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The Great Jack O"Lantern Blaze 2011

http://www.hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze

Evenings
Oct 1-2, 7-10, 14-16, 20-23, 27-31
& Nov 4-6
at Van Cortlandt Manor

Advance Tickets Required
Times Vary by Evening

Oct. 8, 15, 22, & 29 are SOLD OUT

The tri-state area’s biggest, most exciting, most electrifying Halloween event returns for a whopping 21 nights in 2011!

See more than 4,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o’ lanterns in this elaborate walk-through experience.  Meander through an 18th-century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display – all made of jack o’ lanterns! See slithering snakes, a giant spider web, an undersea aquarium, super-sized dinosaurs, pirates, ghosts, and a collection of creatures based on Greek and Roman mythology. Spot spooky sheep skeletons ‘roaming’ the Van Cortlandt grounds and gasp at a cemetery where huge headstones are created from three-foot-high pumpkins. Be awed by a mammoth jack o’ lantern ‘King Kong’ perched on a tall building high above!

Come gawk and gaze at more pumpkins than ever before. Tens of thousands of visitors experienced last year’s sold-out Blaze. Complete with original, atmospheric music, sound effects, and elaborate new synchronized lighting, this not-to-be-missed spectacle is the area’s most innovative Halloween happening.

Adults, $16; Children 5-17, $12  (Saturdays $20, $16)
FREE for children under 5 + members

 

Village Halloween Parade Still Draws Despite Brisk Weather

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/10/31/witches-goblins-march-in-village-halloween-parade/

Witches, Goblins March In Village Halloween Parade

A participant is dressed as The Claw arcade vending machine. (Mario Tama/Getty Images, FILE)

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Participants in the 38th annual Village Halloween Parade marched and danced their way up 6th Avenue on a Sunday night filled with fright and fun.

Kathleen Maloney of 1010 WINS said she saw a lot of traditional costumes this year — including witches, goblins and pirates.

Maloney also caught up with one man dressed as a spider monkey.

“It scares the heck outta the little boys and girls,” he said.  “We’re here to get the little heebie jeebies on this night when the ghosts and the ghouls come out.”

The parade, the nation’s largest public Halloween celebration, was a little shorter this year due in part to new restrictions meant to save the city moneyand reduce the necessary police presence.

But that didn’t stop folks from displaying the Halloween spirit.

Even on a windy night with temperatures on the cooler side, costume donning marchers came out to celebrate.

This year, the parade ran along 6th Avenue from Spring Street to 15th Street.

 

Halloween In The Hudson Valley 2010

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2010/10/29/entertainment/doc4cca277b24434805621744.txt

Halloween-theme happenings in the mid-Hudson Valley

• Barn of Terror, 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 25 Thru View Farm Road, Old Kings Highway, Lake Katrine. Featuring the silo, eight rooms of terror, corn field, skull mine and grim reaper cemetery. $20. (845) 336-5242 or TheBarnofTerror.com.

• Candlelight Spook Tours, 6 to 9:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday, Clermont State Historic Site, Clermont Avenue, Clermont. The tours of the mansion are geared towards adults and children ages 7 years and older.$10, $4 children 12 and under. www.friendsofclermont.org.

• Children’s Safety Day and Halloween Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Ulster Hose Company No. 5, 830 Ulster Avenue, townn of Ulster. Featuring SEE program screenings for ages 1-5 years old, space walk, care seat safety check, child ID cards, demonstrations. Hosted by Town of Ulster/Hurley Lions Club. Free.

• Freight Train, noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Trolley Musesum Car Barn, 83 East STrand, Kingston. Come dressed in a disguse for protection and receive a free ride.

• Ghost Walk, 7 tonight, Hurley Reformed Church, 11 Main St., Hurley. A walk throug through Historic Hurley, hosted by Hurley Heritage Society. $10, children under 16 must be accompanied by adult, not recommended for children under 12. (845) 338-7686.

• Grand Costume Halloween Party, 8 p.m. Saturday, Rhinecliff Hotel and Restaurant, 4 Grinnell St., Rhinecliff, $25; (845) 876-0590.

