City of Gods Halloween Festival
Immersive music and arts festival co-created by House of Yes and ZERO.
Haunted Experiences Near Hillside 2026
6 haunted experiences near Hillside.
From historic buildings to sprawling cemeteries, Hillside's Halloween events take place in a mix of atmospheric settings. Consider a grand theatrical production or a more intimate, outdoor exploration.
If you prefer a ticketed evening of scares, there are major attractions available. For a different kind of history lesson with a ghostly twist, explore some of the local museums and historical sites.
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Historic Irvington Halloween Festival
Irvington
An 80th annual week-long community Halloween celebration with a street fair.
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Front-Row View of New York's 53rd Annual Village Halloween Parade
New York
VIP second-floor and gated outdoor viewing of the Village Halloween Parade.
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Día de los Muertos
Bronx
Mexican folk music, giant puppets, dance, and a community ofrenda.
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New York City Village Halloween Parade
New York City
Nation's wildly creative public event where anyone in costume can march.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should a big group handle a haunted house night in Hillside?
Haunts send guests through in pods of 4-8, so a group of 12 will get split; pre-sort your pods so nervous friends aren't stranded with strangers. Pick a lit landmark as the regroup point after each attraction, since phones are useless inside. Buy tickets in one order for the same time window, and agree on the night's attraction order before anyone queues.
What's the bag and pocket strategy for a haunt night in Hillside?
Go minimal: ID, one payment card, phone in a zipped pocket, and car key on a wrist strap. Most haunts ban backpacks and large bags inside or charge for lockers, and anything loose becomes a casualty in dark corridors. Leave the nice jewelry home, and split essentials between two people so one dead phone doesn't strand the whole group at pickup time.
How do we pace a multi-attraction haunt park in Hillside in one night?
Count attractions and multiply by 45-60 minutes each on a busy night, including queues; four haunts means arriving at opening. Do the headliner first, alternate intense and milder attractions so nobody's adrenaline flatlines, and slot the midway break in the middle. If time runs short, drop the attraction most like one you've already done rather than rushing the finale.