a nighttime haunted attraction with a working family farm that also runs a not-so-scary daytime haunt for kids on October weekends. It is a strong central-Suffolk pick if you want a genuine scare after dark and a family-friendly option earlier in the day. The night haunt typically runs from late September through Halloween. Confirm this year’s dates and tickets at schmittsfarmhaunt.com.
Darkside Haunted House — Wading River
Darkside Haunted House in Wading River is one of Long Island’s longest-running attractions, operating since 1998, with more than 14,000 square feet of detailed indoor scenes. It leans into a classic walk-through haunt experience and is a reliable East End option on a cold or wet night. Opening weekends move year to year, so check the official calendar before you plan your visit at darksideproductions.com.
Restless Souls Haunted House Complex — Huntington Station
Restless Souls, on West Hills Road in Huntington Station, is a multi-haunt complex that puts several distinct attractions — a walk-through haunt, a clown-themed maze, and an outdoor trail among them — under one admission. It runs as a charity haunt, with proceeds supporting a local church, and is a good pick if you want variety in a single stop. Confirm this season’s nights at restlesssoulsli.org.
Beyond the marquee names, Suffolk County adds more seasonal scares worth a look, including the outdoor Yaphank Trail of Terror in Yaphank and Darkness Rising in Copiague. You can compare every listed Long Island attraction, alongside the rest of the state, in our New York directory, or find haunted houses near you anywhere in the region. Heading upstate as well? See our guide to haunted houses in Syracuse.
What to expect at Long Island haunts
Long Island haunts run the range from large multi-house scream parks to single walk-through attractions and open-air trails, so pick based on your group. Knowing how scary haunted houses really get helps you choose before you buy. If you are weighing an indoor haunt against an outdoor trail or hayride, our guide to haunted houses versus haunted hayrides can help you decide. October nights near the water turn cold and windy, especially at the North Shore and East End sites, so plan for the weather.
Know before you go
- Buy tickets online in advance. The biggest Long Island haunts sell out prime October weekends, and fast passes cut the longest waits.
- Heading into the city too? See our guide to haunted houses in New York City to round out the trip.
- New to haunts? Our first-timer’s complete haunted house guide covers exactly what to expect.
- Dress for a cold night. Several attractions are outdoors or have long outdoor lines — our what to wear to a haunted house guide helps you plan.
- Confirm prices, hours, and age guidance on each official site — these change season to season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best haunted house on Long Island?
Bayville Scream Park is the standout for scale, with several haunted houses on one ticket in Nassau County. In Suffolk County, Schmitt’s Farm Haunt, Darkside Haunted House, and the Restless Souls complex are the most established names.
When do Long Island haunted houses open?
Most open on select nights from late September through Halloween weekend, with a few running into early November. Dates change each year, so confirm on each official site.
Are there family-friendly haunts on Long Island?
Yes. Several attractions, including Bayville Scream Park and Schmitt’s Farm, run lower-intensity daytime or not-so-scary options for younger kids on select October afternoons.
How much do Long Island haunted houses cost?
Prices vary by attraction and by night, and multi-haunt parks bundle several experiences into one ticket. Check each official site for current pricing and any fast-pass options.
Do Long Island haunted houses sell out?
They can. The most popular haunts sell out the weekends closest to Halloween, so buying online in advance — and considering a fast pass — is the safest way to lock in the night you want.
Ready to plan your night? Browse the full New York directory and compare your options before Halloween.
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