Halloween in New Jersey

A Listing of the Top Halloween Shows, Events, Attractions, and Parades

Halloween in New Jersey is a time for many scary, frightful shows, events, attractions, and parades that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Check out the top 2011 NJ Halloween activities.

 

We have put on our costumes and headed into the dark of night with a full moon to search haunted houses, cemeteries, and pumpkin patches for ghosts, goblins, and skeletons to come up with the best Halloween events for families with kids. Caution: many of these events are Soooo scary that they are not recommended for children under 8. Suggest you call ahead to confirm age appropriateness.

Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.

Northern New Jersey 2011 Events

Bane
October 7 to 31, 2011, 7:00pm - 12:00am
The Livingston Mall
112 Eisenhower Parkway
Livingston NJ
info@bulletproofhaunts.com
or call 973-444-3079
The Bane's are a family of four who resided in a dark desolate house in the woods and were discovered by a localchool on a camping trip where they noticed a foul stench coming from inside. They enter, only to find the bodies of Judy Bane, Jack Bane, and Michael Bane torn to shreds, covered in flies. But where is their young beautiful daughter, Jennifer? The police thought the family was mauled by a bear or a pack of wolves, but when the saliva from their wounds was tested, there was no evidence of animal DNA, but instead the saliva was from a human. If at anytime you become unsafe or unruly, their zombies will escort you outside the house and proceed to eat you alive. Tickets can be purchased in advance on-line at http://bulletproofhaunts.com/tickets.htm

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Brighton Asylum
Open evenings at 7pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning September 30, 2011, with an extended evening on Halloween on October 31, 2011.
2 Brighton Ave
Passaic, NJ
201 -716 - 2827 (voice mail)
Scarentertainmentllc@yahoo.com
This horror show takes place in a 4,000 sq.ft complex that housed the sick and mentally disabled back in the mid 1940's. After years of harsh living conditions and grotesque medical experiments, the patients eventually over-ran the facility. Closed in 1952, there are reports that on foggy nights, patients and staff can still be seen wandering in and out of the complex. This event is 100% on foot through an interactive indoor haunted house designed to put you into another world. You will experience phobias, fears, humor, and gross outs! All that fun stuff! Those brave enough to enter the abandoned asylum are never seen nor heard from again. You will enter the holding center where you are free to enjoy refreshments, tour "The Horror Museum", and interact with the Brighton Asylum minimum security patients before you are called to enter the maximum security asylum.
General admission tickets are $22 per person. Group rate (15 or more people) is $18 per person. R.I.P admission is $32 per person. Group rate R.I.P admission is $28 per person with a group of 15 or more, Children 10-under are $18 per child. R.I.P admission by-passes the general admission line and gets you in fast. You only wait for other R.I.P's.

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Last Fling Pumpkin Sling
October 22, 23, 2011, 9AM to 6PM
Intersection of Millbrook Road and Montana Road
Harmony Township, NJ 08865
908-283-0721
The Last Fling Pumpkin Sling invites students in junior high, high school or involved in civic groups to build a catapult or trebuchet that can sling a pumpkin. The project is a collaboration of brain and brawn with students working together as a team. Admission: Adults: $5, Children 5-12: $3, Children 4 and Under: Free. Parking is Free.

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Schaefer's Frightfest
Schaefer Farms
1051 County Route 523
Flemington, NJ.
908-782-2705
Enjoy their 45 minute scary hayride through 200 acres of fright. Mass-Acre Maize: a casual run for your life! Carnival of Chaos: A walk through our nightmare. Treacherous trek through the Trail of Terror!Opening night is Friday September 30th 2011. Then every Friday, Saturday and /Sunday in October, including October 30th. They open at 7:00 pm and stop selling tickets on Friday and Saturday nights at 10:00 pm and Sunday nights at 9:00 pm. A 45 minute hair raising hayride through 200 acres of fright. Mass-Acre Maize: a casual run for your life! Carnival of Chaos: A walk through our nightmare. We'll scare the yell out of you! Not recommended for children under 8.

