Looking for a not-too-scary Halloween fright for your kids? A tricked-out haunted house or slightly spooky Halloween trail just might be the right kind of boo for you. Haunted houses have long been popular suburban Halloween staples—Long Island and Westchester have dozens. And while NYC has several spooky haunted houses of its own, including Blood Manor, most are definitely grown-ups only. There are, however, a handful of haunted houses in New York City offering gentler Halloween chills for families.
Read on for the scoop on these kid-friendly haunted attractions—and heed the age warnings. While grade-school kids can attend most of these, not all are suitable for preschoolers. Find more family-friendly holiday happenings in our Halloween Fun Guide.