Halloween: Town-by-town events in Central Jersey

From a Howl'oween Dog Parade, to Trunk-or-Treats, to costume parades, Central Jersey has some scary good fun planned over the next several weeks for October's top holiday.

Following are some of the Halloween-related activities Central Jersey towns have planned now through Oct. 31. The list was compiled from submitted items as well as calls to municipal offices. In addition to Halloween-related activities, we have also provided curfews and trick-or-treat times for towns that set them and had them available at press time. Information is provided by county, town and by date the event is happening.

If we missed your event here, you can send an email to Staff Writer Alexander Lewis at ALewis@gannett.com, who will update the list online. Also, feel free to call him with any questions at 732-991-9567.

Happy Halloween! 

HUNTERDON COUNTY

Bloomsbury

TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. 

Califon

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Sponsored by Califon Fire Company, assembled up by the school. Everyone in costume, march down Main Street to the firehouse where there will be refreshments and a costume contest. 

Trick-or-treat hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Curfew: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Oct. 26 through Oct. 31.

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Clinton Town

28th ANNUAL HAUNTED VILLAGE: Friday, Oct. 12, Saturday, Oct. 13, Friday, Oct. 19, Saturday Oct. 20, Friday Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27, Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St. The box office is open each night from 5 to 10 p.m. and the attraction opens after dark at approximately 7 p.m. The village features a maze, terror trail, haunted hayride, vortex and haunted Red Mill to terrify visitors. Visit theredmill.org for tickets and details. 

"HAPPY HAUNTS" FOR KIDS: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St. A startle-free, lights-on version of the Haunted Village just for kids. A special guide will take you through the Mill, followed by a hayride, face painting, seasonal goodies and more. $10 per person, children 2 and under are free. Tickets can only be purchased at the door. Visit theredmill.org. 

HALLOWEEN PET PARADE: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Provident Bank, 178 Center St. Pets are welcome at this free event, featuring a pet costume contest with prizes, face painters, photo booth, refreshments and more. For more information contact 1-800-448-7768.

PUMPKINFEST: 4:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, downtown. Enter painted, illuminated or carved pumpkins in the annual contest. Face painting, balloon artists, horse-drawn and hay rides 5 to 9 p.m.

Trick-or-treat hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Curfew: 9 p.m. Oct. 5 to Nov. 5.

Clinton Township

HAUNTED PLAYGROUND, FIELD OF SCREAMS: 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Field of Dreams playground, Old Allerton Road, Annandale. Costume parade at 3:30 p.m.

HOWL'OWEEN PARADE: 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Field of Dreams Playground, Old Allerton Road, Annandale. All dogs welcome and must be kept on a leash. Owners will be responsible for cleaning up after their pet. Prizes for funniest, scariest, most original, best family themed and best dog and parent.

Curfew: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Oct. 25 through Nov. 2.

Trick-or-treat hours: Wednesday, Oct. 31, ends at 8 p.m.

Flemington 

TRUNK-OR-TREAT & MOVIE NIGHT: 6 to 7:45 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, Turntable Junction, Chirp WorkSHOP, 26 Fulper Road. 8 p.m., Halloween Movie Night. Movie guests pay $10 per family, popcorn included. Kids will get a special Halloween giveaway. Movie to be announced. Visit facebook.com/chirpworkshop for more information.

TWEEN/TEEN SCARY STORIES NIGHT: 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19, Chirp WorkSHOP, 26 Fulper Road. Visit facebook.com/chirpworkshop for more information.

SPOOKTACULAR: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, Chirp WorkSHOP, 26 Fulper Road. Halloween magic show. Make "zombie bears,” do pumpkin hunting. Costume contest for kids and pets, games, prizes. $30/child. Visit facebook.com/chirpworkshop for more information.

SHOPPES AT FLEMINGTON SPOOKTACULAR CELEBRATION: 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27 in Flemington. Trick-or-treating store to store, prizes and great fun for kids and adults. The Flemington Police Department will have some of its friendly officers manning a patrol car that both kids and adults can sit in to learn about the law enforcement equipment and technology they use. At 5:15 p.m. their K9 officer Jax, a Dutch Shepherd /Belgian Malinois mix, will give a demonstration of the crime-fighting abilities he offers his human partners. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

SPOOKY STORY TIME EXPRESS: Departs at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, departs from Flemington (80 Stangl Road) to Bowne Station, then enjoy several activities at Bowne. Included in all tickets: apple cider, story reading, face paintings/temporary tattoos. Included only with child ticket: goody bag to take home, mini pumpkin decorating craft. Tickets are $18 for ages 3-11, $16 for ages 12 and up, children under age 3 are free. All guests are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume. Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. For more information go to blackriverrailroad.com.

PUMPKIN TRAINS: Every weekend, through October, from Flemington to Pumpkin Junction at Everitt Farms. Free activities include a corn maze, wagon rides, petting zoo, music and games. Pumpkins can be picked and purchased for an additional fee. Prices start at $14 for children 3-11. Departures at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. Arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. For more information go to blackriverrailroad.com.

COMMUNITY COSTUME PARTY: 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, Safe Harbor Child Access Centers, 171 Main St. Activities will include pumpkin painting, coloring sheets, games and live music. Entry is free but donations are welcome. From 8 p.m. to midnight, adults are invited to the Haunted Manor at Main Street Manor. There will be spirits, tarot card and palm readings will be offered as well as mingle and mangle games. Tickets are $50 per person and limited to 36. Must be reserved by Oct. 20. There are also special rates for those stay over at the manor that night. Call 908-782-4928 or e-mail innkeeper@mainstreetmanor.com for information and tickets. For more information go to  facebook.com/FlemingtonCP.

SPOOKTACULAR CARNIVAL: 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, StarThrower Group, 9 Main St. Games and a haunted house, Mummy Challenge, Ghost racers, Frank-N-Stein's photo spot, Flying spiders, and a Mad Scientist Lab, with a build your own potion station. Carnival tickets can be purchased at the door and you can visit any time the kids need a break from trick or treating. Get more information at facebook.com/events/1010537169153191.

Franklin

TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, The Elks Lodge, 201 Sidney Road. Free. 

