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Date Night / Paid Activities $

Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.

18 of 82 places · price levels $ (under ~$25/person) · $$ (~$25–60) · $$$ (over ~$60). Open/closed status is in New York time.

🔐 Escape rooms$$

All In Adventures West Nyack

📍 West Nyack (Palisades Center), Rockland Lower New York

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

Five 60-minute themed escape rooms, including Treasure Island, Zombie Apocalypse and Sherlock's Library.

PAID Groups of 1–3 $32.99/person, 4–6 $29.99/person, 7+ $26.99/person

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.25 hrs

Hours & address

Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY 10994 · Map

Sun	11 AM–7 PM
Mon	11 AM–8 PM
Tue	11 AM–8 PM
Wed	11 AM–8 PM
Thu	11 AM–8 PM
Fri	11 AM–9 PM
Sat	11 AM–9 PM

Who can go: Ages 6+; room-specific team limits.

Booking: Booking ahead is sensible. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: Game Show Room / Beat The Seat sold separately.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎃 Haunted & Halloween$$

Bayville Scream Park

📍 Bayville (Nassau), Long Island Lower New York ★ Halloween season · through 11/07

Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)

Five haunted houses in a themed park, a full evening of walk-through scares. Nov 6–7 are "Lights Out Fright Nights."

PAID Date-tiered: from $39.90 value / $56.90 non-peak / $61.90 peak (totals); prices can rise

⏱ Est. time spent: 2.5–3.5 hrs

Hours & address

8 Bayville Ave, Bayville, NY 11709 · Map

Sun 10/25	12 PM–11 PM
Mon 10/26	8 PM–11 PM
Tue 10/27	8 PM–11 PM
Wed 10/28	8 PM–11 PM
Thu 10/29	7:30 PM–11 PM
Fri 10/30	7 PM–1 AM
Sat 10/31	12 PM–1 AM
Sun 11/1	7:30 PM–10 PM
Fri 11/6	8 PM–10:30 PM
Sat 11/7	8 PM–11 PM

Season Sept 18–Nov 7, 2026; hours vary by date.

Booking: Buy online in advance; high-demand nights can sell out. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: Speed Pass and 21+ hidden-bar pass cost extra.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎳 Bowling$

Bowlero White Plains

📍 White Plains, Westchester Lower New York

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

Bowling, arcade and a bar just off the Bronx River Parkway.

PAID $10.99–$15.99 per person per game; shoes $6.99

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

47 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607 · Map

Sun	11 AM–11 PM
Mon	4 PM–12 AM
Tue	4 PM–12 AM
Wed	4 PM–12 AM
Thu	4 PM–12 AM
Fri	3 PM–1 AM
Sat	11 AM–1 AM

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$

Cradle of Aviation Museum

📍 Garden City, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

Real planes and a lunar module in hangar-size galleries, with a planetarium dome.

PAID $18 adults; museum + planetarium $25

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530 · Map

Sun	10 AM–5 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	10 AM–5 PM
Wed	10 AM–5 PM
Thu	10 AM–5 PM
Fri	10 AM–5 PM
Sat	10 AM–5 PM

Closed Mondays.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🕹️ Arcades, mini golf & play$$

Dave & Buster's Westbury

📍 Westbury, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

A giant arcade with VR, racing and prize games, plus a sports bar.

PAID Pay per game with a Power Card; prices shown in store and in the app

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

1504 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY 11590 · Map

Sun	10 AM–12 AM
Mon	11 AM–12 AM
Tue	11 AM–12 AM
Wed	11 AM–1 AM
Thu	11 AM–1 AM
Fri	11 AM–1 AM
Sat	10 AM–1 AM

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎃 Haunted & Halloween$$

Gateway's Haunted Playhouse

📍 Bellport (Suffolk), Long Island Lower New York ★ Halloween season · through 11/01

Closed · opens at 7 PM today (NY time)

The Gateway theater campus turns into a big walk-through haunt with theatrical sets, performers and effects.

