Wildwoods
Wildwood Crest: Children’s Halloween Season Event-The Great Science Spooktacular
Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m.
Crest Arts Pavilion (6301 Ocean Ave), Wildwood Crest, NJ
Fun children’s science program geared for the Halloween season … FREE to attend … children are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes … candy will be distributed … More info: 609-523-0202 or 609-522-0221.
North Wildwood: Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
Saturday, October 25, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
109 West 1st Ave, North Wildwood, NJ
Mark your calendars for a frightfully fun family night when the Greater Wildwoods Elks Lodge #1896 transforms into a ghostly playground! Join the community at 109 West 1st Avenue between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. for a free walk-through “haunted house” experience—designed to delight (and delightfully spook) kids and trick-or-treaters of all ages. As you navigate the themed rooms, you’ll receive festive treats along the way (while they last!) For more information, visit elks1896.com
North Wildwood: Trunk or Treat Halloween Block Party
Saturday, October 25, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood, NJ
Music, magic, balloon twisting and more! 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 best decorated vehicles. Registration is free and forms are available at 900 Central Avenue in North Wildwood, at City Hall, or email nwrec@northwildwood.com. All vehicles participating in the event must be registered. Parking for visitors is available in the municipal lots at 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues and Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues. For more information, call 609.522.2955 or visit NorthWildwood.com
Cape May
Cape May: Cape May’s Annual Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 19, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
Cape May, NJ
Cape May’s annual Halloween Parade steps off along the Mall on Carpenters Lane. Ghouls and goblins of all ages celebrate the spirit of spooky season dressed in their best costumes or driving decorated antique autos and golf carts. All are invited and free registration to participate in the parade begins at 1:30 pm on Perry Street at South Lafayette Street, with judging to follow at 2:30 pm. Come early and enjoy some shopping and dining among festive décor along the Mall.
Cape May: Free Movies in the Park Halloweentown
Friday, October 24, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Rotary Park, 400-498 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ 08204
The City of Cape May is thrilled to announce this year’s freeMovie in the Park featuring the film, Halloweentown!
Cape May: Halloween Crafts and Collectibles Show
Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May
Come See our Crafts & Collectibles by the Sea
Cape May: Halloween Costume Party at Elaine’s
Saturday, October 25, 5 – 11 p.m.
Elaine’s of Cape May, 513 Lafayette St, Cape May
Join us for our annual Halloween costume party! We’ll have music from 5-9 pm and costume judging begins at 9 pm.
West Cape May: Halloween Trick or Treat
Thursday, October 31, all day
Ocean City
Ocean City: Spooks N’ Kooks Costume Surf Contest
Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
7th Street Beach, 700 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Open groms, open adults, tandem, sign in at 10:00 a.m. on 7th Street Beach. Entry Fee: $20 gift card to ShopRite or ACME, all proceeds benefit the Ocean City Food Cupboard. No wave date: October 13th.
Ocean City: HSOC “Howl-O-Ween” Parade
Saturday, October 25, 2 – 4 p.m.
Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, 804 E. 6th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Hosted by the Humane Society of Ocean City. Contestants are encouraged to dress themselves and their pooch in zany, fun Halloween costumes in the spirit of the season. Registration begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Sports & Civic Center. The parade begins at 3:00 p.m. and the procession is from 6th to 14th Street on the Boardwalk.
Ocean City: Halloween Costume Skate
Saturday, October 25, 4 – 7 p.m.
Ocean City Skate Park, Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 0822
The Ocean City Skate Park at Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue will celebrate Halloween 4:00p.m. to dusk. Skateboarders are invited to come dressed for the holiday. There will be prizes for best costume and best trick, and candy for the participants.
Ocean City: The Exchange Club’s 77th Annual Halloween Parade
Thursday, October 30, 7:15 p.m.
Asbury Ave from 6th – 11th st
Floats, cheerleading, drill team, antique cars, prizes, and more!
Sea Isle City
Sea Isle City: Harvest Classic
Thursday, October 18, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Excursion Park, 2 41st St, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
The event will feature live music, a vendors market, activities for the kids and more! Throughout the weekend, all are encouraged to check out the Scarecrow Contest at local businesses/organizations and vote for your favorite! The business or organization with the most votes will win a prize, courtesy of the SICCCR!
Seven Mile Island
Stone Harbor: Stone Harbor Business District Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Downtown Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
Bring your little ghosts to downtown Stone Harbor to trick-or-treat through participating businesses. Look for GHOST signs on the doors or windows of participating businesses. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
Avalon: Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, October 25, 5 p.m.
30th Street & Avalon Ave. Parking lot, Avalon NJ 08202
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family fun at Avalon’s Trunk-or-Treat. Wear your best costume and trick-or-treat from creatively decorated car trunks while enjoying treats, music, and festive fun. Hop on a hayride and take a scenic ride along the beach under the fall sky.
Avalon and Stone Harbor: Seven Mile Island Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 31, 5 p.m.
Island Wide
Happy Halloween! Register your property for the Trick-or-Treat route and a representative from the Stone Harbor Recreation Department will drop off a wooden pumpkin to mark your house as a part of the festivities. Pick up your map at the 82nd Street recreation building and get ready for a night of fun!
Mainland
Lower Township: Haunted Trails
Saturday, October 25, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Behind the Recreation Center 2600 Bayshore Rd.
Haunted House and Trail
Middle Township: Halloween House Decorating Contest
Friday October 17 – Tuesday October 21
Winners announced October 23rd
Middle Township: Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A day of celebration including a kid zone, entertainment, hayrides, food court, and halloween costume contest.
Boo at the Zoo!
Sunday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Zoo, 707 US-9 North, Court House
This is a full day of festivities for all ages. Guests are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a wide variety of attractions, including children’s games, a craft station, candy giveaways, live entertainment, animal encounters, an inflatable obstacle course, and much more. Halloween costume contest registration starts 10 a.m., contest is at 11 a.m. Live music from a Hocus-Pocus inspired witch trio is at 12:30 at the bandstand. Throughout the event, Master DJ & Sound will keep the energy high with a mix of Halloween-themed music.
