Halloween Events 2018 in and around Cape May County. 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.
Saturday, October 27th 2018
Boo at the Zoo
Cape May County Park & Zoo 707 Rt 9 North Cape May Court House 08210
10/27/2018 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
FREE
CALL: (609) 465-5271
WEBSITE
The Cape May County Park and Zoo’s annual ‘Boo at the Zoo’ event will take place on Sat., Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Cape May County Park, in Cape May Court House. Sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholder, this event is free and open to the public. Visitors of all ages are invited to wear a costume to this fun family event, which includes activities for the kids, games, candy, entertainment, animals, inflatable obstacle course, pirate ship and more. A Costume Contest will start at 11 a.m., registration begins at 10 a.m. An awards presentation will follow the Halloween costume contest with exciting entertainment and our very own ambassador animals.
Crafts with Critters
Cape May County Park & Zoo 707 Rt 9 North Cape May Court House 08210
10/6/2018 – 10/27/2018 Weekly on Saturday 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
All Ages
COST: $5
CALL: (609) 465-5271
WEBSITE
Crafts with Critters is a drop-in program located at The Discovery Outpost; designed for children between the ages of 3 and 10. During this program we provide a craft and the opportunity to meet one of our ambassador animals. This program runs weekly throughout the Fall and Winter. Program Cost: $5.00 per craft/visit
Middle Township 21st Annual Olde Tyme Harvest Festival
Location: Downtown Cape May Court House on Mechanic St.
October 27 from 10AM-5PM (Rain date: October 28 Noon-5)
Craft and Food Vendors. Rides | Entertainment, Halloween Costume Contest For Kids and Pets (Pre-registration required).
For more information: Middle Township Special Events 609-425-7272
website
Family Fun in the Field at Secluded Acres
Secluded Acres Farm 1024 Route 47 S Rio Grande 08242
10/6/2018 – 10/27/2018 Weekly on Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
COST: Activities are FREE- Charge for Pumpkins
CALL: (609) 886-8574
WEBSITE
Join us Saturday’s in October from 10am-4pm for FREE family fun including corn boxes, pedal tractors, a corn walk/simple maze, water pump duck races and a harvest obstacle course. There will be a charge for pumpkins.
Downtown Wildwood Fall Farmer’s Market
Held every Saturday in the fall, the market is located at Byrne Plaza on Oak & Pacific Avenues in Wildwood from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. featuring fall harvest vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, hand-made items and much more! FREE parking is available. 609.523.1602 or http://www.DOOWW.com
Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
Elks Lodge, 109 West 1st Avenue, in North Wildwood
October 27th 5 p.m. – 8 p.m
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.
North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party
Olde NJ Avenue between 2nd & Walnut Avenues in North Wildwood.
October 27th 5:30 – 7 p.m
The 10th Annual family fun event! Vehicle check-in; 5 p.m. Event time is 5:30 – 7 p.m. along Olde NJ Avenue between 2nd & Walnut Avenues in North Wildwood. 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.
For Info Call 609.522.2955 or http://www.NorthWildwood.com
Wildwood Halloween Spooktacular
Don’t be scared, the Wildwood Halloween Spooktacular is coming to Fox Park! This family friendly event features fun for everyone. Pumpkins will be available for picking and painting, and a “scary” Hay Maze will provide endless fun. Come see the live show featuring professional pumpkin carving, starting at noon. Kids will enjoy trick or treating at the row of themed, interactive booths including Ghosts Galore, Super Heroes, Pretty Princesses, A Wild Halloween and more. The whole family can join the Spooky Scavenger hunt kicking off at 1 PM, with prizes for the winners! Come dressed up to join the all ages costume contest where prizes include bicycles, toys, gift cards, season passes to local attractions, and cash prizes for the adult and family categories. Join the cornhole tournament, too! Food tents will provide a variety of cuisine throughout the day, and the vendor row will feature everything from Halloween merchandise to household decor. There will be live music throughout the day. Show us your moves during the last 15 minutes of every hour for the Spooky Dance Party. Kids will especially enjoy face painting, magicians, themed characters, bounce houses and more. All attendees will receive a goodie bag with candy, toys, or Halloween merchandise at entry. The event is free entry. Visit http://www.seasidecompaniesusa.comfor more information.
10th Annual Scarecrow Contest in Cape May
Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-5404
Cost: Free Registration
Everyday October 12th- 31st 2:00-3:00pm
Individuals, businesses, non-profits, school groups, youth groups – all are invited to participate in this 10th Annual Scarecrow Contest!
