Halloween /Fall Family Events in and around Cape May County NJ
Saturday, October 17th
Lower Twp. Pumpkin Festival & Halloween Parade
24th Annual Lower Twp. Rotary Pumpkin Festival & Halloween Parade
Historic Cold Spring Village
720 Route 9 Cape May 08204
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
FREE CALL: (609) 898-2300 Ext 10
WEBSITE
It’s the spookiest time of the year at the Village! Celebrate all things Halloween and autumn at the 24th Annual Pumpkin Festival. Admission is free! Guests are encouraged to donate non-perishable goods to the ‘˜Share the Harvest’™ Food Drive. Families can enjoy pumpkin painting and games throughout the day. A variety of crafters will sell their wares along the Village’™s shell-paved lanes. Vendors will be selling hot dogs, funnel cake, and other snacks. isit a haunted house at the Village Barn and hop on a fall hayride through the farm.
Halloween Parade: lineup will begin at 10:30am with an 11am start time.
3rd Annual Pumpkin Day in Somers Point
Somers Point Kennedy Park Somers Point 08244
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
FREE
WEBSITE
Held at Kennedy Park in Somers Point. This fun event features pumpkin painting and various Halloween and autumn activities for kids of all ages. More details to follow. (Times being confirmed)
Upper Township 15th Annual Apple Fest
Upper Township Department of Recreation
JOHN WESLEY GANDY FARMSTEAD
26 Tyler Road (ROUTE 616)
Greenfield 08270
10/17/2015
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: All
FREE
CALL: 609-628-2011 x248
WEBSITE
Crafters will be demonstrating old-time traditions with a modern twist. The blacksmith will make decorative items; as will the decoy carvers. At the smoke house, meat is prepared for today’™s tastes. An alpaca farmer will show how the fleece goes from animal to wool and a spinner will demonstrate how the wool becomes yarn. Rag-rug making and bee keeping also will be shown. Live music, apple and autumn inspired food to eat or take home, and the old farm house to tour. Many apple products will be available for purchase, including caramel apples, fresh New Jersey apples, an apple bake shoppe, apple cider, fall produce, cider, grilled hot dogs, sauerkraut, baked beans, chips, and’¦ fresh apple cobbler! There will be children’™s games, face painting, horseshoe pitching for children & adults, and
BOO at the ZOO
Cape May County Park & Zoo
707 Rt 9 North Cape May Court House 08210
10/17/2015
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: All
FREE
CALL: (609) 465-5271
WEBSITE
Join us at the Zoo for free, family friendly activities that are planned all day long including a free magic show, free Inflatable obstacle course & slide, free candy, free kids craft stations, free Halloween costume contest AND . . . over 500 animals!!
The costume contest registration begins at 10 am and the judging starts at 11 am. Awards immediately follow after short parade in the courtyard.
We’ll see you there!
(Join us even earlier to participate in the Monster Mile Fun Walk & 5K Run 6:30 am registration opens 8 am race start Support your local law enforcement!)
Michaels Kids Club: Tic Tac Toe
Michael’s 3201 Route 9 S Rio Grande 08242
10/17/2015
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
REGISTRATION: Yes
AGE RANGE: Preschoolers, Elementary, Tweens
COST: $2
CALL: (609) 465-7014
WEBSITE
They craft, you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. $2 per child, supplies included.
Sea Isle City Octoberfest
SEA ISLE CITY WILL CELEBRATE THE AUTUMN SEASON WITH A FESTIVAL AND PIE BAKING CONTEST
The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization will host their annual Octoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 17, at Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue, from 11am to 3pm.
The family-friendly event will include free hayrides on the JFK Boulevard Beach, live music by the Philadelphia German Brass Band, craft and food vendors, a magic show, pumpkin painting and free children’s activities.
Also, the very popular Pie-Baking Contest will take place at The Braca Cafe on JFK Boulevard. Prizes will be awarded to the bakers of the top three winning pies. To enter the Octoberfest Pie-Baking Contest, bakers must submit a completed entry form by Thursday, October 15. No entry fee is required. Only pre-registered pies will be accepted on the day of the competition. Click here for an entry form.
For additional information about the Octoberfest Pie Baking Contest, phone (609) 263-8847 or email kehner@comcast.net.
