Updated for 2020!
There are ghosts and goblins everywhere, as the scents of fall fill the air!
That’s right, it’s FALL! That means it is time for all those exciting and scary Halloween events. Each fall, families flock to their local haunted house or haunted hayride, but why not try something a little different this year? There are so many “spooktacular” Halloween events that not only invoke excitement and anticipation, but are educational too!
As you already know, I am all about exposing my kids to brain boosting and educational activities and experiences. Although I love haunted houses and costume parties, I wanted to see what was available that offered a chance for my kids to learn as well! After researching events all across NJ, I have created a list of a variety of Halloween events that I know you will LOVE! I will be adding to this list throughout the season so check back often for more spooky fun!
Spooktacular Brain Boosting Events
Halloween Drive Thru at Stews: October 3 11am-9pm at Stew’s
The Creepy Crawl: October 3 at 6pm in Mount Holly
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe: October 9-10 7:30pm or 9pm at Allaire Village in Farmingdale, NJ
NJ Paranormal Ghost Tours: October 3 7pm-9pm at Liberty Hall Museum in Union, NJ
Virtual Homeschool : Spider Sense: October 13 from 1-2pm via Fosterfields Historical Farm
Fall Foliage Walk: October 14 1-2pm and 3-4pm at Great Swamp OEC in Chatham, NJ
Wild West City after Dark: October 16, 17 from 6-10pm at Wild West City in Byram Township
Haunted Wild West Fest: October 16-18 from 12-4pm at Wild West City in Byram Township
Hidden Lake Haunted Scare Trail: October 17, 24 from 6-10 pm by Hidden Lake in Succasunna
Celebrate Fall: October 18 11am-3:30pm at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, NJ
Fall Foliage Walk: October 18 1-2pm and 3-4pm at Great Swamp OEC in Chatham, NJ
Virtual Healthy Halloween Kids Cooking Class: October 20 4:30-5:30pm hosted by Shoprite Sparta
Walk In Event: October 23 6-8pm at Chef It Up in Mount Olive, NJ
Wild West City after Dark: October 23, 24 from 6-10pm at Wild West City in Byram Township
Haunted Wild West Fest: October 23-25 from 12-4pm at Wild West City in Byram Township
Paranormal Evenings: Ghosts and Ghouls Discussing Different Entities: October 23 from 7-8pm hosted by Morris County Parks
Zoo Boo: October 24, 31 from 10am-5pm at Bergen County Zoo in Paramus, NJ
1830’s Hallow’s Evc: October 24 11am-4pm at Allaire Village in Farmingdale, NJ
Virtual Boo at the Zoo: October 1-24 10am-2pm at Cape May County Zoo in Cape May NJ
Trick Or Treat Trail & Costume Contest: October 25 from 12-3pm at Heaven Hill Farm in Vernon
Wild West City after Dark: October 30 from 6-10pm at Wild West City in Byram Township
Haunted Wild West Fest: October 30-31 from 12-4pm at Wild West City in Byram Township
A Spooky Story: Hunt on the Farm: October 30 1-1:30pm, October 31 10-2pm at Forsterfields Historical Living Farm in Morris Township
Events on Halloween Day
Pellets and Potions: October 31 2-3pm-8pm at Tenafly Nature Center
Pumpkin Patch Day: October 31 2pm at Liberty Hall Museum
Halloween at Allaire: October 31 11am-4pm at Allaire Village
Farmers Market Trunk or Treat: October 31 from 10am-2pm at West Orange Farmers Market
Halloween Glow Party: October 31 6pm-8pm at Sky Zone in Mount Olive
Scavenger Hunt Trick or Treating: October 31 10am-5pm at Tranquility Farms
Halloween Movie Night: October 31 at Callandra’s Mediterranean Grill in Fairfield
Ongoing Events
Fall Harvest at Heaven Hill Farm: throughout October at Heaven Hill Farm in Vernon
Bordentown Haunted Walking Tours: dates throughout October hosted by Bordentown Walking Tours in Bordentown
Farm of Horrors: select dates throughout October at Schaefer Farms in Flemington
Flashlight Nights in the Corn Maze: Thursdays to Saturdays in October on Father Son Farm in Galloway
Harvest Moon Hayride and Night Time Corn Maze: Every Friday and Saturday night October 3-31 6pm – 10pm at Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ
JackO’Lantern Experience: dates throughout October at Skylands Stadium in Augusta
Fall Festivals: October 3-25 in Snyder’s Farm in Somerset
Fall Fun Festivals: Saturdays in October at Donaldson’s Farms in Hackettstown
Scarecrows in the Garden: October 9-26 8am-6pm at Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township, NJ
Online Classes: Free Online classes at Michaels Craft Stores
13 Skeletons: Head to Bridgewater, NJ and check out this incredible skeleton display October 1-31. The even is FREE to attend.
Diggerfest: Every weekend September 26-November 8 at Diggerland USA in West Berlin, NJ
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This is awesome! My son would love the diggerfest!