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Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and the forecast is actually cooperating. Think sunny afternoons in the 60s, crisp nights, and trick-or-treat routes from South Street to the Cape May Physick Estate.

This guide covers Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 across Philadelphia and its suburbs, Delaware County, New Castle County and eight South Jersey counties. Two housekeeping notes: Friday is Mischief Night, and clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 – so you get an extra hour of sleep, and it gets dark about an hour earlier Sunday evening. The Eagles are on the road at Washington for “Sunday Night Football” (8:20 p.m.), so plan your watch party accordingly.

Weekend weather at a glance

Per the National Weather Service forecasts issued Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 28. No rain is in the forecast for any of these spots.

Location	Fri. night (low)	Sat., Oct. 31 (high / low)	Sun., Nov. 1 (high / low)
Philadelphia	47° mostly clear, light N wind	65° / 47° mostly sunny	68° / 51° partly sunny
Media (Delco)	44°, N wind gusts to 20 mph	63° / 45° mostly sunny	66° / 47° partly sunny
Wilmington, DE	45°, N wind gusts to 20 mph	64° / 46° mostly sunny	67° / 48° partly sunny
Cherry Hill / Camden	44°, N wind 10–15 mph	63° / 44° mostly sunny	66° / 47° partly sunny
Atlantic City	46°, N wind ~15 mph (Fri high 72°)	59° / 51° mostly sunny	61° / 54° partly sunny
Cape May	46°, N wind ~15 mph (Fri high 70°)	60° / 51° mostly sunny	62° / 54° partly sunny
Toms River	40°, N wind gusts to 25 mph	61° / 40° mostly sunny	64° / 44° partly sunny
Vineland / Millville	40°, N wind gusts to 20 mph	63° / 41° mostly sunny	65° / 46° partly sunny

What to wear / plan around: Daytime is light-jacket weather, but Friday night is the cold one – a gusty north wind drops Toms River and Vineland to about 40°, so bundle up for haunted hayrides, corn mazes and the shore. Halloween night stays in the mid-40s inland, so costumes with a layer underneath are the move. And remember Sunday sunset arrives an hour earlier after the time change.

Top picks

If you only do one thing this weekend, make it one of these.

• Toms River 87th Annual Halloween Parade — Downtown Toms River (Main St. to Washington St.) · Sat., Oct. 31, 7 p.m. step-off · Free
  One of the biggest Halloween parades in the country, run by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, with a patriotic twist for America’s 250th this year. Expect road closures and get there early. Free, family-friendly. Toms River Halloween night low is about 40°.
• East Passyunk Fall Fest — South Philly, E. Passyunk Ave. (Morris to Dickinson) · Sat., Oct. 31, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. · Free
  Around 100 makers and vendors, a kids’ Creepy Crawl trick-or-treat, free pumpkin carving, a noon dog costume contest, a “Hocus Pocus” screening and live music – peak South Philly. Free, family-friendly, dog-friendly, rain or shine.
• Halloween on South Street — Queen Village/Society Hill, South St. and Headhouse Shambles · Sat., Oct. 31, noon–close · Free (midnight “Rocky Horror” at the TLA is ticketed, 21+)
  An all-day takeover: candy crawl from noon to 5, a costume promenade and vintage car parade at 1 p.m. from 5th and South, trunk-or-treat, Halloween at Headhouse 4–8 p.m., then Boos & Brews for grown-ups. Free, family-friendly by day.
• Delaware Renaissance Faire “Halloweekend” — Townsend, DE (parking at 375 Saw Mill Branch Rd.) · Sat., Oct. 31 & Sun., Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Adults $25, ages 5–15 $10, under 5 free; $20 veterans and 65+
  Armored knights, horseback archery, acrobats and crafters, plus trick-or-treating and costume contests. It’s the rare Halloween plan that works for both the 6-year-old and the history nerd. Family-friendly, rain or shine.
• Ladybug Dark Bloom Music Festival — Wilmington, Trolley Square · Sat., Oct. 31, noon–6 p.m. · Free
  The first Halloween and Día de los Muertos edition from the team behind Wilmington’s Ladybug Festival, with women-led bands on several stages, a DJ, artists and vendors. Free, all ages.
• Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium — Camden Waterfront, 1 Riverside Dr. · Through Sun., Nov. 1 (final weekend); regular aquarium hours · From $32.99 adults, $27.99 kids
  More than 5,000 glowing jack-o’-lanterns – some of them underwater – plus a 10-foot pumpkin octopus and divers carving pumpkins in the tanks. Last chance this year. Family-friendly, indoor.
• Boo at the Zoo — Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave. · Sat., Oct. 31 & Sun., Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. · Included with zoo admission; 2 and under free
  Trick-or-treat stations, giant skeletons, costume contests at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., pumpkin feedings for the animals and Boo Choo train rides. Family-friendly. No toy weapons or adult masks.
• HalloWine Fest at Cedar Rose Vineyards — Millville, 431 Kenyon Ave. · Sat., Oct. 31, noon–7 p.m. · $15; $25 bundle with glass, tote and first pour
  Live music all day, six food trucks, a 25-vendor craft market, trick-or-treating for the kids and fireworks after the last set. Cumberland County’s best all-ages Halloween hang. Family-friendly, outdoor.