Registration needed for baking contest
Free All Ages
To learn more about all other Octoberfest activities, phone (609) 263-9090.
Paint a Pumpkin Saturday
Victory Farms 324 S Mannheim Ave Egg Harbor City
10/17/2015
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: All
COST: $5
CALL: 609) 965-0600
WEBSITE
Paint your own small pumpkin $5.00 per pumpkin/paint. Then enjoy all of the fun the farm has to offer from hayrides to animals!
Rea’s Farm Harvest Fair on the Farm
Harvest Fair on the Farm Rea’s Farm 4th Avenue & Bayshore Rd West Cape May 08204
10/17/2015
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FREE
CALL: (609) 884-4522
Don’t miss our annual Harvest Fair on the farm which includes hayrides to the pumpkin patch, kid’s games, delicious farm made foods including artisan breads, pies & cookies as well as our own produce canned in our kitchen. We have honey from our own hives & beach plum jelly made with our own fruit. Visit the more than 25 vendors with something for everyone from face painting to antiques to pork barbecue.
Beach Plum Farm Fall Festival 2015
Beach Plum Farm Fall Festival 2015 Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens St West Cape May 08204
10/10/2015 – 10/31/2015 Weekly on Saturday
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
COST: Entrance is free. Certain activities have costs associated.
CALL: (609) 884-6542
WEBSITE
Welcome the changing seasons in Cape May with a visit to Beach Plum Farm’s Fall Festival. Celebrate with us on October 10, 17, 24, and 31st with family hayrides, pumpkin picking and decorating, arts and crafts, and delicious food! Sip on local brews from Cape May Brewery and enjoy a meal from our mouth-watering pig roast. While you are at the farm, take a stroll and say hello to our chickens, piglets, turkeys and ducks! Kids can enjoy our hands-on Farm-to-Kids program with a new lesson about life on the farm every week. Meet at our new, beautifully built timber-frame barn and farm stand. Explore the barn and pick up some fresh produce and eggs to take home. The Fall Festival takes place Saturdays, October 10-31st from 11am-5pm.
Hamilton Mall Pumpkin Decorating Event
Pumpkin Decorating Event Hamilton Mall
4403 Black Horse Pike Mays Landing 08330
10/17/2015
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: All
COST: The first 30 kids in attendance will receive a free pumpkin to decorate.
CALL: (609) 646-8326
WEBSITE
Bring the kids to the Mall for a ghoulishly good time at our “Pumpkin Decorating Party” Saturday, October 17. Our friends at the Jersey Shore Children’s Museum will be joining us & helping out with crafts. The first 30 kids in attendance will receive a free pumpkin to decorate. (Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costume).
Sunday, October 18th
Tick or Treating on the Mall Cape May
Trick or Treating on the Mall Cape May Washington Street Mall
Ocean & Washington Streets Cape May 08204
10/18/2015 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
FREE WEBSITE
Come in your Halloween costumes and trick or treat from merchant to merchant. Then join us for the Cape May Halloween Parade at 3pm (registration at 1:30, judging at 2pm)
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Cape May Halloween Parade
Cape May Halloween Parade Cape May, NJ
Perry Street to Emlem Physick Estate Cape May
10/18/2015
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
CALL: 609-884-9565
WEBSITE
Mark your calendar for Cape May’™s 32nd Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 18, 2015. The annual parade features music, entertainment, and of course, dozens of costumes from chilling to thrilling. Awards will be given in many different categories, groupings, and age ranges. Be sure to bring a sweets bag for trick or treating on the Washington Street Mall, starting at noon.
Onsite parade registration starts at 1:30 PM on Perry and Washington Street, with judging beginning at 2 PM. The parade steps off at 3 PM from Perry Street and concludes at the Emlen Physick Estate.
The Cape May Halloween Parade is a spook-tacular good time. Be there or be scared! For more information call the City of Cape May Department of Tourism, Recreation and Civic Affa
R&J Farm Movie Under the Stars
Movie Under the Stars: Strange Magic R & J Farm
723 W Herschel St Egg Harbor City 08215
10/18/2015 7:15 pm – 9:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: All
COST: Call for Details
CALL: (609) 593-6180
WEBSITE
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening we show movies on our blow up movie screen. Bring the family, chairs and blankets and enjoy the movie. Enjoy munchies from our snack shack!
