Halloween Frights: Find Haunted Attractions In & Near Saratoga Springs, NY
Find Spooky Things to Do in Saratoga During Fall 2025
Think you can handle the HORROR? As the 2025 spooky season descends, our region becomes a prime destination for thrill-seekers. From chilling ghost tours to terrifying farms and haunted hayrides, discover the best haunted attractions in and near Saratoga Springs, NY, if you dare.
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- Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours
- Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm
- Double M Haunted Hayrides
- Schuyler Farms
- Artisanal Brew Works Spooky Trail
- Fright Fest at The Great Escape
- Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tours
- Field of Horrors
Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours
Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour around Saratoga with Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours and meet the spirits who have appeared in the area over the past several hundred years.
If you're interested in a family-friendly spook, this is an excellent option. You will encounter some spirits, but most are friendly and have great stories about Saratoga's history.
Meet ghosts like Old Smoke, who haunts the old Canfield Casino, or Angeline, who is known as the witch of Saratoga.
Customers rave about how great the tour guides are in the information they provide and the entertaining stories they tell. Don't miss your chance to meet the ghosts of Saratoga!
Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm
Visit Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm in Schaghticoke and watch your worst fears come to life.
Nightmares includes the Farmer's Haunted House, Field of Screams, Underground Tunnel, 3D McCobb Manor, and Forest of Fear this year. Open on select dates in October, this collection of Halloween attractions can all be experienced for the price of one ticket.
A highlight of the experience is the McCobb Manor mentioned above. The manor goes above the haunt by featuring optical illusions and other visuals that make your mind play tricks on you.
Can you handle your worst nightmares coming true? Visit Nightmares at Liberty Ridge Farm to find out!
Double M Haunted Hayrides
Double M Haunted Hayrides in Ballston Spa is back for another season of haunted hayride adventures on select days from September 21 to November 2, 2025.
Your night begins with a hayride through the woods, where unimaginable horrors lurk in the darkness. After the hayride, there are several haunted attractions to visit on foot, all with different themes, including The Last Inn, Blood Moon Farm, Doom County FEARgrounds, and more.
This attraction offers not just a hayride but also some of the best haunted houses near Saratoga Springs!
Double M fully immerses you in the horror of the holiday, making it the perfect place for fans of fright. As one visitor said, "I was on edge all night!!!" and praised the experience as "[An] Amazing... fun and scary night! The actors were at 100% the entire time, makeup was flawless."
Schuyler Farms
Schuyler Farms in Schuylerville features a haunted corn maze every Friday and Saturday night in October.
The corn maze challenges you to navigate the winding labyrinth with only the light of your flashlight. As you advance through the different buildings and sections of the maze, watch out for the creatures that lurk in the dark. You must also avoid getting caught by the masked men with chainsaws that follow you throughout the maze.
Check out the "sTALK of the town" and be prepared for a scary good time. Schuyler Farms is also open during the day for a traditional corn maze experience.
Walk the Spooky Trail at Artisanal Brew Works
For the first time, Artisanal Brew Works in Saratoga Springs has turned its forest path into the Spooky Trail, a glowing Halloween adventure perfect for kids and adults alike. Wander past carved pumpkins, eerie boulders, a witch’s cauldron, and a few mysterious surprises hidden among the trees.
The trail features two levels of fright: from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, younger visitors can enjoy a gentler experience, while after 6:30 PM, the full spooky mode begins with lights, sounds, and creepy effects. The best part? It’s free for guests dining or grabbing drinks at the brewery, or $5 for trail-only visitors.
Families are encouraged to bring a flashlight to help light the way and to stay together as they explore the woods. Open nightly through Halloween (closed Mondays), the Spooky Trail adds a fun, festive twist to your evening out.
Enjoy dinner, grab a craft brew, and experience the first-ever Spooky Trail at Artisanal Brew Works, a new Saratoga Halloween favorite in the making.
Fright Fest at The Great Escape
From September 30 - October 29, 2025, visit the Great Escape for a fright experience like no other.
During the day, enjoy the food, rides, and other attractions, but watch your back at night. When the sun sets, the ghouls are released, turning the theme park into a thrilling nightmare.
Monsters roam around the park looking for their next victim to scare. Be careful riding roller coasters because you might get stuck with an undead creature sitting next to you! You can also take on any of the specialty haunted houses throughout the park.
Whether you get your thrills from the rides or the unsettling horror, Fright Fest is a must-visit Halloween attraction just north of Saratoga Springs.
Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tours
Discover the paranormal side of the Spa City at one of this year's Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tours.
This unique 90-minute trolley tour brings guests to numerous ghostly locations in Saratoga, including the second floor of the famous Canfield Casino. Learn about local paranormal stories from historian Charlie Kuenzel and experience a fun-filled evening of eerie entertainment.
Advanced reservations are required, and the 2025 season tours will be held on Thursdays, October 3 through October 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center to make your reservation ($35/adult).
Field of Horrors
Field of Horrors in Troy offers six different horror attractions for visitors to experience, all for the price of one ticket.
Attractions include Dr. Morbid's Haunted House, the Walking Trail of Terror, The Crypt, Condemned Manor, Insanity, and Return of the Mummy's Curse. Every detail, down to the actor's makeup, is perfected to ensure visitors get the ultimate horror experience.
In addition to the haunted attractions, there are food options and other vendors that can enhance the experience even further.
One visitor described the experience as, "Always a great time. Multiple haunted houses, good scares, and plenty of food/snack options."
Ready to Face Your Fears?
If you're looking for a terrifying haunted house or a family-friendly ghost tour, the Halloween season in Saratoga Springs, NY, offers a hauntingly good time for everyone. So, gather your courage, bring a friend, and get ready to face the scares that await you around the region.
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