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11 kid-friendly Halloween events near New York City with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 9 towns. The earliest to open is Amazing Maize Maze, on August 30. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 4 list free admission.
Bergen County family farm where you can pick your own pumpkins, visit a petting zoo and ride out to the fields; also has a farm market and apple picking.
Weekend fall festival at a Westchester orchard with a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, live country music, farm animals, barbecue and a cider taproom.
Evening hayrides under the fall sky at a large Morris County farm that also offers pick-your-own pumpkins, apples and a farm market during the day.
Free garden-center fall festival with pumpkins, a hay maze, a kid-friendly spooky walk-through and seasonal food; extra rides and games on weekends.
Three-acre corn maze on New York City's largest remaining working farm, open fall weekends; the farm hosts a Halloween day on October 31.
Daytime weekend Halloween celebration aimed at young kids, with themed games, pumpkin carving demos, costume photo spots and animal talks around the zoo.
Evening walk through a historic riverside estate lit by thousands of hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns arranged into large sculptures and themed scenes.
Not-too-scary Halloween event for young kids across the LEGO theme park, with candy stations, monster-themed shows, costumed characters and a party-lit coaster.
Free afternoon Halloween celebration for kids on the Great Lawn of Astoria Park, run through NYC Parks.
Free one-day NYC Parks fall festival on Staten Island's South Shore with family activities, run by the city parks department.
Free afternoon Halloween festival for kids in the Bronx's Soundview Park, organized through NYC Parks.
Amazing Maize Maze, Batty Over Halloween Celebration, Boo at the Zoo, Brick-or-Treat, Demarest Farms Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, Harvest Moon Farm Fall Festival, and 5 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Amazing Maize Maze on August 30, 2026.
Amazing Maize Maze, Batty Over Halloween Celebration, Boo at the Zoo, Brick-or-Treat, Demarest Farms Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, Harvest Moon Farm Fall Festival, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Amazing Maize Maze, Demarest Farms Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, Harvest Moon Farm Fall Festival, Harvest Moon Nights Hayride and Hicks Nurseries Fall Festival, all suggested for all ages.
Yes: Batty Over Halloween Celebration, Hicks Nurseries Fall Festival, Ocean Breeze Fall Festival and The Great Pumpkin Spooktacular list free admission on the official site.
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