Tuesday, October 20th
Halloween Trunk or Treat hosted by Upper Twp. Rescue
Trunk or Treat hosted by Upper Township Rescue Amanda’s Field
10 Sunset Drive Petersburg 08270
10/20/2015 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
REGISTRATION: Yes
AGE RANGE: All
FREE CALL: 609-628-2476
WEBSITE
Safe Trick or Treat fun for children of all ages with DJ, Games, Concessions, Movie Cars, and more! $5 admission per child includes a treat bag. Best in show awards for commercial and private vehicles. Please register your vehicle by e-mailing your name, contact number, type of vehicle, and entry name to TrunkorTreat@UpperRescue.com or call 609-628-2476
Kids Club Pumpkin Painting
Kids Club Pumpkin Painting Artist on the Rocks
3305 Bayshore Rd Suite 1 North Cape May 08204
10/20/2015 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
REGISTRATION: Yes
AGE RANGE: Elementary, Tweens
COST: $15 per seat
CALL: (215) 778-4895
WEBSITE
“Pumpkin” – Kids ages 6-12 Tuesday October 20, 2015 @ 4:00pm-5:30pm $15.00 per seat
Thursday, October 22nd
Tot Time Halloween Party
Tot Time Halloween Party Dennis Township Recreation
565 Dennisville Rd Cape May Court House 08210
10/22/2015 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
REGISTRATION: Yes
AGE RANGE: Preschoolers
FREE
CALL: (609) 861-1045
WEBSITE
Children ages four and younger are invited to the annual Recreation/Municipal Alliance sponsored Halloween costume party on Thursday, October 22ND, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. We will begin with a parade in the gym followed by games, a magic show, pumpkin decorating for all the young artists and snacks to finish the festivities. Please call the rec office, 861-1045 by Friday, October 16TH, to let us know if your child(ren) will be attending. Please do not hesitate to call as there are limited spots available
Haunted Seaport
Haunted Seaport The Tuckerton Seaport
120 W Main St Tuckerton 08087
10/22/2015 – 10/24/2015 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All
COST: Admission $8, Hayride $5 (free for members) with paid admission. Black Pearl Pirate Boat Rides ($10 additional)
CALL: (609) 296-8868
WEBSITE
Three Scary Nights! Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. Haunted Tucker’s Island Lighthouse, hayrides, black light mini golf, phragmites maze, food, refreshments, entertainment and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Admission $8, Hayride $5 (free for members) with paid admission. Black Pearl Pirate Boat Rides ($10 additional)
Friday, October 23rd
Spookland Village and Trick of Treat Night
Spookland Village and Trick or Treat Night Woodland Village
1943 Route 9 North Clermont 08210
10/23/2015 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No AGE RANGE: All FREE
CALL: (609) 624-1350
WEBSITE
Trick or Treat! Bring the whole family to Trick or Treat at Woodland Village…don’t forget your costumes!
Barnyard Bash 2015
Barnyard Bash 2015 Coastal Christian Ocean City
300 E 8th St Ocean City 08226
10/23/2015 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No AGE RANGE: All FREE
CALL: (609) 399-4747
WEBSITE
Join us on Friday, October 23rd from 6-8p in the parking lot behind the church as we transform it into a barnyard complete with a petting zoo, pony rides, ‘Trunk or Treat’ and some great contests! Dress in your best farm-themed costume and enjoy a night with the Coastal family and the community.
Halloween Parade & Dance Party in Sea Isle City
Halloween Parade & Dance Party Sea Isle City
45th to 40th Street & Landis Ave. Sea Isle City 08243
10/23/2015 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No AGE RANGE: All FREE
CALL: 609-263-0050
WEBSITE
The 2015 Sea Isle City Halloween parade in Cape May County has something everyone can enjoy. There will be countless costumed characters that children will love seeing pass through the streets. Additionally, there will be holiday-themed floats, live musical entertainment and much much more!
In addition to the fun floats and costumed-characters, there will be a dance party in Excursion Park. Come out and join the various holiday mascots as they dance to the beats of popular music and enjoy the fun fall weather! Your dancing skills won’t matter at this event because the theme is Halloween and the monsters, zombies and spooky creatures don’t judge. The fun will begin at 7pm and all are invited to attend. Call 609-263-0050, or visit Sea Isle City’s website for additional information.