Philadelphia & nearby

Philly proper plus a 20-mile radius on the Pennsylvania side. (Boo at the Zoo, East Passyunk Fall Fest and Halloween on South Street are up in Top Picks.)

All weekend

• Spooky Mini Golf at Franklin Square — Old City, Franklin Square · Through Sun., Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. · $15 adults, $12 kids
  Philly-themed Halloween mini golf with fog and spooky lighting; the Boo-zy Bar next door handles the grown-ups after dark. Family-friendly.
• Cityside Pumpkin Patch — Penn’s Landing, Liberty Point · Through Sun., Nov. 1, generally noon–10 p.m. (2-hour slots) · From $13.90 (ages 3+)
  More than 10,000 pumpkins on the waterfront, plus games, scarecrow archery and pumpkin smashing. Family-friendly.
• Halloween House Philly — Center City, Fashion District, 1001 Market St. · Fri. 4–8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (final weekend) · $24.99 kids/teens, $34.99 adults
  Ten themed walk-through rooms built for photos, with zero jump scares – a solid pick for little ones. Family-friendly, indoor.
• Scarecrow Walk at Morris Arboretum — Chestnut Hill, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. · Through Sun., Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · $22 adults, $12 ages 3–17
  The 19th annual scarecrow display along the garden paths, right as the fall color peaks. Family-friendly, outdoor.
• “The Addams Family” at Walnut Street Theatre — Washington Square West · Final weekend, Fri.–Sun.; Halloween show 7 p.m. Sat. · All seats $35 on Sat.; prices vary otherwise
  Closing weekend for the musical about Wednesday bringing her boyfriend home to meet the family. Halloween night adds pre-show activities. Family-friendly, indoor.
• “The Great Gatsby” on Broadway tour — Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. · Final weekend through Sun., Nov. 1; Fri. 7:30 p.m. is ASL/audio-described · Prices vary
  The Broadway musical’s last Philly performances; the book is by Doylestown native Kait Kerrigan. Indoor.
• Canal-O-Ween — Yardley, Delaware Canal towpath on N. Edgewater Ave. · Nightly through Sat., Oct. 31, from sundown · Free
  Nearly 500 lit jack-o’-lanterns along the towpath – a gorgeous, low-key walk on the edge of our coverage area. Free, family-friendly, rain or shine.

