Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. BOO-YEAH! Every kid’s dream. Even better? Daylight saving time ends that night, which means we get an extra hour of sleep on Sunday. Well, at least in theory if you have kids!
As a mom of three girls, I’ve learned that Halloween weather in New Jersey is anyone’s guess. Last year, I was bundled up in a winter coat. Other years, it’s been 80 degrees and I’ve been trick-or-treating in a T-shirt. That’s why we’ve put together New Jersey’s Ultimate Halloween Guide for 2026, with outdoor trick-or-treating events, indoor options if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate and some seriously impressive Halloween houses worth checking out. We’ve organized everything by county so you can find the fun close to home. Grab those candy bags and let’s make the most of Halloween weekend!
~ Tiffany
Tiffany’s Halloween picks
Things worth leaving the house for.
Top Outdoor
Pier Village Halloween Spooktacular
Long Branch (Monmouth) · Sat., Oct. 31, 1-5 p.m. Start Halloween at the Jersey Shore with trick-or-treating throughout Pier Village, face painting, balloon artists, strolling entertainers and a Spooky Bubble Show at 3:15 p.m. It’s the perfect warm-up before the neighborhood candy run.
Top Indoor
Trick-or-Treating at American Dream
East Rutherford (Bergen) · Oct. 31 · Check the organizer for candy hours. If the weather turns ugly, American Dream has an indoor Halloween option: trick-or-treating on Oct. 31, plus a separate Halloween party, parade and costume contest.
Best Decorated House
Best Decorated Houses – 15 displays across New Jersey
Visit thrilling, community-favorite Halloween yard displays across New Jersey, where residential streets transform with creepy animatronics, massive skeletons, eerie glows, and mini graveyards. From North Jersey neighborhoods to the Jersey Shore, these 15 standout decorated houses bring seasonal scares and family fun straight to the sidewalk.
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Outdoor trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treats
Ready to load up those candy bags? Here are the outdoor trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treat events worth checking out, organized by county.
Bergen County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergenfield Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat | Bergenfield | Sat., Oct. 31 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. (trunk-or-treat); parade noon-2:30 p.m. | Washington Avenue, Bergenfield | Cost not stated; no attendee registration stated. Trunk hosts email evolmer@bergenfieldnj.gov. | Outdoor parade, costume judging, decorated vehicles and candy giveaways. |
| Palisades Park Recreation Trunk or Treat | Palisades Park | Sat., Oct. 31 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | 275 Broad Ave., Palisades Park | Confirm with the organizer | The borough’s Halloween-day trunk or treat, run by Palisades Park Recreation. |
| North Jersey Vineyard Church Trunk or Treat | South Hackensack | Sat., Oct. 31 | 6:30-8 p.m. | 310 Philips Ave., South Hackensack | Free; no registration | Families go from decorated car to decorated car in the church parking lot for candy. |
Cape May County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Isle City Recreation Trunk or Treat | Sea Isle City | Sat., Oct. 31 | 5-7 p.m. | Community Center parking lot, 4500 Central Ave., Sea Isle City | Confirm with the organizer | Candy is handed out from car trunks and open tailgates. |
Essex County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howl-O-Ween at Turtle Back Zoo | West Orange | Sat., Oct. 31 | 4-8 p.m. | 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange | $5 general admission, $3 for members, free under age 2; everyone over 2 needs a ticket; rain or shine | Candy stations are set up throughout the zoo grounds. Costumes are encouraged. |
Earlier in October
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Recreation’s Annual Trunk or Treat | Livingston | Fri., Oct. 30 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Eastman Building parking lot, 290 W. Mount Pleasant Ave., Livingston | Free; attendees: registration not stated. Trunk decorators pre-register via jgill@livingstonnj.org (deadline Oct. 23). | Outdoor decorated trunks, candy, costume contest, family photo booth and food trucks. |
Hudson County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Family Bash | Jersey City | Sat., Oct. 31 | Event hours: noon-8 p.m. (candy window not listed separately) | Newark Ave. Pedestrian Mall and Plaza, Jersey City | Confirm with the organizer; no attendee registration listed | Candy, games, a corn maze, face painting, pumpkins and a bounce house in historic downtown Jersey City. |
Hunterdon County
Earlier in October
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menlha Kadampa Halloween Trunk or Treat | Lambertville | Fri., Oct. 30 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Menlha Kadampa Meditation Center, 11 Music Mountain Blvd., Lambertville | Confirm with the organizer; no registration listed | Costumed kids receive candy from volunteers in the parking lot. |