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Halloween Experience
Weekends in October, Call for 2011 dates and times
Tomahawk Lake
Route 181 North
Sparta
973-398-7777
A narrated 1- 1/2 mile haunted ride on tractor pulled wagons through the darkness. Look for haunts, ghouls, Frankenstein, Jason, Freddy, skeletons, executioners, pirates, Indians, dragons, Chucky and more. The first ride starts at 7pm and every 15 minutes after that. At the end of the ride, enjoy free cider and donuts and storytelling. Reservations are required.

 

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11th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Sunday, October 2, 2011, 12:30 - 5:30 PM
Whippany Railway Museum
1 Railroad Plaza
Whippany, NJ
Next to Route 10 West at Whippany Road
(973) 887-8177
tickets@whippanyrailwaymuseum.net
Special "Pumpkinliner" caboose trains make frequent departures from the Museum site throughout the day. Take a nostalgic 30-minute trip into the past onboard the "Pumpkinliner". The enjoyable excursion follows the route of the Historic "Whippanong Trail", and will feature ANTIQUE CABOOSES you can ride in. Trains depart at 12:30; 1:15; 2:00; 2:45; 3:30; 4:15 and 5:00PM This event takes place, and all trains run, rain or shine! Walk among the Pumpkins, Corn Shocks, and Grinning Scarecrows as you enjoy the wares of local crafts merchants and railroad memorabilia dealers at our popular pumpkin crafts fair.

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Frightful Nights
Friday and Saturday nights from October 1 - October 29, 2011
Grochowicz Farms
2401 Rt 31 South
Glen Gardner
908-537-4332
One of New Jersey's most popular live actor Halloween Family Events.
For 2011 Grochowicz Farms presents a new Haunted Adventure. Three TERRIFYING Haunts in one location for one low price! Haunted Hollow Hayride Trail of Terror Chaotic Corn Maze Experience the dread on the 35 minute HAUNTED Hollow HAYRIDE. Then if you dare continue on through the Trail of Terror then find your way through the Chaotic Corn Maze.

 

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Haunted Village
Friday & Saturday evenings, October 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2011
starting at 6:30 pm
Red Mill Museum Village
56 Main Street
Clinton, New Jersey 08809
908-735-4101
The historic Red Mill comes alive with the eerie sights and sounds of Halloween. Hayride and Terror Trail. The biggest, safest and best haunted event in the area. Doors open 6:00 p.m. General admission tickets are available for pre-purchase at the Red Mill Museum Office from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm daily. Pre-purchase of tickets is available. The ticket window will also be open on performance nights at 5:00 pm and will close at 10pm.

 

 

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Wagner Farm Arboretum Brite Nites
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00 PM,
October 21, 22, 23 and 28, 29, 30, 2011
Wagner Farm Arboretum
197 Mountain Ave
Warren, NJ
The event features a thousand creatively carved and lighted pumpkins and pumpkin sculptures displayed throughout the gardens and fields of the Arboretum. A Haunted House Showcase is also included in ticket purchase. Stop by the Black Hat Cafe for drinks and treats as well as face painting and tattoos. A pumpkin carving contest will be held prior to opening night. Visit wfafnj.org for purchase of tickets and information about submitting your original work of pumpkin art. Winners will be announced on October 23rd and 30th. Ticket reservations are recommended since space is limited.

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Haunt For The Hungry
October 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, 2011, 6pm-11pm except Oct 30-31 close at 10pm
Hugh Force Field
69 Garden Ave
Wharton, NJ 07885
201-217-5224
This event is a 3,500 sq. ft. Haunted walk through housed under a 20'X 40' Tent. The attraction features 16 creepy decorated sets with over 25 live actors. Zombies, witches, pirates, clowns and more lurk around every corner. Not for kids under 7 years. Admission donation of $5 for The Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris.\

 

 

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Halloween Shows at The Planetarium at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC)
18 Lamington Road
North Branch, NJ
908-231-8805 for reservations!
Offering two shows in celebration of Halloween: Spooky Skies Saturdays, October 22 and 29, 2011, 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. This Halloween, come to the RVCC Planetarium to witness spine-chilling tricks and treats of Spooky Skies. Spooky Skies takes viewers back to medieval Ireland to explore the roots of the Halloween holiday, then into the heavens to draw parallels between some celestial objects and famous monsters. What does a werewolf have on an inescapable Black Hole, or a noxious, deadly planet like Venus, or a crushing, dangerous supernova?