Friday, Oct. 30

• 76ers vs. New York Knicks — South Philly, Xfinity Mobile Arena · Fri., 7:30 p.m.
  An NBA Cup game against the Knicks. Need I say more? Indoor.
• Elmwood Park Zoo Trick-or-Treat Night — Norristown, 1661 Harding Blvd. · Fri., 5:30–8:30 p.m. (sensory-friendly hour 4:30–5:30 p.m.) · $30 per child, includes 2 adults; sensory hour $14.95
  Candy stations, animal encounters, live music and an appearance from Swoop and Eagles cheerleaders. Family-friendly.
• Choreomania 2026 at the Mütter Museum — Rittenhouse, 19 S. 22nd St. · Fri., 6–11 p.m. · $85
  A Halloween party themed on the 16th-century “dancing plague,” with costumed actors, DJs and after-hours access to the collection. 21+.
• Glen Foerd Masquerade Ball — Torresdale, 5001 Grant Ave. · Fri., 6:30–11 p.m. · $250
  A carnival-themed formal ball on the river estate with fire dancers, contortionists, dinner and an open bar. Adults.
• Realm & Revel Romantasy Ball — Rittenhouse, Stotesbury Mansion · Fri., 8 p.m.–midnight
  A book-inspired fantasy ball with live strings, aerialists, drag and burlesque. Formal fantasy attire required, BookTok friends. 21+.
• Pay-What-You-Wish Friday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art — Fairmount, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. · Fri., after 5 p.m. · Pay what you wish
  Evening access with music and programming; the big Marcel Duchamp exhibition is on view. Budget-friendly, indoor.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Soul Crawl at Laurel Hill East — East Falls, 3822 Ridge Ave. · Sat., 7–10 p.m. · $25; $12.50 ages 6–12; 5 and under free
  A guided after-dark cemetery walk through the stories of past residents, ending with drinks by the fire pits. Bring a flashlight and buy in advance. Kids 12 and under with an adult.
• Third Eye Blind: “All Aboard the Ghost Ship” — Fishtown, The Fillmore · Sat. evening
  The band’s second straight Halloween show at the Fillmore. Costumes very much encouraged. Indoor.
• Lincoln Mill Haunted House — Manayunk, 4100 Main St. · Sat., 6:30–10:30 p.m. · $38 general, $55 VIP
  More than 40 scare actors, animatronics and three new rooms this year. Not for young kids.
• Halloween at the Museum of the American Revolution — Old City · Sat., Oct. 31
  Revolutionary-era Halloween traditions, including turnip-carving demos (the original jack-o’-lantern) and stencils to take home. Family-friendly, indoor.
• Halloween at Please Touch Museum — Fairmount Park, Memorial Hall · Sat., 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · $5–$24
  Trick-or-treating, slime-making and a costume fashion show built for the preschool crowd. Family-friendly, indoor.
• PopUpPlay Halloween Party — Penn’s Landing, Cherry Street Pier · Sat., 11 a.m.–1 p.m. · $20
  Kids trick-or-treat, sing monster karaoke and design parade floats. Family-friendly.
• All City 20 Miler & 10 Miler Too — Manayunk, 3720-40 Main St. · Sat., 7:30 a.m. · Free (registration encouraged)
  A free, organized 20- or 10-mile long run for anyone in marathon training mode. Free.
• Midnight Manor Halloween Party — South Philly, Stateside Live! · Sat., doors 7 p.m. · $13.01
  DJs, live music, a silent disco, a mechanical bull and costume contests with more than $2,500 in prizes. 21+.
• The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place — Langhorne · Sat., park hours · Included with park admission
  Trick-or-treating, a Halloween parade, shows and a costume contest on Halloween day. Family-friendly.

Sunday, Nov. 1

• Philly Cider Week Closing Market — Society Hill, Headhouse Shambles · Sun., 3–7 p.m. · Free entry
  Pennsylvania cider tastings, live music, snacks and face painting under the covered Shambles. Free, all ages.
• Ardmore Vintage Market — Ardmore, 75 E. Lancaster Ave. · Sun., 8 a.m.–4 p.m. · Free parking
  More than 40 vintage vendors in the Lower Merion municipal lot. Rain date Nov. 8.
• Franklin Mills Flea Market season finale — Northeast Philly, 90 Franklin Mills Blvd. · Sun., 8 a.m.–4 p.m. · Free
  More than 200 vendors on the last day of the season. Free.

