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Get your car decked out for Halloween and dole out treats at the North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party. Photo courtesy of Wildwoods, NJ
Get your car decked out for Halloween and dole out treats at the North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party. Photo courtesy of Wildwoods, NJ
10/27/23 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Halloween weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

It's time to scare up some fun this extended weekend with Halloween festivities! There are tons of Halloween activities to choose from, including Halloween events at zoos, Halloween parades, and more. There are also plenty of spots to score treats in North Wildwood, Mount Laurel, Belmar, and other small-town events.

Be sure to show off those great costumes at annual Halloween favorites like Cape May's Boo at the Zoo and iPlay America's Trick-or-Treat Around the Park. 

We've got more seasonal treats in our New Jersey Halloween Guide, including not-so-scary Halloween events for toddlers and preschoolers, plus our picks for the best places to trick-or-treat in New Jersey. 

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Mount Laurel Trunk-or-Treat

Mount Laurel–FREE
Friday, October 27
Stop by the Chick-fil-A parking lot and peruse trunks filled with treats. READ MORE

Spooky Kids Night Out

Princeton
Friday, October 27
Tumbles of Princeton invites little ones to a Spooky Kids Night Out, which features an evening of fun, with mini gymnastic lessons, an obstacle course, crafts, dancing, dinner, and more. Don't forget your costume! READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat Around the Park

Freehold–FREE
Friday, October 27
Come for a free night of spooktacular fun at iPlay America. Enjoy the trick-or-treat trail, enter the costume contest, win raffle giveaways, and more. READ MORE

Belmar Recreation Costume Contest and Trunk-or-Treat

Belmar–FREE
Friday, October 27
Double the Halloween fun with a parade and trunk-or-treat in the Belmar Elementary School parking lot. Prizes are awarded for the funniest, scariest, and most original costumes. READ MORE

Grayrock N Roll Fall Festival

Clinton–FREE
Saturday, October 28
Head over to Grayrock Farm Sanctuary for this day-long affair. More than 50 vendors sell their goodies. Children can enjoy meet-and-greets with the farm animals. Food trucks are available as well. READ MORE

Boo at the Zoo

Cape May–FREE
Saturday, October 28
Visitors of all ages are invited to come in costume to this annual Halloween event sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Commissioners. Enjoy kid-friendly fun, candy, entertainment, plenty of animals, an inflatable obstacle course, and more.  READ MORE

Elmwood Park Community Day with Fireworks

Elmwood Park–FREE
Saturday, October 28
This giant block party features quality exhibitors selling a selection of assorted items, a special arts & crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie rides and games, great festival foods and food trucks, and more.  READ MORE

Downtown Bernardsville Trunk-or-Treat

Bernardsville–FREE
Saturday, October 28
Celebrate Halloween at this annual trunk-or-treat for all ages. Community members decorate a trunk, displaying themes or other festive decor, and hand out candy or other non-candy trinkets. Plus, score treats at downtown businesses. READ MORE

North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party

North Wildwood–FREE
Saturday, October 28
Get your car decked out for Halloween at this annual festive family event. Costumed children can visit each car, where families will provide treats from the trunks. Balloon twisting adds to the fun.  READ MORE

Strut Your Mutt: Canine Halloween Costume Contest

Montclair–FREE
Saturday, October 28
The annual Strut Your Mutt: Canine Halloween Costume Contest lets local dog owners show off their creative talents, celebrate their pets, and share a happy occasion with other dog owners. READ MORE

Hillsborough Howl-O-Ween

Hillsborough–FREE
Saturday, October 28
Pups are the stars of this Halloween parade at Ann Van Middlesworth Dog Park. Cheer on costumed dogs as they compete for prizes. Vendors round out the fun. READ MORE

Monster Bash

Galloway–FREE
Saturday, October 28
Historic Smithville invites visitors to enjoy vendors and music throughout the day leading up to its evening Zombie Walk. Show up ready in full costume and makeup; there are also makeup artists on-site. READ MORE

2023 Fall Harvest at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA

Scotch Plains–FREE
Saturday, October 28
Discover fall fun at the Y's annual Fall Harvest event which is free for the community. The day is filled with fall-themed activities that the whole family can enjoy, including trackless train rides, pumpkin patch and decorating, arts and crafts, games, fitness fun, healthy treats, and more. READ MORE

Morven Harvest Festival

Princeton–FREE
Saturday, October 28
Fall back in time, and celebrate the harvest with free music and activities for the whole family at Morven. Attendees can visit Morven’s gardens to help harvest vegetables and take part in hands-on activities including spooky season crafts. READ MORE

HalloWheaton

Millville–FREE
Saturday, October 28
Trick-or-treat in your Halloween costume throughout WheatonArts campus to meet and take photos with costumed characters played by talented Mystic Realms actors, and enjoy free family art activities. READ MORE

New Providence Annual Street Fair- CANCELED

New Providence–FREE
Sunday, October 29
(canceled due to weather) The New Providence Street Fair promises a day of fun for the entire family. The streets are filled with various exhibits, vendors, and activities. Expect kiddie rides, a climbing wall, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, sand art, temporary tattoos, and so much more.  READ MORE

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day

Morristown
Sunday, October 29
Have a royal good time when Daniel Tiger takes the stage at Mayo Performing Arts Center. Daniel learns just what it takes to be King, featuring new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and surprise guests along the way. READ MORE

Spooky Spiotta

South Orange–FREE
Sunday, October 29
South Orange Downtown is about to get spooky. Head over to the annual Halloween event  for a costume contest with prizes, interactive games, entertainment by Wanda the Witch, music, trick-or-treat stations, and more. READ MORE

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat- CANCELED

Red Bank–FREE
Sunday, October 29
(canceled due to weather) UMC of Red Bank welcomes families to its annual trunk-or-treat party in the back parking lot of its building. This year's event features a DJ dance party and a photo booth. Games, a costume parade, and prizes for best trunk round out the event. READ MORE

Mays Landing Halloween Parade

Mays Landing–FREE
Monday, October 30
Head over to Main Street and cheer on a stream of costumes, floats, and performances in the Mays Landing Halloween Parade. The performance area is in front of War Memorial Park. READ MORE

Fall Into Millburn-Short Hills

Millburn–FREE
Tuesday, October 31
The Fall Into Millburn-Short Hills Halloween event invites families to enjoy tons of fun on the local streets. Activities geared toward kids from preschool to elementary school age are planned, including a costume contest, crafts, a pumpkin patch, and trick-or-treating for all ages. READ MORE

Downtown Morristown Trick-or-Treat

Morristown–FREE
Tuesday, October 31
Costumed cuties are invited to trick-or-treat at local businesses throughout downtown Morristown. READ MORE

Howl-O-Ween at Turtle Back Zoo

West Orange
Tuesday, October 31
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

Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade and Costume Contest

Hoboken–FREE
Tuesday, October 31
The Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade features local live music, floats, lots of great costumes, and so much more. Wear your Halloween best! READ MORE

Spooky Sensory Class

Englewood
Tuesday, October 31
Bring your little ones to Mom n Tot Spot to explore Halloween-inspired sensory stations in this class. Each activity is thoughtfully designed to promote a range of motor skills, sensory exploration, and creativity. READ MORE

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