• Haunted House, Saturday, Wenk Funeral Hyome, Payn Avenue, Chatham. 6-7 p.m. children’s hour for children under 12; 7-10 p.m. full scare mode. Hosted by Rotary Club of Northern Columbia County. $3 for children’s hour; $5 per person scare mode. www.nccrotary.org.

• Halloween at the Fields Sculpture Park, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Omi International Arts Center, Charles B. Benenson Visitor Center and Gallery, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent. Trick or treat in the fields, among the sculptures. Free. (518) 392-4740.

• Halloween Spectacular with Pitchfork Militia, Dead Unicorn and Creepin Cadavers. 9 p.m. Friday, The Basement, 744 Broadway, Kingston. $5, $7; www.basementvenue.com.

• Halloween day metal show with Hooker Dragger, Bacretia, Komondor, Eradicate and Throne of Norns, 4 p.m. Sunday, The Basement, 744 Broadway, Kingston; www.basementvenue.com.

• Halloween party, 8 p.m. tonight, Bridgewater Bar and Grill, 50 Abeel St., Kingston; (845) 264-2700

• Halloween party with Charles Lyonhart and guests, Colony Cafe, 7 p.m. Saturday, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock. (845) 679-5342; www.colonycafe.com.

• Halloween Dance Party with Breakaway, 8 p.m. Saturday, High Falls Cafe, Mohonk Road and Route 213, High Falls; (845) 687-2699; www.highfallscafe.com

• Halloween party with No Limit, 9 p.m. tonight and Saturday, Holiday Inn, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston. (845) 338-0400

• Halloween Party with Lara Hope and Champtones, and The Bloodletters, Keegan Ales, 20 Saint James St., Kingston; (845) 331-2739; www.keeganales.com.

• Halloween Dance Party with DJ Ali Gruber, Saturday, Market Market Café, 1 Madeline Lane, Rosendale; (845) 658-3164; www.marketmarketcafe.com.

• Halloween Costume Dance Party with DJ Eric Wilens, 9 p.m. tonight, Skytop Steakhouse and Brewery, 237 Forest Hills Drive, town of Ulster; (845) 340-4277; www.skytopsteakhouse.com.

• Headless Horseman, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, 778 Broadway, Route 9W, Ulster Park. The Headless Horseman features hayrides and haunted houses. (845) 339-2666 or www.headlesshorseman.com.

• Haunted Halloween Trains: 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Catskill Mountain Railroad departing from Westbrook Station, Kingston Plaza, Kingston. $6.

• Howl’oween Dog Costume Parade and Festivities, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Pause Dog Boutique, 6423 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. The festivities includes prizes in several categories. Also pet adoption and information. A benefit for Dutchess County SPCA. 845) 876-4330 orpauseshop@yahoo.com.

• Miss Angie’s Scaraoke, 9 p.m. Saturday, Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St., Woodstock. $5;www.bearsvilletheater.com.

• Moonlight Maze Adventure, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Hurds Family Farm, 2187 State Route 32, Modena. An outdoor adventure with wagon ride through the craggy apple trees arriving to a four acre spooky cornfield. $10. (845) 883-7825.

• “Not Again Old Man Jones,” Haunted Trail Walk, 6:30-9 p.m. tonight and Saturday, Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Avenue at St. Andrews Road and Rotue 9G, Hyde Park. $7.50, $5 children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the care of the animals.

•Rock n Bowl Masquerade Party, 8 p.m. Saturday, Saugerties Bowlers Club, Simmons Plaza, Route 9W, Saugerties. $15, $6 children 6-12, under six free. Hosted by Saugerties Art Lab.

• Seventies-Themed Halloween Party with Four Guys in Disguise, 9 p.m. Saturday Skytop Steakhouse and Brewery, 237 Forest Hills Drive, town of Ulster; (845) 340-4277;www.skytopsteakhouse.com.

• Zombie Bash and Halloween Party: 8 p.m. Saturday, 323 Wall St., Kingston. Hosted by Kingston Neighborhood Watch. The festivites include a Zombie Walk through Kingston’s most historic neighborhood and Old Dutch Church graveyard begins at 8:30 p.m. For ages 21 plus. $15.

 

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Spook-Tacular Spiders Weekend October 30th & 31st 2010

www.hhnaturemuseum.org Spook-Tacular Spiders Weekend  Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31 at 10am Meet Live Animals: After-School Program for K-2nd Grade begins  Tuesday, November 9 and Wednesday, November 10.

