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GUIDE: Local Halloween Family Fun

Celebrating the Spooky Season Together

By Naida October 2, 2024

Hey there, Halloween lovers! πŸŽƒπŸ‘»

Can you feel it? That spooky magic in the air? It's officially time to kick off this fun time of the year—Halloween! Whether you're into costumes, carving pumpkins, or hunting down all the candy, there's something for everyone to enjoy this season. And guess what? We've got you covered with all the best local events, trunk-or-treats, and fun family activities happening right here in and around town.

Looking for the perfect place to take the kiddos for some safe trick-or-treating? We’ve rounded up all the best trunk-or-treats and community events. Want to make some creepy crafts or whip up a spooky snack at home? We’ve got tons of fun ideas to get the whole family in the spirit. - and....keep checking this guide often as we will be updating it with all new events when we find them.

So, grab your costumes, gather your crew, and let’s make this Halloween the best one yet. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!
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HALLOWEEN EVENTS | TRUNK OR TREATS | RECIPES & CRAFTS

HALLOWEEN EVENTS




MULTIPLE DAYS THROUGHOUT OCTOBER

Harvest Moon Night - Chester
Fridays and Saturdays

Scare Farm - Hillsborough
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Field of Terror Daytime at Kyle Family Farm - East Windsor
Weekday afternoons and weekend days

Boo Fest at Six Flags - Jackson
Saturdays

Wicked Windows - Westfield
Every evening in October

ONE DAY EVENTS THIS OCTOBER

Monday the 14th - Zipline, Pumpkin Toss, Rock Climbing, and more - Woodbridge

Friday the 18th - Parent's Night Out: Halloween Party- Cranford

Saturday the 19th - KIDS CLUB - Halloween Spook-Tacular Magic Show - Woodbridge

Saturday the 19th - Halloween Happenings - North Brunswick

Saturday the 19th - Haunted Halloween Food Truck Fest - Union

Saturday the 19th - Boo Bash! (Ages 4-12) Parents' Night Out - Roselle Park

Sunday the 20th - Halloween Pet Parade - Edison

Saturday the 26th - Cranford Elks Halloween Party - Cranford

Thursday the 31st - Mall-o-Ween - Woodbridge

Looking for Spooky Season advice and pointers?
Check out our 
Getting Ready for Halloween Guide

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TRUNK/TRICK or TREATS



THIS OCTOBER

Monday the 21st - Trunk or Treat - Fords

Thursday the 24th - Trunk or Treat - Woodbridge

Friday the 25th - Trunk or Treat - Freehold

Saturday the 26th - 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat - East Brunswick

Sunday the 27th -  Trunk of Treat - Edison

Sunday the 27th -  Trunk or Treat at the Farm - Howell

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RECIPES AND CRAFTS




CRAFTS

6 Easy Halloween Crafts and Activities

Jar-O-Lantern

Puffy Candy Corn Slime

Creepy Crawly SpiderWeb Craft

Homemade Pumpkin Play Dough

Jar-o-Lanterns

RECIPES

Monster Apple Bites

Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies

Spooky Cookie Graveyard

Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

13 Halloween Lunchbox Treat Ideas

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For more great Halloween Information and Advice, check out:
Getting Ready for Halloween
15 Safety Tips to Follow this Halloween
13 Family Costume Ideas
8 Great Ways to Decorate Your Wagon or Stroller
13 Creative Trunk or Treat Ideas
110 Non-Candy Halloween Treats
10 Ways to be more Inclusive this Halloween
and
also, check out our Fall Family Fun Guide
for additional seasonal, local activities


Be sure to tell local businesses and events you found them 
on Macaroni Kid Greater Woodbridge
and make sure to tell all your friends!