Delaware County, PA

All weekend

• Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland — Media, 137 W. Knowlton Rd. · Daily; weekend attractions roughly 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · Free admission; hayrides from $7, mazes $7 online
  The Delco classic: pumpkin picking, hayrides, mazes and the petting zoo. Friday is the last night of the Hayride to the Witch’s House (5–8:30 p.m.), and Saturday is the “All You Can Carry” pumpkin challenge for $29.99. Family-friendly, free entry.
• “Steve Tobin: In the Light” at Tyler Arboretum — Media, 515 Painter Rd. · 9 a.m.–6 p.m. through Oct. 31; 9 a.m.–4 p.m. in November · $18 adults, $10 ages 3–17
  More than 50 giant steel sculptures across the grounds, and you’re allowed to touch and sit in them. Family-friendly, outdoor.
• “Misery” at Hedgerow Theatre — Rose Valley, 64 Rose Valley Rd. · Fri. 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. (audio-described)
  Stephen King’s thriller on stage – about as Halloween as theater gets. The run was extended to Nov. 7. Not for kids.
• “By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth” — Chadds Ford, Brandywine Museum of Art · Fri.–Sun., 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · $20 adults, $8 students and ages 6–17, 5 and under free
  An exhibition on the woman behind the Wyeth legacy, on view through Jan. 10. Indoor, family-friendly.
• Lancaster County Farmers Market — Wayne, 389 W. Lancaster Ave. · Fri. & Sat., 6 a.m.–4 p.m. · Free entry
  The long-running indoor market for baked goods, produce and prepared foods. Free, indoor.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Arasapha Farms Harvest Hayride — Glen Mills, 1835 Middletown Rd. · Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (last hayride 3 p.m.)
  Closing weekend for the daytime hayride, corn maze and pumpkin picking. Family-friendly.
• Wayne Trick or Treat — Wayne, North Wayne Ave. · Sat., 1–3 p.m.
  Downtown turns into a costumed trick-or-treat route, with crafts from the Wayne Art Center. Family-friendly.
• Halloween at Penns Woods Winery — Chadds Ford, 124 Beaver Valley Rd. · Sat., noon–4 p.m. · Hay maze free; face painting $10
  A costume party with live music, kids’ face painting, food vendors and Halloween cocktails. Family-friendly. Dogs not allowed in the tasting room or pavilion.
• Widener Football vs. Stevenson — Chester, Quick Stadium · Sat., 1 p.m.
  Division III football on a sunny Halloween afternoon. Outdoor.
• Thornton Farmers Market — Thornton, 330 Glen Mills Rd. · Sat., 10 a.m.–1 p.m. · Free entry
  Weekly local farmers market. Free.

Sunday, Nov. 1

• Media Farmers Market — Media, N. Edgemont St. (Front to State) · Sun., 10 a.m.–1 p.m. · Free entry
  Downtown Media’s producer market, running weekly through Nov. 30. Free, family-friendly.
• “The Mist” Halloween art exhibition (last day) — Aston, Aston Mills Arts, 3100 Mount Rd. · Sun., Nov. 1
  Final day for this Halloween-themed group art show. Indoor.

New Castle County, DE

The Delaware Renaissance Faire and Ladybug Dark Bloom are in Top Picks.

