It’s spooky szn and Halloween events are happening all over New Jersey. Here are some can’t-miss things to do this month:
Glow! The Spooky Speedway
Glow!, Sicklerville
Drive along an illuminated version of Route 66 – look for glowing pumpkins, friendly ghosts and witches that are brought to life by thousands of synchronized lights in a non-jump scare environment.
Albert Einstein Halloween Performance
Albert Einstein’s former residence, 112 Mercer St., Princeton
Legend has it that Princeton resident Albert Einstein was not familiar with the trick-or-treating tradition, and serenaded kids with his violin. Every year, members of the Institute for Advanced Study recreate the scene on Halloween night.
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.
Halloween Party
Marcus Live! Bar & Grille, American Dream, East Rutherford
Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s signature deviled eggs will get a spooky twist—served green eggs & ham-style for a fun and eerie makeover. You can also order the special Ghoul’s Bliss, which offers a haunted twist on the classic lychee martini. Candy for trick-or-treaters will be available.
Fright Fest Extreme
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
There will be haunted houses, scare zones, rides in the dark and special shows specially tailored for Halloween inside the theme park. Themes include Stranger Things, The Conjuring, SAW’s 20th anniversary, Army of the Dead and Texas Chain Saw.
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.
Jack ‘O Lantern Experience
Skylands Stadium, Augusta
Festival-like activities include seasonal food and drinks, outdoor games, pumpkin picking and painting, a beer garden, live music, and a 45-minute stroll through over 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns.
Toms River’s Halloween Parade
Toms River Shopping Center / Highland Parkway, Toms River
Hosted by Toms River Fire Co. No. 1, this annual parade is one of the biggest in the state.
Jacks & Lights
Argos Farm, Forked River
Aside from the fall festival activities at Argos Farm, you can return at night for Jacks & Lights. The main hit is a quarter-mile walking trail of thousands of carved jack-o-lanterns. There is also a lighted pumpkin trail, pumpkin patch, flashlight maze, Spook-Easy, and tons of photo ops.
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.
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium, Camden
During this fall festival, look for carved pumpkins that glow on land or in the water. New this year is a nearly 10-foot underwater octopus shaped out of pumpkins, and a snorkeling scarecrow that’s overlooking an underwater pumpkin patch. There will be seasonal sensory tables set up, with pumpkin slime and other hands-on sensory experiences. You can pay to paint a pumpkin, or buy pumpkin-themed souvenirs from the gift shop. You can also tune into the aquarium’s “What Goes Bump in the Midnight Zone” show, which focuses on animals that live in the depths of the ocean.
Fall Fest at LSC
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Stop by daily for trick-or-treating, Halloween dance parties, the new Haunted Universe planetarium show, a Potions Lab and spooky science demos. On fall weekends, there is more added: a petting zoo, a 3D spooky movie double feature, the Terror Lab walk-through haunted house and Boo! A Halloween Laser Show.
Monsterville
Merchantville
Bring the kids downtown for trick-or-treating, either at businesses or residences.
Halloween Light Show
Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
Pack everyone into your car for a guided tour through 32 acres of Halloween light displays. There will be farm fresh goodies in the retail farm market, fire pits, make-your-own s’mores, and hot cocoa.
Kids Eat Free
Chevys Fresh Mex, Clifton and Linden
Kids under 12 will get a free meal on the kids’ menu when they come to eat in the restaurant in costume, and when their adult orders an entree.
Kids Eat Free
The Shannon Rose, Clifton and Ramsey
Kids 12 and younger who come to the restaurant dressed up for Halloween can order a free meal off the kids’ menu.
Halloween at Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s, Wayne
At “Dave & Boo-ster’s,” each ticket includes video game play, a costume contest, a candy scavenger hunt and crafts.
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.
Trunk-or-Treat
Unity Square, New Brunswick
Bring your baskets for some treats, and maybe a couple tricks.
Not-Too-Spooky Halloween Party
Sesame Place Philadelphia, Langhorne, PA
Trick-or-treat along the iconic Sesame Street Neighborhood. Certain rides and attractions will be open. Sing and dance at the Monster Mash.
Halloween Celebration & Pet Costume Contest
Readington Brewery & Hop Farm, Neshanic Station
Bring your furry friends dressed up for a night of craft beer and spooky fun. The contest for humans will be judged before the pet costume contest.
Kids Eat Free
Doherty’s owned Applebee’s locations
Bring your kid dressed in costume and they’ll get a free meal if you order an adult entree.
Kids Eat Free
Byrd Restaurant, Hoboken
Kids under 10 who dine in costume will eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Kids Eat Free
Brothers Smokehouse BBQ & Soul, Ramsey
Kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Kids in costume will get a goodie bag.
Check out a preview of tonight’s festivities on our Instagram page.
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