Mercer County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey State Museum Halloween Spooktacular | Trenton | Sat., Oct. 31 | Candy hours: from 11 a.m. until the candy is gone (event runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) | 205 W. State St., Trenton | Confirm with the organizer | Bring the kids in costume for trick-or-treating at the museum. |
Middlesex County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpookFest Market 3.0 | Piscataway | Sat., Oct. 31 | 4-9 p.m. (trick-or-treating throughout the event) | Arbor Hose Co. #1 Fire Department, 1780 W. Seventh St., Piscataway | Free admission; food, merchandise and some activities cost extra; RSVP suggested on Eventbrite | A Halloween market with trick-or-treating throughout. |
Monmouth County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pier Village Halloween Spooktacular | Long Branch | Sat., Oct. 31 | Event hours: 1-5 p.m. (trick-or-treating throughout Pier Village; candy window not listed separately) | Pier Village, 50 Chelsea Ave., Long Branch | Confirm with the organizer | Trick-or-treating, DJ JoJo, strolling entertainers, face painting, balloon artists and a Spooky Bubble Show Spectacular at 3:15 p.m. at the Carousel Stage. |
Earlier in October
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trick or Treat in the Park | Freehold Township | Wed., Oct. 28 | 3:30-6 p.m. | Michael J. Tighe Park, 65 Georgia Rd., Freehold; meet at pavilion by stage. | Cost not stated; Freehold Township residents ages 2-14 only; proof of residency required. Registration not stated. | Outdoor candy collection at park for eligible residents. |
Morris County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florham Park Jaycees Halloween Trunk or Treat | Florham Park | Sat., Oct. 31 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Holy Family School parking lot, 17 Lloyd Ave., Florham Park | Register a trunk — cost not stated; attendees: registration not stated | Outdoor trunk-or-treat featuring candy, decorated vehicles, costumes and prizes. |
| Parsippany Trunk or Treat | Parsippany | Sat., Oct. 31 | noon-3 p.m. | Smith Field Park, Grange Rd. near Route 46 East, Parsippany | Free; rain or shine. Vehicle hosts must register by Oct. 26 | The township’s Halloween-day trunk or treat. |
Earlier in October
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Morristown Trick-or-Treat | Morristown | Fri., Oct. 30 | 3-5 p.m. | Downtown Morristown (participating businesses; a few spots on the Green) | Confirm with the organizer | Kids visit participating storefronts downtown. The list of businesses grows as they sign up, so check the event page. |
Somerset County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realsophy Real Estate Trunk or Treat | Martinsville (Bridgewater) | Sat., Oct. 31 | noon-2 p.m. | 1934 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville | Free; registration encouraged, not required | Trunks stocked with candy. Walk-ins are welcome. |
Earlier in October
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bound Brook PTO 2026 Trunk or Treat | Bound Brook | Fri., Oct. 30 | 6-8 p.m. | 120 E. 2nd St., Bound Brook, NJ 08805 | Purchase tickets — $8 presale / $10 door; adults and under 3 free | Outdoor fundraising trunk-or-treat with decorated vehicles and candy. |
| Downtown Somerville Halloween Spooktacular | Somerville | Thu., Oct. 29 | 4-6 p.m. | Downtown Somerville (participating businesses) | Free | Trick-or-treating with a candy map of participating businesses, plus pumpkin painting and a photo booth. |
Union County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle Borough Trunk or Treat | Roselle | Sat., Oct. 31 | 5-8 p.m. | Roselle Borough Hall parking lot, Roselle | Free | Residents decorate their cars and hand out candy, and there is a trunk-decorating contest. |
Earlier in October
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Summit Trick-or-Treat | Summit | Fri., Oct. 30 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Downtown Summit (participating businesses) | Confirm with the organizer | Kids in costume visit participating downtown businesses after school. |
Warren County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Annual Halloween Downtown | Hackettstown | Sat., Oct. 31 | 1-3 p.m.; parade lineup noon | Main Street Gazebo, Main & W. Moore St.; trunk-or-treat at 213 Main St. and behind 149 Main St. | Cost and registration not stated. | Outdoor parade, downtown business candy stops, decorated trunks, free pumpkins while supplies last. |
| Classic Cars Trunk or Treat | Hackettstown | Sat., Oct. 31 | 4-6 p.m. | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 409 E. Baldwin St., Hackettstown | Free; registration not stated. | Outdoor trick-or-treating with classic cars. Contact: 908-852-2156. |
| Trick or Treat Trail in Historic Downtown Phillipsburg | Phillipsburg | Sat., Oct. 31 | 5-8 p.m. | Historic Downtown Phillipsburg, between Union Square and Hudson Street | Cost and registration not stated. | Outdoor trick-or-treat trail with candy; police help families cross streets. |
Indoor trick-or-treating for bad weather
Rain in the forecast? Don’t panic. These indoor trick-or-treating spots offer a Plan B without soggy costumes and wet candy bags.
