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Halloween in Elizabeth, NJ
Make the most of spooky season with a jam-packed itinerary this Halloween!
Step into the enchanting world of Halloween in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with family-friendly activities, exciting events, and eerie haunted houses. Whether you prefer pumpkin picking and trunk-or-treating or ghost hunting at historical sites in the city, there are plenty of fun things to do for every member of the family. Don't miss these spooktacular Halloween activities!
Halloween Activities
Fall into Fun in Elizabeth!
Gather your family and join us for the Family-Friendly Fall Fun Fest — a day full of autumn excitement for all ages! Enjoy live entertainment, games, pumpkin painting, local vendors, and delicious seasonal treats. Whether you’re here for the music, the food, or the festive atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Elizabeth this fall.
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Spend an afternoon exploring the pumpkin patch at Alstede Farms and find the perfect pumpkin for carving into an impressive jack-o-lantern. Once you've found your pumpkin, get lost in the sprawling twists and turns of the giant corn maze.
Spot Ghostly Apparitions at Liberty Hall Museum
Keep an eye out for ghosts as you tour the Liberty Hall Museum. Built in the 1700s during the height of the American Revolution, this historic building is a popular spot for ghost tours and special Halloween activities throughout the month of October.
Face Your Fears in a Terrifying Haunted House
Prepare for a spine-tingling adventure at Brighton Asylum, a haunted house near Elizabeth, NJ. A realm of fright and terror awaits those brave enough to enter the halls of the asylum every weekend from the end of September through October.
Halloween Events
Hayrides & Campfires
October 3, 5, 10, 12, & 17 | Various Times | Warinanco Park
It's not fall without a hayride! Your ticket includes a hayride, entertainment, hot chocolate, and marshmallows. Be sure to purchase your ticket in advance!
Boos and Booze
October 15 | 7-9pm | Liberty Hall Museum | 1003 Morris Avenue
Enjoy a spooky, fun night out with friends, carving and decorating pumpkins. Learn the legend behind the Jack-o-Lantern while you sit back and enjoy some snacks, wine, and beer! Bring your A-game, because there's a prize at the end of the night for the most creative pumpkin!
DJ Adoni's Haunted Mansion
October 24 | Doors 9pm | Show 1am | BarCode Entertainment Complex | 429 North Broad Street
DJ Adoni brings a spooky night to BarCode with high-energy music and a $2,000 cash prize for the best costume.
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Pumpkin Patch Day
October 25 | 10am-5pm | Liberty Hall Museum | 1003 Morris Avenue
Enjoy pumpkin picking, tractor rides (weather permitting), games, pumpkin carving and painting, crafts, vendors, and more. Pumpkins available for an additional charge (cash appreciated). Lunch and snacks can be purchased on site.
Ghostbusters
October 30 | Doors 6pm | 7pm | Union County Performing Arts Center | 11601 Irving Street
Kick off Halloween weekend with this 1984 comedy classic starring Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Sigourney Weaver as they face the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man in NYC. Wear a costume to enter a prize contest, and enjoy themed cocktails, a photo op, and fun surprises!
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Candlelit Ghost Tours
October 30 | 7-8:30pm | Liberty Hall Museum | 1003 Morris Avenue
Experience a spine-tingling, after-hours tour of Liberty Hall Museum! Museum staff share their paranormal encounters and investigation findings during a guided, candlelit tour. Guests may even leave with their own ghost stories. Light refreshments provided. Space is limited—reserve early! *Not an amusement park haunted house. Not recommended for children under 10.
For more Halloween fun, check out our calendar. More exciting events are being added leading up to the spooky holiday!
