🌻Things To Do in Jersey 10/31-11/2

This is it - the biggest, scariest weekend of the year for kids of all ages. Right now it looks like the weather will hold up for us, so get your planning started! Whether you trick-or-treat, hit parties with friends, or are looking for something interactive or spooky - we hope you have fun and stay safe.

Now - onto the featured events for this weekend! You can also view our full event calendar!

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Weekend Weather Forecast

Weather data is from weather.gov and it is looking like a great Halloween weekend! Big rain is expected Thursday - so the ground might be a bit muddy on Friday so be careful out there!

• Friday: mostly sunny & breezy high near 59 🌤️

• Saturday: sunny high near 59 🌤️

• Sunday: mostly sunny high near 59 🌤️

📆 Friday - October 31, 2025

Columbus - Blood Shed Farms Fear Fest 
$70 per car
Terrifying haunted drive-thru with theatrical sets and effects. 

Freehold - Halloween House Freehold
Freehold Raceway Mall
$25+
Creepy spiderwebs, ghouls, and graveyards, but nothing that will make you or anyone you attend with scared or upset. A 40-45 walk-through attraction with different themed rooms. Runs through 11/2/25.

Lincroft - Brookdale Haunted Theater
Brookdale Community College
$20
Brookdale Haunted Theater is celebrating its 22nd year and is a 20 minute haunted house throughout the entire facility with frights and terror around every corner. Designed, built and run by past and present students. Runs through 11/2/25.

Piscataway - Middlesex County Fall Harvest Festival (10am-5pm)
East Jersey Old Town Village
Free
Interact with our living history interpreters, listen to live music by the Sawmill Run Old Time String Band, enjoy kids crafts, photo stations, pumpkin picking wagon rides and more. Runs through 11/2/25.

Sicklerville - Glow Spooky Speedway
$50+ per car
The Spooky Speedway is Glow’s exciting Halloween attraction, designed to delight visitors of all ages! This family-friendly light show takes you on a thrilling journey through Dracula’s home country of Romania but with a spooktacular twist! Runs through 11/2/25.

Toms River - Halloween Parade (7pm)
Free
The Toms River Halloween Parade has been touted as the second-largest Halloween parade in the world – come out and enjoy all the fun! Rain date is 11/1/25.

📆 Saturday - November 1, 2025

Augusta - Lunar Faire Night Market (3-10pm)
Sussex Fairgrounds
$25
Your favorite witchy and weird night market is going to be jam-packed with the best stuff around! Fire walkers, wrestling, witches, bands, costume parade and so much more.

Bayville - Sip in Autumn Wine Festival (12pm-5pm)
$20/$25, under 21 free
The Sip in Autumn Wine Festival in Bayville, NJ is a delightful celebration of the fall season featuring local wineries. Attendees can enjoy wine tastings, live music, artisan crafts, and gourmet food in a picturesque autumn setting. Runs through 11/2/25.

Camden - Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
Explore the glow deep below where guests can view a collection of glowing gourds in every shape, size, and species shining above the surface or illuminating the depths among aquatic life. Runs through 11/2/25.

Cherry Hill - “Dia De Los Muertos” Celebration of Life (12-7pm)
John H. Adler Memorial Park
Free
Celebration honoring the memories of loved ones who have passed. Traditional music & dance, altar displays, crafts, food and more.

Eastampton Twsp. - Echoes in the Pines (4-9pm)
Free
An electronic music showcase featuring live performances by The Pine Barrens Synth Club.

Freehold - NJ Coffee Festival
iPlay America
$20+
Curated vendors, workshops, coffee-inspired cocktails, and plenty of treats.

Lawrenceville - Cow Parade (1-6pm)
Cherry Grove Farm
$20 per car
Watch as the cows, adorned with garlands, bells, and flowers, parade from the milking parlor, down the lane and around the field back to their pasture. Then enjoy fall fun with games, food, music, demonstrations and more.

New Brunswick - Festival de Día de Muertos (12-6pm)
War Memorial Park
Free
Family-friendly cultural event featuring face painting, traditional music, folk dances, contests and more.

Paramus - Artisan Market (12-7pm)
Bergen Town Center
Free
25+ artisans and vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, home decor, pet products, sweet treats, handmade gifts and more.

Point Pleasant - Beers on the Boards (12-9pm)
$65
Beers on the Boards is a lively beer tasting event held at Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, offering attendees a chance to sample a wide variety of craft brews, food and more.

Princeton - Dia de Los Muertos: Arts Council of Princeton (1-3pm)
Free
Family-friendly outdoor festival to learn about this culturally rich holiday with Mariachi, dance, delicious food and hands-on projects inspired by traditional folk art.

South Bound Brook - Taco & Empanada Festival (11am-6pm)
Memorial Park
$5, under 12 free
A vibrant celebration of Latin American cuisine, featuring a wide variety of delicious tacos and empanadas from local vendors. Music, entertainment and more.

Sparta - Special Olympics Craft Fair (10am-3pm)
Sparta High School
Free
Community event featuring local artisans and vendors to support the Special Olympics.

Woolwich Twsp. - Kingsway Education Foundation Craft Show (9am-3pm)
Kingsway Regional High School
Free
Over 230 vendors showcasing handcrafted goods to benefit the Kingsway Education Foundation. Family activities, food and entertainment.

📆 Sunday - November 2, 2025

Jersey City - Día de Muertos Parade and Celebration from 10am-2pm
Free
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at the Riverview Farmers Market in Jersey City, NJ, where you can honor the departed with traditional food, music, and crafts. This vibrant event offers a unique blend of cultural festivities, local produce shopping, and community connection.

Paramus - Fall Food Truck Festival from 11am-5pm 
$5, under 5 free
The Paramus Fall Food Truck Festival at Paramus Park Mall showcases a variety of food trucks offering unique and delicious cuisines.

I am currently working on the best darn directory of holiday lights you have seen, so stay tuned for that!

In the meantime, here are some cool upcoming events you might want to add to your calendar and get tickets for.

🚜 Elmer - Appel Farm’s 65th Anniversary Weekend from 11/7-11/9

🎺 Cape May - Exit Zero Jazz Festival from 11/7-11/9

🍷 Holmdel - NJ Wine Festival on 11/15

🃏 Edison - Collect-A-Con Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Event from 11/22-11/23

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