Bergen County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trick-or-Treating at American Dream | East Rutherford | Sat., Oct. 31 | Candy hours: Confirm with the organizer | 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford | Confirm with the organizer | Indoor trick-or-treating on Halloween. A separate Halloween party, parade and costume contest also runs Oct. 31. |
| Trick or Treat at the Library | Franklin Lakes | Sat., Oct. 31 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Franklin Lakes Public Library, 470 DeKorte Dr., Franklin Lakes | Confirm with the organizer; no registration | Stop by the library in costume to trick-or-treat. |
Earlier in October
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trick-or-Treat at Stew Leonard’s | Paramus | Tue., Oct. 27 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Stew Leonard’s, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus | Free; children 8 and younger; register for free tickets on Eventbrite | Trick-or-treating stations throughout the store, with goodie bags for the kids. |
| Halloween Trick or Treat (Reid Branch) | Paramus | Fri., Oct. 30 | all day (confirm branch hours with the organizer) | Reid Branch Library, 239 W. Midland Ave., Paramus | Confirm with the organizer; no registration | Costumed kids can grab a treat or two. |
Camden County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Party and Parade | Bellmawr | Sat., Oct. 31 | 10:30-11 a.m. | Anthony P. Infanti Bellmawr Branch, 35 E. Browning Rd., Bellmawr | Confirm with the organizer; ages 0-5; children must register | A library party and costume parade with trick-or-treating around the library. |
| Halloween Story Time and Costume Parade | Voorhees | Sat., Oct. 31 | 10:30-11 a.m. | M. Allan Vogelson Branch, 203 Laurel Rd., Voorhees | Confirm with the organizer; no registration required | Story time and a costume parade, with trick-or-treating around the Youth Services department. |
Essex County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Movie Marathon & Trick-or-Treating in the Library | Bloomfield | Sat., Oct. 31 | Trick-or-treating: until 2 p.m., while supplies last (event runs 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) | Bloomfield Public Library (Theater), 90 Broad St., Bloomfield | Confirm with the organizer | A family movie marathon (G and PG films) with trick-or-treating in the library. |
| Halloween Trick or Treating Candy Stop (Weequahic Branch) | Newark | Sat., Oct. 31 | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Weequahic Branch, Newark Public Library (street address not on the event page; confirm with the organizer) | Confirm with the organizer; ages 12 and under | Candy for trick-or-treaters who stop by the branch. |
Hudson County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trick-or-Treat at the Annex! | Secaucus | Sat., Oct. 31 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Katherine Steffens Library Annex, Secaucus Public Library (street address not on the event page; confirm with the organizer) | Confirm with the organizer | Come in costume and receive a special Halloween treat. |
Earlier in October
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frights and Delights (Earl Morgan Branch) | Jersey City | Fri., Oct. 30 | Event hours: 3:15-4:30 p.m. (treat portion not timed separately) | Earl Morgan Branch, Jersey City Free Public Library (branch street address not on the event page; confirm with the organizer) | Confirm with the organizer | A story, a take-home craft and a trick-or-treat dance to collect Halloween treats. |
Middlesex County
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mall-O-Ween at Woodbridge Center | Woodbridge | Sat., Oct. 31 | 1-3 p.m. | Woodbridge Center, 250 Woodbridge Center Dr., Woodbridge | Confirm with the organizer | Kids trick-or-treat their way around the mall at participating stores while supplies last. |
Passaic County
Earlier in October
| Event | Town | Date | Hours | Where | Cost / registration | About |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trick-or-Treat at Stew Leonard’s | Clifton | Tue., Oct. 27 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Stew Leonard’s, 467 Allwood Rd., Clifton | Free; children 8 and younger; free tickets on Eventbrite | Candy stations throughout the store, with clear goodie bags provided for the kids. |