Create your own scarecrow that will take up residence beside dozens of others along “Scarecrow Alley” this Halloween season, when the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate are transformed into a spectacle of scary and sill, all original, handmade specters.
Register your entry and compete for prizes, with an overall prize of $200 earmarked for the People’s Choice Award given to the creator of the Scarecrow that receives the most votes from visitors to the Estate. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities
For event info contact: Anna Marie Leeper Email: aleeper@capemaymac.org Phone: 609-224-6045
Fall Farm Fest & Local Love Drive (Pumpkin Picking Hayrides)
Lucky Duck Farm at LeGates 3400 Bayshore Rd Fishing Creek 08204 609-305-4582
10/1/2018 – 10/30/2018 Weekly on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00am- 6:00pm
COST: Hayride only $2.50 per person kids under 3 FREE. Pumpkins picked in our fields will be charged at the end of the hay ride at a cost of .69 cents a pound. Paint and/or decorate your own pumpkin for an extra $3 per pumpkin at the end of your voyage.
CALL: (609) 886-8500
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Take a scenic hayride through the farm where you will see our crops including broccoli, cabbage, green beans, squash, tomatoes, pole beans, & more! We drop you off at the pumpkin patch for family pics or to pick your very own pumpkin. Our drivers will return to pick you up to drive through the rest of our farm with a quick stop at our corn maze to pick up and drop off advanced paid corn maze customers. Toddler hay maze is FREE and open daily 10am-sunset.
Hayride, corn-maze, & pumpkin patch – Weekdays 3pm-6pm, Sat. and Sun. 10am-6pm
Skip the pumpkin patch and stay on board and head right to the corn maze on our farms hayride and get lost in our corn field while playing corn-maze bingo. Don’t worry to much, if you get lost our team will find you, eventually. Cost – Adults: $8.00 (13 and older), Children (4-12): $6.00, Children 3 & Under: FREE
Pumpkins picked in our fields will be charged at the end of the hay ride at a cost of .69 cents a pound.
Build your own Scarecrow and paint your own pumpkins – Saturday & Sunday 12pm-Sunset. Cost: $5 includes a small pumpkin to paint/decorate or paint/decorate your own pumpkin previously picked in our field for $3 a pumpkin. Build your own life size farm scarecrow to bring home $12 per scarecrow, includes all material
Family Scary Stories by the fire Saturday & Sunday at 6:30pm
Enjoy a great reading of some Halloween classics by the infamous TJ The Magnificent
Cost – Free.
Grab a s’mores pack for $2 or a family pack for $5
Family Movies on hay stacks – Friday-Sunday 7pm
Enjoy each weekend with a different family friendly Halloween classic on the big screen in between our two, 100 year old barns.
Cost – Free
Hayride to the Flashlight Cornmaze – Friday-Sunday 7pm-9:30pm
Jump on board for a “Non-Spooky” Hayride to our Flashlight Corn Maze. Friends and family of all ages will be dropped off in the dark of night to the entrance of our Corn Maze. Be sure to bring your own flashlight or our farm will have flashlights and glow sticks available for purchase. Cost – Adults and children 13 and older $10.00, Children (Ages 4-12): $8.50, Children 3 & under
are FREE
Fall at Beach Plum Farm West Cape May
Beach Plum Farm 140 Stevens St West Cape May 08204
9/29/2018 – 10/27/2018 Weekly on Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
CALL: (609) 884-6542
WEBSITE
Every Saturday from September 29th - October 27th relax and enjoy our low-key celebration of the harvest from 11am-4pm. We’ll be roasting one of our heritage hogs for our Fall at the Farm Special. Thirsty? We’ll have Cape May Brewery’s local craft brews and cocktails using Nauti Spirits Distillery’s local farm-to-bottle rum, gin, vodka, and whiskey. There will be live music all afternoon, and plenty of hayrides, pumpkin picking and corn hole for the kids and for those who are young at heart from 11am-4pm. Don’t forget to visit our pigs and chickens! Our Farm & Market closes at 5pm. Come join us!
