Looking for a not-too-scary Halloween fright for the kids? A tricked-out haunted house might be just the right kind of boo for you.
Haunted houses have long been a popular suburban Halloween staple—Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey are rife with them. And while NYC has gained several spooky haunted houses of its own like Blood Manor and Nightmare New York, those were for grown-ups only. However, there are a handful of haunted houses in New York City that offer gentler Halloween chills for families.
You're sure to find spooky family-friendly attractions at pretty much every Halloween festival and fall fair, but we're skipping those to tell you about seven of the city's more elaborate kid-friendly haunted houses this year. Read on for the scoop—and heed the age warnings! While grade-school kids can attend most of these, not all are suitable for preschoolers. (Check out our Halloween Fun Guide for even more seasonal fun.)