Amazing decorated Halloween houses
Atlantic County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Avenue Halloween House | Somers Point, Atlantic County | 1305 Roberts Avenue, Somers Point, NJ | Hours not confirmed | Drive-by or sidewalk viewing | Photos and details |
Bergen County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Avenue Haunt | Maywood, Bergen County | 845 Palmer Avenue, Maywood, NJ | Display viewable daily; interactive effects on weekends, 6:00–10:00 PM. Continues through the weekend after Halloween. | Drive-by or sidewalk viewing | Photos and details |
Burlington County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Wonderland Halloween Light Show | Burlington, Burlington County | 30 Walnut Dr, Burlington, NJ 08016 | Sunday–Thursday, 6:00–10:00 PM; Friday–Saturday, 6:00–11:00 PM, through October 31 | Walk-through – visitors welcome Stay off the grass and do not block driveways. | Photos and details |
| Newman House Halloween Display | Evesham Township, Burlington County | 100 Raymond Avenue, Evesham, NJ 08053 | October 2026 · Hours not confirmed | Walk-up viewing from the street – stay off the property | Photos and details |
Camden County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Psycho Trail | Blackwood, Camden County | 311 Harrison Ave, Blackwood, NJ 08012 | Weekends, 7:00–9:00 PM, through October 31 | Drive-by or sidewalk viewing | Photos and details |
| Voorhees Pirate Ship Halloween Display | Voorhees Township, Camden County | 7 Holly Oak Dr, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043 | Through November 1, open throughout the day until 10:00 PM | Walk-through – visitors welcome | Photos and details |
Essex County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Halloween Display | Bloomfield, Essex County | 226 Lakewood Drive, Bloomfield, NJ | Hours not confirmed | Drive-by or sidewalk viewing | Photos and details |
| Walnut Street Halloween Display | Bloomfield, Essex County | 93 Walnut St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 | Nightly, 7:30–9:30 PM, through November 1 | Drive-by or sidewalk viewing | Photos and details |
Middlesex County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Road Halloween Display | Colonia, Middlesex County | 121 Jordan Road, Colonia, NJ | Nightly, 5:00–10:00 PM, through October 31 | Drive-by or sidewalk viewing | Photos and details |
Monmouth County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Park Halloween House | Asbury Park, Monmouth County | 1107 Ridge Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 | Nightly through November 2 · Hours not confirmed | Drive-by or sidewalk viewing | Photos and details |
Morris County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklake Clown House | Florham Park, Morris County | 27 Brooklake Rd, Florham Park, NJ | October 1–31, daily 6:30–10:00 PM | Walk-up viewing from the street – stay off the property | Photos and details |
| Glen’s Terror Drive Dead End | Mine Hill, Morris County | 34 Glen Ave, Mine Hill, NJ | October 2026 · Hours not confirmed | Walk-up viewing from the street – stay off the property | Photos and details |
Ocean County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Drive Halloween Display | Toms River, Ocean County | 910 Salem Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753 | Monday–Thursday, 5:00–9:00 PM; Friday–Saturday, 5:00–9:30 PM, through October 31 | Drive-by or sidewalk viewing | Photos and details |
Somerset County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Skeletons | Bridgewater, Somerset County | 948 Route 202-206, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | Hours not confirmed | Drive-by or sidewalk viewing | Photos and details |
Warren County
| House | Town | Address | Dates and hours | Viewing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Avenue Halloween Display | Washington, Warren County | 11 Jackson Ave, Washington, NJ 07882 | Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6:00–10:00 PM, through October 31 | Drive-by or sidewalk viewing | Photos and details |
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Dates, hours and details come from each organizer and can change. Check the organizer’s page before you go, especially if the weather looks iffy.