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FeedHalloween Happenings for Kids and Families in New Jersey
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Enter at your own risk! Spooky stories, devilish disguises, and hair-raising haunts can be found at these frightfully delightful ghostly gatherings. (And you'll find even more Halloween events on our calendar of events.)
12th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 7; 12–5:30 pmWhippany Station, Whippany, 973-887-8177
Walk among the pumpkins and scarecrows, browse the Pumpkin Marketplace Crafts Fair, check out antique farm tractors and operating model railroad layouts, then climb aboard the Pumpkinliner excursion train for a ride along the Historic Whippanong Trail.
A Miller’s Halloween
Oct. 27; 1–3:30 pmCooper Gristmill, Chester Twp., 908-879-5463
Visitors can come in costume and enjoy spooky storytelling at 1 and 2:30 pm. Children create corn husk dolls, color pumpkins, and play old-time games. Be alert for spooks, spiders, skeletons, and surprises!
Boo at the Zoo with Scooby-Doo
Oct. 12 and 13; 5–8 pmInsectropolis, Toms River, 732-349-7090
When the Scooby gang visits the museum, they discover that the sacred gold beetle is missing. Help uncover clues as you explore spooky exhibits escorted by one of the Scooby gang. Meet up with Scooby at the end when you solve the case. Advance tickets recommended.
Campfire in the Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 20 and 27; 7:30–9:30 pmWeis Ecology Center, Ringwood, 973-835-2160
Bring your pumpkin(s) and carving tools and get to work making silly or scary faces. Then gather ‘round the campfire for marshmallow toasting and stories. Registration required.
Celebrate Halloween
Oct. 30; 3:30–4:30 pmNewark Public Library, Clinton Branch
Newark, 973-733-7754
8th graders and younger are invited to a pre-Halloween program with spooky stories, crafts, and Halloween treats.
Children’s Spooktacular Magic Show
Oct. 20; 1 and 4 pmDover Little Theater, Dover, 973-328-9202
Scott Morley the illusionist-magician will be appearing (and disappearing?) in this not-too-scary haunted theater event with plenty of tricks. Costumes welcomed. Limited seating.
It is probably too late to get this posted official, but the New Jersey State Museum is hosting a Halloween Fun Family Event this Saturday, October 27th from 11:00am - 3:00pm. We will have lots of fun activities such as a spooky scavenger hunts, a costume contest and hands-on activities.
www.njstatemuseum.org