With Halloween in New Jersey on the horizon, it’s prime time to shift into all things spooky—but if you’ve got littles or kids who don’t like the fear factor, there are plenty of not-so-scary Halloween events around New Jersey where kids can celebrate all month (and wear their costumes). Read on for places you can get into the Halloween spirit with the whole family. And if you are looking for more of a scare, you can find plenty of bone-tingling spooks at one of the haunted houses or hayrides in NJ. (featured photo credit: @skylandsstadium)
Family-Friendly Things To Do For Halloween In New Jersey
North Jersey Halloween Activities
Skylands Stadium Jack O’Lantern Experience – September 25-November 1
Experience a little Halloween magic as you take a 45-minute walk through this festive and beautifully lit pumpkin patch. Over 6,000 carved and blazing Jack-O-Lanterns will be on display with spectacular visuals, making it one of the best Halloween events in NJ. Extend the night’s festivities with a fall fest, corn maze, and beer garden.
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms – September 26-November 1
Take a guided drive-through tour of the largest Halloween light show in NJ, which features brilliant Halloween light displays. Then, 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 07642
Haunted Wild West City – Select days from October 3-31
Pick your scene at Wild West City at their Spooky Wild West event. During the day, watch the live-action shows, explore museums in the town, view historical demonstrations, and get a hole-in-one in miniature golf. At night, the scene becomes even scarier, featuring a haunted train ride and a haunted walking trail.
50 Lackawanna Drive, Stanhope, NJ 07874
The Pumpkin Patch Train at Whippany Railway Museum – Rides are available on October 4, 10, and 11
Climb aboard a train at the Whippany Railway Museum to admire the changing leaves. Littles can dress in Halloween costumes as you ride past the reds, yellows, and oranges and enjoy the chilly weather. After the ride, kids can visit the pumpkin patch, pick out the perfect-sized pumpkin, and get a decorating kit for free while supplies last.
1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany, NJ 07981
Gardens Aglow Presby Memorial Iris – October 16, 2026
Enjoy the gardens at dusk as they come to life with artfully carved jack-o-lanterns supplied by local high school art departments. Everyone can 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
Central Jersey Halloween Activities
Get into the spooky spirit with your little ones at Six Flags Great Adventure with Boo Fest by Day, a family-friendly experience including The Costume Contest. Enjoy family-friendly daytime performances and attractions and seasonal treats. Things get much creepier at night (recommended for ages 13 and up) at Fright Fest with haunted attractions like The Conjuring Universe.
Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson Township, NJ 08527
It wouldn’t be Halloween in New Jersey without getting the family in the kooky and spooky spirit of The Addams Family. Celebrate the oddest family around at the annual AdamsFest in Westfield (the former home of cartoonist Charles Addams) all month long. Look for events like the Addams Family House on Mindowaskin Pond, Family Fun Day, and more. And don’t miss the return of the Haunt Your House Contest and the Wicked Windows of Westfield.
Westfield, NJ 08205
It’s the 18th year of spooky fun in Asbury Park, otherwise known as the official kick-off event of the Halloween season. Watch zombies and ghouls take over the streets of Asbury Park for a day of thrills, chills, and laughter for all ages.
Boardwalk, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Get into the Halloween spirit by watching over 100 “witches and warlocks” paddleboarding on Spring Lake near Divine Park. Snap photos and check out which one has the best costume. Boo!
Lake Drive, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Get that costume ready and head to Jenkinson’s Boardwalk for some kiddie rides, face painting, crafts, and underwater pumpkin carving.
300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
South Jersey Halloween Activities
Storybook Land Fall Into Fun and Trick or Treat Weekends – September 19-October 16 (Trick or Treat October 17, 18, 24, and 25)
Dress up in your Halloween best and get ready to collect treats throughout the park for Trick or Treat Weekends. During the Fall Into Fun Festival, don’t miss Elmer’s Hay-Mazin’ Maze, Happy Hayrides, and The Pumpkin Patch.
6415 East Black Horse Pike (Routes 40/322), Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
All-A-Boo at DiDonato’s – September 26 and 27 and October 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, and 25
Take a train ride through a kid-friendly Halloween Town, try the Halloween corn maze, meet and greet a witch and warlock, or pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Don’t miss the giant slide, inflatable obstacle course, photo ops, and more.
1151 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Diggerfest Fall Festival – Select dates from September 26-November 15
Fall is here with Halloween fun at Diggerland, USA. Enjoy hayrides, live music, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, fall parades, and more.
100 Pineadge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
Cape May Halloween Events – October 1-31
Visit Scarecrow Alley, take a ghost walk with Craig McManus, a renowned medium, or visit the spirits at the Physick Estate this Halloween. Or take the the Voices From Beyond or Strange Victorian Obsessions House Tour.
Cape May, NJ 08204
Historic Cold Spring Village- Ghoul Spring Village – October 16-17 and 23-24
It’s a family-friendly walk-through for all ages. Cold Spring Village turns into a haunted trail with boos that are scary fun for the whole family. After, peruse the vendors and try a bite at one of the food trucks.
720 US Route 9, Cape May, NJ 08204
Cape May Boo at the Zoo – October 24, 2026
Have your kids put on their costumes and head to the zoo for a free event, where they can spend time at the craft station, play games, collect candy, and watch the entertainment. Make sure you stop by to say hi to the animals and climb aboard the pirate ship. There will also be a costume contest.
Cape May County Park, 707 North Route 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Monster Bash in Smithville – October 24, 2026
Visit Smithville for an evening with vendors featuring local artists, music, a pumpkin painting/carving contest, and a costume contest.
615 E. Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ 08205
Halloween Activities Near New Jersey
The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place – September 19-November 1
Enter a family-friendly Halloween Haven with trick-or-treating in Big Bird’s Beach, Halloween-themed shows, and a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt. The Sesame Street Halloween Parade and dance parties will add to the fun.
100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA 19047
Boo at the Zoo at The Bronx Zoo – Select dates, September 26-November 1
It’s worth the trip across the Hudson for the Bronx Zoo’s annual Halloween tradition. Be sure to dress in your Halloween best and hit the Pumpkin Garden, which features hundreds of expertly carved pumpkins. Keep the party going with a Boo Dance Party, Halloween Crafts, and Candy Trail. Don’t miss the new 2026 Animal Chats where you can learn more about the animals at the zoo.
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460
Brick-or-Treat LEGOLAND New York Resort – October 2-November 1
Head over the state border to this theme park for a Bricktastic Halloween celebration. Watch live entertainment and shows like The Great Monster Chase 4D movie or join the V.I.M. Dance Party., snap photos of LEGO® characters, collect candy, and see limited-time attractions.
1 Legoland Boulevard, Goshen, NY 10924
