September 17 – October 31 from 7 – 9:30pm Visit Wagner Farms for their 10th annual Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” event! Brite Nites will feature an array of elaborate displays of creatively hand-carved and LED lighted pumpkins and other light up displays! This not so spooky event is perfect for young and old alike, from those who are looking for a safe event to bring their children to those who are intrigued by the intricate pumpkin designs! Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms Tickets go quick, so make sure to book your spots ahead of time! New Jersey Wagner Farm Arboretum Brite Nites Drive-Thru Hallowed HarvestĮxperience the spooky family-fun of Halloween at the Hollowed Harvest in Upstate, NY! This event will bring to life more than 7,000 incredible Jack-O’-Lanterns to create worthwhile environments as well as ginormous displays that will encapsulate all ages with awe. Visitors will also have the opportunity to purchase spooky snacks and fall treats to enjoy from the comfort of your vehicle. This all new event is a truly enchanting experience where visitors can see thousands of hand carved jack o’lanterns! From the simple carvings, to the larger than life light displays, the spirit of Halloween is present in every single display. Full of light ups and displays, the simplicity and effort put into Claude’s Halloween brings the spirit of Halloween to the Newburgh. Unlike the other options on this list, visitors have the choice of simply driving by the house or walking through and taking pictures in front of the decorations.
This small, free neighborhood Halloween display is located at a house in Newburgh. Hosted by Five Corners car wash, not only do visitors receive a scare, but cars will also receive a wash and shine as well! Visitors will also receive a gift when they show up! Upstate NY/Westchester Claude’s Halloweenįridays & Saturdays in October 5:30 – 10pm Similar to “Nightmare on Oak Street,” this car wash experience provides a safe and socially distant friendly fright from your car. Prior to your visit, download the audio tracks in order to have the full experience. Rather than a typical haunted house, Campers’ Pike is an immersive theatrical experience that uses live performers, lighting, scenery, and effects alongside the road, all able to be viewed within your vehicle. This drive-thru experience is meant for older kids/teenagers and older.
Campers’ Pike by Gateway’s Haunted PlayhouseĬampers’ Pike on the Forgotten Island immerses visitors through the terrifying mystery of the forgotten road at Southaven County Park. Taking place at Johnnie’s Car Wash, this drive-thru experience transforms this simple car wash into one of the most terrifying, yet best halloween drive thru’ s on Long Island! With monsters and ghouls and scary clowns alike, visitors will be scared out of their seats all from the comfort of their car. Weekends through October 31 from from 6 – 10pm Looking for safer, Halloween fun for the family? Check out Haunted Halloween Houses and Spooky Walks Around New York 2021! Long Island Nightmare on Oak Street Tunnel of Terror Note: check each site for their reservation requirements ahead of time, most, if not all, require ticket purchases ahead of time. If looking for a bit of a car adventure -families can enjoy the Halloween spirit with these 12 best Halloween drive-thru displays near NYC! From outdoor activities such as hayrides and Halloween towns, these activities provide a safe experience from age 0 and up. But with COVID-19 still present, it might be difficult deciding how to spend Halloween this year. Halloween is back on and has even been given the okay by Dr. Getty Images Best Halloween Drive-Thru Displays!