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? Drive or walk through lights, lit pumpkins, or see gardens shine aglow. From the scary at the Bloodshed Farms Drive-Thru to the kid-friendly Glow!, 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 – Now through November 2
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 18 at 6 PM
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 Ave., Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Glow! – The Spooky Speedway – Now through November 2
Take a ride through The Spooky Speedway, a family-friendly light show in the heart of Washington Township, NJ. Travel down Route 66 to see glowing pumpkins, witches, and ghosts mixed with synchronized lights in a non-jump scare environment.
217 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Washington Township, NJ 08081
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms – Now through October 31
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 Rd., Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Skylands Stadium Jack O’Lantern Experience – Now through November 3
Take a 45-minute walk through this festive, beautifully lit pumpkin patch with over 6,000 carved and blazing Jack-O-Lanterns. Extend the night’s festivities with their Fall Fest, which features fire pits (hello s’mores), carnival games, and a beer garden.
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822
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