NJIB’s Guide to 30+ New Jersey Events October 23rd – 25, 2026
We are loving this time of year! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events October 23rd – 25th is your go-to source for the best events across the Garden State! From fun festivals and food-filled weekends to family-friendly expos, live entertainment, and unique celebrations – there’s plenty to do this weekend!
As a reminder, NJIB can’t control the weather or whether (see what I did there) an event is canceled. Please make sure an event is still active before attending.
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Bonus! See NJIB at Bell Works Fresh on Wednesday, October 21st, Lunar Faire: Halloweekend on Saturday, October 24th, and Winter Fresh on Sunday, October 25th.
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NJIB’s Guide to New Jersey Events October 21st – October 25th:
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Lunar Faire: Halloweekend at Sussex Fairgrounds
Saturday, October 24 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lunar Faire’s season-closing Halloweekend Faire is the ultimate Halloween event. This event features immersive witchy attractions, including group spellwork with the Lunar Queene, a potions lab, fire wire walking, and bubble magic by Meadow Perry. Attendees can also shop from offbeat craft vendors, sample local food, and experience Halloween-themed entertainment such as a levitating witch performance and “The MF Pumpkin of CHAOS.”
37 Plains Rd, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Kids under 10 are free
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East Brunswick Restaurant Week
Now – October 25
Sample deals and special menus all week as area restaurants celebrate local flavors.
East Brunswick, NJ
Witches Night Out
October 22, 5:30 pm – 9 pm
Tickets for Witches Night Out on October 22nd, sponsored by the Cranford Woman’s Club and Downtown Cranford, are now on sale! This will be a fun evening of gathering, shopping, and more!. Tickets are being sold in two tiers:
Broomstick Ticket: $20 includes special offers at retailers and restaurants, drink specials, a hat-decorating contest, two tickets for the tricky tray, and a scavenger hunt. It will also include a pass for the Witchful Walking Tour, which is new this year! It will include self-care items.
Cauldron Ticket: $40 includes special offers at retailers and restaurants, drink specials, a hat-decorating contest, five tickets for the tricky tray, and a scavenger hunt. It will also include a pass for the Witchful Walking Tour, which is new this year! It will include self-care items. Includes choice of one 10-minute appointment with a tarot reader.
Downtown Cranford, NJ
Cost: $20/$40
Allentown Witches Night Out
October 22, 6 pm – 9 pm
General admission tickets include a souvenir shopping bag, tickets for in-store raffles, refreshments at participating shops, and the chance to enter the grand prize basket after completing the event passport. VIP tickets offer an enhanced experience, including a personal session with a card reader, a souvenir shopping bag, tickets to participate in in-store raffles, refreshments at participating shops, and the opportunity to enter the grand prize basket upon completing the event passport. A limited number of VIP tickets are available, so we recommend reserving early.
Downtown Allentown, NJ
Cost: $20 – $40
Haddonfield Halloween Night Market: Part V
October 23, 4 pm – 9 pm
The spell is cast once again! Join us Friday, October 23 as historic Downtown Haddonfield transforms into a spooky destination for an evening of shopping, music, entertainment, and Halloween fun from 4 – 9 PM.
Downtown Haddonfield, NJ
Cost: Free
Witches Night Out at Rebel Sheep Wine Co
October 23, 5 pm – 9 pm
Visit Stony Hill Farms for this fun night out celebrating all things spooky. Ticket includes one drink ticket, access to corn maze, and a vendor market with live music 6-9pm. This event is restricted to ages 21 and up.
15 North Rd, Chester, NJ
Cost: $21.99
Pink Witches Night Out
October 23, 5:30 pm – 10 pm (Rescheduled from Oct 16)
Pink Witches was started in 2012 after Meg Olenowski lost her mom to cancer. Over the last 12 years the Pink Witches committee has raised over $150,000 for local women going through cancer treatments. This annual celebration combines fun, community spirit, and a vital cause—supporting breast cancer awareness and research. The event is free to attend and welcomes individuals of all ages. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pink Witches Night Out will once again unite the Denville community in a vibrant display of solidarity with breast cancer survivors and those currently battling the disease. Participants are encouraged to don their best pink witch costumes, with prizes awarded for the most creative and eye-catching outfits. Attendees will enjoy a lively evening filled with entertainment, including: Live music and street performers, Shopping specials from local businesses, offering unique deals and products, Food and drink specials from participating restaurants, Raffles with exciting prizes from local merchants, Pink-themed giveaways, and activities for all.