Curfew: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, through Thursday, Nov. 1.

Trick-or-treat hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Frenchtown

ANNUAL ZOMBIE CRAWL: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct 27. Sunbeam Lenape Park. Sponsored by the Frenchtown Business and Professional Association. $5 for makeup and $5 for the scavenger hunt. The event will also feature arts, crafts, oddities and curiosities, a zombie dance party, snack and treats, and giveaways and awards. For more information go to facebook.com/events/1950551845264804.

High Bridge

HALLOWEEN MOVIES: 6:30 p.m. screening of "Coco," 8:30 p.m. screening of "Little Shop of Horrors," Friday, Oct. 26, The Commons Park, Main Street. Free event featuring food vendors. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Union Forge Park, 3 Washington Ave. Food, fun and prizes.

HALLOWEEN CONCERT: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, In The Commons. Featuring "Smooch & The Scarebears," a "KISS" tribute band. Free event featuring food vendors. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.

Kingwood Township

TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Kingwood Park, 200 Union Road.

Trick-or-treat hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Lambertville

HALLOWEEN-THEMED WALKING TOUR: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Hosted by the Lambertville Historical Society. The tour will be led by Lambertville residents Bambi Kuhl and Lou Toboz, who is also the town’s historian. They will share famous Lambertville tales and lore and guide guests on a stroll by homes decorated for Halloween. The docent-led tour will launch from the Marshall House Museum, 60 Bridge St., at 1 p.m. and will take approximately 90 minutes. Suggested donation of $5. In case of rain, visit LambertvilleHistoricalSociety.org for updates.

HALLOWEEN PARADE: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, begins at the corner of North Union and York Street. Weather permitting. Free. 

Trick-or-treat hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Lebanon Borough

Trick-or-treat hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. A party at the firehouse will follow.

Readington Township

READINGTON RECREATION HALLOWEEN PARTY: 2:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, rain date: Sunday, Oct. 28, Pickell Park, Whitehouse Station of Readington. Costume parade for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, Halloween bouncy house, trunk-or-treating and Tricky Trunk Contest. Free for adults, $5 for children, $10 per child at the door. Free trick or treating bags while supplies last. Go to readingtonrecreation.org or call 908-534-9752.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

Cranbury

HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Rowland Park, 235-255 Broadway. Food trucks, live bands, 100 local vendors, face painting, kids entertainment, bounce house, pumpkin decorating, movie night under the stars and more. Kids Fun Run starts at 2 p.m. Costumes are encouraged.  Visit hugsforbrady.org/halloween-family-fun-festival. Tickets: igfn.us/form/ceo9YQ. Kids Fun Run registration: app.mobilecause.com/form/uCA28g

Dunellen

DUNELLEN'S 7TH ANNUAL FRIGHT NIGHT: THE HAUNTED TRAIL: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, and Saturday, Oct. 20, Columbia Park. $10; $5 ages 9 and younger; benefits restoration of Maurer House and grounds. facebook.com/hauntedtraildunellen.

69th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE: Sunday, Oct. 28, Washington Memorial Park. Costume registration at noon, parade starts at 1 p.m. from Washington Memorial Park and goes to Columbia Park. Categories: preschool, kindergarten, horror, group costumes, original and pets. Call the recreation office, 732-968-3033, ext. 8.

East Brunswick

HAUNTED HOUSE AND HAUNTED HAYRIDE FUNDRAISER: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October, 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Road. Held by the Teen Council of the Middlesex County 4-H Youth Development Program. Admission is $5 for each activity or $8 for both activities. The proceeds will go to fund 4-H’s Project GIFT. Along with the Haunted House and Hayride there will be less spooky activities for younger guests, such as pumpkin decorating. The 4-H Tiki Hut will also be open for snacks and Halloween treats. For directions visit middlesexcountynj.gov and search “4H”.

EAST BRUNSWICK MUSEUM CANDLELIGHT CEMETERY TOURS: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, and Sunday, Oct. 14. Held by The East Brunswick Museum. Candlelight tours of the historic Chestnut Hill Cemetery. During each tour, visitors will follow lighted paths through the cemetery as costumed re-enactors portray former residents of East Brunswick and the surrounding area. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own flashlight for safety. Light refreshments served at the end of each tour. The candlelight tours are open to the general public but are not appropriate for anyone with walking problems or children in strollers. Free parking is available on site. The tours also serve as the East Brunswick Museum’s major fundraising event for the year. $10; for $4 ages 12 and younger.

HAUNTED NOVEL BOOK SIGNING: 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, Barnes and Noble Book Store at the East Brunswick Square Mall, 753 Route 18. Shari Nichols, author of the thriller, "Witch Hunter," says her latest novel, "Haunted," is a paranormal romance that takes place in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The Logan Inn, a local haunt, is featured in the book, along with many other of the town’s landmarks. The book is loosely based on the chilling haunting of a family whose lives were threatened by a ghost. Visit sharinicholsauthor.com/books.

DIY HALLOWEEN MONSTER CRAFT: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. For ages 3 and up. Create a not-too-scary monster at this family craft program. Call 732-390-6789.

CREEPY CARROTS STORYTIME: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. For ages 3 and up. Listen to the picture book "Creepy Carrots" and make a creepy craft afterward. Call 732-390-6789.

HALLOWEEN CRAFT: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. For ages K and up. Decorate pumpkin lanterns. Call 732-390-6789.

PAINT YOUR OWN PUMPKINS: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. Ages 4 and up. Bring your own pumpkin and the library will provide paint and snacks. Call 732-390-6789.

3RD ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR ALL: Noon to 3 p.m Saturday, Oct. 27, East Brunswick Elks Lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. Dance party and dance contest, pumpkin painting, Trunk 'O Treat noon to 1:30 p.m., face painting. DJ, costume parade. Free pizza, hot dogs, snacks, drinks. Costume contest, 10 prizes for great costumes. All ages; special needs very welcome. Free; presented by East Brunswick Elks 2370. RSVP required. For additional info or to RSVP contact Aimee Schneider, 732-207-3774; email alecia718@yahoo.com. 

