Halloween in Livingston: Zombies, Ghosts, and a Haunted House in the Woods

The Bane Haunted House is located in Livingston New Jersey at 630 W. Mount Pleasant Ave, the space formerly occupied by the Katherine Gibbs School. This terrifying tour takes place in a dark and desolate house deep in the woods. You might think this is a simple home for a quiet family of four but it quickly turns terrifying with the story of the Bane family: an experimental dad, freaking mom, and feverishly hungry children.

This is the horror attraction’s first Halloween season in Livingston. Last year, the event was held in Rockaway. The haunted house is open on weekends through Nov. 1.

Tickets are $22 at the door with $35 VIP tickets to skip all lines. The destination transforms into a family-friendly spot from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. to thrill children 12 and under for just $8. Events are happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights with special showings on October 23, October 29 and October 30.

“I can quote lines from every horror film from The Exorcist to The Evil Dead,” one reader posted on Patch. “My daughter was watching and critiquing Night of the Living Dead before she was 12. So, when I tell you the Bane Haunted House attraction not only scared me but made me face some major fears, I’m not kidding.”

Belleville - Get ready for Scareland Stadium’s new “Field of Nightmares.” This unique baseball team is experiencing missing players, terrifying coaches and evil team owners. Witness Demonic zombie players and numerous terrifying curveballs. Events are happening Friday, Saturday and Sundays through October with special events on Oct. 30. Tickets are $15 each for all ages and may be purchased at the door.

Passaic - If you’re ready for a truly frightful night you have to check out the Brighton Asylum. Located at 2 Brighton Avenue in Passaic, NJ, this truly frightful event is a legend unto itself. Located in Britain’s industrial complex, this series of old warehouses used originally used for mentally unstable and psychologically demanding patients, is now turning in to a freaky and disturbing evening. If you think you’re up for it, check out general admission which is $25 or for the R.I.P. access (front of the line) is $40. There are group prices available. Showtimes are every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with special showings on October 30.

Hoboken - Looking for a fun Halloween evening out? How about a nice dinner and evening at the Brass Rail? Located in downtown historical Hoboken at 135 Washington St., Brass Rail was built around the 20th century and has been known for supernatural occurrences.

A newlywed couple in 1904 visited the Brass Rail when the bride tripped from the second floor and died. The groom, wracked with grief killed himself in a room adjacent to the staircase. The Brass Rail has reported signs of supernatural and bizarre happenings said to be the spirit of not just the bride but of the groom and also other wedding guests.

Patch visited the Brass Rail in 2011, giving the bar an “eight out of ten.” Rumors of paranormal activity at the historical pub even drew New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society to the bar in back in 2004.

Unanswered phone calls, voices, misplacement of items and more have all been reported at the Brass Rail. If you’re brave enough, enjoy a beautiful dinner at this fantastic and historical location, but watch out, you might have a ghost story to tell yourself.​

Robert DiIorio contributed to this article.

Photo courtesy of the Bane Haunted House Facebook page.