PAID $44 online / $54 at the door

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

215 S Country Rd, Bellport, NY 11713 · Map

Sun 10/25	7 PM–10 PM
Wed 10/28	7 PM–10 PM
Thu 10/29	7 PM–10:30 PM
Fri 10/30	7 PM–10:30 PM
Sat 10/31	7 PM–10:30 PM
Sun 11/1	7 PM–10 PM

Season Sept 25–Nov 1, 2026.

Who can go: Public; parental discretion advised.

Booking: Door sales exist, but buying ahead is safer. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: Fast Pass +$10 online / +$13 door; Mr. Tickles 3-D Funhouse +$10 online / +$13 door.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$

Hudson River Museum & Planetarium

📍 Yonkers, Westchester Lower New York

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

Art, a restored 1870s mansion and a planetarium on the Hudson in Yonkers. Weekend planetarium shows.

PAID $15 adults; planetarium shows +$8; free first Fridays 5–8 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701 · Map

Sun	11 AM–5 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	12 PM–5 PM
Thu	12 PM–5 PM
Fri	12 PM–5 PM
Sat	11 AM–5 PM

Closed Mon–Tue.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$

Long Island Children's Museum

📍 Garden City, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

Hands-on exhibits for younger kids. A family outing rather than a date.

PAID $20 general admission; $18 seniors 65+

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 · Map

Sun	10 AM–5 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	10 AM–4 PM
Wed	10 AM–4 PM
Thu	10 AM–4 PM
Fri	10 AM–4 PM
Sat	10 AM–5 PM

Closed most Mondays.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$

Old Westbury Gardens

📍 Old Westbury (Nassau), Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

A 1906 mansion with 200 acres of formal gardens, woodlands and ponds. Hours change by season.

PAID Admission prices on the official site

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568 · Map

Sun	10 AM–6 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed

Seasonal hours; check the site's daily calendar before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🕹️ Arcades, mini golf & play$$

RPM Raceway Long Island

📍 Farmingdale (Nassau), Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

Race electric go-karts on a renovated multi-level track, then add VR or arcade-style challenges if you want.

PAID Non-member races $30 one / $60 two / $90 three; Kart Klash $40

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

RPM Raceway Long Island, Farmingdale, NY · Map

Sun	10 AM–11 PM
Mon	12 PM–10 PM
Tue	12 PM–10 PM
Wed	12 PM–10 PM
Thu	12 PM–10 PM
Fri	12 PM–11 PM
Sat	10 AM–11 PM

Regular hours; special hours can override them, so check before you go.

Who can go: Kart age, height and waiver rules apply.

Booking: Walk in or book online. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: Hyperdeck and Hologate $12, ValoArena $8, mini-bowling $5; headsock not included in race price.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🧗 Climbing & thrills$$$

The Adventure Park at Long Island

📍 Wheatley Heights (Suffolk), Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

Climb, balance and zip through 14 treetop trails and 49 zip lines. General admission is three hours of climbing plus about 30 minutes of orientation and harnessing.

PAID Online: ages 14+ $69, ages 7–13 $59, ages 3–6 playground $15 (window rates higher: $79 / $69)

⏱ Est. time spent: 3.5 hrs

Hours & address

75 Colonial Springs Rd, East Gate, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798 · Map

Sun 10/25	10 AM–6 PM
Fri 10/30	3 PM–9 PM
Sat 10/31	10 AM–4 PM
Sun 11/1	10 AM–6 PM
Tue 11/3	10 AM–6 PM
Fri 11/6	3 PM–8 PM
Sat 11/7	10 AM–8 PM
Sun 11/8	10 AM–6 PM
Wed 11/11	10 AM–6 PM
Fri 11/13	3 PM–8 PM
…	and 5 more dates through Sun 11/22

Hours listed through Nov 24 (open into late fall). Through Nov 1: Fri 3–9 PM, Sat 10 AM–10 PM (Halloween 10 AM–4 PM), Sun 10 AM–6 PM. From Nov 2: Fri 3–8 PM, Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM, plus Nov 3 and Nov 11 10 AM–6 PM.