Spooky Walk Trunk or Treat
Spooky Walk Trunk or Treat Family Success Center of Cape May County
1046 Route 47 S # B Rio Grande 08242
10/23/2015 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No AGE RANGE: All FREE
CALL: (609) 778-6226
WEBSITE
Join us for a fun & free trunk or treat & spooky walk!
Saturday, October 24th
Bounces Halloween Bash
Boardwalk Bounce
Ocean City 08226
10/24/2015 – 10/31/2015 Weekly on Saturday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
REGISTRATION: Yes
AGE RANGE: All
COST: $18 per child
CALL: (609) 385-0855
WEBSITE
You’re invited to the Bouncers Halloween Bash! Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Character Visits, Halloween Games & a costume contest! Tony P’s Pizza & a beverage is included. Happening on the 24th & 31st!
18th Annual ‘Olde Tyme’ Harvest Festival
18th annual ‘Olde Tyme’ Harvest Festival Middle Twp. Department of Recreation
Mechanic Street Cape May Court House 08210
10/24/2015 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
CALL: (609) 465-8732
WEBSITE
This will be a day long celebration of the old and new in Middle Township, featuring live music, games, rides, food and much more!!!
Stone Harbor Harvest Festival
Stone Harbor Harvest Festival Stone Harbor Recreation
96th Street Shopping District Stone Harbor 08247
10/24/2015 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
CALL: (609) 368-1210
WEBSITE
Hayrides, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating in our shops, and creepy & crawly, but cute animals!
Pumpkin Hayride for all Ages in Lower
Pumpkin Hayride for all Ages with Joe Alvarez Lower Cape Library
2600 Bayshore Road Villas 08251
10/24/2015 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
REGISTRATION: Yes
AGE RANGE: All
FREE
CALL: 609-886-8999
WEBSITE
Adults and children alike are welcome to celebrate the best parts of autumn with us as we take a hayride through a local pumpkin patch. We will meet at the Lower Library for a short presentation on pumpkins and other fall squash, then drive the short distance to Les Rae’s Farm at the beanery for a hay ride, after which patrons will be able to choose a pumpkin in the field to take home. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all patrons must register beforehand. Joseph Alvarez has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Environmental Science, is a Board Member of the Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, a founding member of the Cape May County Beach Plum Association, and is active in many county and agricultural programs in South Jersey.
Farm to Kids: Sweet Digs: Sweet Potato Harvesting
Farm to Kids: Sweet Digs: Sweet Potato Harvesting Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens St West Cape May 08204
10/24/2015 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No AGE RANGE: All FREE
CALL: (609) 884-6542
WEBSITE
Sweet Potatoes are getting a lot of good press these days- they are after all, a super food packed with tons of vitamins and nutrition. Plus, they’re sweet! Kids will learn all about this good root vegetable that’s good for you while digging up their very own sweet potato to take home.
Join us during the Fall Festival for exciting lessons about life on the Farm. Each week, our farm hand Shayla will teach future farmers about our livestock, vegetables, and how Beach Plum Farm stays sustainable. Meet at the Barn at 1pm for an hour long lesson with hands on farm experience! Come each week to be awarded your future farmer certificate on October 31st.
Costume Pet Parade in Historic Smithville
Costume Pet Parade Historic Smithville, NJ
615 E Moss Mill Rd Smithville 08205
10/24/2015 1:00 pm – 1:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No AGE RANGE: All FREE
CALL: (609) 748-8999
WEBSITE
If you love playing with your puppy and dressing them up, this is the event for you! This event is hosted by Paw Dazzle, a shoppe in the Village Green that caters to animals. Last years Costume Pet Parade had over 103 pets registered! There were so many furry fellows in the village that they had to halt registration. Here at Smithville, we are always amazed by the imaginations that each pet owners has. We are looking forward to what each pet is dressed as this year and we hope to see you here!
Haunted Lighthouse Tours
Haunted Lighthouse Tours Absecon Lighthouse
31 S Rhode Island Ave Atlantic City 08401
10/24/2015 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No AGE RANGE: All
COST: $20 per person, includes snacks & beverages
CALL: (609) 449-1360
WEBSITE
Join us for a fun haunted lighthouse tour! Tours start at 5:00pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00pm, & 8:00pm.