Fright Light -- family version Saturdays, October 22 and 29, 2011, 4:00 p.m. Features songs including "Alive" by Meatloaf and "Thriller" by Michael Jackson.
Fright Light -- PG-13 version Saturdays, October 22 and 29, 2011 8:00 p.m. Not recommended for young viewers or those easily scared! Features songs including "Alive" by Meatloaf and "Thriller" by Michael Jackson, and "The Night Santa Went Crazy" by Weird Al.

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Wharton's 3rd Annual Haunted HalloWharton Celebration
Saturday, October 22, 2011
4:00pm to 10:00pm
(973) 945-5336
A family-fun festival that will kick off at 4:00 pm with a costume parade and contest – for humans AND their animals. Come dressed in your best costumes and even make a float if you'd like! There will be trick-or-treating down Main Street, psychic readings, arts and crafts, a haunted house and other fun to be had. There is also a scarecrow contest where participants can create their own scarecrow and have it displayed on Main Street during and after the festival.

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Halloween Spooktacular
October 28 and 29, 20211, from 6pm-10pm
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ
201-200-1000
Dare to enter our Haunted High School, and thrill yourselves with eye-popping activities for all ages! Older children, teens, and adults will thrill to hair raising Live Science shows, electrifying entertainers and creepy costumed cretins. Younger children (ages 2 and up) will enjoy a fun filled evening in I-Explore (an exhibition gallery designed just for kids ages 2-6), trick or treating, special crafts, Halloween film comedies, dancing at the Bug Ball and costume contests. Tickets are $13 for children ages 2-12, $15 for adults, free for children under 2 and can be purchased the day of or call the box office in advance to reserve your tickets.

Central New Jersey 2011 Events

Macabre Manor
18-20 Main St.
Keyport, NJ
macabremanorhauntedhouse.com
No one has set foot in this haunted abandoned house since it's mentally deranged caretaker disappeared some years ago but rumor has it that strange and unexplained noises have once again been heard. Tours are offered for $12 per person for adults. The tours run every Friday and Saturday in October from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Not recommended for children.

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Corner of Chaos Haunted Maze
September 30th to October 30th, 2011 on Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m to 11 p.m. or on Sunday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Corner-Copia Garden Center and Nursery
299 Princeton-Hightstown Road
East Windsor
(609) 426-8884
This is a horror trifecta – three new, haunted maze attractions sure to put you and your friends in the proper spirits! Experience the Devil’s Den, the Barbaric Barnyard and the Trail of Treachery. Beware the Jersey Devil! Fun for Boys & girls, the new Family Fun Maze has more than two miles of pathways to explore. Come for the day or bring your flashlight and come at night. The snack stand is there for when the troops get hungry.

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The New Jersey Zombie Walk and Undead Festival!
October 21, 22, 23, 2011
Asbury Park Convention Hall
Asbury Park
zombiesbiting@me.com
The largest gathering of Zombies is now a 3 day event. The Undead Festival will include a full scale horror convention featuring specialists, music performers, vendors, film screenings, and more. A Zombie Walk is an organized gathering of people who dress up in zombie costumes and then converge quickly in a public area for surprise and fun. The walk is rain or shine. Call for 2011 details.

 

 

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Halloween Haunted Hayride
Friday October 14, Saturday October 15, Friday October 21, and Saturday October 22, 2011
Allaire State Park
Route 524
Wall Township, New Jersey
732-919-3500
A spooky guided spirit guide will take you into the creepy woods and into the Historic Village at Allaire. Beware of the scary creatures that might be haunting the woods. Hear spooky tales while meeting the Allaire Witches in front of the Carriage House. Don't forget a cup of hot mulled cider at the Howell Works Bakery, where refreshments will be available. Hayrides depart every 15 minutes with the first wagon leaving at 6 pm and the last at 9:30 pm. There will only be 1000 tickets sold per night, so advance purchase is strongly recommended.