Who can go: Main aerial trails ages 7+, max 265 lb; waiver required.

Booking: Walk-up possible; booking online secures a climb time. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: All-day pass.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎃 Haunted & Halloween$$

The Headless Horseman Files

📍 Sleepy Hollow, Westchester Lower New York ★ Halloween season · through 10/31

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

A 45-minute live-action walking mystery around Philipsburg Manor: gather clues about what really happened to Ichabod Crane.

PAID Adult $35, senior/young adult $34, child $25; members save 15%

⏱ Est. time spent: 45 min

Hours & address

Philipsburg Manor, 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 · Map

Sun 10/25	10 AM–4:15 PM
Fri 10/30	10 AM–4:15 PM
Sat 10/31	10 AM–4:15 PM

Timed entries 10 AM–4:15 PM on Oct 25, 30 and 31; the experience lasts 45 minutes.

Booking: Timed admission. Availability not confirmed.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎃 Haunted & Halloween$$

Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow

📍 Sleepy Hollow, Westchester Lower New York ★ Halloween season · through 10/31

Closed · opens at 6 PM today (NY time)

An outdoor Halloween village you roam: storytellers, fire performers, a brass band, fortune tellers and a Headless Horseman sound-and-light moment on Philipsburg Manor's grounds.

PAID Adult $35, child $25, senior/young adult $34

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

Philipsburg Manor, 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 · Map

Sun 10/25	6 PM–9 PM
Fri 10/30	6 PM–9 PM
Sat 10/31	6 PM–9 PM

Run Oct 2–31, 2026; remaining dates Oct 25, 30 and 31.

Who can go: All ages recommended.

Booking: Advance tickets only; standard tickets are not sold on site. Some dates show limited or sold out.

Optional extras: Tarot readings, food and drinks.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎢 Theme parks$$

Adventureland

📍 Farmingdale, Long Island Lower New York ★ Seasonal

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Rides and boardwalk-style fun. Seasonal hours.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 4–6 hrs

Hours & address

2245 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735 · Map

Hours	See note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎃 Haunted & Halloween$$

Lyndhurst Halloween Roam on Your Own

📍 Tarrytown, Westchester Lower New York ★ Halloween only · through 10/31

Closed · opens Sat at 9 AM (NY time)

Explore Lyndhurst's decorated Gothic Revival mansion at your own pace on Halloween instead of a standard guided tour.

PAID $24–$30 plus service fees

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

Lyndhurst, 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 · Map

Sat 10/31	9 AM–4 PM

Sat Oct 31, 9 AM–4 PM; last mansion entry 4 PM.

Who can go: Public; involves walking through a historic building.

Booking: Timed entry; buy ahead, since on-site tickets aren't guaranteed. Availability not confirmed.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎃 Haunted & Halloween$$

Schmitts Farm Haunt

📍 Melville (Suffolk), Long Island Lower New York ★ Halloween season · through 10/31

Closed · check hours (NY time)

A long-running nighttime haunt: an indoor haunted attraction plus a haunted corn trail, with live actors and animatronics. Violent and gory scenes.

PAID General admission $47.11 including fee and tax; parking free

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

26 Pinelawn Rd, Melville, NY 11747 · Map

Hours	See note below

Select nights through Oct 31, 2026; the attraction starts at 7 PM on operating nights. Check the ticket calendar for nights.

Who can go: Not recommended for young children; under 13 should come with an adult.

Booking: Ticketed. Availability not confirmed.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$

Stone Barns Center

📍 Pocantico Hills, Westchester Lower New York

Closed · check hours (NY time)

A well-known museum or garden worth a few hours together.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

630 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591 · Map

Hours	See note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive$

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

📍 Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester Lower New York ★ Halloween special · through 11/08

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns lit up along a walking trail. About 45 minutes; a seasonal exception (about 35 miles from Midtown).

PAID Standard timed tickets from $24

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 · Map

Hours	See note below

Select evenings Sept 18–Nov 8, 2026, timed entry; see the calendar.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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