NJIB’s Guide to New Jersey Events Halloween Weekend!
It’s Halloween Weekend, and things are looking a little spooky, kooky, and fun! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events, October 31 – November 2, 2025, is your go-to source for the best events happening across the Garden State! Whether you’re searching for Halloween events, lively festivals, captivating performances, family-friendly fun, or seasonal activities, our guide has you covered. Explore new experiences, create unforgettable memories, and stay connected with the local community with New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s expertly curated event lineup.
As a reminder, NJIB has no control over the weather or whether (see what I did there) an event is canceled. Please make sure an event is still active before attending.
BONUS! See NJIB at Bell Works Fresh in Holmdel on Wednesday, October 29th, LSC After Dark on Thursday, October 29th, Bell Works Fresh Saturday Market on Saturday, November 1st, and Carm Farm’s Fall Fest on Sunday, November 2nd.
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New Jersey Events October 28 – November 2:
Featured!
LSC After Dark
Thursdays, October 9 & 30, 6 pm – 10 pm
A great party, delicious bites and drinks, and a twist of science! Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, exclusively for guests 18 and up, every Thursday from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Each event features a fun theme with a menu to match, dance floor, live DJ, a full bar (for guests 21+) and planetarium and laser shows. And all of the museum’s exhibits are open, too! In October LSC After Dark will have two different Halloween themes! When you purchase LSC After Dark tickets, you help the nonprofit Liberty Science Center provide even more programs for our community and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $25 at the door, save $3 by buying online in advance
Jersey City Halloween Night Market
October 31, 6:30 pm – 11 pm
Halloween is taking over Harborside! Guests can sample more than 30 types of food, sip cocktails from The District Bar, and enjoy a live DJ, interactive games, and a festive costume contest. The event features spooky décor, food and merchant vendors, and plenty of Halloween fun. This 21+ event. Grab tickets now and save over 50%
Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Tickets start at $7 online and $15 at the door
Great Adventure’s Fright Fest/Kids Boo Fest
Now – November 2
Six Flags Great Adventure offers two Halloween events: Fright Fest for older audiences and Kids Boo Fest for families. Fright Fest features haunted houses, scare zones, twisted shows, and devilish treats, while Kids Boo Fest offers kid-friendly attractions like a trick-or-treat trail, a hay maze, a costume contest, and a pumpkin patch. Both events run throughout the fall season.
Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ
Cost: Varies
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow @ Adventure Aquarium
Now– November 2
During the fall festivities, guests can discover a mesmerizing collection of glowing gourds in every shape, size, and species shining above the surface or illuminating the depths among sharks, stingrays, and other unique aquatic life. NEW to this year’s festival is a nearly 10-foot underwater octopus shaped out of pumpkins and a snorkeling Scarecrow tasked with keeping watch over the Aquarium’s underwater pumpkin patch. In addition to the fall-themed sights, guests can check out the Aquarium’s seasonal sensory tables, which feature pumpkin slime and other hands-on sensory experiences—all included with admission. For an extra special experience, guests can pay $5 to paint and take home their own pumpkin masterpiece. The Aquarium’s gift shop will also be selling various pumpkin-themed souvenirs. Visitors looking to learn more about ocean life can deepen their aquatic knowledge by tuning into the Aquarium’s “What Goes Bump in the Midnight Zone” show. This show demystifies the animals living in the dark depths of the ocean’s Midnight Zone.
1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ
Cost: Ticket prices vary by date
Glow! – The Spooky Speedway
Through November 2
The Spooky Speedway is Glow’s exciting new Halloween attraction, designed to delight visitors of all ages! This family-friendly light show takes you on a thrilling journey through the mysterious land of Transylvania, home of Dracula himself, with a spooktacular twist. As you travel through the eerie yet enchanting roadway, you’ll encounter glowing castles, friendly vampires, and whimsical witches, all brought to life by thousands of synchronized lights in a non-jump scare environment.
217 Berlin – Cross Keys Rd, Sicklerville, NJ
Cost: $50+
Jacks and Lights
Now – November 2
Prepare yourselves for an extraordinary glowing spectacle like no other! Experience the jaw-dropping magic of thousands of carved jack o’lanterns lighting up the night sky. Brace yourself for a night filled with gourd-geous displays and pumpkin perfection that will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss out on this boo-tiful event!
Argos Farm, 1250 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ
Cost: Online $21.95-$29.95; Gate: $26.95-$33.99
Jack O’Lantern Experience
Now – November 2
This 30-day event guarantees thrills and chills for the whole family! Enjoy seasonal food and drinks, carnival rides, pumpkin picking/painting, AND a stroll through over 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns in the crisp fall air with family and friends.
94 Championship Place Augusta, NJ
Cost: $20 – $39
Halloween House Freehold
Now – November 2
Halloween House Freehold is a completely immersive, one-of-a-kind Halloween experience where you are transported to an all Halloween world. Every one of our impeccably detailed, fully realized rooms is a different Halloween theme designed to make every Halloween lover’s experience unforgettable. Visit the #1 ranked Halloween attraction for all ages! If you love the decor of a haunted house, but don’t want the stress of being touched and scared, Halloween House Freehold is for you. And if you do love haunted houses, you’ll love Halloween House Freehold too!
Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $29.99+
Ocean City Halloween Parade
October 30, 7:15 pm
This long-standing Ocean City tradition features creative costumes, themed floats, marching bands, and plenty of Halloween spirit for the whole family. Bring a chair, wear your best costume, and enjoy one of the most festive nights of the fall season.
Asbury Avenue from 6th to 11th Streets, Ocean City, NJ
Cost: Free
Rocky Horror Picture Show: Live Music Experience
October 30, 7:30 pm – 10 pm
Get ready to slip on your fishnets and put on your high heels! The Ordinary Kids bring to life “The #1 Cult Musical of All-Time” THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW LIVE MOVIE EXPERIENCE! Dress up as your favorite characters, scream the iconic lines, and dance the Time Warp in the best interactive show in town. Whether you’re a seasoned Rocky Horror veteran or a first-timer, the cast will ensure you have a night to remember, full of energy, laughter, and a touch of the bizarre. Recommended Age: 17+
345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $20
Cape May Restaurant Weekend
October 30 – November 2
Enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert for a fixed price at Cape May’s best restaurants.
Cape May, NJ
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Now – October 31 (Select Dates)
See the largest light show in NJ on a guided drive-through tour of brilliant Halloween light displays. Stop by the farm to enjoy goodies from the market and warm up by the fire pits with make-your-own s’mores and hot cocoa.
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ
Cost: $35 per car
Halloween on the Avenue
October 31
The event is Highland Park’s annual Jack-O-Lantern Contest & Halloween on the Ave, organized by Main Street Highland Park. Participants carve pumpkins and drop them off for display, and the public casts votes for their favorites. In addition to the contest, festivities include downtown trick-or-treating, free tote bags filled with treats and local business coupons, live music, a costume photo booth, and a screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Pumpkins remain on display for public voting, and winners receive small prizes like a Farmers Market tote bag and a Main Street HP coffee mug.
Main St, Highland Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Turtle Back Zoo Howl-O-Ween
October 31, 4 pm
Come trick-or-treating at the Zoo. With candy stations throughout the grounds, everyone is sure to have a “sweet” time. What to Expect: Candy Stations for Trick or Treating, Stilt walkers, and shows. Come in your Halloween costume and bring your own reusable candy bag
560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ
Cost: $5
Annual Toms River Halloween Parade
October 31, 7 pm
Reported to be the 2nd largest Parade of its type in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records! 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. The 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.
Toms River Center, Main Street and Route 37, Toms River, NJ
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
October 31, 7:30 pm
Art House Productions and The Latest Noise present Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, a reimagined screening of the 1922 classic Nosferatu accompanied by a live score performed by The Justin Garcia Band. The ensemble features Justin Garcia as Musical Director, producer, and guitarist, Brendan Daily on bass, guitar, and FX, Cody Rahn on drums, percussion, and Foley FX, Raymond Carega on percussion and metals, Dylan DeFeo on organ, piano, and Foley FX, Hannah Burke on cello and strings, and Martin Shapiro on brass and woodwinds, with sound provided by Two Floor Productions.
345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $25
Blood Shed Farms Fear Fest – Drive Thru
October 31 & November 1
BloodShed Farms “The Last Drive Haunted Drive Thru” is an Immersive, Terrifying, Halloween experience. From the safety of your own vehicle, you will have frightening encounters with twisted creatures and menacing characters as you journey through theatrical sets full of terrifying displays and special effects.
2919 Route 206, Columbus, NJ
Cost: $65
Brookdale Haunted Theater
October 31 – November 2
Brookdale’s annual Haunted Theater – designed, built and run by current and former students – is a delightfully scary, tormented trip through evil creatures, ghouls and ghosts, bloody body parts, and more. The popular Haunted Theater redefines “stage fright” for its many visitors during the walking tour of a maze of blood-chilling rooms. “Lights on, Scares Off” performance are available during the afternoon.
Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ
Cost: $10 – $20
Middlesex County Fall Harvest Festival
October 31 – November 2
Visitors wil get to interact with living history interpreters, listen to live music by the Sawmill Run Old Time String Band, participate in children’s crafts, and enjoy food from Beastro. The festival will include your photo op, wagon rides to the farm fields, pick your pumpkins, with a variety of pies, cider donuts, pickles, salsa, and preserves.
East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ
Cost: Free
Young Frankenstein: The Musical
October 31 – November 2
It’s Alive! From the creators of Broadway‘s record-breaking musical comedy sensation, The Producers, comes a monster of a hit musical based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy film masterpiece. This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the legend of Frankenstein is the story of the bright young doctor Frankenstein (that’s Fronkensteen) who travels to Transylvania to complete the masterwork of his grandfather by bringing a corpse to life. This electrifying musical stage adaptation of Mel Brooks’ brilliantly funny film is a scientifically proven, monstrously good time at the theatre which will leave you in stitches!
