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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!
2026 Halloween Events
Union County's Hayrides & Campfires
October 2, 4, 9, 11, & 16 | 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! Stay tuned for the haunted hayride dates.
Union County's Hayride Information
Howl-O-Week Pet Costume Contest
October 24 | 10am - 12pm | Carteret Park | 599 Vine Street
Get your four-legged friend all dressed up in their best costume and compete in Elizabeth's pet costume contest for best outfit and a chance to win a prize. Don't miss out on the pet vendors that will also be in attendance at the event.
Elizabeth Pet Costume Contest Event Page
Pumpkin Patch Day
October 24 | 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.
This event is one of the many Halloween-inspired events that the Liberty Hall Museums hosts in October. Stay updated for more of their spooky thrills and family fun on the Liberty Hall Museum events page.
Double Feature: Carrie and Pet Sematary
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!
Double Feature Events Page
Halloween Nights at BarCode
Mischief Night
October 30 | Doors 9pm | BarCode | 429 N Broad Street
Looking to celebrate the holiday kid-free? Into dancing and music? BarCode brings the night to life with its club atmosphere and creative parties. Help them ring in this year's Halloween at their Mischief Night event.
All Hallows Eve
October 31 | Doors 9pm | BarCode | 429 N Broad Street
Don't miss out on their Halloween party either. On October 31st, BarCode will be throwing a Halloween event fit for creatures of the night. Doors will open at 9pm.
These events have previously featured costume contests with cash prizes up to thousands of dollars, and more Halloween-inspired activities fit for a night of fun! Stay up to date with the latest details about Barcode's Halloween events on their event page.
Halloween Activities
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.
For more Halloween fun, check out our calendar. More exciting events are being added leading up to the spooky holiday!