Avalon Trunk or Treat
October 27th from 5:00-7:00pm
Car decorating contest. Funnel cake. cotton candy, and caramel apples. Pumpkin decorating and Hay rides on the beach Cars must be parked by 4:45 pm and cannot exit until 7pm
For info contact: Avalon Recreation Department Phone:609-967-3066
Stone Harbor Harvest Festival & Downtown Trick or Treat
Downtown Shopping District Stone Harbor 08247
10/27/2018
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
CALL: (609) 368-1210
WEBSITE
Hayrides, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating in our shops, and creepy & crawly, but cute animals!
Island Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat
Ocean City Tabernacle 550 Wesley Ave Ocean City 08226
10/27/2018 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 399-1915
WEBSITE
Join us at the Tabernacle on October 27 from 5-7pm, as we collaborate with our local Ocean City churches, to bring you Island Fall Fest, an event fun for the whole family! You won’t want to miss out on the Trunk ‘r Treat, giveaways, Chick-fil-A, Kona Ice, pony rides, and much more. Contact the Tabernacle for info: 609-399-1915 or info@octab.org
Bowfish Halloween Bash
Bowfish Kids 1358 Boardwalk Ocean City 08226
10/27/2018 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
CALL: (609) 938-1901
WEBSITE
Get excited because it’s that time of year again!!!! Our 5th Annual Bowfish Halloween BASH is back and we’ve got some great surprises for you! Saturday October 27th (also the same day as trick-or-treating on Asbury!) Children of all ages are welcome to join us for pumpkin painting, snacks and of course… our costume contest! . Stay tuned for more information!!!
Family Friendly Halloween Hayride at Birch Grove Park
Birch Grove Park, Burton Avenue Northfield NJ
6pm-9pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018
Call: (609)641-3778
WEBSITE
For Halloween fun, bring the family together and come to Birch Grove to enjoy the fall weather. Perfect for families avoiding certain frights, bring the kids for a seasonal night! $5 per person. For further information call 641-3778.
No Scare Sensory Friendly Saturday Afternoon
Ocean View Trail of Terror 2545 Route 9 Ocean View 08230
10/27/2018 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A no scare walk through for young children and those with sensory concerns. No tricks, just treats!
Ocean View Trail of Terror
Ocean View Volunteer Fire Dept Route 9 Fire House Ocean View
10/18/2018 – 10/27/2018 Weekly on Thursday , Friday , Saturday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
CALL: 609-624-3078
WEBSITE
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.
Goshen Volunteer Fire Company Annual Trunk or Treat
Goshen Volunteer Fire Department 331 RT. 47 Cape May Court House
10/27/2018 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
CALL: (609) 465-8714
WEBSITE
Decorate those trunks and bring the kiddos for a fun safe evening of ‘Trunk or Treating’. There is no cost to ‘Trunk’ or to ‘Treat’! There are prize ribbons to be snatched up as well as bragging rights. It’s a fun night to socialize with neighbors and other members of the community. We ask that those who would like to decorate their trunks, message us via FB, or to leave a message at the station (609) 465-8714, to ensure we have enough ‘Trunkers’ to handle the ‘Treaters’. Can’t wait to see you all there! ***UPDATE**** with some donated equipment, we will also have an outdoor movie (child friendly) immediately following Trunk or Treat (8pm)! So, bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy a Halloween favorite shown on OUR big screen….the Schoolhouse!!!
Monster Bash
Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd Smithville 08205
10/27/2018 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fun for All Ages
CALL: 609 652-5200
WEBSITE
This is sponsored by Underground, one of the 60+ stores at Historic Smithville. Come spend a Day and night in the Village and take part in the area’s largest Zombie Walk! Vendors and music throughout the day and the ‘walk’ begins at 6:00. Show up all ready in full costume and make up or we will have makeup artists on site. The rain date for this event is November 3, 2018. Historic Smithville offers 60 shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel ride, train ride, paddle-boats and arcade, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn and over 26 free weekend events! Rain date Nov. 3.
Vendors: all day
Zombie Archery: 10-4
Ms Underground Zombie Pin Up Contest: 2pm (free)
Make up Station 1-6 ($6)
Live Music to be announced
Zombie Walk: 6pm
Raffle Of The Living Dead: 6:30pm
Kids Club Monster Bash
Michael’s 3201 Route 9 S Rio Grande 08242 609 465 7014
240 Consumer Square, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 609 485 0200
10/27/2018
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
FREE
CALL: (609) 465-7014
WEBSITE
FREE for all kids ages 3+ Includes supplies for all 3 projects and free face painting.