TWEEN PUMPKIN PARTY: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. All ages welcome. Bring your own pumpkin and the library will provide paint and snacks. Call 732-390-6789.

HALLOWEEN FUN & PARADE: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. For families with babies and preschoolers. Come in costume and parade around the library, followed by a craft. Weather permitting the parade will be outside. Call 732-390-6789.

S'MORE POPS N SCARY STORIES: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. For teens, grades 8 and up. Stop by and make s'mores on a stick while listening to scary stories the night before Halloween. Call 732-390-6789.

Edison

FRANKENSTEIN ARTWORK: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, EAS Gallery, 3rd floor of the Municipal Building, 100 Municipal Blvd. Edison Arts Society will be showcasing local artist, Ron MacCloskey's, "FRANKENSTEIN ARTWORK - a Two Hundred Year Celebration!" Ron has been writing and performing since 1979 for stage and film as well as television. He is currently writing and producing a film documentary and hosting his own show, "CLASSIC MOVIES with Ron MacCloskey." Light refreshments will be served at the opening and all are invited to attend. To create a special, festive atmosphere the public is invited to come dressed in costume for Halloween. 

Helmetta

HARVEST HAYRIDES & BONFIRE: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, Maple Street Pavilion. Food and fall fun.

Highland Park

FIRST SQUASH FEST: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, Highland Park Farmers Market, 212 Raritan Ave. The market will stay open an hour later and many vendors will stay late. There will be music, squash-themed food demos, and activities, raffle baskets of Farmers Market goodies to win and more. Visit  facebook.com/events/176602823015533.

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE AND FESTIVAL: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Highland Park High School gym, 105 N. Fifth Ave. There will be music, dancing, bounce house, crafts and refreshments. Halloween Parade will have prizes for best costumes, Halloween safety tips, giveaways and more. Held by Department of Community Services/Office of Recreation, Borough of Highland Park. Free. Go to hpboro.com or call 732-819-0052.

FIRST HALLOWEEN DOG COSTUME PARADE: 2:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Downtown Highland Park. Enjoy downtown trick or treating with kids and/or your dog (look for the bone in the window of pup-friendly businesses). Then make your way down for costume judging at 6 p.m. with your pup. Locations will be confirmed at a later date. Well behaved dogs only (no retractable leashes). Visit facebook.com/events/247167395990954 for updates.

HALLOWEEN ON THE AVENUE: 2:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Downtown Highland Park. Sponsored by Main Street Highland Park, enjoy downtown trick-or-treating at participating Raritan Avenue businesses before heading out to do more trick-or-treating house-to-house in the neighborhoods. Visit facebook.com/events/1667286050060122.

Jamesburg

FALL FESTIVAL: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, West Railroad Avenue. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 21. Contact jamesburg@jamesburgborough.org for more details.

Curfew: 8 p.m.

Trick-or-treat hours: Have to be off the road by 8 p.m.

Metuchen

TWISTED HALLOWEEN: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, What's The Scoop, 410 Main St. Halloween party where you can make a Halloween surprise craft while you learn some fun techniques, strike a pose at a selfie station and play some games while enjoying pizza, drinks and make your own ice cream sundae. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume. $25 first child $20 siblings (cash or check, includes materials, pizza, drinks, ice cream sundae and taxes) RSVP required. To RSVP call 347-323-4609 or email events@creativetwistevents.com.

GHOSTBUSTERS MOVIE NIGHT: 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, Metuchen Town Plaza. Bring your own chairs.

FALL INTO FALL PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, What's The Scoop, 410 Main St. Design and paint your own pumpkin using some of our favorites materials and techniques. Strike a pose in our fun photo booth, play some games and chat while enjoying pizza, drinks and make your own ice cream sundae. Price is $27 a person and includes pizza, drink, dessert all materials and tax. To RSVP call 347-323-4609 or email events@creativetwistevents.com.

SCARECROWS ON MAIN: Friday, Oct. 19, downtown.

FAMILY PUMPKIN CARVING AND CRAFT: Saturday, Oct. 20, Metuchen Senior Center, 15 Center St. Presented by Metuchen Recreation Commission. Pre-registration required by Oct. 17.

STORIES COME ALIVE: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Metuchen Town Plaza, 1 Pearl St. Talented community members and special guests bring Halloween stories to life with theatrical skits, lively characters, costumes, lighting and sound. Starting with not too scary stories for pre-kindergarten through third grade. Wear your costume and bring a chair. Rain location is Metuchen High School Auditorium. Call the Metuchen Recreation Department at 732-632-8502.

MAKE YOUR OWN TRICK OR TREAT BAG: Noon Saturday, Oct. 27, What's The Scoop, 410 Main St. Stop at What's The Scoop during Haunted Downtown to make your own Trick or Treat bag learning some techniques like stenciling, overlaying using mixed media. Open for all ages (6 and under parent supervision required). $5 per person.

HAUNTED DOWNTOWN: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, downtown. Featuring a T-Rex from noon to 1 p.m. and a haunted (mechanical) bull ride on Town Plaza. downtownmetuchen.org.

ZOMBIE WALK: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, downtown. Starting at the Plaza and ending at Haileys. All Zombies are encouraged to bring a donation for the Metuchen Food Pantry. downtownmetuchen.org.

HALLOWEEN PAINT & CREATE CHOCOLATE PARTY: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 19 New St. Paint and create a spookilicous chocolate scene using gummy worms, eyeballs and more. $10 per person. Craft time is 30 to 45 minutes. Crafting sessions are at noon, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Reservation recommended. Visit 2chickswithchocolate.com to reserve.

HAUNTED HOUSE: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen, 270 Woodbridge Ave.

Middlesex

TICK-OR-TREAT PARTY: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Mountainview Park. A night filled with free trick-or-treat alternatives. Family friendly, open to all Middlesex Borough residents. Costume contest at 7 p.m. This event will also have a bounce house, DJ dance party and a pumpkin painting station. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Sign up for the costume contest at the event. For details or in case of inclement weather call 732-356-7400, ext. 600.