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Haunted Theatre
October 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2011
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ
732-224-2411
Are you brave enough to take on the demented imaginations of Brookdale Community College's student minds? Designed, built and run by past and present students. This tormented trip through body parts, evil creatures and more will redefine "stage fright". Adult Tours Friday, Saturday, Sunday Oct. 21, 22, 23 & 28, 29, 30 - 7:00-10:30pm Child Friendly Tours Saturday and Sunday Only Oct. 22, 23 & 29, 30 - 2:00-4:00pm

Southern New Jersey 2011 Events

South Jersey Pumpkin Show Festival
October 8, 9, 2011, 10 am - 6 pm
Atlantic County 4-H Fairground
3210 Rte. 50 S.
Egg Harbor, NJ
856-765-0118

Festival will showcase local artists and craftsmen, live entertainment, professional home show companies and food galore. Shop from over 125 craftsmen offering fall wreaths, baskets, quilts, pottery, jewelry, glassware, wood working and more. Little Miss Pumpkin Show for girls 5-8, 2:00pm on Sunday, Weigh Off Sunday starting at 11am, Pumpkin Dessert Baking contest on Saturday at 2pm. Two hundred free pumpkins will be given out at the main entrance to kids ten and under. General Admission $2.00 Kids 6 & under free. Parking is free. Portion of proceeds will benefit the Atlantic County 4-H Fair Association

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Fright Fest
Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 1 -30, 2011, plus Fridays beginning October 14 and Columbus Day, Monday, October 10.
Six Flags Great Adventure
Route 537
Jackson
732-928-1821
In October, Six Flags Great Adventure will e unearth their annual Fright Fest, a scary fun event for the entire family during our most popular festival of the year. Arrive before 5:30 p.m. for shows for kids, but after 6 p.m. when the sun begins to set, the ghouls come out to haunt the midways. Evening hours feature bone-chilling walk through attractions, eerie shows and teeth-chattering thrill rides.

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The 74th Toms River Halloween Parade
Monday , October 31, 2011 at 7:00p.m. If postponed it will be Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
For information on the parade and for submitting an application to enter, contact:
732-349-0144
or trfd25no1@aol.com
Reported to be one of the largest Parades of it's type in the world, it's a parade with plenty of floats and decorative Halloween themed attractions. ARRIVE EARLY! It is recommended you arrive about 2 hours prior to the start of the parade. This allows time to get settled and comfortable so the parade can begin on time. In the past, people have put chairs out even earlier. Parade starts at 7:00 pm, from the Toms River Center located at Main Street and Route 37, proceeding South on Main Street, then east on Washington Street and concludes at Hooper Avenue. Most trophies will be distributed at 101 Hooper Avenue, Ocean County Administration Building.

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Wildwood Halloween Parade and Fun Fair
October 28, 2011
6:15 p.m
609-522-4546
Wildwood, NJ
5:30 p.m. registration and judging is at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce office at 3306 Pacific Avenue. You must register to be judged! Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. at Wildwood and Pacific Avenues, Wildwood. Fun Fair follows at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

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Wildwoods Boardwalk Pumpkin Run
October 29, 2011
The Wildwoods Boardwalk
609-849-8887
The Pumpkin Run is a ghoulishly fun and exciting family event for all ages Halloween Weekend. This festive boardwalk event offers a 5K & 10K run along with a 1 mile family walk. Many of the participants dress in their favorite Halloween costumes and vie for the prizes in the best dressed categories of family, youth, infant and Best All Around. All proceeds benefit the four Elementary Schools located on the Island of Wildwood.

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Burlington County Prison Museum
Halloween Show
October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 2011
From 6:30pm to 10pm
128 High Street
Mount Holly
609-265-5476
This National Prison Landmark is now a museum and is offering special Halloween events. See the dungeons, gallows and old cells decorated with mannequins and artifacts. They have close to 50 actors and volunteers. The attraction is NOT handicap accessible. Open toed shoes not recommended. Ticket booth is open from 6pm to 10pm.Tickets: General Admission $17.00 R.I.P. Pass (express line) $10.00 call 609-678-8898 or 609-265-5476 to reserve: $15 at door; $13 pre-purchased.

