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Top Ten New Jersey Events for Halloween Weekend 2017

It’s here, it’s here! Halloween weekend is upon us! Get ready for the festivities by checking out my  Top Ten New Jersey Events for Halloween Weekend 2017.

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Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. New Jersey Events are listed in date order.


Bonus Events! You can visit me at these two awesome New Jersey Events:

Forgotten Boardwalk’s Three Year Extravaganza & Costume Party – October 28th
Come celebrate Forgotten Boardwalks’s 3 Year anniversary AND Halloween! Beer, crafts, and special beer releases!
Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2017; 12 PM – 10 PM
Address: Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing; 1940 Olney Ave, Ste 100, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Cost: Free to attend

Crafts and Drafts at River Horse Brewing Company – October 29th
Marketspace Vendor Events is taking over the River Horse Brewing Company warehouse with over 40 unique and talented vendors. This event is sure to be a hit. Plus the beer is top notch!
Date: Sunday, October 29th, 2017; 12pm to 5pm
Address: 2 Graphics Drive, Ewing, New Jersey
Cost: Free to attend

Top Ten New Jersey Events for Halloween Weekend 2o17:

Chiller Theatre Expo – October 27th – 29th
The Chiller Theatre Toy, Model and Film Expo, held twice a year at the Parsippany Hilton in April and Oct, is your Premiere Convention for all things Cool! Chiller Theatre, with over 26 years in the business, is your #1 stop for the Best Celebrities, Dealers rooms that are second to none, a Rock n Roll Costume Party the Saturday Night of both events.
Dates: October 27th – 29th, 2017
Address: Hilton Parsippany, Parsippany, NJ
Cost: Tickets

Haunted Hops and Ghoulish Grub Fest – October 28th
If you and your favorite ghouls and goblins are looking for a screamin’ good time, then don’t you dare miss the Haunted Hops and Ghoulish Grub Fest on Saturday, October 28th 11am-6pm on the Great Lawn of the RiverWinds Community Center in West Deptford, NJ! Enjoy a glass of brew in the beer garden from New Jersey craft breweries like Devil’s Creek, Death of the Fox, Lunacy, and many more. And with 20 food trucks serving up “cauldrons” of great grub, you’ll never go hungry. Plus there will be live entertainment, artisanal crafters and kids’ activities for even the littlest ghost. Don’t forget to come dressed for the occasion and enter our costume contest! Advance general admission is $5 or $7 cash at the gate for those 10 and up. For those 21 and older, purchase a spooky souvenir package which includes general admission to the event, souvenir beer glass and a festival sticker, is just $10 in advance or $12 cash at the gate. For more info and to purchase your tickets, go to NJBeer.org today!
Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2017; 11am to 6pm
Address: RiverWinds Community Center; 1000 Riverwinds Dr, West Deptford, New Jersey
Cost: $5 advance, $7 at the gate

Historic Smithville’s Zombie Walk – October 28th
The Zombie walk is sponsored by Underground, one of the 60+ stores at Historic Smithville. Come spend a night in the Village and take part in the Zombie Walk! Show up all ready in full costume and make up or we will have makeup artists on site. Be prepared to walk the Village with hundreds of other zombie friends! The rain date for this event is October 29.
Dates: Saturday, October 28th, 2017
Address: Historic Smithville; 615 East Moss Mill Rd., Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

Harry Potter Festival – October 28th
On Saturday, October 28th from 11am-5pm, Swedesboro will host the Inaugural Potter Inspired Halloween Festival on Kings Highway (rain or shine). More detail will be revealed soon about this magical event, but the main activities of our festival will be geared toward those 12 years old and under. Everyone loves a Potter event! Our downtown Swedesboro will be transformed into a magical world…and our local businesses should have something for everyone!
Dates: Saturday, October 28th, 2017; 11am to 5pm
Address: Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ

Highlands Zombie Walk – October 28th
Join this annual event in the Highlands! Parade begins at 2pm, followed by a costume contest.
Dates: Saturday, October 28th, 2017
Address: Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ
Cost: Free

Tires on the Terroir: Food Trucks & Live Music – October 28th
It’s a most delicious wine tasting! Enjoy gourmet bites on wheels from Antimo’s Italian Kitchen: Trattoria & Pizzeria, Luke’s Lobster, Ms. Fu’s Yummy Food Truck, and the Empanada Guy, Live music from the Union Street Jam Band. Winery tours and vineyard walks, and of course plenty of delicious wine to taste and enjoy!
Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2017; 12pm to 6pm
Address: Unionville Vineyards; 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, New Jersey
Cost: Free admission. Wine tastings are $10.

Delaware River Towns Zombie Crawl – October 28th
Beginning on the former site of River Horse Brewery in Lambertville and concluding at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope. Saturday October 28, 2017, Registration time 3:30pm, crawl begins at 4:30. Zombies have invaded the Delaware River Towns and will cross the bridge to terrorize two states! Prizes to the best costumes. Cost to participate is a $10 donation per family.
Dates: Saturday, October 28th, 2017; 4-6pm
Address: 80 Lambert Lane, Lambertville, NJ
Cost: $10 per family

All Ghouls Food Trucks at Point Beach – October 28th & 29th
Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce Presents An All Ghouls Food Trucks with a splash of Chowder Weekend!! This event is being held at the Rt 35S and Arnold Ave. Parking Lot in downtown Point Pleasant Beach.
Two-day event: Oct 28th and 29th
Saturday 11am – 9 pm: Fast Forward 80s hits 6-9pm.
Sunday 11am -7 pm
3 Live Bands each day!
Wine Bar and Tasting Tent
FREE Family and kids activities like the Bounce House, checkers, Connect 4, Hula Hoops!
FREE Face Painting with Macaroni Anne Cheeze from 1-5pm
15 Savory and Dessert Food Trucks!
Truck ‘R Treat 12 & under in costume.
Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2017 and Sunday, October 29th, 2017
Address: 517 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Cost: Free admission

Witches Day Out – October 29th
Come out and join us for our annual Witches Day Out. Enjoy a scavenger hunt and some other spooky fun.As well as some discounts in our shoppes to our hat wearing witches. There will be a best hat, shoe, and junior witch contest.
Date: Sunday, October 29th, 2017; 2pm to 6pm
Address: Smithville Inn, Historic Smithville NJ; 1 N New York Rd, Galloway, New Jersey
Cost: Free

Ort Farms Food Truck Festival – October 29th
Long Valley and beyond, GET READY! The Just Jersey Fest is rolling into ORT FARMS!
This is no ordinary food truck festival! Bring your friends, relatives, colleagues and definitely your KIDS!!!
15 Food Trucks, Beer & Sangria Garden, face painting, DJ & plenty of farm activities.
• Cow Train Ride
• Pony Rides
• Apple Cannon
• Animals to pet & feed
• Corn Maze
• Hayrides
• Pick your own Pumpkins
• Monster Trucks
(the corn maze and hayrides are across the street from the festival, and re-admittance is included)
A great way to spend a fun filled Fall family day!
Bring your appetite, lawn chairs and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying all the great activities that Ort Farms has to offer.
Portion of admission proceeds to benefit Goryeb Childrens Hospital. Alcohol proceeds to benefit Morris Rugby.
Date: Sunday, October 29th, 2017; 11am to 6pm
Address: Ort Farms; 25 Bartley Rd, Long Valley, New Jersey
Cost: $5, kids under 10 free

Additional Awesome New Jersey Events:

October 26th – 28th – Haunted Seaport (Tuckerton, Ocean County)
October 27th – A Night of the Macabre at Open Arts Stage (Bordentown, Burlington County)
October 27th – Terminal of Terror (Jersey City, Hudson County)
October 27th – Rocky Horror Picture Show at Kathedral Event Center (Hammonton, Atlantic County)
October 27th –  Funny Farm Rescue’s Haunted Hayrides (Mays Landing, Atlantic County)
October 27th – Final Fridays: Farmers and Food Trucks (Oaklyn, Camden County)
October 27th – Halloween Murder Mystery & Wine Tasting (Long Branch, Monmouth County)
October 27th & 28th – Oasis Island of Terror (Robbinsville, Mercer County)
October 27th – 29th – GameAcon (Atlantic City, Atlantic County)
October 27th – 29th – Roxey Ballet’s Dracula (Lambertville, Hunterdon County)
October 27th – 31st – Haunted Hamilton (Rahway, Union County)
October 28th – South Jersey Geek Fest (Woodbury Heights, Gloucester County)
October 28th – Metro Gathering Geocaching Mega Event (Stanhope, Sussex County)
October 28th – 10th Annual Fall Festival (Stratford, Camden County)
October 28th – A.C. First Annual Zombie Bicycle Bar Crawl (Atlantic City, Atlantic County)
October 28th – Barnegat Drive in Movie – Hocus Pocus (Barnegat, Ocean County)
October 28th – GSWGA’s After the Harvest Wine & Food Event  (Jersey City, Hudson County)
October 28th – Garden State Brew Co’s Halloween Costume Party (Galloway, Atlantic County)
October 28th – Freehold Food Fest (Freehold, Monmouth County)
October 28th – New Brunswick Halloween Bar Crawl 2017 (New Brunswick, Middlesex County)
October 28th – Halloween Parade, Trunk or Treat and Fireworks in Rahway (Rahway, Union County)
October 28th – Fall-o-ween Spectacular (Fort Lee, Bergen County)
October 28th – Yappy Hour Halloween Party and Parade (Asbury Park, Monmouth County)
October 28th – Metuchen’s Haunted Downtown (Metuchen, Middlesex County)
October 28th – Halloween Family Fun Festival with 5K and Kids Fun Run (Cranbury, Middlesex County)
October 28th – All Ghouls Food Trucks at Point Beach (Point Pleasant, Ocean County)
October 28th – 49th Annual Alloway Halloween Parade! (Alloway, Salem County)
October 28th – Beetlejuice: A Movie Time Event (Ocean Grove, Monmouth County)
October 28th – Antique Bar & Bakery – Disco Is Dead! (Hoboken, Hudson County)
October 28th – Long Branch Fall Festival & Pooch Parade! (Long Branch, Monmouth County)
October 28th – Edison HS Food Truck Festival (Edison, Middlesex County)
October 28th – Downtown Somerville’s Halloween Pub Crawl (Somerville, Somerset County)
October 28th & 29th – Four Sister’s Winery’s HallowWine Weekend (Belvidere, Warren County)
October 28th & 29th – Boo at the Boardwalk (Point Pleasant, Ocean County)
October 29th – 47th Annual Halloween Parade of Bordentown City (Bordentown, Burlington County)
October 29th – Bordentown City Historic Ghost Walk (Bordentown, Burlington County)
October 29th – Halloween 3.1 (5K to Scare Hunger Away) (Woodland Park, Passaic County)
October 29th – Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s (Paramus, Bergen County)
October 29th – Spooky Lantern History Tour and Campfire Storytelling (Browns Mills, Burlington County)
October 29th – Ort Farms Food Truck Festival (Long Valley, Morris County)
October 29th – Trick or Treat at Waterloo Village (Stanhope, Sussex County)
October 29th – Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Party & Fundraiser (Pennsauken, Camden County)
October 30th – Westmont Halloween Parade (Haddon Twp, Camden County)
October 31st – Halloween Beer and Doughnut Pairing (Jersey City, Hudson County)
October 31st – Jersey City Halloween Bash (Jersey City, Hudson County)
October 31st – November 5th – Bergenfield Food and Fright Festival (Bergenfield, Bergen County)

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