Nature Strollers Tuesday, November 9 10am Focus is Getting  Ready for Winter! Join  Young Naturalist Pre-school Director, Sandy Dixon at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for Nature Strollers, a hiking group for families with babies, toddlers and young children. For more information click here. Cub Scout Loop and Pin Day Sunday, November 21 12pm-4pm Map and Compass For more information click here or contact Alicia Ocana at 845-534-5506, ext. 211 aocana@hhnaturemuseum.org Join us on facebook!   Visit us atwww.hhnaturemuseum.org   To Become a Member or to renew your Membership securely on-line click here.

Spook-Tacular Spiders Weekend Saturday, October 30 and  Sunday, October 31 10am Orb Weaving Spider. Photo by Judy Onufer This Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31 at 10am, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum will be hosting a : Spook-Tacular Spiders Weekend. For more information click here!   Meet Live Animals and Find Out What They Eat! After-School Outdoor Learning and Exploring Program 6 Week-Program Beginning Tuesday, November 9 and Wednesday, November 10 3:45pm - 5pm Photo by Pam Golben Beginning Tuesday, November 9 and Wednesday, November 10 the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum will offer a fascinating and fun six-week after-school program designed specifically for K-2nd grade. For more information click here!

 

Hudson River Park's Halloween Kidz Karnival October 31st 2010

MAP          Sunday, October 31  •  Noon–6pm Come celebrate Halloween with the whole family at Hudson River Park's 2nd annual Halloween Kidz Karnival! Hudson River Park’s Pier 46 transforms into “Halloween Central” with fun-filled attractions including face painting, mask decorating, wax hands, cotton candy, rides and more that will keep you in the Halloween spirit all day long. In addition to these spooktacular activities, The Striking Viking Story Pirates will perform Halloween-themed improv shows for children and adults of all ages throughout the day.  Admission is Free! All ages are invited. Most attractions will appeal to kids aged 3–12 years. Some activities are free and select activities will cost $2.   Cross at Charles St.

 

Celebrate Halloween With One Of The Palisades Park Commission Spooky Events

Palisades Interstate Park Commission and The Friends of Rockland Lake and Hook Mountain present The Haunted Trail at Rockland Lake State Park October 30th: 12 Noon to 5 PM & October 31st: 11 AM- 5 PM On Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st, Rockland Lake State Park will host a Haunted Trail. Don’t be frightened as this event will be fun for the whole family: ¼ mile haunted trail, costume parade, “creepy” science exhibit on bats, storytelling and much more! Event will benefit the restoration of the Nature Center, a learning museum which features displays about the Ice Industry, Native Americans, the beginnings of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, and the wildlife of the area.  COMPLETE SCHEDULE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30: The Haunted Trail: 1/4 mile of spooks and fun! 12:00 - 5:00 The Naughty Little Hobgoblin with Anna Vargas: 12:30 Costume Parade Down the Haunted Trail: 1:00 Jeffrey from the Bossy Frog Band: 2:00 Costume Bike Parade (all ages): 2:45 Creepy Science: BATS: 3:30 & 4:30 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31: Day of the Dead Cemetery Walk (all ages - 1 mile): 11:00-12:00 The Haunted Trail: 1/4 mile of spooks and fun! 12:00 -5:00 The Naughty Little Hobgoblin with Anna Vargas: 12:30 Costume Parade Down the Haunted Trail: 1:00 Jonathan Kruk Storytelling: Spooks & Spirits Around Ole Rockland: 2:00 Creepy Science: BATS: 3:30 & 4:30 $8.00 Per Person | Friend Members $6.00 | Children under 3 FREE | Parking is FREE For more information or directions, please call (845)-268-7881. _______________________________________________________________________ Bear Mountain State Park's Trailside Museums and Zoo Boo at the Zoo!  Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM  (Rain Date: October 31st) Are you looking for a less frightening alternative this Halloween season? Help Trailside Museums and Zoo celebrate the spookiest of seasons with some family- friendly fun during the Boo at the Zoo on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. We'll make spider cookie snacks for the black bears at 10:30 a.m., and then we'll watch as the zookeepers let them loose on the tasty Halloween decorations at 11:00 a.m. Throughout the day you'll touch real animal skulls, see stuffed specimens in the Nature Study museum, learn about our not-so-scary owls and vultures, and we'll find out about some of the things that make Autumn such a special season. We'll see you at Boo at the Zoo!!! Parking at Bear Mountain State Park is $ 8.00. There is no admission fee to Trailside Museums and Zoo, however we gladly accept donations. For more information, please call (845) 786-2701. ____________________________________________________________ New Jersey Section: Kearney House "Hallowe'en Hike" Sunday, October 31st  5:00 PM start Eric Nelsen will guide brave souls on an evening adventure Sunday, October 31st, meeting at 5:00 PM at the Kearney House at the Alpine Boat Basin & Picnic Area (PIP Exit 2). The hike will cover about 3.5 miles round-trip distance in about 2 hours over moderate trails. Click here for a description of the hike. To be held "drizzle or shine," this is a free program, open to all with no advanced registration required. Hikers should wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. For more information, or to confirm on the day of the hike if weather seems questionable, please call 201 768-1360 ext. 108. Bo