MAKEbreak Monster Slime & Jar
Michael’s 3201 Route 9 S Rio Grande 08242
240 Consumer Square, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 609 485 0200
10/27/2018 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
COST: $We’ll provide the supplies, including pre-made slime. As a bonus project, buy a jar to store your slime in and turn it into a silly or spooky monster.
CALL: (609) 465-7014
WEBSITE
Have a monstrously good time customizing slime! We’ll provide the supplies, including pre-made slime. As a bonus project, buy a jar to store your slime in and turn it into a silly or spooky monster ‘ your choice!
Level Up Entertainment Halloween ComicFest
Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike Mays Landing 08330
10/27/2018 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
FREE For All AGES
CALL: (609) 646-8326
WEBSITE
Come out for a day of Halloween and comic book fun! Explore the vendors, try your luck at the IFPA certified pinball tournament, stop by to see the Father Daughter duo of Toy Quest 101, and so much more!
Boo Bash Halloween Party
Boscov’s – 6725 Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor Township 08234
10/27/2018 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 383-1880
WEBSITE
Calling all children ages 12 and under!! Join us on October 27th from 1pm – 4pm and wear your favorite Halloween costume and parade through Boscov’s to trick-or-treat throughout the store. Events include: – Trick or Treat at Each Station – Hauntingly Fun Crafts for Kids – Ghoulish Games – Guess the Number of Candy Pumpkins
18th Annual Fine Crafts Fall Festival & Family Fun Day
Mays Landing Merchants Association Main Street & Route 50
Mays Landing Memorial Park Mays Landing 08330
10/27/2018 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
CALL: 609 625 3286
WEBSITE
18th Annual Fine Crafts Fall Festival & Family Fun Day October 27, 2018 Activities Include Free Train Rides, Kids Bouncy Castle, Music, Hay Toss, and Mummy Wrap Pumpkin Painting (pumpkin and paint included with a $5 fee) Fantastic Food & Craft Vendors and more to be announced soon. The Mays Landing Fine Crafts Fall Festival & Family Fun Day will be held at Memorial Park located at Main St & Route 50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Bass Pro Shop Halloween Event
Bass Pro Shops 30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Atlantic City 08401
10/20/2018 – 10/28/2018 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 449-4500
WEBSITE
Boo! It’s almost that time of year again! Join us for our free Halloween Event! Saturday October 27th – Noon – 5pm Free Photo, Free Craft and Pumpkin Toss board. Free Trick or Treat bag to the first 75 kids who have their picture taken! Trick or Treating 3-5pm. Costume Parade starts at 4pm
Trunk or Treat with Rossi Honda
Cumberland Mall 3849 S Delsea Dr Vineland 08360
10/27/2018 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
FREE
CALL: (856) 825-9507
WEBSITE
Trunk or Treat event activities will include: DJ Monster Mash Dance Party Trunk or Treat with Rossi Honda Ghost Story Time 12noon – 12:30 with the Cumberland County Library Yi’s Karate Demonstration 11:30 – SCARE those monsters away! Kids Halloween Coloring Table Inspira Health Treat Station Scary Hair Station Trick or Treat Stations with Local businesses and community members Trick or Treat with “Participating” Mall Retailers and Service providers (a map and list will be provided during event)
Paw Patrol Trick or Treat Event
Target Mays Landing 380 Consumer Sq Mays Landing 08330
10/27/2018 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
FREE
CALL: (609) 645-8133
WEBSITE
Get ready!!! Target will be hosing a FREE Paw Patrol Trick-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 27th, from 10-1 pm. Kids are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume and trick-or-treat throughout the store. There will also be an exclusive new Paw Patrol episode available for kids to watch along with some fun giveaways while supplies last!
ANNUAL GALLOWAY TOWNE CENTER HALLOWEEN EVENT
Saturday October 27, 2018 • 1p-3p
Galloway, NJ: The Galloway Towne Center Merchants are holding their 15th annual Towne Center Halloween Event on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 1pm – 3pm.
The event is FREE and open to children 0-12 years of age. The event begins at 1pm and starts in front of Risley Square where trick-or-treat bags courtesy of Farmers Insurance will be available while supplies last. Along with trick-or-treating at participating merchants, families can enjoy Pumpkin Painting at TD Bank 1:30-2:30pm, a Coloring Contest at ACE Hardware 2pm-3pm, & a Photobooth in Risley Square 1p – 3p. Risley Square’s Costume Contest prizes will be awarded beginning at 2:45pm.
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