Monroe

 
HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING CONTEST: Friday, Oct. 26, Monroe Community Center hockey rink. Families can decorate the panes at the Monroe Community Center hockey rink with Halloween-themed, kid-friendly designs. Winners will receive awards during the township Halloween parade. To enter the painting contest, call 732-723-5000.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST AND PARADE: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Monroe Community Center hockey rink, 120 Monmouth Road. Judging starts at 10:45 a.m., registration at 10:30 a.m. Categories are baby buggy – carriages or strollers, walking to 2-year-olds, 3- and 4-year-olds, kindergarten, first and second grade, third and fourth grade, and fifth-graders and up. The department will handout 10 awards for each age group. There will also be a Halloween float or group/family competition. All floats must have wheels. Parde begins at 11 a.m. After the awards’ ceremony, attendees can decorate pumpkins, walk the “not-so-spooky trail,” and have doughnuts, cider and apples. For questions, call 732-723-5000.

HALLOWEEN GAME AND CRAFTS: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, The Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. Halloween themed games and crafts will be available  for “Happy Haunted Halloween.” Space is limited and available on a first- come, first-served basis; take a number at the Youth Services Desk. Registration is not required. For ages 6-8. 732-521-5000.

TRICK-OR-TREATING: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Municipal Building, 4 Municipal Plaza. 

Curfew: Regular curfew of 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 31.

North Brunswick

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HOUSE DECORATING: Submit a photo with your name, address and phone number to events@northbrunswicknj.gov by Monday, Oct. 15. Winners will be announced at Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 20 at North Brunswick Veterans Park, Roosevelt Avenue.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Veterans Park, Roosevelt Avenue. Event will feature a costume contest, hayride, DJ, haunted house and more. Entry fee is $5 per person or free with a donation to the North Brunswick Food Bank (no expired food). A portion of the proceeds goes toward the Food Bank. 732-247-0922, ext. 475, or e-mail events@northbrunswicknj.gov.

Curfew: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 31.

New Brunswick

FILM SCREENING: 9 to 11 p.m. and later Friday, Oct. 26, State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave. A film screening of the cult classic movie musical, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will begin at 11 p.m. In addition to the screening, from 9 to 11 p.m., there is a pre-show party with a full-service bar, ticket giveaways, a DJ, and a costume contest with prizes. Tickets are $15 and include a goodie bag of props. No outside props will be allowed in the venue. Call State Theatre Guest Services at 732-246-SHOW (7469) or visit STNJ.org.

Old Bridge

THE HAUNTED WOODS OF OLD BRIDGE: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 19, and 26, and Saturday, Oct. 13, 20, 27; 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, 21, 28, 75 Spring Hill Road. Free; bring a bag full of no perishable food donations to the Old Bridge food bank. The event is a walk through haunted woods filled with displays, lights, sound, and live actors lurking about. The Scouts from Pack 67 and Troop 167 along with friends and family run the event and help populate the woods. Go to haunted-woods.com.

HALLOWEEN SENSORY PARTY: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at Route 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center. This program is geared for children on the autism spectrum and their families. There will be practice trick or treating (no costumes required but treats will be provided) open play, seasonal sensory stations and crafts. Visit oldbridgelibrary.org or call 732-721-5600.

BIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at Route 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center. There will be a Kanopy screening of the documentary about the making of the film "Night of the Living Dead." Visit oldbridgelibrary.org or call 732-721-5600.

HORROR MOVIE MARATHON: Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at Route 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center. The following classic horror films will be screened: "Dracula" (1931, NR) at noon; "Psycho" (1960, R) at 1:30 p.m.; "Night of the Living Dead" (1968, R) at 3:30 p.m. and "The Shining" (1980, R) at 5 p.m. Visit oldbridgelibrary.org or call 732-721-5600.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 4 to 7 pm. Thursday, Oct. 25, Shoppes at Old Bridge shopping center,  601 Texas Road and northbound Route 9. Old Bridge-based Kroozin’ Productions will have their vintage cars on display for candy-gathering from their trunks, and kids will be able to enjoy crafts, giveaways, food and other activities. Costumes are encouraged. Visit oldbridgelibrary.org or call 732-721-5600.

ANNUAL LI-SCARY SPOOKTACULAR: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at Route 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center. This event features crafts, games and holiday snacks for all ages. Visit oldbridgelibrary.org or call 732-721-5600.

ANNUAL TRICK OR TREAT STORYTIME AND PARADE: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at Route 516 and Cottrell Road in the Municipal Center. The Library’s youngest patrons are invited to come in their costumes to enjoy a story time, craft and trick-or-treat parade inside the building. Visit oldbridgelibrary.org or call 732-721-5600.

Perth Amboy

HALLOWEEN AT THE PSC: 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, Portuguese Sporting Club of Perth Amboy, 782 State St.. The event will feature a costume contest, DJ Ricardo Bruno and drink specials all night. Free, for 21 and over only. Kids party will be at 8 p.m. in the ballroom. $5 per child. The kids party will have a constume contest, pumpkin painting, arts-n-crafts, Halloween movies and more. Reserve online at pscperthamboy.com/event-3077886.

HAUNTED LANTERN WALK: Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27, Proprietary House, 149 Kearny Ave. The Haunted Lantern Walk will go to the historic St. Peter's Graveyard. The spirits of Gov. William Franklin and his wife, Elizabeth, will greet guests, who will then go on a guided walk to the cemetery where they will meet spirits from Perth Amboy's past. Walks start at 7 and 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.  Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door; members, $20. Space is limited; reserve in advance by phone at 732-826-5527 or by email at info@theproprietaryhouse.org.

6TH ANNUAL TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Sadowski Parkway. Free; held in collaboration with Bayside Family Success Center. Registration at the corner of Wisteria Ave. and Sadowski St. To register your vehicle call 732-638-5063.

Piscataway

HALLOWEEN ON THE HILL: 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, Cornelius Low House, 1225 River Road. A Victorian Magic-Lantern Show, Children’s Crafts and a portrayal of Ichabod Crane!