Broadway, Denville, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend. Donations appreciated
Haunted Haddon Market’s Monster Mash
October 23 & 24
Join us for a scary good time filled with tons of family fun at the Haunted Haddon Market’s Monster Mash! Expect spooky-fun vendors, a live DJ setting the vibes, activities for all ages, a s’more station, cozy fire pits, a pumpkin patch, photo ops, a beer garden, tasty seasonal treats, and a coffin of other surprises! Plus, this event is dog friendly!
Haddon Square, Haddon, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Middlesex County Fall Harvest Festival
October 23 – October 25, 10 am to 5 pm
Middlesex County invites residents and visitors to attend this year’s annual Fall Harvest Festival at East Jersey Old Town Village, the County’s premier historical site, over two weekends: Friday, October 16–Saturday, October 18, and Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, from 10 am–5 pm. This free, family-friendly event is open to the media and the public. Presented by the Division of History and Historic Preservation and the Arts Institute of Middlesex County, the Village transforms into a fall destination for visitors to enjoy seasonal fall treats, pumpkin picking, exploring the Village’s historic buildings, interacting with living history interpreters, listening to live music, and more!
East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, NJ
Cost: Free
Run the Vineyards Bellview Winery 5 Miler and Food Truck Festival
October 24, 8 am – 1 pm
Participate in this popular 5 Mile course and conclude your experience with a premier food truck festival showcasing notable vendors from New Jersey. The course is on (3.5 miles) flat country paved roads and 1.5 Miles on hard packed dirt trails in the vineyard. After the race, attendees can enjoy live music performed by TJ Fry and sample exceptional handcrafted wines at Bellview Winery. Each participant will receive a complimentary drink ticket, a souvenir wine glass, and an event shirt. Complimentary photography services and parking are also provided.
Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St, Landisville, NJ
Cost: $50
Merchantville Zombie Run
October 24, 10 am
Race through historic Monsterviille wearing your favorite costume. Chip timing, text messaging within seconds of finishing and an HD finish line video!
10 East Chestnut Avenue, Merchantville, NJ
Cost: $25/$30
Historic Smithville’s Monster Bash
October 24, 10 am – 6 pm
This Halloween event features the areas largest Monster Bash. Vendors, live music, special guests, costume contest with a $100 CASH prize, and more!
Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free to Register
Ocean Grove Halloween Pet Parade
October 24, 11 am
Costume contest with prizes for best pet costumes, community gathering, and festive pet-friendly fun. All proceeds will be donated to Catsbury Park.
Fireman’s Park, Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, NJ
Cost: $15 per pet or group (contest entry/registration fee
Haunted Downtown
October 24, 11 am – 3 pm
Featuring roaming dinosaurs, the Jersey Devil, a costume parade, and a tribute to the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future. This free event, organized by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance, is not a trick-or-treating event, but a family-friendly celebration with a festive and spooky atmosphere
Downtown Metuchen, Metuchen, NJ
Cost: Free
Pumpkin Park & Trick or Treating
October 24, 11 am – 10 pm
Little Washington’s Third Annual Pumpkin Park! Free pumpkin carving for the whole family, trick-or-treating with downtown businesses, costume contests, and a witches dance.
44 E Washington Ave, Washington, NJ
Cost: Free
Halloween Food Truck or Treat Festival
October 24, 11 am – 6 pm
Grab your little ghosts and goblins, put on your best costumes, and join us for a fang-tastic family day filled with treats, eats, music and plenty of Halloween surprises! Come dressed to impress—or scare! Cash prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, so get creative and bring your Halloween A-game!
Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Sewell, NJ
Cost: $5
Halloween Food Truck or Treat Festival
October 24, 11 am – 6 pm
The festive holiday event combines a gourmet food truck festival with seasonal family activities, featuring a variety of food vendors, live music, craft vendors, and a beer and spirit garden. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes, and children can participate in “truck-or-treating” directly at the food trucks alongside bounce houses, face painting, and other seasonal entertainment.
Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $5
HalloWheaton
October 24, 12 pm – 4 pm
Find out why this event has become a local family tradition! Trick-or-Treat in your Halloween costume throughout the WheatonArts campus to meet & take photos with traditional costumed characters played by the talented Mystic Realms actors. Stop by our community partner booths for various activities & games, including Cumberland County Library, Department of Children and Families, Girl Scouts of South Jersey, Holly City Family Success Center of Millville, Ocean City Free Public Library, PRAC of Southern NJ, Seeds of Love Yoga Studio, and SERV.
1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ
Cost: Free
Bewitched Keyport
October 24, 12 pm – 5 pm
“Bewitched” in Keyport is an annual Halloween-themed festival that features a variety of spooky and family-friendly activities, including a crafters market, food vendors, live music, children’s activities, and special events.