 

Hauntings On-Hudson @ The Intrepid Museum October 30-31 2010

http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Plan-Your-Visit/Public-Events-Calendar/2010/Hauntings-on-the-Hudson.aspx

Hauntings on the Hudson When: October 30 - 31st Boo! Visit the Intrepid Museum Complex during our “spooktacular” Halloween festival, featuring a variety of seasonal fun.  Included in this years' Halloween festivities is a Pumpkin Patch, kids can come into the Museum pick a pumpkin and paint spooky, scary faces on their pumpkin. While you are there stop by and get your face painted with special Halloween themed designs! Halloween fun with the Pumpkin Carver!     Join us at Intrepid on October 28th & 29th as we watch pumpkin-carving artist create a unique pumpkin for the Intrepid out of a 500lb pumpkin! Special Halloween Offer! Visitors who come in costume on October 31st will receive a special discount. 50% off general admission to the Intrepid Museum just by showin

 

Headless Horseman Rides Again

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/24/nyregion/24hallowe.html

Sleepy Hollow Just Got Scarier

 SUSAN HODARA

 

Bryan Haeffele

The headless horseman rides at Philipsburg Manor in “Horseman’s Hollow,” one of two new Halloween attractions presented by Historic Hudson Valley.

 

SWIRLING mist, eerie wails and a good share of blood and gore are transforming the nighttime grounds of Philipsburg Manor this month. Welcome to “Horseman’s Hollow,” one of Historic Hudson Valley’s two new Halloween attractions in the heart of Sleepy Hollow, where the Headless Horseman terrorized Ichabod Crane inWashington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

Despite the popularity of Historic Hudson Valley’s “Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze,” with its illuminated displays of 4,000 hand-carved pumpkins, and the family-friendly “Legend Celebration,” some people wanted “a more intense, frightening experience,” said Rob Schweitzer, the organization’s director of public relations. “They wanted to be really scared.”

“Horseman’s Hollow,” an interactive haunted house environment, is populated with 42 professional actors enhanced by elaborate costumes and sets, special effects and dramatic lighting. Visitors travel indoors and outdoors along a half-mile candlelit path, where they encounter a series of ghoulish and startling scenarios. “It has a very high fear factor,” Mr. Schweitzer said. (The event is recommended for ages 14 and up, and has warnings for those who are claustrophobic or have respiratory conditions.)

In keeping with Irving’s “Legend,” all of the elements in “Horseman’s Hollow” are historically accurate to the late 18th century, when the short story was set. “Don’t expect chainsaws or run-of-the-mill Halloween stuff,” said Lance Hallowell, the attraction’s creative director. “A lot of the undead are actually Revolutionary War figures.”

These include Hessian soldiers and Redcoats, some decapitated, and historical characters like Major John André, the British spy who was hung in Tarrytown. There are also witches, vampires and ghosts, and, of course, the Headless Horseman himself.

In “Jonathan Kruk’s ‘Legend,’ ” also new this year, the Headless Horseman is conjured through storytelling, at one point with “head hideous in hand, ready to hurl it right at Ichabod Crane.”