SPOOKY SPRINT 5K & K-9 COSTUME DASH: Saturday, Oct. 27, Johnson Park. Registration begins 8:30 a.m., with the 5K to begin at 10 a.m. All are welcome to come run, walk or stroll and roll through the park with (or without) your dog. Please note: Dogs should be leashed, up to date on vaccines, and well behaved toward other dogs and people. Held by Spectrum for Living. Registration at runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Piscataway/SpookySprint5K. The registration fee is $30 for advance purchase and $35 for day of registration. Register by Oct. 15 to be guaranteed an event T-shirt. All registered dogs in attendance will receive a free doggie giveaway.  Spectrum for Living provides services to adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. Contact Kerry McConway at kmcconway@spectrumforliving.org or 201-358-8000. Visit spectrumforliving.org

Plainsboro

HAUNTED TONIGHT: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Parade at 5 p.m., Wicoff House next to the police station. The event will include a haunted trail, pumpkin picking pumpkin patch, Halloween games, hayrides, crafts, Halloween stories, and refreshments and a Halloween-themed show. Trick-or-treating on the plaza. Free. Visit plainsboronj.com.

Sayreville

HALLOWEEN PARADE WITH TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, Borough Hall Football Field, 167 Main St. 12 years and under, residents only. Free. 

South Amboy

EAT DANCE AND BE SPOOKY COSTUME PARTY: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, South Amboy Senior Center, 108 S. Stevens Ave. For grades 5-7. Available to children of South Amboy Residents and City Employees. Contact Jacklyn at Kellyj@southamboynj.gov or call 732-525-5920 for more details.

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY: 3:45 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library, 100 Governor Hoffman Plaza. 732-721-6060.

HALLOWEEN CELEBRITY STORYTIME: 3:45 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library, 100 Governor Hoffman Plaza. Storytime with councilman Mickey Gross, Halloween costume contest with prizes. 732-721-6060.

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE: Starts at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, from Progressive Firehouse, 429 Bordentown Ave. Rain date is Sunday, Oct 28. southamboynj.gov.

DROP-IN TRICK-OR-TREATING: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Sadie Pope Dowdell Public Library, 100 Governor Hoffman Plaza.

South River

TRUNK-&-TREAT: 4 to 5:30 p.m Saturday, Oct. 27, St. Mary's Egyptian Coptic Church parking lot, Montgomery Street. Presented by South River Parks & Recreation. First, second and third prize for best-decorated vehicle. Last day to register vehicle for decoration contest is Oct. 25. Music, prizes, trick or treat from your trunk. 732-254-4412; southrivernj.org.

Spotswood

ANNUAL TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Spotswood High School Parking Lot-Cafetorium. Awards for best trunks and costumes. Only cars participating in the Trunk or Treat should arrive for set up in the side (Senior) parking lot between 6 and 6:30 p.m. The lot will be closed to vehicle traffic at 6:30 p.m. There will be a collection of packaged socks, underwear and t-shirts to be distributed to homeless shelters in Middlesex County. spotswoodboro.com/events

Woodbridge

PUMPKIN PAINTING: 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave. Come and pick out your free pumpkin and paint a Halloween masterpiece. Last pumpkin given out at 5:30 p.m. (while supplies last). 732-602-6045 for weather updates.

STUFF YOUR OWN SCARECROW: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave. We supply the hay, you bring some old clothes and create your own scarecrow (while supplies last). 732-602-6045 for weather updates.

HAUNTED GHOST TOURS: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Parker Press Park. Tours depart every 15 minutes. Tickets are $8. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations and causes. For more information go to hauntedhistoryproductions.com.

ZOMBIE WALK: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, leaves from School District Administration Building, 428 School Street and ends at Parker Press Park.

HALLOWEEN HAYRIDES: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave. Enjoy an old-fashioned hayride but beware of the ghosts and goblins along the way. 732-602-6045 for weather updates.

PARANORMAL CIRQUE: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25, 29, Nov. 1, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26-28, Nov. 2 and 3, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and Nov. 4. and 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, in the Sears parking lot at Woodbridge Center, 250 Woodbridge Center Drive. Paranormal Cirque, the latest and greatest creation presented by Cirque Italia combines theater, circus and cabaret. This new, third unit is conceived for a more mature audience and will explore the worlds of scare, horror, and danger with a seductive and sexy spell in between. The box office opens on site on Oct. 23, non-show days: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on show days: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Purchase tickets at paranormalcirque.com/tickets or call 941-704-8572.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT COSTUME CONTEST: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Woodbridge Community Center Parking Lot, 600 Main St. Show off your Halloween costume while trick-or-treating. Secret judges will be looking for scariest, funniest and most original costumes. Registration is to required to pass out candy only. Call 732-602-6045 for weather updates.

HALLOWEEN DRIVE-IN MOVIE: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Woodbridge Community Center Parking Lot, 600 Main St. Movie begins at sunset. A screening of "Hotel Transylvania II." Call 732-602-6045 for weather updates.

Curfew: 7 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31 for everyone under the age of 18 unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.

SOMERSET COUNTY

Bernards

PUMPKINS IN THE PARK: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, Dunham Park, 490 Somerville Road, Basking Ridge. Free apple cider and cider doughnuts as well as activities for kids of all ages including pumpkin rolling, pumpkin toss, pumpkin craft, pumpkin carving contest display, and a DJ hosting the Monster Mash Dance Party. Free for locals, costumes are encouraged. bernards.org.

Bernardsville

FALL FEST: noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Rd. Visit a not-so-spooky haunted house or step into our funhouse story aisles and see some of your favorite books come alive.  You will be entertained by a professional storyteller, enjoy crafts, games and even an escape room. Patrons who check out books will receive a special Halloween treat. All events inside the library are free and only the escape room requires registration in advance. Get a complete schedule of events inside at bernardsvillelibrary/children.

TRUNK OR TREAT: noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Bernardsville Public Library parking lot, 1 Anderson Hill Rd. Featuring local vendors and pumpkin decorating. Come for the candy; stay for the fun - rain or shine. For more information, including vendor and trunk decorator registration, visit downtownbernardsville.com.

