Halloween is almost here and some towns in New Jersey are moving their trick-or-treating to tonight (October 30) while others are placing restrictions on age and time.
Pennsauken, in Camden County, has both an 8 pm curfew on October 31, as well as an age limit of 14 years old for trick-or-treaters visiting homes. Cherry Hill encourages trick-or-treating from 3 to 7 pm.
Upper Deerfield Township, in Cumberland County, lets kids up to age 12 trick-or-treat in their neighborhoods.
Rumson, in Monmouth County, has an 8 pm curfew on October 30 and 31, and anyone under 18 who’s not with an adult can’t be out past 6 pm on Mischief Night, or past 8 pm on Halloween. Wall Twp. police will enforce a curfew of 9 pm October 29-31. Long Branch’s policy is October 29-31 and applies to kids under 17 being home by 8 pm. Shrewsbury doesn’t want kids out after 6 pm on October 30, or 8 pm on October 31. Marlboro has a curfew of 10 pm on Halloween night.
Long Valley, in Morris County, doesn’t want kids out from 10 pm to 6 am any day this week (from Monday to Friday). Trick-or-treating is allowed on Halloween from 2-9 pm.
Sparta Twp., in Sussex County, requires anyone under age 18 to be home by 9 pm on October 30 and 31. The Sparta Police Department is working with the Lake Mohawk County Club to assist with the Valley View Trail neighborhoods and roads known to attract trick-or-treaters. On October 31, from 5 to 9 pm, Valley View Trail will be closed to all vehicles; and Valley View Trail intersections at Alpine Trail, Partridge Lane and Summit Road will be closed.
Check with your township for its specific regulations on Halloween fun. Most towns make exceptions for teens who are with an adult, or who are coming home from work.
Here are some approved trick-or-treat spots we’ve found throughout New Jersey:
Haunted Hall: Trunk or Treat
Newark Symphony Hall, Newark
Inside, the hallways will be haunted, so as you trick-or-treat, look around every corner for spooky surprises – plus candy. Outside, trunk-or-treat around the parking lot for even more candy. There will be a costume contest.
Trick-or-Treat
Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May
Some spooky characters will be inside, waiting for good little ghosts and goblins, pirates, and princesses to come in for their Halloween treats.
Trick-or-Treat
Village of Ridgewood
Start at Village Hall and make your way to the library, Ridgewood Water, The Stable and the fire department for candy, costumes, music and more.
Stone Harbor Business District Trick-or-Treat
96th St. Business District, Stone Harbor
Dress in costume and walk through the downtown to visit the stores for candy.
Monsterville
Merchantville
Bring the kids downtown for trick-or-treating, either at businesses or residences.
Trick-or-Treat Around Bell Works
Bell Works, Holmdel
Kids are welcome to dress in costume and visit the various retailers for lots and lots of candy. Note: after you drop the kids at home, come back for Spooky Karaoke at Bar Bella.
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