Hey there, Halloween lovers! 🎃👻
Can you feel it? That spooky magic in the air? It's officially time to kick off this fun time of the year—Halloween! Whether you're into costumes, carving pumpkins, or hunting down all the candy, there's something for everyone to enjoy this season. And guess what? We've got you covered with all the best local events, trunk-or-treats, and fun family activities happening right here in and around town.
Looking for the perfect place to take the kiddos for some safe trick-or-treating? We’ve rounded up all the best trunk-or-treats and community events. Want to make some creepy crafts or whip up a spooky snack at home? We’ve got tons of fun ideas to get the whole family in the spirit. - and....keep checking this guide often as we will be updating it with all new events when we find them.
So, grab your costumes, gather your crew, and let’s make this Halloween the best one yet. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!
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HALLOWEEN EVENTS | TRUNK OR TREATS | RECIPES & CRAFTS
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MULTIPLE DAYS THROUGHOUT OCTOBER
* Harvest Moon Night - Chester
Fridays and Saturdays
* Scare Farm - Hillsborough
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
* Field of Terror Daytime at Kyle Family Farm - East Windsor
Weekday afternoons and weekend days
* Boo Fest at Six Flags - Jackson
Saturdays
* Wicked Windows - Westfield
Every evening in October
* 4H Youth Center Haunted Hayrides
Fridays and Saturdays
* Farm of Horrors - Flemington
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
* Night of Frights - Farmingdale
Fridays & Saturdays
ONE DAY EVENTS THIS OCTOBER
Friday, Oct 3rd -
Halloween Spooktacular - Freehold
Friday, Oct 10th -
Zombie Walk - Woodbridge
Sunday, Oct 12th -
Shocktoberfest - Edison
Monday, Oct 13th -
LEGO-ween Spooktacular - Cranford
Wednesday, October 15th -
Halloween Button Art - Woodbridge
Wednesday, October 15th
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School - Edison
Wednesday, October 15th
Daisies and Rods Trunk or Treat - Woodbridge
Friday, Oct 17th -
Harris Art Academy Trunk or Treat - Howell
Friday, Oct 17th -
Girl Scouts of NNB Halloween - North Brunswick
Saturday, Oct 18th -
Trunk or Treat - Vauxhall
Saturday, Oct 18th -
Halloween Happenings - North Brunswick
Saturday, Oct 18th -
Trunk or Treat - Branchburg
Saturday, Oct 18th -
Spookfest Market - Piscataway
Saturday, Oct 18th -
Trunk or Treat - Fords
Sunday, Oct 19th -
Halloween Spooktacular - Freehold
Wednesday, Oct 22nd -
Trunk or Treat - Manalapan
Thursday, Oct 23rd -
Food Pantry Halloween Food Drive - Metuchen
Friday, Oct 24th -
Halloween Party - East Brunswick
Saturday, Oct 25th -
Homefront Halloween Family Fun - Princeton
Saturday, Oct 25th -
Fall Festival - Carteret
Saturday, Oct 25th -
CMS PTO Halloween Masquerade - Colonia
Saturday, Oct 25th and Sunday the 26th -
Halloween Food Truck & Music Festival - Asbury Park
Saturday, Oct 25th -
Haunted Downtown - Metuchen
Saturday, Oct 25th -
Allied Kids Halloween Party - East Brunswick
Saturday, Oct 25th and Sunday the 26th -
Halloween Spooktacular - Freehold
Sunday, Oct 26th -
Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat - Edison
Sunday, Oct 26th -
Halloween Costume Parade and Festival - Highland Park
Sunday, Oct 26th -
The Edison Library Graveyard: a haunted house - Edison
Thursday, Oct 30th -
Trunk or Treat - Edison
Thursday, Oct 30th -
Boos and Blues - Bridgewater
Friday, Oct 31st -
MALL-oween - Woodbridge
Friday, Oct 31st -
Howl-O-Ween - West Orange
Friday, Oct 31st -
Halloween at the Princeton University Art Museum - Princeton
Saturday, Nov 1st -
Halloween Party - Cranford
Looking for Spooky Season advice and pointers?
Check out our Getting Ready for Halloween Guide
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THIS OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 15th -
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Trunk or Treat - Edison
Wednesday, October 15th -
Daisies and Rods Trunk or Treat - Woodbridge
Friday, October 17th -
Fall Festival - Linden
Saturday, October 18th -
Trunk or Treat - Vauxhall
Saturday, October 18th -
Trunk or Treat - Fords
Monday, October 20th -
Cruisin Fords Trunk or Treat - Fords
Wednesday, Oct 22nd -
Trunk or Treat - Manalapan
Saturday, October 25th -
Trunk or Treat - Old Bridge
Sunday, October 26th -
Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat - Edison
Sunday, October 26th -
Sansone Trunk or Treat - Woodbridge
Sunday, October 26th -
Trunk or Treat - Rahway
Tuesday, October 28th -
Trunk or Treat - Port Reading
Thursday, October 30th -
Trunk or Treat - Edison
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CRAFTS
6 Easy Halloween Crafts and Activities
RECIPES
Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies
Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
13 Halloween Lunchbox Treat Ideas
For more great Halloween Information and Advice, check out:
Getting Ready for Halloween
15 Safety Tips to Follow this Halloween
13 Family Costume Ideas
8 Great Ways to Decorate Your Wagon or Stroller
13 Creative Trunk or Treat Ideas
110 Non-Candy Halloween Treats
10 Ways to be more Inclusive this Halloween
and
also, check out our Fall Family Fun Guide
for additional seasonal, local activities
Be sure to tell local businesses and events you found them
on Macaroni Kid Greater Woodbridge
and make sure to tell all your friends!
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