Haunted Seaport
Haunted Seaport The Tuckerton Seaport
120 W Main St Tuckerton 08087
10/22/2015 – 10/24/2015 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All
COST: Admission $8, Hayride $5 (free for members) with paid admission. Black Pearl Pirate Boat Rides ($10 additional)
CALL: (609) 296-8868
WEBSITE
Three Scary Nights! Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. Haunted Tucker’s Island Lighthouse, hayrides, black light mini golf, phragmites maze, food, refreshments, entertainment and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Admission $8, Hayride $5 (free for members) with paid admission. Black Pearl Pirate Boat Rides ($10 additional)
Sunday, October 25th
Wildwood Annual Island Pumpkin Fest
Wildwood Annual Island Pumpkin Fest
The Annual Island Pumpkin Fest will be held at Fox Park and on the Wildwoods Beach from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craft and food vendors, a bounce house, costume contest and FREE live entertainment will take place in Fox Park, located directly across from the Wildwoods Convention Center. A hay ride will start on the beach at Andrews Avenue and go to the Great Pumpkin Patch on the beach behind the Wildwoods Convention Center. Fee for hay rides are $7 for children and $3 for parents. For additional information call 609.374.6213.
Wednesday, October 28th
Middle Twp. Rec Dept. Halloween Dept.
Middle Township Rec Dept Halloween Parade
Middle Township Recreation Department Halloween Parade October 28, 2015 7:00PM Parade begins at 7PM. The parade will start with judging at the Memorial field, 15 West Pacific Ave, CMCH and start traveling north on Route 9 to the Cape Bank parking lot. Please come out and join us in this community parade. All are welcomed to attend or participate. Judging Categories: Floats, Walking Groups Individuals: Newborn-12 Months, 13 Months-3 Years, 4-6 Years, 7-9 Years. Trophies will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winner in each category Anyone interested in participating, please go to our website at www.middletownship.com and go to the recreation department page. There you will find the registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Middle Township Recreation Department at the following # 609-465-8743
Thursday, October 29th
Ocean City Halloween Parade
Ocean City Halloween Parade
7:15pm on Asbury Ave. from 6th – 11th Street.
Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information call 609-399-6111.
Free All Ages
Wildwood Crest Trunk-or-Treat for Halloween
Wildwood Crest Trunk-or-Treat for Halloween
The Wildwood Crest Recreation Department will host the annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat family event at 6 p.m. The event consists of parents/adults bringing their Halloween-decorated vehicles to the Wildwood Crest Pier parking lot at Heather Road and Ocean Avenue, where they will distribute candy from the trunks of their vehicles to children outfitted for Halloween. The event includes other Halloween related activities, a DJ, refreshments and prizes awarded to the best decorated vehicles. Trunk-or-Treat is a free event, but vehicles must be pre-registered. Registration forms are available at the Crest Pier Recreation Center. 609.523.0202 or http://www.VisitWildwoodCrest.com
Friday, October 30th
Halloween Movie Night in Sea Isle
HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT – HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA
Don’t forget to bring your beach chairs and blankets.
Date: Friday, October 30, 2015 – 7:00pm to 8:30pm
URL: http://www.visitsicnj.com
Phone:
609-263-0050
Address: Excursion Park
JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
Free All ages No Registration
Saturday, October 31st
North Wildwood Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
North Wildwood Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
A family fun event! 5 p.m. registration/check-in; 5:30 – 7 p.m. event. Families are encouraged to bring their vehicles decorated for Halloween. Children will come in costume and visit each car where families will provide treats from the trunks of their cars. There will be no judging of the children’s costumes, but prizes will be awarded to the vehicles with the best decorations. Registration is free and forms are available at 900 Central Avenue in North Wildwood. Parking for visitors will be available in the municipal lot at 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues. 609.522.2955 or http://www.NorthWildwood.com
Registration Needed
All Ages Free
Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
Trick-or-treaters walk through a “haunted house” and receive treats at the Elks Lodge, 109 West 1st Avenue, in North Wildwood from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free! For more info, call 609.729.2170.