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The Night of Terror
Creamy Acres Farm
448 Lincoln Mill Rd
Mullica Hill, NJ
856-223-1669
nightofterror.com
A spook filled event featuring very scary attractions including; The ride of Terror, the Home of the Demented and Dead, the dreaded Corn Maze, and a 3-D hall of terror. They are open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in October and everyday from October 25th to the 30th. Attendees are warned that they might urinate themselves in fear.

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Ghost Tours of Ocean City
October, 2011 8:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays, plus Halloween October 31, 2011
Tours depart from the corner of 9th St & Asbury Avenue.
Ocean City
609-814-0199
A candlelight walking tour where that turns into "FEAR IN THE DARK"! It combines history, folklore, and ghost stories for a night of eerie fun in Ocean City's historic downtown. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. TICKETS $14 per person; $8 ages 4-12

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Haunted Seaport
Friday, October 28, 2011 and Saturday, October 29, 2011
Tuckerton Seaport
120 W. Main Street
Tuckerton, NJ
6:00pm-9:00pm
609-296-8868 ext 114
Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea, stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, phragmites maze, food, refreshments and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Admission: General $8, Members $5; Hayrides $2 with paid admission, free for Seaport members

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Point Pleasant 30th Annual Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Parade Begins at 1:00 PM
Line up 11:30 AM
Bridge Ave
732-295-8850
Fun for all ages - Pets - Groups - Motorized Floats - Pull Floats - Judging takes place at noon - trophies and participation ribbons for all. To march in the parade, fill out the entry application available September 15 in the Chamber of Commerce office at 2810 Bridge Avenue

 

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Cape May Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 23, 2011
609-884-5404
The Cape May annual Halloween Parade is one of the highlights of the fall season. No where else in New Jersey can you see so many creative costumes parade by in such a short time. The Parade travels down Carpenter's Lane onto Ocean Street and then down Washington Street where it ends at the Emlen Physick Estate where there’ll be a little party for the participants. Register at 1:30pm, Judging starts at 2pm, Parade begins at 3pm, Rotary Park.

 

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Goblins in the Garden Family Festival
October 22 & 23, 2011
Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ
856-365-8733
12:00-4:00pm
Goblins in the Garden Family Festival. Kids in costumes receive half-price admission for this howling good time. Take a Haunted Train Ride; dodge costumed characters in our Haunted Maze, meet the bumbling burglars and have your fortune told. Celebrate the Mexican tradition of “Día de los Muertos,” a fun and educational activity for the whole family.

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Not Sooo Scary Halloween
Fridays, October 22 and 29, 2011
6:30–8:30pm
Fernbrook Farms Education Center
142 Bordentown-Georgetown Road
Chesterfield, NJ
To RSVP for this event please call: (609) 298–4028 or claire@fernbrookfarms.com
Looking for a “haunted hayride” alternative for your family? Come out to Fernbrook Farms and join them for a “not sooo scary” fall celebration. You’ll enjoy a fall evening on the farm while they play games, hike, go on a story stroll and take a hayride to a campfire to roast marshmallows. This event is best suited for families with children ages 0-8. Fernbrook Farms Education Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting children to our natural world.

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15th Annual Giant Pumpkin Carve
Saturday, October 15, 2011, from 5 to 9:30 pm
at the Salem County Fair Grounds
Route 40
Pilesgrove Township, NJ
(856) 935-9242
For information or to purchase tickets call (856) 935-3663 and ask for Peg or Ruth Ann.
The annual autumn event is fun family to welcome fall, celebrate the agricultural richness of Salem County and, at the same time, offer a unique venue for local artists to display their work. Musical entertainment, free hay rides, a variety of new children's activities such as Trunk-R-Treat for kids 12 and under in costume, straw maze, crowning of the Pumpkin Princess and more will be available when the fair grounds open at 5 pm. The Pumpkin Bake-Off offers prizes and proceeds from the sale of baked goods benefits Meals on Wheels, too.

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