Best Halloween Events in New Jersey for Kids and Families

Check out more than 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns at the Skylands Stadium Jack O'Lantern Experience. Photo courtesy of the stadium
Check out more than 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns at the Skylands Stadium Jack O'Lantern Experience. Photo courtesy of the stadium
9/24/23 - By Laurie Rein

Spooktacular news, New Jersey: Halloween 2023 is on its way, bringing with it a slew of family-friendly Halloween events! Grab your calendars, and start plotting your seasonal frights at events like Halloween festivals, haunted houses, trick-or-treats, and trunk-or-treats. From over-the-top fun at theme parks like Six Flags Great Adventure Fright Fest to animal-centric celebrations like Cape May's Boo at the Zoo, here are the best Halloween activities in New Jersey for kids and families.

Be sure to bookmark this post, as we plan to update it throughout the month with all the upcoming must-do events. And check out our Guide to Halloween Events in New Jersey and New Jersey Fall Fun Guide for even more thrills.

As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses and times. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.

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