Friday, Oct. 30

• Youth Autumn Fall Fest: Night Under the Falling Stars — Wilmington, Rodney Reservoir Park · Fri., from 5 p.m.; movies 8 p.m.–midnight · Free (register only for the overnight)
  Moon bounce, face painting and crafts, then Halloween movies under the stars with an optional overnight campout. Free, family-friendly.
• Revisionists Gothic Walk at Rockwood Park — Wilmington, 4651 Washington St. Ext. · Fri., Oct. 30 (final date) · $28
  A 90-minute ghost-story walk with costumed storytellers; ghost-hunting gear is on hand for this last date. Outdoor.
• Eivør at The Queen — Wilmington, 500 N. Market St. · Fri., doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.
  The Faroese singer-songwriter brings her haunting, atmospheric sound – fitting for the weekend. Indoor.
• Coco Montoya at The Grand — Wilmington, 1007 N. Market St. · Fri., Oct. 30
  Blues guitar from a longtime road warrior. Indoor.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Tram & Treat at Winterthur — Wilmington, 5105 Kennett Pike · Sat., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · Included with admission
  Costumed kids trick-or-treat through the garden, with crafts, games and live music. Family-friendly.
• Halloween Trick-or-Treat at Nemours Estate — Wilmington, 1600 Rockland Rd. · Sat., noon–4 p.m. · Ticketed
  Trick-or-treat for prizes across the formal gardens. Adults must come with a child; the mansion is closed. Family-friendly.
• TRUNKTOBERFEST: Audi vs. Chevy — Wilmington, Winner Chevrolet, 2101 Pennsylvania Ave. · Sat., noon–4 p.m. · Free
  A decorated-trunk showdown with a haunted house, car show, DJ, cider and donuts, and a 2:30 p.m. costume contest. Free, family-friendly.
• Halloween Dance Party at Bellefonte Cafe — Wilmington (Bellefonte), 804 Brandywine Blvd. · Sat., 5–10 p.m. · Free entry
  A DJ on the terrace, photo booth, costume discounts and tarot readings. Free; moves indoors if needed.
• Simmer Down Halloween Haunt Party — Wilmington, beneath The Quoin, 519 N. Market St. · Sat., 6 p.m. · Free; costume gets you a free drink
  A Halloween party inside a former bank vault speakeasy. Free, adults.

Sunday, Nov. 1

• Suzanne Vega at The Queen — Wilmington, 500 N. Market St. · Sun., 7:30 p.m.
  The “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” singer-songwriter on her current tour – a mellow way to use that extra hour. Indoor.
• Delaware Art Museum — Wilmington, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy. · Fri.–Sun., 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  Current shows include Hudson River School landscapes and “Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites.” Indoor.

Camden County

Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium is in Top Picks.

Friday, Oct. 30

• Haddonfield Halloween Parade — Haddonfield, Kings Highway · Fri., 6:30 p.m. · Free
  The borough’s beloved hometown parade down Kings Highway. Free, family-friendly.
• Candy Scavenger Hunt at Ferry Avenue Library — Camden, Ferry Ave. Library · Fri., 3 p.m.
  A Halloween candy hunt for kids. Family-friendly, indoor.
• LPRC Voorhees Trunk or Treat — Voorhees, 108 Somerdale Rd. · Fri., 3–5 p.m.
  An after-school trunk-or-treat. Family-friendly.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• CCPD Fall Festival — Camden, Camden Children’s Garden, 3 Riverside Dr. · Sat., 3–6 p.m. · Free, free parking
  The county police host a free fall festival at the Children’s Garden on the waterfront. Free, family-friendly.
• Diggerfest at Diggerland USA — West Berlin, 100 Pinedge Dr. · Sat., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. · Regular admission
  Trick-or-treating, hayrides, pumpkin decorating and a Parade of Machines around 1 p.m. Construction-obsessed kids, this is your Super Bowl. Family-friendly.
• Collingswood Farmers Market — Collingswood, under the PATCO line · Sat., 8 a.m.–noon · Free entry
  One of South Jersey’s best markets, running weekly through Thanksgiving. Free, rain or shine.
• Halloween Story Time & Costume Parade (Voorhees) — Voorhees Library · Sat., 10:30 a.m. · Free
  Stories, a costume parade and trick-or-treating; no registration needed. Free, family-friendly.
• Halloween Story Time & Costume Parade (Gloucester Twp.) — Gloucester Township Library · Sat., 10:30 a.m. · Free
  A costume parade, not-so-scary stories and a dance party for ages 6 and under. Registration requested. Free, family-friendly.
• Halloween Party & Parade (Bellmawr) — Bellmawr Library · Sat., 10:30 a.m. · Free
  Costumes, stories, snacks and trick-or-treating for ages 0–5. Free, family-friendly.
• Halloween Masquerade Adult Party — Cherry Hill, Infused Restaurant & Bar · Sat., 7–11:30 p.m.
  A masquerade night out with music. 21+.

