Family Friendly Ghost Tours Pumpkin Runs and More!
This is a listing of the family friendly events happening in and around Cape May County, NJ. Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.
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. 10/27/2018 Free! For more info, call 609.729.2170.
Ghost Tours of Ocean City
Tours depart from the corner of 9th St & Asbury Avenue.
Ocean City, NJ
Website/tickets
Not recommended for KIds . Most Children will be bored
A candlelight walking tour where that turns into “FEAR IN THE DARK”! It combines history, folklore, and ghost stories for a night of eerie fun in Ocean City’s historic downtown. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. Recommend purchasing tickets by 6 pm to ensure your spot on the tour.
Tours depart from the corner of 9th St & Asbury Avenue.
Ocean City, NJ
Website/tickets
Not recommended for KIds . Most Children will be bored
A candlelight walking tour where that turns into “FEAR IN THE DARK”! It combines history, folklore, and ghost stories for a night of eerie fun in Ocean City’s historic downtown. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. Recommend purchasing tickets by 6 pm to ensure your spot on the tour.
Ocean View Trail of Terror
Ocean View Volunteer Fire Dept
Ocean View Trail of Terror 2545 Route 9, Ocean View, New Jersey 08230
Ocean View Fire Company Presents The Trail of Terror, Rampage! This free haunted walk in the woods behind the Ocean View Fire Hall will be held on October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27th 2018 from 7-10PM each night. All proceeds benefit the Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company.10/18/2018 – 10/27/2018 Weekly on Thursday , Friday , Saturday
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
CALL: 609-624-3078
WEBSITE
Ocean City Halloween Parade
Thursday, October 25, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Asbury Ave. from 6th – 11th Street
Ocean City, NJ
609-399-1412
Website
Thursday, October 25, 2018 @ 7:00 PM
Asbury Ave. from 6th – 11th Street
Ocean City, NJ
609-399-1412
Website
Wildwoods Boardwalk Pumpkin Run
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Wildwood Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
Website/registration
The Wildwoods Boardwalk Pumpkin Run is a ghoulishly fun and exciting family event for all ages Halloween Weekend. This festive boardwalk event offers a 5K & 10K run along with a 1 mile family walk, starting at 10 a.m. – rain or shine. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes to vie for the prizes in the best dressed categories of Family, Youth, Infant, and Best All Around. All proceeds benefit the Elementary Schools of the Wildwoods.
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Wildwood Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
Website/registration
The Wildwoods Boardwalk Pumpkin Run is a ghoulishly fun and exciting family event for all ages Halloween Weekend. This festive boardwalk event offers a 5K & 10K run along with a 1 mile family walk, starting at 10 a.m. – rain or shine. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes to vie for the prizes in the best dressed categories of Family, Youth, Infant, and Best All Around. All proceeds benefit the Elementary Schools of the Wildwoods.
Annual Cape May Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Perry St. to Physick Estate
Cape May, NJ
(609) 884-9565
Website
The Cape May annual Halloween Parade is one of the highlights of the fall season. No where else in New Jersey can you see so many creative costumes parade by in such a short time. Prior to the parade, trick or treating on the Washington Street Mall will be held from Noon to 2 p.m., which is sponsored by the Washington Street Mall Business Improvement District. The Parade route begins at Perry Street and Carpenter Lane, proceeds down Carpenter Lane to Ocean Street, travels down Washington Street and ends at the Emlen Physick Estate located at 1048 Washington Street.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Perry St. to Physick Estate
Cape May, NJ
(609) 884-9565
Website
The Cape May annual Halloween Parade is one of the highlights of the fall season. No where else in New Jersey can you see so many creative costumes parade by in such a short time. Prior to the parade, trick or treating on the Washington Street Mall will be held from Noon to 2 p.m., which is sponsored by the Washington Street Mall Business Improvement District. The Parade route begins at Perry Street and Carpenter Lane, proceeds down Carpenter Lane to Ocean Street, travels down Washington Street and ends at the Emlen Physick Estate located at 1048 Washington Street.
