Visit LI's haunted 'Fear Garden'
Welcome to our first Fall Frights pop-up newsletter! With four weekends in October, our goal is to help you have the best Halloween — all month long. So, get your costumes ready, mark your calendars and enjoy all of what the spooky season has to offer on Long Island.
Have a toast with a ghost
Zach Thomas as Laughing Jack, a fire performer at Gateway's Haunted Playhouse in Bellport. Credit: Marisol Diaz-Gordon
Waiting on line to get into a haunted house can make even the biggest horror fan scream. But patrons at this local attraction are entertained by strolling an outdoor haunted midway — complete with fire-eating stage shows, a 12-foot zombie stilt walker and more. Those 21 and over can grab a beer or a themed cocktail at the ever-popular Fear Garden.
Throw an ax with a friend
Bill Schmitt, one of the owners of the Schmitt's Farm in Melville demonstrates the site's new ax-throwing attraction on the grounds of its haunted house. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara
It’s not everyday you get to throw an ax — why let horror movie villains and lumberjacks have all the fun? A new side attraction to one of LI’s popular haunted houses lets visitors throw a 16-inch ax, with two players, going head-to-head to hit the bull's-eye for points.
Plan a not-so-spooky day
Wait until dark and then head over to Old Westbury Gardens for a walk down paths illuminated by more than 5,000 hand-carved, real pumpkins. Credit: Linda Rosier
LI’s Halloween scene isn’t only for those looking to scream. There are plenty of haunted happenings that are perfect for families with little ones in tow, whether it’s visiting LI’s classic Otto the Ghost, walking through a maze of uniquely carved jack-o'-lanterns at night or trick-or-treating at an airport hangar. We’ve made it easy for you to plan an outing with kids that’s more delights than frights.