Sunday, Nov. 1

• Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge — Camden, Ben Franklin Bridge · Sun., 8:30–11:30 a.m. · Registration closed; free to watch
  A 10K and 2-mile walk across the bridge benefiting the Larc Norcross School. Come cheer, and expect bridge traffic changes. Free to watch.
• Author talk: Rachel Greenfield on Rose Knox — Camden, Camden County Historical Society, 1900 Park Blvd. · Sun., 1–2:30 p.m.
  The story of the woman who ran the Knox gelatine empire. Indoor.

Gloucester County

All weekend

• Great Pumpkin Glow at Dalton Farms — Swedesboro, 660 Oak Grove Rd. · Fri. & Sat. 7–9 p.m.; Sun. 7–8:30 p.m. (final night) · About $23–$28
  A timed-entry evening walk through thousands of lit pumpkins. Sunday is the last night. Family-friendly, outdoor.
• Night of Terror — Mullica Hill, Creamy Acres Farm · Fri., Oct. 30 & Sat., Oct. 31 · Fri. $45 online, Sat. $40 online; paintball hayride $30
  A big-league haunt plus a haunted paintball hayride where you’re the one shooting back. Teens and adults.
• Disney’s “Freaky Friday” at Broadway Theatre of Pitman — Pitman · Runs through Nov. 15 · $40
  The body-swap musical on the Pitman main stage. Family-friendly, indoor.

Friday, Oct. 30

• Fossils & Frights at Edelman Fossil Park — Mantua Township · Fri., 7–11 p.m. · $40; $25 Rowan students
  An after-hours museum party with a DJ, costume contest, tarot, edible bugs and food among the fossils. 18+, indoor.
• Drag Me To Landmark: Mischief Night Spooktacular — Glassboro, Landmark Americana · Fri., show 9–11 p.m.
  A horror-themed drag show with a costume contest. 21+.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Harvest Weekends at William Heritage Winery — William Heritage Winery · Sat. & Sun., noon–5 p.m. · Free entry
  Live music (Greg Jones Saturday, Steph Owens Sunday), food trucks and fall foliage outside. Free entry, all ages, dog-friendly outside.
• Drag Me To Landmark: Halloween Horror Queens — Glassboro, Landmark Americana · Sat., show 7–9 p.m.
  Halloween night drag with a $100 costume contest. 21+.

Burlington County

All weekend

• A Haunting on High Street — Mount Holly, Burlington County Prison Museum · Fri. & Sat., 7–10 p.m. (timed slots) · $31 walkthrough + Hangout; $13 Hangout only
  A haunted walk through the 1811 jail, then a courtyard after-party. Online tickets only. Teens and adults; not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
• Johnson’s Corner Farm Fall Harvest — Medford, 133 Church Rd. · Through Sun., Nov. 1 (last day)
  Pumpkin hayrides, a corn maze and the Discovery Barnyard on the season’s final weekend. Family-friendly.
• Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm pumpkin picking — Jobstown, 2691 Monmouth Rd. · Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat.–Sun. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · Wristband $10.75 Fri., $16.75 Sat.–Sun.
  Hayride, corn maze and animal farm; pumpkins are sold by the pound. Family-friendly; call ahead late in the season.
• HallowSpire — Southampton, 231 Landing St. · Gates 6 p.m. nightly through Nov. 1
  A Jersey Devil terror trail, haunted corn maze and haunted circus. Teens and adults.
• 50th Annual Juried Art Exhibit — Eastampton, Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery · Reception Fri., 5–7 p.m.; open Sat., noon–4 p.m.
  Opening weekend for the county’s 50th juried show. Indoor.