WITCHCRAFT THROUGH THE AGES: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Rd. Prof. Deborah Hoeflinger will discuss witchcraft from the 1600s, when people were really chasing after witches and burning them at the stake, to today’s beliefs. She’ll talk about what caused people to believe in witches, what kind of people were accused of being witches, how they were treated, and what caused the witch craze to subside. There is no charge to attend the program, but advance sign-up is requested. Register online at bernardsvillelibrary.org and follow the link from Adult Programs, or call the library at 908-766-0118 to sign up. 

Bound Brook

THE HAUNTING BY BILLOP HOUSE: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 Hamilton St. The Brook Arts Center (the Historic Brook Theater) presents a "haunting tale" for the Halloween season. When a famous thriller novelist/playwright pays a weekend visit with his sister in law, who is the new caretaker of one of the oldest and most haunted manor house in New York state, he gets a little 'too close for comfort' to his subject matter. Along with his niece and her boyfriend, the manor’s guests, discover the diabolical secrets of Billop House. Built on a Lenape burial ground and know today as the Conference House, since it was the site of unsuccessful peace conference attended by with Ben Franklin, John Adams and General Howe of the Royal Navy in the last ditch effort to avoid the Revolutionary War. Through a series of past life regressions will they uncover why the local lore holds that it is inhabited by many spirit entities. Tickets are $14 to $18 and available for purchase at brookarts.org. Online ticket holders will receive a 10 percent off coupon for dinner at Mama Rosina’s Ristorante located one block from the theater.

HALLOWEEN TRUNK-OR-TREAT AND COSTUME CONTEST: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Main Street Station. Trunk-or-Treat and Costume Contest for kids. This kicks off a week of specials celebrating Halloween traditions from around the world: Dia de Los Muertos, Dziady, Il Giorno dei Morti and more. Free.

Branchburg

PUMPKIN PATCH: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, White Oak Park, across the street from Branchburg Middle School. Pumpkin picking, costume parade, games, crafts and refreshments. For children pre-school through third grade.

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Branchbrug Sports Complex, 47 Readington Road. Put on your craziest, funniest, wackiest costume and celebrate Halloween. Games, bounce houses and more. Free and open to the public.

Bridgewater

HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, Municipal Complex, 100 Commons Way (parking available at Municipal Building and overflow at Bridgewater-Raritan High School). Wear a costume and trick or treat throughout the scary courtyard. Play guessing games and win prizes. Wear your BOOgie Shoes and dance the night away while a DJ spins your favorite tunes. This is a smoke-free event. Call 908-725-6373 or email recreation@bridgewaternj.gov.

MORE THRILLS:Witchcrafts, hauntings and more at Somerset County Library System programs

Franklin (Somerset)

MISCHIEF NIGHT MADNESS: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, Colonial Park Putting Course, Colonial 156 Mettlers Road. Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 27. An evening of spooky miniature golf for ghosts and goblins of all ages. Admission is $10 for a family of three or more and $8 for two people. Admission includes Spooky Tails from the Witches Cauldron, Moonlight Hayrides, a Park Ranger guided Night Hike, and a round of miniature golf. Hot apple cider and donuts will be served and a Halloween Goodie Bag will be presented to all costumed participants. Information is available by calling the Somerset County Park Commission at 908-722-1200, ext. 5226 or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment or visiting somersetcountyparks.org.

SNYDER'S FARM FALL FESTIVAL: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends to Oct 28, 586 South Middlebush Road. $12 admission, children under two are free with discounts offered for seniors and members of the armed forces. Fall activities included in admission price: hayride to and from festival grounds, Pumpkin Moon Bounce, Hippity Hop, Potato Sack Slide, Corn Maze, Hay Bale Maze, 2 Corn Boxes – like a sandbox but full of corn kernels, Spider Web, Pedal Carts, Corn Hole Games, Bowling, Hay Bale Activity Center and more. Additional fee activities: Glitter Tattoos, Jumbo Jumper, Pumpkin Picking, Corn Cannon and Pumpkin Cannon. Call 732-496-0441, info@snyders-farm.com or go to snyders-farm.com/fall-festival.

HALLOWEEN ON HAMILTON: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, John's Plaza, Hamilton Street, Somerset. Free, enjoy music, games, crafts, prizes and more. Presented by Franklin Parks and Recreation, Hamilton Street BID and Week of the People.

Hillsborough

SCARE FARM: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, now through Sunday, Oct. 28, Norz Hill Farm, 120 South Branch Road. Tickets start selling on Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and stop at 10 p.m., the first people will enter the haunt at 7 to 7:10 p.m., and go until everyone has gone through all haunts; on Sundays, tickets sold from 6:30 to 9 p.m. First people enter at 7 to 7:10 p.m. and go until everyone has gone through. One Haunt Attraction, $16; any two Haunt Attractions, $26; all three Haunt Attractions, $35; VIP Access, $60 per person. Visit scarefarm.com.

CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, Norz Hill Farm, 120 South Branch Road. Come in costume and have fun. All registered children will go on a hayride, receive a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, walk through the kids bale maze and get a goodie bag. Pre-registration required. $7 per child. To register: 908-369-4832 or bvandongen@hillsborough-nj.org.

HOWL-O-WEEN DOG PARADE: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Ann Van Middlesworth Park, 17 Pleasant View Road. Registration begin at 8:30 a.m., parade begins at 9 a.m. by the Pavilion. Free to enter. Vendors and prizes will be at the event. Dogs must be on leash at all times.

Montgomery

ANNUAL TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Montgomery High School parking lot, 1016 Route 601, Skillman section of Montgomery. Crafts, DJ, games, trick-or-treating car to car. Free. Prize awarded to the best "trunk." Email or call if you would like to participate, 609-466- 3023 recreation@twp.montgomery.nj.us.

Trick-or-treat hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 31, Montgomery Municipal Building & Otto Kaufman Community Center. Children ages 7 and under are invited to wear their costume and visit each department.

North Plainfield

HALLOWEEN PARADE: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Community Center, 614 Greenbrook Road.

Peapack-Gladstone

HALLOWEEN PARADE: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, PG Bank parking lot, 619 E Main St. Parade leaves PG Bank at 2 p.m. and processes to the municipal field. Refreshments will be served. All ages welcome.