1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ
Cost: Adults $26/Seniors, Students $24
Día de los Muertos at Lackawanna Plaza
October 31 – November 2
Join us for New Jersey’s most vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration — a three-day festival honoring life, memory, and community. Set inside the iconic, newly renovated Lackawanna Plaza, Latinos of Montclair transforms the space into a vibrant hub featuring dozens of Latino vendors, breathtaking performances, curated ticketed experiences, and New Jersey’s largest community altar — a celebration with something for everyone.
Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free, separate ticketed events are listed on their website
Bell Works Fresh Saturday Market
November 1, 12 pm – 4 pm
Visitors can explore a curated selection of local farmers, bakers, makers, and artisans offering everything from fresh produce and flowers to handcrafted goods, specialty foods, and unique finds. With its lively atmosphere, family-friendly vibe, and the stunning modern setting of Bell Works’ “metroburb,” the market is the perfect weekend destination to shop local, grab a bite, and connect with the community.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: Free
Art Council of Princeton’s Día de los Muertos
November 1, 1 pm – 3 pm
Princeton’s annual festival with the Arts Council of Princeton features music, dance, food, and art for all ages. This outdoor celebration brings together neighbors, artists, and families to honor loved ones and share Mexican culture.
102 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free
Lunar Faire Night Market: Halloweekend
November 1, 3 pm – 10 pm
Lunar Faire’s Night Market Halloweekend is an immersive, witchy nocturnal shopping and performance experience held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. It features vendors selling curiosities and handmade goods, ambient performances such as fire dancing, drag shows, and aerial acts, fortune-telling and spellwork stations, interactive art installations, a crystal charging station, communal ritual spaces, tarot readings, face and body painting, and music and beats. The event aims to celebrate the strange, magical, and mysterious under the glow of moonlit energy, blending community, art, and enchantment in a live, participatory spectacle.
The Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road Augusta, NJ
Cost: $25
Asbury Park’s Día de los Muertos
November 1, 4 pm – 7 pm
Asbury Park brings dia de los muertos to the boardwalk with an oceanfront celebration. The city’s second annual event is set for, with early face painting starting at 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly gathering welcomes everyone, pets included, to honor loved ones through music and art. The walk begins at Convention Hall and continues along the Asbury Park Boardwalk, ending at the historic Casino. Expect mariachi, singing, and plenty of color. Pet friendly!
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
November 1, 5 pm – 9 pm
This Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), you’re invited to a free, immersive celebration of Mexican heritage, vibrant artistry and heartfelt remembrance. Stroll through a wonderland of color, music and tradition as we honor loved ones with joy, creativity and community spirit. This celebration will feature:
Live Performances & Music, a Community Altar Contest, Catrina & Catrín Competition, Artisan Market & Hands-On Activities, Food & Refreshments, Face Painting & Photo Ops and more. Presented in partnership with local Atlantic City Hispanic organizations, El Pueblo Unido of Atlantic City and Organización Azteca. This is a night of art, remembrance and community joy you won’t want to miss!
2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free
Day of the Dead Bar Crawl
November 1, 5 pm
Celebrate life and legacy at the Jersey City Day of the Dead Bar Crawl, a vibrant nightlife tribute blending tradition and revelry. From 5 PM to 2 AM, partygoers 21+ will roam top bars along Newark Avenue, adorned with glowing altars, sugar skulls, and neon face paint. Hosted by PubCrawls.com, this unforgettable event honors Día de los Muertos with music, costumes, and community spirit—making it one of Jersey City’s most spirited fall celebrations
Begins at BOOTS & BONES, 116 Newark Avenue Jersey City, NJ or The Ashford
Cost: $25
Celebration of Life
November 2, 8 am – 5 pm
Join Camden County for a vibrant and heartfelt Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration honoring the memories of loved ones who have passed. This cultural event feature authentic Mexican cuisine, colorful crafts, and storytelling that pays tribute to loved ones passed. Celebrate life, remembrance, and community during this colorful tribute that brings people together through tradition and storytelling. Perfect for all ages.
John H. Adler Memorial Park at Challenge Grovel; 101 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free
Day of the Dead at Riverview Farmers Market
November 2, 10 am – 2 pm
Join the Riverview Farmers Market as they host their annual Day of the Dead / Dias de los Muertos celebration in Riverview Park! The event features a giant skeleton puppet parade that kicks off at noon, community Ofrenda, live Mariachi and traditional dancers, and so much more.
498 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company: Día de Muertos
November 2, 3 pm
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company celebrates the past and present of Mexican-American culture through universal messages of love and hope. Using both folk and classical music and dance, Día de Muertos explores a love story that spans the boundary between the living and the departed, and offers a new, family-friendly holiday classic for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. A loving couple falls victim to treachery and is separated, seemingly forever. The young woman enters Mictlán – the underworld of Aztec mythology – where the mesmerizing Catrina reigns as queen.
Pfleeger Concert Hall, Glassboro, NJ
Cost: $30, $20 for students, seniors, and Glassboro residents. Kids under 12 are free
