Spooktacular news, New Jersey: Halloween 2025 is coming, bringing a slew of family-friendly Halloween events! From over-the-top fun at theme parks like Six Flags Great Adventure Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest to animal-centric celebrations like Cape May's Boo at the Zoo, here are the best Halloween activities in New Jersey for kids and families.
Be sure to bookmark this post, as we plan to update it throughout the month with all the upcoming must-do events. And check out our Guide to Halloween Events in New Jersey and New Jersey Fall Fun Guide for even more thrills.
As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses and times. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.
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Fun Halloween Events at New Jersey Theme Parks
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Friday, October 3-Sunday, October 26, 2025
Wild West City gets haunted this October. The daytime festival features classic Wild West City shows with a Halloween twist, plus trick or treating and a costume contest. When the sun sets, explore the haunted ghost town at the nighttime festival. Read More
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, October 18-Sunday, October 26, 2025
Celebrate Halloween at Jenkinson's Boardwalk with two weekends of family fun, including trick-or-treating, crafts, a magic show, limited kiddie rides, slime, and more. Read More
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, October 18-Sunday, October 26, 2025
Little ones visiting Storybook Land can pick up treat bags and gather goodies from 12 stations. Then, find your way through Elmer’s Haymazin’ Maze. Read More
Select dates through Sunday, November 2, 2025
Thrills and chills await at Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest, featuring a roster of terrifying haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, exhilarating live shows, and specialty food and drink. Young visitors can get in the spirit at Boo Fest. Read More
Halloween Events on New Jersey's Farms
Select dates through Friday, October 31, 2025
Take a drive through the largest Halloween light show in New Jersey at Demarest Farms. A guided tour passes through 32 acres of brilliant Halloween light displays. Read More
Friday, October 17, 2025
The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens come alive for one night only this Halloween season. Visitors can see a display of artfully carved jack-o'-lanterns provided by art students at local high schools. Read More

Small-Town Halloween Events for New Jersey Kids
Daily from Wednesday, October 1-Friday, October 31, 2025
In honor of Westfield's own Charles Addams, this creepy and kooky celebration provides a safe environment for Addams-themed fun, including entertainment, exhibits, and more. This year's theme is Femme Fatale, celebrating Morticia Addams. Read More
Daily from Friday, October 10 – Friday, October 31, 2024
Cranford hosts its Annual Scarecrow Stroll and promises the event is the biggest and best yet. Gawk at more than 100 wild and crazy scarecrows on display throughout downtown Cranford. Register online to create your own scarecrow and enter to win prizes. Read More
Friday, October 17, 2025
This lively local parade features music, strolling entertainers, floats, local organizations, and many well-costumed revelers. Following the parade, stick around for the Halloween Family Dance Party. Read More
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Cheer on costumed marchers, plus decked-out cars and golf carts, at Cape May’s Annual Halloween Parade. Prizes are awarded for many categories, such as funniest, scariest, and most original. Read More
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Enjoy an evening of fun with decked out cars full of treats. Come in costume! Read More
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Bring the family trick-or-treating at Hometown Halloween in Downtown Washington. The fun includes prizes for best costumes, a DJ playing spooky tunes, and festive pumpkins entered by the businesses for the pumpkin-decorating contest. Read More
Saturday, October 25, 2025
A big screen movie plus trunk or treat make for a fun day in Morris Township. Collect treats from trunks on Dwyer Lane, then gather for a showing of a Halloween movie on Ginty Field at dusk. Read More
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Get spooked as Historic Smithville hosts Witches Day Out. Wear your witch’s hat and enter the hat contest. Plus, enjoy a scavenger hunt, raffles, and a parade. Read More
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Edison Chamber of Commerce welcomes trick-or-treaters to its trunk or treat. Don your most creative costumes and enter the costume contest for a chance to win amazing prizes. Read More
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Feast your eyes on creative costumes and floats, antique vehicles, and cheerleading and dance teams at this 77th annual parade. Read More
Friday, October 31, 2025
Spooky characters greet Halloween visitors to the Physick Estate. Kids in costume should bring their trick-or-treat bags for candy. Enjoy Halloween music and Scarecrow Alley as well. Read More
Haunted House Halloween Events in New Jersey
Select dates from Friday, September 26-Sunday, November 2, 2025
This 25-night event guarantees thrills and chills for the whole family. Enjoy seasonal food and drinks, outdoor games, pumpkin picking and painting, and a stroll through more than 6,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns in the crisp fall air with family and friends. Read More
Select dates from Friday, October 3-Saturday, November 1, 2025
Your car might not feel so comfortable when it's surrounded by the twisted creatures and menacing characters of Bloodshed Farms. You navigate theatrical sets full of terrifying displays and special effects in this drive-thru haunted attraction. Read More
Saturdays, October 4-25, 2025
Stop by this low- or no-scare event designed for kids and squeamish adults. Each group is escorted through the mill by a friendly guide to keep the ghouls and zombies at bay. Read More
Halloween Events With Furry Friends
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Paw Dazzle hosts the Annual Costume Pet Parade, Historic Smithville’s cutest event. Spectators can watch 100+ pets show off their unique Halloween costumes. Read More
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Have furry fun at Marty’s Place Howl-O-Ween Family Fest, featuring hay rides, carnival games, a canine costume contest (with prizes), dog photo sessions, pie eating contest, raffles, sniff-or-treat, and more. Read More
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The annual Strut Your Mutt: Canine Halloween Costume Contest lets local dog owners show off their creative talents, celebrate their pets, and share a happy occasion with other dog owners. Read More
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Visitors of all ages are invited to come in costume to this annual Halloween event sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Commissioners. Enjoy kid-friendly fun, candy, entertainment, plenty of animals, an inflatable obstacle course, a pirate ship, and more. Read More
Friday, October 31, 2025
Trick-or-treat at Turtle Back Zoo, featuring candy stations throughout the grounds. Grab a bag and your costumes and enjoy treats and entertainment. Read More