Updated for 2023!
My boys are getting older so I decided that it’s time to introduce them to haunted houses and hayrides. Both of my boys love Stranger Things and IT. Since I am researching haunted houses for them to visit, I decided to put together a list for other parents too. After reviewing what NJ offers, here are some of the most amazing haunted attractions I have found so far. From haunted houses to corn mazes to hayrides to asylums, there is something to terrify everyone in your family!
Amazing Haunted Attractions in NJ
Brighton Asylum: Their website says it’s the best, most interactive and scariest haunted house in NJ but we won’t know for sure until we try it out! Located in Passaic, Brighton Asylum is a MUST DO haunted attraction this fall. Admission includes 3 terrifying experiences, but there are an additional 3 haunts you can add to your experience including axe throwing and escape room.
Farm of Horrors: With 4 horrifying attractions, Farm of Horrors in Flemington offers a great way to celebrate Halloween. Guests can experience Hayride of Horror, Trail of Terror, Massacre Maze, and Carnevil of Chaos. Farm of Horrors is not recommended for children under the age of 13; however, since all children are different, it is up to the accompanying parent/guardian to make that decision.
Field of Terror: By day, this 100-acre East Windsor farm offers Sunshine Acres a fun family-friendly experience, but by night, it turns into your worst nightmare (especially if you hate clowns). Guests can choose from the Karnival, Paintball Ride, Kornfield of Karnage, Haunted Hayride to Terror Town, and Timmery Mannor. Non-scary events include a flashlight maze and night pumpkin picking.
Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure: It’s just not Halloween in NJ without Fright Fest! During the day, guests of all ages can enjoy some not-so-scary Halloween fun, but at night, the real horror begins. Older guests can enjoy parades, terrifying shows, haunted hayrides and more.
Night of Terror: Creamy Acres in Mullica Hill transforms from an adorable family friendly fall destination during the day to one of the scariest locations in NJ at night! This haunted attraction offers a variety of experiences including The Harvest, The Playground, Dark Dreams, Ride of Terror, and Haunted Paintball Hayride. Night of Terror is not recommended for children under the age of 13 but it is ultimately up to the parent’s discretion.
Nightmare at Gravity Hill: Located in Jackson, this unique attraction offers a haunted walking trail with over a dozen scenes spread across 5 acres. You may run into zombies, clowns, ghouls and other terrifying creatures of the night. This attraction is not recommended for young children, and kids 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent.
Scare Farm: Offering 3 horrifying experiences, Scare Farm, located in Hillsborough, is a MUST DO haunted attraction. Guests can experience The Creepy Hollow, The Slayride Hayride, and Paranoia Walking Trails, all of which promise to give you nightmares!
Scary Rotten Farms: With 3 haunted attractions, this farm in Brick will horrify you! Guests can experience Twisted Tales, Sinister Sneed’s Chaotic Carnival of Chaos, and Delirium Requiem.
The Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House: Located at Corrado’s Farm in Hackettstown, this space offers two terrifying experiences: haunted hayride and haunted corn maze. Both will leave you with nightmares!
13th Hour Haunted House: Head to Wharton this fall for one of the BEST haunted houses in America! Guests can enjoy 3 haunted house experiences and 8 escape rooms, all of which will terrify you! This year guests can also enjoy Haunted Hatchets, an exciting glow in the dark hatchet throwing experience. Guests must 13 years old to throw hatchets.
Know of more haunted attractions? Put them in the comments section below and I will add them to the list!
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Shongum Club, AKA Hidden Lake in Succasunna has a haunted trail October 16, 23 and 30 from 6-10. All outside so Covid safe, there will be family friendly scary movies, food available and a bonfire.