Tamer than “Horseman’s Hollow” but still spooky, “Kruk’s ‘Legend’ ” features Mr. Kruk, a Hudson Valley storyteller, presenting his one-man adaptation of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Dressed in period garb complete with brass-buttoned military coat, ruffled shirt and tricorn hat, Mr. Kruk “tells the story from the viewpoint of the narrator, just like Irving, depicting the different characters through changes in voice and tone,” Mr. Schweitzer said.

Performances will be held by candlelight in the 325-year-old Old Dutch Church, across from Philipsburg Manor and beside the burial ground where the soldier who inspired the beheaded Hessian is said to be buried. Mr. Kruk will be accompanied by Jim Keyes, a musician, playing an original prelude and score on the church’s organ.

Like “Horseman’s Hollow,” “Jonathan Kruk’s ‘Legend’ ” was a response to feedback from patrons. In prior years, Mr. Kruk staged his retelling at “Legend Celebration.” “We heard from many visitors who loved seeing him perform, but wanted to do so in a more formal setting,” Mr. Schweitzer said. “And what better setting than the candlelit church?”

 

“Horseman’s Hollow,” Oct. 24, 28, 29 and 30, is at Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Route 9, Sleepy Hollow. $20; timed ticket admission on the half-hour, 7 to 9:30 p.m. For ages 14 and up.
“Jonathan Kruk’s ‘Legend’ ” is at the Old Dutch Church, 420 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. Oct. 29 and 30, on the hour 6 to 9 p.m. $16; $12 under age 18. Advance reservations required. 
For tickets and more information on Historic Hudson Valley events: (914) 631-8200 or hudsonvalley.org.

 

Hound-O-Ween Events New-York City

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/pets/2010/10/23/2010-10-23_howloween_treats_plenty_of_doggy_parades_costume_contests_on_tap.html

Howl-o-ween treats! Plenty of doggy parades, costume contests on tap

 AMY SACKS

Let out some howls at one of the city's pet-friendly Halloween events.

Halloween has certainly gone to the dogs in this city and the roster of this year's festivities is looking Spook-Tacular, with the calendar for these two weekends chock full of Hound-O-Ween contests, parades, adoption days and Eek-o-friendly events.

Dressing a dog in drag can be a scream, but animal experts warn that not every pet is game for the charade. And the ASPCA also advises to keep pets away from chocolate and alcohol, which can be fatal to dogs, along with holiday hazards such as electric cords, aluminum foil and discarded candy wrappers.

Here's a roundup of some devilish pet-friendly events:

 

• Saturday: Head to Tompkins Square Park for its 20th annual Halloween Parade, where this year's Best in Show and Lucky Raffle Winner will score new iPods. The East Villagepark is home to the city's first dog run, as well as the oldest - and most eccentric - doggie costume extravaganza, which last year drew more than 400 dogs and even more spectators. Beginning at noon, dogs and owners will be judged in four main categories: Best Big Dog Costume, Best Little Dog Costume, Best Dog With Kid and Best Dog Team Costume. (E.Ninth St., between Avenues A and B)

 

• Sunday: Take the pet-friendly ferry over to Staten Island for the Howl'oween Pup Costume Party at Pup Hollywood, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3479 Richmond Road. There will be fun and prizes, treats for tricks, and the first 20 pups receive a free gift. Come into our Boo'tique today for great pup costumes! For info, go to www.puphollywood.com

 

• Thursday: Bobbi & the Strays will host its Halloween Masquerade Ball, from 7 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., in Howard Beach, Queens. The event is humans-only, and they can dance and party in this elegant banquet hall on the water to benefit the group's animal rescue efforts. Tickets are $100 for adults/$50 for kids 12 and under. For info, www.bobbiandthestrays.org.

 

• Oct. 30: Get up bright and early for A Walk in the Park's third annual Play and Halloween Parade, from 7 to 9:30 am. The parade starts promptly at 9 a.m. at Central Park at Fifth Ave. and E. 67th St. For info, email andrealee10021@yahoo.com.

 

• Oct. 31: Head to the Bull Moose Dog Run at the Museum of Natural History for the Halloween Dog Costume Contest/Fundraiser, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at W. 81st St., between Columbus Ave. and Central Park West.

