They’re sneaky and they’re moody

Insidious and gloomy.

They’re altogether Looney.

The Jay Ghoul Family!

The Ghoul family has a bone to pick with you....that is, you’ve been formally invited to come and celebrate the spirit of the Halloween season with the Family in their House of Curiosities! They’re opening up their splendid and spooky castle home to those looking for a unique Halloween thrill this year. You'll meet and interact with the ever peculiar Mr. and Mrs. of the Castle, see what Grandmama is cooking up, and find out what other zany family members have turned up at this festive time of year!

We hope you come because they are just dying to meet you!

Jay Ghoul's House of Curiosities will take place on October 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, and on Halloween October 31st. The performances are 40 minutes long and are timed to begin every 15 minutes. The first performance is at 6 pm with the last one at 10 pm, except on Thursdays and Sundays when the last performance is at 9 pm.

About the performance: The 40-minute performances of Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities take place exclusively at night when the mansion comes alive through eerie lighting and Halloween decorations. The evening experience will appeal to adults, teens, and school-aged children aged 10 and older. This is not a Halloween haunted house – the scariest thing may just be the bad puns!

This Halloween event is a nighttime theater performance lasting about 40 minutes and visiting the 1st floor and basement of the mansion. If you would like to enjoy our more traditional tour experience, please purchase a Daytime Classic Tour with Autumnal Decor instead.

To purchase tickets by phone: Call 1-888-718-4253 opt. 1 (please note that additional fees apply to phone orders.)

Plan Your Trip:

• Advance online ticket purchase is essential - performances sell out.


• Appropriate for children aged 10 and up.


• Photography and video are not allowed inside the mansion for this performance.


• This event takes place rain or shine.


• We cannot offer refunds or exchanges for Halloween events.


• Please wear shoes appropriate for walking on the grounds.


• No large bags or backpacks will be permitted in the mansion.


• Costumes are welcome!

This event has timed entry. Please arrive 20 minutes before the entry time printed on your ticket in order to have time to park and check-in at the Welcome Center.

Accessibility: Lyndhurst welcomes all visitors, but please note that all tours of Lyndhurst require walking on hilly grounds and the ability to be standing for approximately one hour and descend at least one flight of stairs. This program is not wheelchair accessible.

Extreme Weather Policy: Welcome Center staff will do their best to give notice if performances are interrupted, delayed, or canceled due to extreme weather. If Lyndhurst cancels your performance for weather-related issues, we will endeavor to reschedule. If rescheduling a performance canceled by Lyndhurst is not possible, we will offer visitors a refund for their tickets.