Raritan Borough

HALLOWEEN PARTY: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Municipal Building, corner of Church and First streets. There will be a parade, costume contest, tailgate decorating contest, pumpkin decorating contest and music. Free. raritanboro.org.

South Bound Brook

PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS FUNDRAISER: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Abraham Staats House, 17 von Steuben Lane. Join the Friends of Abraham Staats House and the New Jersey Paranormal Investigators (NJPI) for a night of revealing what NJPI has discovered from three paranormal investigations of this historic home. NJPI investigators will present their findings at the start of the program, and after, participants will break into groups and explore with NJPI’s investigative equipment. (Equipment is limited. It would be appreciated if you would bring your own equipment if you have it.) Space is limited to 40 people. Price is $20 per person. Register at www.staatshouse.org or 732-369-3583.

UNION COUNTY

Fanwood

HALLOWEEN TRICKY TRAY: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, Fanwood Library, 5 Forest Road. For ages 5-12. Free. Bring your Fanwood or Scotch Plains Library card. Call the Children’s Department 908-322-4377.

MEET THE HARVEST WITCH: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Fanwood Library front lawn, 5 Forest Road. Free. Kicks off Fanwood Halloween Parade and Costume Contest. Call the Children’s Department 908-322-4377.

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE AND COSTUME CONTEST: Wednesday, Oct. 31. Children and adults should assemble in front of the library by 6 p.m.; at 6:15 p.m., the parade will depart for La Grande Park. Once the parade arrives at La Grande Park, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Costume Contest will begin for children of all ages. Anyone who wants to enter a pumpkin in the Jack-o-Lantern Contest should bring his or her carved creation to the park and fill out an entry form by 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and the best jack-o-lanterns. Free cider, donuts and coffee will be available.  Presented by the Fanwood and Recreation Commission.

Linden

HALLOWEEN PARADE: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, starts on S. Wood Avenue and goes down through N. Wood Avenue, ending at Curtis Street. Honored guests, marching bands, floats, peole in costumes, dance groups and more.

New Providence

SCARECROW STROLL & CONTEST: All day, Saturday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Nov. 2, downtown New Providence along Springfield Ave. and South Street. For more information go to newprovbiz.com/calendar/halloween-downtown-trick-or-treating

TRICK-OR-TREAT: Saturday, Oct. 27, downtown.

Plainfield

HALLOWEEN PARTY: 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Ave. Dress up and dance! Whether it's Thriller or Walking Dead — get inspired to don your favorite zombie apocalypse costume. Ticket price includes drink and dancing. $30 advance tickets before Oct. 20, $35 at the door. Purchase tickets at ducret.edu/halloween-2018.

HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. Plainfield Public Schools’ Family Success Center, 504 Madison Ave., Plainfield. The community is invited to a showing of “Hocus Pocus,” free and open to the public. Register at 908-731-4200, ext. 5221.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT: 6 p.m. until the candy runs out, Wednesday, Oct. 31, City Hall, parking lot, 515 Watchung Ave. For ages 12 and younger. Awards 6:45 p.m. Awards will be given for best trunk. All trunks decorated by 5:45 p.m. Registration required for vehicles. 908-753-3097.

Rahway

HALLOWEEN RAHWAY: 10 a.m. to midnight Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1 City Hall Plaza. Hosted by City of Rahway. A full day of events including: "Ugly Parlor" at 10 a.m. on Cherry Street, Costume Contest at 11 a.m. at the train station, the Union County Performing Arts Center will be transformed into The Devil’s Theater at 2 p.m., blood donation drive, Zombies vs. Vampires Walk at 6 p.m. on Cherry Street, Fear Works! Haunted Halloween display of Fireworks from City Hall, followed by dance party, Fearless Productions Jekyll & Hyde musical at Hamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton St. at 8 p.m.

HALLOWEEN PARADE: Noon Wednesday, Oct. 31, downtown. Staring at the Train Station Plaza and head down Irving Street toward the Hamilton Stage parking lot. The parade will feature about a dozen floats, Halloween music and thousands of people of all ages marching, and onlookers cheering on their favorite costume-wearers. At the end of the parade route, Rahway’s annual Trunk-or-Treat awaits the trick-or-treaters.

ZOMBIE WALK AND VAMPIRE APOCALYPSE SCAVENGER HUNT: Noon Wednesday, Oct. 31, downtown. This hunt is an epic real-life adventure game that is expected to have zombies and vampires wandering the city. Participants, dressed as zombies and vampires, will be given a story that leads to a series of clues. Clues are hidden in everyday places around the city and while the answers to some may be obvious, others may leave participants stumped and wandering around. Not for the faint-hearted, this is a mentally challenging journey that can be completed entirely on foot and must be completed before sundown (5:54 p.m.). Visit cityofrahway.com/Zombie for details and registration.

Roselle Park

7TH ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT: 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Church of the Assumption Parking Lot at 113 Chiego Place. (Rain Location in Loreti Hall, the Church basement). It is open to the entire Roselle Park community and is a safe and secure event for the children. A DJ will be on hand for entertainment. There will also be a costume contest and a best-decorated car contest. Contact Joe Signorello at 908-591-1418.

Scotch Plains

HARVEST FESTIVAL: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 1451 Raritan Road.

Union

GHOST TOURS: 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 19 and 26, Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University, 1003 Morris Ave. Museum staff will share their most memorable supernatural experiences on museum property. There will be a spooky, candlelit journey through Liberty Hall. Hot apple cider and donuts will be served. Families with younger children are encouraged to take the 7 p.m. tour. Admission is $13 for children, $18 for museum members and Kean alumni, and $20 for adults (18 and up). Reservations are required as space is limited. This event is suggested for children 10 years old and older. Visit kean.edu/libertyhall/events or call 908-527-0400.

ADULT PUMPKIN CARVING PARTY: 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25, Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University, 1003 Morris Ave. There will be carving and decorating pumpkins, and enjoying snacks, wine and beer; prizes will be awarded for the most creative pumpkin design. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Admission includes pumpkin, carving materials and snacks, wine and beer. Admission is $20 per person, $25 for museum members and Kean alumni. Reservations are required. Visit kean.edu/libertyhall/events or call 908-527-0400.

ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH DAY: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27 (rain date is Sunday, Oct. 28), Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University, 1003 Morris Ave. The event will have pumpkin picking, carving, painting, a children's hayride and Halloween crafts. Admission is $12 for children and $8 for adults. Children under three are free.  Pumpkins and lunch will be available for purchase from a vendor. Reservations are not required but suggested. Visit kean.edu/libertyhall/events or call 908-527-0400.

Westfield

HALLOWEEN PARADE: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, Lincoln Early Childhood Center, 728 Westfield Ave.

ADDAMSFEST: All day from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28. Charles Addams was born in Westfield in 1912 and is considered one of America’s greatest cartoonists. AddamsFest celebrates his talent and the hometown that inspired those creepy and kooky, mysterious, spooky and altogether ooky characters. Westfield will be transformed to all things Addams Family with family-themed events, movie screenings, art exhibits and much more. With something for everyone, AddamsFest promises to be a whimsy-filled festival honoring the man, his legacy and the town where it all started. For details on events and tickets, visit addamsfest.com.

HALLOWEEN PARTY: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, Roosevelt Intermediate School, 301 Clark St.

MORRIS COUNTY

Morristown

HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT: 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, downtown. 

Chester

HARVEST MOON HAYRIDE: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 19, 26 and Saturday, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane. Spend the night soaking in the moonlight at Alstede Farms. All included in admission, for $15.99, guests will traverse acres of scenic farmland in a tractor-drawn wagon ride, stop at a pumpkin patch*, navigate the corn maze by flashlight and cozy up to a crackling bonfire while listening to live music.  All guests will receive their choice of hot or cold apple cider and s’mores making kits will be available for purchase. In addition, guests can enjoy a Harvest Moon Wine Tasting on the farm at the Tomasello Winery Outdoor Wine Courtyard every Saturday during Harvest Moon Hayrides. Samplings of delicious wines will be available while listening to live music in a beautiful outdoor setting on the farm.

PUMPKIN PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane. Adult admission is $16.99, agest 2-12 is $12.99. Enjoy stacks of pancakes smothered with a homemade pumpkin topping in an all-you-can-eat breakfast extravaganza also featuring sausage, eggs, bacon, country potatoes and beverages. Breakfast includes admission to pick-your-own fields and orchards, access to the giant corn maze and tractor-drawn wagon rides.

ELSEWHERE

Princeton

APPLE DAYS HARVEST FESTIVAL WEEKENDS: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays to Oct. 28, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Come to Terhune Orchards for a day of family fun on the farm. Enjoy pony rides, pedal tractors, wagon rides, visit the Corn Stalk Maze, adventure barn and the barnyard of farm animals. Children can paint their own pumpkin to bring home. Homemade farm fresh food is available for purchase – soup, chili, hot dogs, pies, apple cider donuts, apple cider, and more! Wine tasting in the Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery tasting room. Terhune Orchards also features live music played by local talent (between noon and 4 p.m.). Admission to the festival area is $8, age 3 and up. No admission fee to the farm store, winery or pick-your-own apples. Parking is at the farm. Call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.

Vernon

GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday to Nov. 4, Heaven Hill Farm, 451 Route 94. Parking is free but no pets are allowed. Admission is $14 per person on the weekend, $12 per person on weekdays (kids under two are free). Admission includes over 30 fun-filled activities: Pig Racing*, Hay Maze, Spider Web Crawl, Maggie The Milking Cow, Monster Sling Shots, Barnyard Sports Ball-cade, Post Pounders, Hay Crawl, Corn Boxes, Bee Barn with Glass Bee Hive,Visiting Farm Animals, Boo Barn, Chicken Little Show, Chick Barn, Dancing Robot Show, Duck Racing, Vortex Tunnel, Obstacle course, Tetherball, Poly Pong, Lincoln Log Cabin builder, Giant Sand Box and the “Pirate Treasure Corn Maze Adventure” and the Fabulous Finger find maze game for your young corn maze adventurers. *These activities have additional pricing, not included in admission costs. For a full list of times when specific rides are open go to njfamily.com/NJ-Family/Calendar/index.php/name/Great-Pumpkin-Festival/event/25141/.

Closter

LUPARDI'S NURSERY FALL FUN 2018: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends to Oct. 28, Lupardi's Nursery, 75 Blanch Ave. During the day see the friendly furry animals in the feeding zoo: alpaca, sheep, goats, pigs and more. There are tractor-pulled wagon rides where you can sit back ($5 per ride), relax and take in all fall has to offer at Lupardi’s or you can even grab a sugar pumpkin on the ride ($4.50 each). You can also slide down our 30-foot tree house slide ($3.50 for five rides) or adventure off into the six-acre corn maze to find all twelve farm theme stamping stations ($12.50 per person). After working up an appetite, you can also stop by the snack hut for some snacks, hot dogs, pretzels, fresh donuts, juice, cider or water. There is also a haunted greenhouse that will get you shaking in your boots ($5 per person at daytime, $15 per person at nighttime). Wristbands can be purchased for $15 and include one hayride, one sugar pumpkin, one cup of feed, a donut and a cup of cider and unlimited slide rides. Go to lupardisnursery.com/fall-fun-2018.

Robbinsville

OASIS FAMILY FARM PUMPKIN PICKING: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Sunday, 3 Circle Drive. Pick pumpkins and participate try out the Sawmill Escape Room, Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m until Oct. 28, running every half hour. There are also many other attractions: Kids' Fun Zone (Monday-Friday $6 per child, $7 per child on weekends): Pedal trikes/cars, Hoppy horses, Little tikes basketball hoops, Big kids basketball hoops, Dozer sand diggers, Load the cannon ball toss, 50' Tube slide, Little kid slides, Tire swing, Tire horse, swings, 70' Zip line,Giant pirate ship, Spider web/crawl; Gem Mine ($7 each), Amazon Gold Rush ($5 each), Fossil Adventure ($9 each) and Roots of Life & Lungs of the World. For more information go to oasisfamilyfarm.com/attractions.

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