Top Ten New Jersey Events for Halloween Weekend 2016
Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for Halloween Weekend, 2016. Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order.
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Top Ten New Jersey Events for Halloween Weekend, 2016:
October 27th – 30th – RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns (Secaucus, Hudson County)
Returning to New York and Los Angeles and debuting in New Jersey and Boston is the most iconic, truly unique family-friendly fall event, RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns! Come see thousands of hand-carved illuminated jack o’lanterns creatively arranged along a scenic walking path and set to a musical score designed to bring out the Halloween spirit in visitors of all ages! The various new and exciting themes created for 2016 are sure to impress both RISE newbies and returning RISE fans.
Dates: October 27th – 30th, 2016
Address: Meadowlands Expo Center; 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: Tickets
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October 28th – Fall Family Fun Fest at Indian Acres Tree Farm (Medford, Burlington County)
Come out for a fun fall evening at Indian Acres Farm… Enjoy a hayride, go through the maze, jump on the pillow bounce then relax by the bonfire and enjoy Hotel Transylvania 2 on the outdoor screen. Cost includes all of the above activities plus hot dogs, s’mores, popcorn and water, apple cider or hot chocolate. Feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs for your comfort.
Date: Friday, October 28th, 2016; 6pm to 9pm
Address: Indian Acres Tree Farm; 111 Tuckerton Rd, Medford, New Jersey 08055
Cost: $15 advance, $16 at the door
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October 28th – 30th – Chiller Theatre (Parsippany, Morris County)
The Chiller Theatre Toy, Model and Film Expo, held twice a year at the Parsippany Sheraton aka the Tara Hotel in April and Oct, is your Premiere Convention for all things Cool! Chiller Theatre, with over 24 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 28th – 30th, 2016
Address: Parsippany Sheraton, Parsippany, NJ
Cost: See ticket info via event
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October 29th – Springwood Grove of Horror (Colonia, Middlesex County)
Date: Saturday, October 29th, 2016; 4:30pm to 9:30pm
Address: Springwood Swim Club; McKinley and High St, Colonia, New Jersey
Cost: $2 for members, $5 non members
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October 29th – Smithville Zombie Walk (Smithville, Atlantic County)
Saturday, October 29–10am-7pm! Vendors, Free show by The Primitive Finks, zombie pin up contest with a $100 cash prize, FREE raffle and hundreds of zombies. Zombies walk at 6pm. Rain date 10/30.
Date: Saturday, October 29th, 2016; 10am to 7pm
Address: Smithville Village, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
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October 29th – Halloween in Rahway + Zombie Walk (Rahway, Union County)
Date: Saturday, October 29th, 2016
Address: East Cherry St, Rahway, NJ
Cost: Free
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October 29th- South Jersey Geek Fest (Woodbury Heights, Gloucester County)
SJ Geek fest is a celebration of your geekery featuring comics, art, tabletop games, music, video games, YouTubers, Yo-Yo’s, cosplayers and much more. Where else can you find a stormtrooper, a yoyo professional and Ben Franklin flying a kite?
Date: Saturday, October 29th, 2016; 10am to 5pm
Address: 741 Helen Ave Woodbury Hts, NJ
Cost: $5 – $8, Tickets Here
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October 29th – Haunted Trail at Wenonah Lake (Wenonah, Gloucester County)
Date: Saturday, October 29th, 2016; 7pm to 10pm
Address: Wenonah Lake, Wenonah, NJ
Cost: $5
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October 29th & 30th – Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market (Trenton, Mercer County)
Date: October 29th & 30th, 2016
Address: 675 South Clinton Ave, Trenton, NJ
Cost: $5
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October 30th – The NJ Sweet Escape : Sweet & Savory Yum Truck & Craft Vendor Event (Piscataway, Middlesex County)
Jadore Candy Presents The NJ Sweet Escape : Sweet & Savory Food Truck & Craft Vendor Event October 30th 2016 At The New Market Fire Department 801 Washington Ave , Piscataway New Jersey. Shop A Little! Eat A Lot! INDOOR & OUTDOOR VENDORS! A Few Of The Featured Sweet & Savory Trucks/Stands: Aunt Dee Dee’s Old Fashion Oven Baked Goodness, One Potato Two, Jadore Gourmet Popcorn, Cannoli World,Chicken Wings & Things, Maddalena’s Cheesecake and Catering, Aunt Ann’s Sweet Potato Pies, Empanada Lady and much more… Fall Crafts For Kids!!! CANDY BAGS FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO ARE DRESSED IN THEIR COSTUMES!!!! A portion of the entry fee will be donated to The New Market Volunteer Fire Department
Date: Sunday, October 30th, 2016; 11am to 7pm
Address: The New Market Fire Department 801 Washington Ave , Piscataway New Jersey.
Cost: Admission will be $5, and Children 12 and under FREE
Additional Awesome New Jersey Events:
October 27th – Pumpkin Illumination (Boonton, Morris County)
October 28th – New Jersey Ski & Snowboard Council Expo (Whippany, Morris County)
October 28th – Samhain Celebration (Englewood, Bergen County)
October 28th – Wayne PAL 9th Annual Haunted Tricky Tray (Wayne, Passaic County)
October 28th – 30th – GameAcon (Atlantic City, Atlantic County)
October 29th – CHS Project Graduation Food Truck Festival (Cranford, Union County)
October 29th – Metro Gathering Geocaching Mega Event (Stanhope, Sussex County)
October 29th – Terminal of Terror (Jersey City, Hudson County)
October 29th – Community Gathering at Tuckerton Seaport (Tuckerton, Ocean County)
October 29th – Rahway Zombie Walk (Rahway, Union County)
October 29th – Halloween Comicfest
October 29th – Halloween Touch-a-Truck (Deptford, Gloucester County)
October 29th – Health-O-Ween (Newark, Essex County)
October 30th – 60th Halloween Parade (Mays Landing, Atlantic County)
October 30th – Harvest Homecoming at New Bridge (River Edge, Bergen County)
October 30th – Bordentown City Historic Ghost Walk (Bordentown, Burlington County)
October 30th – Annual Hoboken House Tour (Hoboken, Hudson County)
October 30th – Haunted Hustle (Somers Point, Atlantic County)
October 30th – Fall Family Festival (Mays Landing, Atlantic County)
October 30th – Crop Shop’s Halloween Party (Hoboken, Hudson County)
October 30th – Halloween 3.1 (5K to Scare Hunger Away) (Woodland Park, Passaic County)
October 30th – Mischievous Life Drawing (Boonton, Morris County)
October 31st – Hometown Halloween (Washington, Warren County)
October 31st – Somerville Spooktacular (Somerville, Somerset County)
October 31st – Jersey City Halloween Bash (Jersey City, Hudson County)
October 31st – Trick or Treat in Downtown Morristown (Morristown, Morris County)
October 31st – Glassboro Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat (Glassboro, Gloucester County)
October 31st to November 6th – Flemington Restaurant Week (Flemington, Hunterdon County)
