It wouldn’t be Halloween week without the Halloween Haunted Walk in Prospect Park. I went a couple of times, despite the long lines and waits, back when my kids were younger. And now I go with my niece Sonya, who will be dressed as a mummy.

High on Lookout Hill in Prospect Park expect zombies, wolf men, headless horsemen, good and bad witches, and other creepy characters.

While the Haunted Walk is suitable for children accompanied by parents/guardians or older siblings it can be very frightening for very young children. A few years back there were good witches on the Walk happy to comfort children that got too scared.

That said, most kids get a BIG kick out of it even if it does scare the bejesus out of them.

For the after-Walk, there’s a carnival in the Nethermead featuring all kinds of fun, games and seasonal treats. Begin at Prospect Park Southwest and 16th St. The Haunted Walk and Carnival is open to all and free ($1 suggested donation).

For more information about Halloween events in Prospect Park go here.