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Halloween Weekday Fun for New Jersey Kids

Morristown is one of many NJ towns hosting an annual Halloween trick-or-treat! Photo courtesy of the Morristown Partnership
Morristown is one of many NJ towns hosting an annual Halloween trick-or-treat! Photo courtesy of the Morristown Partnership
10/28/18 - By Laurie Rein

Can't wait for Halloween? You don't have to! There's tons of Halloween fun happening on the days leading up to the big holiday. Put those costumes to good use at farm festivals, parades, and plenty of candy-collecting.

Get the most out of Halloween when you check out our Ultimate Halloween Guide for New Jersey Kids, and get the scoop on the state's Best Trick-or-Treating Neighborhoods, the Best Halloween Events for New Jersey Preschoolers, and 35 Free Halloween Events. And of course, find a complete listing of Halloween happenings in our Event Calendar. Happy Halloween!

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Get spooked on a haunted hayride at A. Casola Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm
Get spooked on a haunted hayride at A. Casola Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm

Monday, October 29

Fall Fest at A. Casola Farms

Holmdel – through October 31
Pack up your goblins and monsters and head to A.Casola Farms for some haunted Halloween fun. Events including pumpkin picking, pony rides, corn mazes, and a petting zoo, plus daytime hayrides and a haunted house on weekends. READ MORE

Alstede Farms Corn Maze

Chester – through October 31
It's the season to explore Alstede Farms' popular corn maze, which covers 10 acres of farmland. The theme of this year's maze is Apples.  READ MORE

Stony Hill Farms Corn Maze and Fun Park

Chester – through November 11
This year's 10-acre corn maze has an Orchid Adventure theme. While exploring the maze, you learn about bees and weather. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. There's more farm fun to be had and unlimited hayrides are included in admission. READ MORE

Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest Extreme

Jackson – through October 31
Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest goes extreme this year, presenting a world of nightmarish creatures inspired by legendary horror brands–including SAW and Stranger Things–brought to life. The themed experiences, scare zones, and harrowing creatures deliver extreme frights and surprises. READ MORE

17th Annual Scarecrow Stroll

Cranford – through October 31 – FREE
Cranford hosts its Annual Scarecrow Stroll and promises the event is the biggest and best yet. Gawk at more than 100 wild and crazy scarecrows on display throughout downtown Cranford. Register online to create your own scarecrow and enter to win prizes.  READ MORE

Tuesday, October 30

Barnes & Noble Fall and Halloween Celebration

Bridgewater – FREE
Celebrate Halloween with a special storytime featuring Lillian Stulich, author of Host a Little Ghost. Guests are invited to wear your costumes during the celebration, and don't miss exciting prizes. READ MORE

Halloween Parade and Party

Whippany – FREE
Morris County Library is all set for Halloween, with activities, a parade and treats in the children's room. Come in costume. READ MORE

Tyke's Tuesday at ISC

Mount Laurel – with Halloween theme
No matter what the weather brings, parents and their pre-schooler can have fun while making new friends and getting a little exercise at this weekly event. Admission includes a skate lesson, skate rental, skate mates, a soft pretzel, a small drink, and time in the Funzone. READ MORE
Little ghouls and goblins descend on downtown Morristown for the annual trick-or-treat. Photo courtesy of the Morristown Partnership
Little ghouls and goblins descend on downtown Morristown for the annual trick-or-treat. Photo courtesy of the Morristown Partnership

Wednesday, October 31

Downtown Morristown Trick-or-Treat

Morristown – FREE
Costumed cuties are invited to trick-or-treat at local businesses throughout downtown Morristown. READ MORE

Maplewood Village Halloween Parade

Maplewood – FREE
Done your best costume and head to Maplewood for its time-honored tradition of trick and treating for the entire family.   READ MORE

Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade and Costume Contest

Hoboken – FREE
The Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade features local live music, floats, lots of great costumes, and so much more. Wear your Halloween best! READ MORE

Toms River Halloween Parade

Toms River – FREE
Toms River's over-the-top Halloween parade returns to Main Street after a coronavirus-induced hiatus. The parade is an annual tradition dating back to 1937 and is recognized as one of the world's largest by the Guinness Book of World Records.  READ MORE

Howl-O-Ween at Turtle Back Zoo

West Orange
Trick-or-treat at Turtle Back Zoo, featuring candy stations throughout the grounds. Grab a bag and your costumes and enjoy treats and entertainment.  READ MORE

Trick or Treat at Physick Estate

Cape May – FREE
Spooky characters greet Halloween visitors to the Physick Estate. Kids in costume should bring their trick-or-treat bags for candy. Enjoy Halloween music and Scarecrow Alley as well.  READ MORE

Glassboro Fall Festival Trunk or Treat

Glassboro – FREE
Fill your bags with heaps of candy from dozens of cars that show up with trunks filled with treats. It's like going to 50 houses in 15 minutes.  READ MORE

Fanwood Halloween Celebration

Fanwood – FREE
Kick off the annual Fanwood Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on the front lawn of the Fanwood Memorial Library, departing for LaGrande Park at 6:15pm. At approximately 6:30pm.  the costume contest will begin for children of all ages.  READ MORE

Bane Haunted House

Livingston
Get ready to be scared. Really scared. Touted as the scariest in the state, the Bane family's house is full of zombies and flesh-eating relatives, and daring visitors will have to climb through, over, and around what lurks inside. READ MORE

Halloween Ice Skate

Roselle
Hit the ice with your best spooky costume. Prizes will be given for the best dressed. READ MORE

Downtown Summit Trick-or-Treat

Summit – FREE
Kids are invited to stroll the streets of downtown Summit in costume and collect goodies from local businesses. READ MORE

Somerville Trick-or-Treat

Somerville – FREE
This family-friendly Halloween event offers fiendish fun. Enjoy music, activities, and entertainment on Division Street, Main Street, and at Borough Hall. READ MORE

Safe Halloween Neighborhood Trunk-or-Treat

North Haledon – FREE
The Learning Experience of North Haledon is hosting a safe Halloween-themed Neighborhood Trunk-or-Treat event. The Learning Experience’s Trunk-or-Treat is a fun alternative to the traditional door-to-door version of Halloween. READ MORE

South Orange Halloween Festival

South Orange – FREE
Head over to Spooky Spiotta Park for the annual South Orange Halloween festival. Wanda the Giant Witch will entertain the kids with music, jokes and games beginning at 4pm. READ MORE

Halloween Trunk or Treat

Manahawkin – FREE
This Halloween trunk of treat will have plenty of trunks to fill you up with goodies. The fun includes free refreshments and entertainment. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Downtown Morristown
Fanwood Memorial Library
Downtown Summit