The 15th annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show
October 12, 13, 14, 2018
Salem County Fairgrounds
Woodstown, NJ
Website
856-765-0118
Free admission, parking $5
The event features a giant pumpkin pyramid, a Big Pumpkin Weigh-Off, pumpkin wine sampling, pumpkin foods, dessert contest, pumpkin themed pageant, pumpkin contests and so much more. Thousands of families from many states show up year after year in support of the South Jersey Pumpkin Show. The giant pumpkin pyramid will be showcased as the center piece of the festival and kids under ten will enjoy a free, friendly boo barn, pumpkins, craft making and free pumpkins. Families visiting the festival can enjoy wine sampling, pumpkin desserts, rows and rows of craftsmen, Fall Home & Living Expo, fun contests, scarecrows, amusement rides, give-a-ways, Adult only pumpkin toss, live bands, festival food court, camping, NJ Largest Baked Pumpkin Pie, colorful pumpkins, pumpkins and so much more!
October 12, 13, 14, 2018
Salem County Fairgrounds
Woodstown, NJ
Website
856-765-0118
Free admission, parking $5
The event features a giant pumpkin pyramid, a Big Pumpkin Weigh-Off, pumpkin wine sampling, pumpkin foods, dessert contest, pumpkin themed pageant, pumpkin contests and so much more. Thousands of families from many states show up year after year in support of the South Jersey Pumpkin Show. The giant pumpkin pyramid will be showcased as the center piece of the festival and kids under ten will enjoy a free, friendly boo barn, pumpkins, craft making and free pumpkins. Families visiting the festival can enjoy wine sampling, pumpkin desserts, rows and rows of craftsmen, Fall Home & Living Expo, fun contests, scarecrows, amusement rides, give-a-ways, Adult only pumpkin toss, live bands, festival food court, camping, NJ Largest Baked Pumpkin Pie, colorful pumpkins, pumpkins and so much more!
Giant Pumpkin Carve & Pumpkin Pageant
October 18, 19 and 20, 2018, 4:00pm until 9:00pm
Salem County Fair Grounds
Route 40
Pilesgrove Township, NJ
Website
(856) 935-3663.
The annual autumn event is fun family to welcome fall. More than 60 giant pumpkins will be carved by professional, amateur and student artists and showcased for public viewing and judging. Look forward to loads of fun for all ages: hayrides, music, crafts, costume pageant, games, vendors, wine tasting and more!
October 18, 19 and 20, 2018, 4:00pm until 9:00pm
Salem County Fair Grounds
Route 40
Pilesgrove Township, NJ
Website
(856) 935-3663.
The annual autumn event is fun family to welcome fall. More than 60 giant pumpkins will be carved by professional, amateur and student artists and showcased for public viewing and judging. Look forward to loads of fun for all ages: hayrides, music, crafts, costume pageant, games, vendors, wine tasting and more!
Haunted Seaport
Thursday, October 18, Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20, Sunday, October 21, 2018: from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Tuckerton Seaport
120 W. Main Street
Tuckerton, NJ
Website
Captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Climb aboard a hayride for a ghostly howling good time through the Haunted Woods. Be on the lookout for the Jersey Devil. We will also have a non-scary Family Fun Activity Area with PUMPKIN SLIME, crafts, stories, games, and not so scary fall activities. You will not want to miss any of the fantastic phenomenal hauntings of the evening. There will be Non-scary activities for the little ones, including make your own trick-or-treat bag, color a pumpkin, enjoy a hay bale maze, Halloween Dance Party, and games with treats! Plus, magic shows on the stage by Joe Holiday.
Thursday, October 18, Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20, Sunday, October 21, 2018: from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Tuckerton Seaport
120 W. Main Street
Tuckerton, NJ
Website
Captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Climb aboard a hayride for a ghostly howling good time through the Haunted Woods. Be on the lookout for the Jersey Devil. We will also have a non-scary Family Fun Activity Area with PUMPKIN SLIME, crafts, stories, games, and not so scary fall activities. You will not want to miss any of the fantastic phenomenal hauntings of the evening. There will be Non-scary activities for the little ones, including make your own trick-or-treat bag, color a pumpkin, enjoy a hay bale maze, Halloween Dance Party, and games with treats! Plus, magic shows on the stage by Joe Holiday.
