Sure, there are plenty of holiday drive-through experiences in December, but what about a spooky or not-so-scary light show experience for Halloween? Like those festive ones, you can drive or walk through lights, see lit pumpkins, or visit gardens that glow at night. From the scary at the Bloodshed Farms Drive-Thru to the new The Great Pumpkin Glow experience, there are plenty of ways to see the lights and experience some Halloween fun. And if you want more Halloween ideas, New Jersey is full of things to do during the spooky season. (featured photo credit: NJ MOM, taken at Skylands Stadium)
Halloween Light Shows In NJ
Bloodshed Farms Drive-Thru – Dates starting at the beginning of October
Be warned—this is scary stuff, so it’s strictly for teens and adults who are into seeing twisted and menacing ghouls, zombies, and creepy special effects. Upgrade your ticket to a “Psycho Pass” to make the drive-thru even more interactive, with more graphic and ghostly surprises along your route.
2919 Route 206, Columbus, NJ 08022
Gardens Aglow Presby Memorial Iris – October 16
The gardens get a glow up at dusk with artfully carved Jack-O-Lanterns supplied by local high school art departments. Sip on cider at sunset while watching the gardens glow, and then check out the entertainment, including a Mad Science show.
474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms – September 26-November 1
Gather your crew to drive through the largest Halloween light show in New Jersey. Tune into your car radio for the 20-minute tour along the 32 acres of Halloween fun, where everyone will be in awe of the family-friendly, spooktacular light displays. Farm-fresh goodies will be at their farm market, so stop in for festive treats and more Halloween fun after the drive.
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Jacks and Lights – September 18-November 1
See thousands of carved Jack-o-lanterns light up the night at Argos Farm. Experience a glowing pumpkin trail, pumpkin themed shakes and treats, a pumpkin patch, There is also a flashlight trail, a spook-easy for adults on select dates, and plenty of photo ops.
1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
Skylands Stadium Jack O’Lantern Experience – September 25-November 1
Take a 45-minute walk through this festive, beautifully lit pumpkin patch with over 6,000 carved and blazing Jack-O-Lanterns and interactive corn maze plus new displays and entertainment. Extend the night’s festivities with their Fall Festival, which features fire pits (hello s’mores), a corn maze, and a beer garden.
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822
The Great Pumpkin Glow – September 25-October 31
Head to South Jersey for a brand-new immersive experience with lights, sounds, and fun for Halloween. At The Great Pumpkin Glow in Swedesboro, NJ, you can see thousands of glowing jack o’lanterns light up against the night sky. Walk through huge pumpkin displays, take some pictures at fun photo op spots, and don’t forget the seasonal treats along the way.
660 Oak Grove Road, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
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