Keyport Mini Park, 55 West Front St, Keyport, NJ
Cost: Free
Diwali Celebration at MarketFair
October 24; 3:30-6:30 PM
On October 24 from 3:30-6:00 PM, MarketFair will host its third annual Diwali Celebration in partnership with SR Mosaic. Local volunteers’ handcrafted décor will set the scene for the Festival of Lights, plus cultural performances, festive photo ops, creative crafts, pop-up vendors and much more. Admission is free and open to the public.
3535 US-1, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free
North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party
October 24, 5:30 pm
The annual family fun event! Features music, Magic, Balloon Twisting, and more! Families are encouraged to bring their vehicles decorated for Halloween. Children will come in costume and visit each car, where families will provide treats from the trunks of their cars. No one will judge the children’s costumes, but prizes will be awarded to the best-decorated vehicles. Registration is free, and forms are available at 900 Central Avenue in North Wildwood or at City Hall.
Olde NJ Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free
The Zombie Opera
October 24, 6 pm
A thrilling, immersive Halloween-themed outdoor operatic performance featuring live singers, an orchestra, and dancers.
Hamilton Park, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck and Music Festival
October 24 & 25, 11 am – 7 pm
Celebrate spooky season at the Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck and Music Festival, a two-day family-friendly event across from Convention Hall. Featuring 20 gourmet food trucks, live bands, costume contests for all ages, a vendor shopping village, and an adult beverage garden, this festive fall gathering blends delicious eats with seasonal entertainment in one of New Jersey’s most iconic shore towns.
Bradley Park, 101 5th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $5; children under 10, free
Boo at the Boardwalk
October 24 & 25, 12 pm – 4 pm
Join Jenkinson’s for Boo at the Boardwalk, a family-friendly Halloween event featuring kiddie rides, face painting, trick-or-treating, underwater pumpkin carving, magic shows, and more. Enjoy special packages and discounted admission to other attractions. Some activities may be subject to weather conditions.
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ
Cost: Varies per activity
Storybook Land Trick or Treat Weekends
October 24, & 25
Dress up in your Halloween best and collect treats throughout the park. Littles will love hopping on the fun rides in their costumes and gathering goodies with special Trick or Treat bags (included with admission).
6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40/322), Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Cost: $42.95
Oktoberfest at Laurita Winery
October 24 & 25
PROST TO FALL! Join Laurita Winery for a spectacular German-inspired OktoberFEST celebration filled with delicious food, fantastic music, beautiful vineyard views, and all your favorite fall fun. Live music, vendors, fall activities, food trucks, and more.
Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 on the day of
Stratford Fall Festival
October 25, 11 am – 4 pm; Rescheduled from September
The festival features a full day of family-friendly entertainment including food trucks, local vendors, activities for all ages, live entertainment, community organizations, and much more.
111 Warwick Rd, Stratford, NJ
Cost: Free
Cranford Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade
October 25, 11 am
The parade will take place at Post Office Plaza starting at 11AM. The Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade is done in partnership with Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Cranford-Westfield and The Barker Lounge – Cranford. Register in advance
Post Office Plaza, Cranford, NJ
Spooky Spiotta
October 25, 11 am – 1 pm
A morning in Spiotta Park with free Halloween fun for the whole family! Come dressed in your Halloween best for our costume contest featuring prizes from local businesses, take on the Halloween obstacle course, enjoy face painting and fairy hair by SOMA Pop Party, visit trick-or-treat stations, and more. All activities are free and open to the community.
Spiotta Park, South Orange, NJ
Cost: Free
1830s All Hallow’s Eve Celebration
October 25, 11 am – 4 pm
Step back in time and celebrate Halloween with our villagers as they would have in the 19th century! Learn about Halloween’s long rich history and the origin of the traditions we know of today! Participate in the “Allaire Scare Pumpkin Dare” – a carved pumpkin contest! Contestants need to have a pre-purchased ticket for All Hallow’s Eve and bring a carved pumpkin to the Event (Day Of) where it will be entered into a “scare” category and judged! Winner gets a trophy and a gift bag
The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children (age 4-12)
Frenchtown Witches Dance & Zombie Crawl
October 25, 11:30 – 5 pm
Come enjoy all the Halloween Festivities in Frenchtown on Saturday, October 24, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunbeam Lenape Park, Bridge Street, Frenchtown, NJ
Cost: Free
Witches Day Out
October 25, 12 pm – 5 pm
Enjoy magical shopping and scary-good deals. Enjoy shop treats and discounts for anyone wearing a witch’s hat. This year, expect activities, specials, and lots of fun all day long, including a scavenger hunt, raffles, and a parade.
615 East Moss Mill Road, Galloway, NJ
Cost: Free