 

• Oct. 31: Sean Casey Animal Rescue hosts its third annual Howlloween Block Bark Party, from noon to 5 p.m., at 153 E. Third St., in Kensington, Brooklyn. The adoption event and block party will feature a five-piece band, games, activities, costume contest, and parade for kids and dogs, raffles, food, and beverages. Cats, dogs, kittens and puppies (and maybe some exotic animals) will be available for adoption. For info, go towww.scarnyc.org.

 

• Oct. 31: Go batty at the Boo at the Zoo Halloween festivities at the Queens, Central Park and Prospect Park zoos, or party with eerie sea creatures at the New York Aquarium's A-Scarium Celebration. Dates and details are available on each facility's website. (www.wcs.org).

 

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New-York City Halloween Haunts

http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/bad_scare_day_HGgIlZZ34n5aRezI9cGM1J

Bad scare day!

Feel fright at home with these haunted houses

 FRANK SCHECK

 

NYC’s haunted houses promise big chills and thrills. But what are their real boo! factors? We rate the fright spots from one (gently scary) to four ghosts (super-scary) — and, in one case, some extra scary devils.

Hallowhoa! (G-rated)

Hallowhoa! is mainly for the small fry — it’s less haunted house and more interactive playtime. Escorted by the corny, joke-cracking vampire “Count Fang,” the guests then encounter such figures as a tutu-wearing werewolf. “That wasn’t scary, it was silly,” says Matt, 7, from Manhattan. 120 Warren St.; hallowhoa.com; through Oct. 31; $40

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Guess who’s real and who’s made of wax at Madame Tussauds.

 

Madame Tussauds After Dark

Few things are spookier than a wax museum at night, and Madame Tussauds takes full advantage of this. That said, this after-hours tour (9 p.m. to 1 a.m.) relies far too heavily on cheap scares. Wander through the darkened environs (including work areas and closed cafes) as costumed performers leap out at you, inducing predictable shrieks. “The actors were close enough to blow in your hair,” says Rebecca Kopec, 29, from Hell’s Kitchen. Far more effective is when you walk past the eerie wax figures of celebs such as Oprah Winfrey. A “Blair Witch”-style film purportedly depicts the fate of two hapless patrons who went missing. The effect is goosed up by tricked-out theater seats providing blasts of air and sudden rumblings. 234 W. 42nd St.; afterdarknewyork.com; through Oct. 31; $20 to $25

Nightmare: Superstitions

One of the brainier and more theatrically ambitious haunts, “Nightmare” has psychological and conceptual scares, as well as visceral ones. Set in an insane asylum, this year’s theme is superstitions. You’ll be forced to break more than a few, such as stepping on cracks (breaking your mother’s back), or, horrors, opening an umbrella indoors. In the “Fun House,” watch out for demonic clowns. Claustrophobes beware: In one spot, you’ll be squeezed by big blow-up cushions. 623 Broadway; nightmarenewyork.com; through Nov. 6; $30 to $100

Blood Manor

The most tricked-out of local scare sites, Blood Manor is the sort of place that boasts about spewing 37 gallons of “blood” per night. It offers 19 environments (no dawdling allowed), including new ones such as “Vampire’s Lair” and “Electrocution.” Featuring terrific props, visual and sound effects and loads of performers, it’s like a bizarro version of Disney World. For instance, there’s the Pig Room, filled with decaying, bloody porcine carcasses and a menacing butcher.

“The scariest thing was the Pig Room. Now I need a drink,” says Svetlana, a 29-year-old from Russia. 542 W. 27th St.; bloodmanor.com; through Nov. 6, $30 to $50

Vortex Theater’s NYC Halloween Haunted House

For visitors over 18 only, this fright fest is suitable for masochists. First, you have to sign a waiver. Then, wearing a face mask, you go forward, often in total darkness. The performers mess with you big time, and there’s even a safety word — “safety” — if you can’t take it.

You’ll be groped and left alone for several agonizing minutes, your hands tied as you wear a hood and you’re made to bark like a dog while on your knees. “I love haunted houses, but I called ‘safety’ after, like, five seconds,” says Matthew, 30, who was visiting from Las Vegas. 115 W. 27th St.; through Oct. 31, $15 to $30; nychalloweenhaunted house.com