As autumn deepens and the air grows crisp, New Jersey transforms into a playground for ghouls, ghosts, and family-friendly frights. The week of October 26, 2025, promises an abundance of Halloween festivities across the Garden State, offering experiences that range from spine-tingling haunted houses to playful, all-ages celebrations. Whether you’re seeking heart-pounding scares or pumpkin-filled fun, New Jersey has an event for everyone.
Central Jersey sets the stage for haunted adventures and fall charm. The Deserted Village of Feltville in Berkeley Heights invites thrill-seekers to experience a haunted hayride through its historic, supposedly haunted streets on Sunday, October 26. In Edison, the Edison Public Library hosts The Edison Library Graveyard, an immersive haunted house where stories and scares intertwine, also on October 26. For indoor frights, Brookdale Performing Arts Center in Lincroft transforms into a haunted theater featuring terrifying sets and eerie characters. Families looking for autumnal cheer can enjoy the Fall Harvest Festival at East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway on Friday, October 31, featuring pumpkins, wagon rides, and live music. Freehold Raceway Mall offers a lighter, family-oriented Halloween House experience from October 29 onward, emphasizing fun over fright.
Up north, Montclair’s downtown comes alive with trick-or-treating for kids on Friday, October 31, while Totowa’s 46 Lounge hosts a Halloween Party and Costume Contest with live DJs and $5,000 in prizes on Thursday, October 30. Hoboken audiences can catch a live performance of The Rocky Horror Show at Mile Square Theatre on Halloween night. Pumpkin enthusiasts can put their carving skills to the test at McKenna’s Pub in Lake Hopatcong on Tuesday, October 28.
Southern New Jersey offers a mix of theatrical scares and community celebrations. Nightmare Fest at Funcity Adventure Park in Blackwood on October 26 features haunted houses, activities, costume contests, and music for all ages. Deptford Mall hosts a lively Halloween House from October 29 onward, promising excitement beyond the typical haunted attraction. For those seeking immersive theater in a unique setting, Terror in the Junkyard at Flemings Pumpkin Run in Egg Harbor Township on October 26 offers a performance in a wooded environment. Families can enjoy The Red Barn Farm in Hammonton on October 31 with corn maze surprises and post-trick-or-treat fun, while Mays Landing’s Main Street Witches Parade on October 30 brings festive pageantry to the town streets. Wildwood’s Boos & Brews on October 26 provides daytime entertainment with live music, circus performers, and a costume contest, complemented by a Haunted Gym event at Byrne Community Center on October 31 for a family-friendly fright. Cape May rounds out the south with Halloween at the Washington Inn and a Hoot & Howl Nature Prowl at the Nature Center of Cape May on October 26 and 30 respectively, offering both adult-friendly parties and kid-safe trail adventures.
For families seeking indoor or weather-proof activities, Roselle Park hosts a Free Trunk or Treat on October 26, East Brunswick’s Pumpkin Plunge allows kids to swim among floating pumpkins, and Evesham’s Haunted Halloween Guided Nature Hike combines local legends with spooky storytelling for ages 10 and up. Jersey City’s downtown Halloween Family Bash and Toms River’s annual Halloween Parade on October 31 offer citywide celebrations, while Edgewater Park’s Twisted Carnival with Pennywise provides roller skating, haunted rooms, and bouncy house fun.
Adults can explore New Jersey’s scarier side with experiences like Trenton Fright Fest, a haunted house and hayride running from October 29, Spooks & Spirits at the Washington Inn in Cape May on October 26, or PURR. Comedy and Drag Show in South Amboy the same day, where costumes are encouraged and cocktails flow.
New Jersey’s Halloween events for this week showcase the state’s creativity and community spirit, providing something for every age and interest. Whether you’re drawn to spine-chilling thrills, hands-on family activities, or festive downtown gatherings, the Garden State ensures that Halloween 2025 is an experience to remember. For a full list of New Jersey events and seasonal happenings, explore additional offerings at https://explorenewjersey.org/events/list/.