Sahara Sam’s Monster Splash Halloween Event
Friday, October 19th & Friday, October 26, 2018; 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sahara Sam’s Oasis
535 North Route 73
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Website & Tickets
Admission: $32.99 / Free for Season Passholders
Get in the Halloween spirit at their family friendly Monster Splash! This splashtastic, festive event is perfect for families with children of all ages! They will be rockin’ the building with your favorite Halloween jams and holding contests and giveaways throughout the night. Plus — they are doing a FOAM party!
Friday, October 19th & Friday, October 26, 2018; 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sahara Sam’s Oasis
535 North Route 73
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Website & Tickets
Admission: $32.99 / Free for Season Passholders
Get in the Halloween spirit at their family friendly Monster Splash! This splashtastic, festive event is perfect for families with children of all ages! They will be rockin’ the building with your favorite Halloween jams and holding contests and giveaways throughout the night. Plus — they are doing a FOAM party!
Mullica Hill’s Ghost Walk
Saturday, October 13, 2018; 6:30pm till late
Tours will depart from outside Blue plate restaurant, every 10 minutes beginning at 6:00pm
47 South Main Street
Mullica Hill
Website
Explore Mullica Hill’s haunted history as you walk past the historic houses and public buildings along Main Street during the 1 and 1/2-hour guided tour. Advanced tickets sales are strongly recommended!. Children are welcome on the tours.
Saturday, October 13, 2018; 6:30pm till late
Tours will depart from outside Blue plate restaurant, every 10 minutes beginning at 6:00pm
47 South Main Street
Mullica Hill
Website
Explore Mullica Hill’s haunted history as you walk past the historic houses and public buildings along Main Street during the 1 and 1/2-hour guided tour. Advanced tickets sales are strongly recommended!. Children are welcome on the tours.
Alloway Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 27, 2018: @ 7:00pm (Rain date is October 28th at 7:00pm)
Main Street
Alloway, NJ
Facebook page
The route will include Main St., Cedar, Greenwich, Dorrell Lane and Alloway-Friesburg Road.
This populat annual fall tradition which began in 1945 draws spectators and participants from all over the area. Parade viewers will get to enjoy floats, music, marching groups and all types of vehicles as they made their way along the parade route through the village of Alloway
Saturday, October 27, 2018: @ 7:00pm (Rain date is October 28th at 7:00pm)
Main Street
Alloway, NJ
Facebook page
The route will include Main St., Cedar, Greenwich, Dorrell Lane and Alloway-Friesburg Road.
This populat annual fall tradition which began in 1945 draws spectators and participants from all over the area. Parade viewers will get to enjoy floats, music, marching groups and all types of vehicles as they made their way along the parade route through the village of Alloway
Ultimate Halloween – Thrills on the Boardwalk
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Tropicana Casino & Resort
2831 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(800) 843-8767
Website
As darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand. This thrilling extravaganza begins at 8 p.m. when brave souls are invited to join in to dance to the time warp from the Rocky Horror Picture show. What is Halloween without a killer costume? The stakes are high at Tropicana’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest. The contest kicks off at 9 p.m. in The Quarter’s Fiesta Plaza.
At 11pm as the midnight hour approaches, take in the Rocky Horror Picture show in the Imax theater
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Tropicana Casino & Resort
2831 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(800) 843-8767
Website
As darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand. This thrilling extravaganza begins at 8 p.m. when brave souls are invited to join in to dance to the time warp from the Rocky Horror Picture show. What is Halloween without a killer costume? The stakes are high at Tropicana’s Annual Halloween Costume Contest. The contest kicks off at 9 p.m. in The Quarter’s Fiesta Plaza.
At 11pm as the midnight hour approaches, take in the Rocky Horror Picture show in the Imax theater
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