Gateway's Haunted Playhouse
Visitors navigate an elaborate walkthrough haunted house filled with three-dimensional environments and dozens of professionally trained actors. The attraction features an original annual theme and path designed by the theater's production staff. Guests can also spend time in the nightmare carnival Midway, which includes a shooting gallery, a coffin ride, and food and drink areas.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
General Admission: $30 online or $40 at the door for September 25 and 26 Mr. Tickles 3-D Funhouse is an additional attraction: $8 online or $10 at the door.
Ages
Recommended for ages 13 and older; smaller children are invited to the Not So Scary Adventure for Kids
Food & Drink
A nightly bar serves draft and bottled beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks, while the Billie Jean’s Grill food truck offers burgers, fries, and carnival desserts on select nights.
Parking
Free onsite parking; follow the parking attendant’s directions.
Accessibility
The walkthrough haunt has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible, though the Midway and restrooms are accessible.
Pets
Pets are not allowed on the premises, in the Midway, or inside the Haunted Attraction.
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Tips & Advice
- Leave backpacks and large bags at home or in your vehicle, as all guests must pass through metal detectors and no lockers are available.
- Wear footwear and outerwear suited for the weather, as the attraction includes both indoor and outdoor areas and umbrellas are prohibited inside.
- Free on-site parking is available; follow the directions of the parking attendants upon arrival.
Special Events & Promotions
- On October 8, first responders can save over 40% with a $25 ticket and valid ID.
- October 14 brings Zombie Apocalypse, October 15 features Hollywood Horrors, and October 21 brings Clown Invasion.
- Glowstick Night is October 22, with a single glow stick to guide visitors through the haunted house.
- New for 2026, Mr. Tickles 3-D Funhouse features blacklight and optical illusions viewed with 3-D glasses.
Links & Contact
Run by The Gateway, Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is the haunted house suitable for?
The haunted playhouse is recommended for ages 13 and older, and anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Will the actors touch guests?
No, actors will not try to touch you. Any contact is strictly accidental due to dark conditions and tight spaces.
How long does the walkthrough take?
Gateway's Haunted Playhouse takes approximately 35 minutes to complete.
Is photography permitted inside the attraction?
Photography of any kind is prohibited inside the haunted house, but visitors are encouraged to take photos before and after in the Midway.
Can visitors wear costumes or face makeup?
No, full-face costumes and makeup are not allowed, and guests wearing them will be asked to remove them prior to entering.
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