Friday, Oct. 30

• Fall Foliage Walk at Smithville Park — Eastampton · Fri., 2–3 p.m.
  A guided walk through the county park at peak color. Outdoor.
• Smithville Mansion Ghostly Tour — Eastampton, Smithville Mansion · Fri., 7 & 8 p.m. · Reservations required
  An evening ghost-themed tour of the Victorian mansion. Indoor.
• Free Harvest Festival / Trunk or Treat — Burlington, Christ Baptist Church, 950 Jacksonville Rd. · Fri., 6:30–8 p.m. · Free
  Trunk-or-treat, a hayride, pumpkin painting and s’mores. Free, family-friendly.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Mount Holly Fall Fest & Howl-o-ween Pet Pawrade — Mount Holly, High St. / Mill Race Village · Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  A downtown fall festival with a costumed pet parade – rescheduled to Halloween day. Family-friendly, dog-friendly.
• Phantom Express Halloween Trolley Tour — Moorestown, Smith-Cadbury Mansion, 12 High St. · Sat., 7 & 8:30 p.m. · $45; $40 members
  The Historical Society’s lantern-lit trolley ride of local history and paranormal tales, with cider at the end. Evening; no refunds.

Sunday, Nov. 1

• Autumn with the Animals — Medford, Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge · Sun., 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · $24 adults, $19 ages 4–12
  Canoeing, a raptor program, animal encounters, a pumpkin patch and trick-or-treating. Family-friendly.

Salem County

Friday, Oct. 30

• Haunted History Tour of North Main Street — Woodstown, starts at Quaker Meeting House lot · Fri., 6 & 7:15 p.m. · Reservations required
  A guided walk through the spooky side of Woodstown’s historic main drag. Outdoor.
• LAC Hallows-Eve Dance Party — Salem, 967 Main St. · Fri., 6–8:30 p.m. · $5
  A Halloween dance for area sixth- through eighth-graders, with a costume prize. Tweens.

Friday & Saturday

• Flashlight Corn Maze (Not Scary) at Coombs Barnyard — Elmer, 20 Route 77 · Fri. & Sat., 6:30–9 p.m. (last entry 8:30) · $10
  A 30- to 45-minute maze in the dark – bring your own flashlight. Final weekend; the America’s 250th-themed maze also hosts Veterans Night both evenings. Family-friendly.

Sunday, Nov. 1

• Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast — Carneys Point, St. Gabriel Parish Hall · Sun., 8:30–11:30 a.m. · $8
  The monthly first-Sunday pancake breakfast – good use of that extra hour. Family-friendly.

Cumberland County

HalloWine Fest at Cedar Rose Vineyards is in Top Picks.

Friday, Oct. 30

• Broken Arrow: Tribute to Neil Young — Millville, Levoy Theatre · Fri., 8 p.m. · $41.25–$70.25
  A Neil Young tribute in the restored downtown theater. Indoor.
• Witches Market at Three Petals Farm — Millville, 3109 Cedarville Rd. · Fri., 6:30–10 p.m. · Free entry
  A night market of witchy vendors, crystals, tarot and food. Free; under 18 with an adult.
• Adult Halloween Bash at Terra Nonno Winery — Millville, 370 Garrison Rd. · Fri., 6–9 p.m. · $49.87
  A Halloween paint party with a costume contest, DJ and live duo. 21+.
• WheatonArts exhibitions — Millville, 1501 Glasstown Rd. · Fri.–Sun., 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  Four exhibitions are up, including “Ghost Optics” at the Museum of American Glass. Indoor, family-friendly.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Pumpkin Patch Party on The Ave — Vineland, Landis Ave. · Sat., 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  Halloween games and prizes for kids, plus the Scarecrow Contest winner reveal. Family-friendly.
• Fall Fest Community Event — Vineland, Faith Bible Church, 3139 E. Chestnut Ave. · Sat., 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Free
  Trunk-or-treat, bounce houses, face painting and a DJ. Park at Vineland High School. Free, family-friendly.
• Free Autism-Friendly Trunk or Treat — Vineland, 1103 W. Sherman Ave. · Sat., 11 a.m.–noon · Free
  A sensory-friendly drop-in trick-or-treat; costumes optional. Free, family-friendly.
• Vineland Trick-or-Treat Hours — Citywide · Sat., 4–7 p.m. · Free
  Official city trick-or-treat hours. Rain date Sun., Nov. 1.

Sunday, Nov. 1

• NJMP Endurance Karting 2-Hour Race — Millville, NJ Motorsports Park · Sun., Nov. 1
  A team endurance kart race at the Tempest track.

Atlantic County

All weekend

• Sunflower & Fall Festival at The Red Barn Farm — Hammonton, 391 US-206 · Fri. 4 p.m.–dusk; Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–dusk; night corn maze Fri.–Sat. 7–10 p.m. · Free entry; maze $14; all-access $25.20 online
  Hayrides, u-pick pumpkins and sunflowers, a giant corn maze and a bounce pillow. Sunday is the season’s final day. Free entry, family-friendly.
• Scullville Terror in the Junkyard — Egg Harbor Township, 353 Zion Rd. · Fri. & Sat., 7–10 p.m. · Hayride $15, maze $10
  A haunted hayride and maze through an actual working junkyard. Scary; outdoor.
• The Price Is Right Live — Atlantic City, Borgata Event Center · Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.
  The stage version of the game show, where audience members get called down to play. Family-friendly, indoor.

Friday, Oct. 30

• Mays Landing Halloween Parade — Hamilton Township, Main St. · Fri., 6:30 p.m. · Free
  The 71st edition of one of the area’s longest-running hometown Halloween parades. Free, family-friendly.
• The Haunting Aboard Showboat + Fall Fest — Atlantic City, Showboat, 801 Boardwalk · Fri., 6–9 p.m. · $12.51 walk; $19.98 with Fall Fest
  A haunted walk that’s family-friendly from 6 to 7 and scarier after, plus a DJ, costume contest and trick-or-treat trail. Family-friendly early session, indoor.
• Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics — Atlantic City, Resorts Casino Hotel · Fri., 6:15 & 8:30 p.m. · $29–$52.50
  A string quartet plays horror and Halloween themes by candlelight. Indoor.
• Forever Forest Halloween Experience — Egg Harbor City, 354 Breman Ave. · Fri.: family session 6:30–8:30 p.m.; Trolley of Terror 8–10 p.m. · From $28
  A tree-farm haunt: family fun early, then a haunted trolley and pine-woods trail after dark. Early session family-friendly.
• Halloween Party at Sweetwater Riverdeck — Hammonton, 2780 7th Ave. · Fri., 7–11 p.m. · $20
  Live music from Triple Rail Turn and a costume contest. 21+ after 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Alice Cooper: Alice’s Attic Tour — Atlantic City, Tropicana Showroom · Sat., 8 p.m.
  The godfather of shock rock on Halloween night. It doesn’t get more on-theme than that. Indoor.
• Brass Against: Halloween Tour — Atlantic City, Hard Rock Sound Waves · Sat., 9 p.m. · From $35
  Brass-band covers of rock and metal favorites. Indoor.
• Haunted Hotel at The Claridge — Atlantic City, 123 S. Indiana Ave. · Sat., 8 p.m.–midnight · $89 plus tax and gratuity
  A costume party with dinner, drinks, dancing and staged “encounters.” 21+.
• A Rocky Horror Drag Show: A Tribute to Tim Curry — Atlantic City, Celebrity Theatre at The Claridge · Sat., show 9 p.m. · $20 plus 2-item minimum
  Drag, vendors and a costume contest hosted by Dr. Frank-N-Furter himself. 18+.
• Halloween Haymakers — Atlantic City, Showboat · Sat., amateur card 4 p.m., pros 7 p.m. · $87.30–$172.62
  A Halloween-themed boxing night. Indoor.
• Atlantic City Halloween Bar Crawl — Atlantic City, starts at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall · Sat., from 3 p.m. · From $22
  A costumed crawl through AC bars. 21+.
• Ventnor Trick-or-Treat — Ventnor, citywide · Sat., 6–8 p.m. · Free
  Official city trick-or-treat hours. Free, family-friendly.

Cape May County

All weekend

• Boo at the Zoo at Cape May County Park & Zoo — Cape May Court House · Fri. & Sat., 4–8:30 p.m. · Advance timed tickets required
  The zoo’s evening Halloween event. Friday is sold out (rideshare tickets only), so aim for Saturday. Family-friendly.
• “War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast” — Cape May, Clemans Theater, 717 Franklin St. · Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. (closing) · $40; $35 seniors; $25 students and military
  East Lynne Theater stages the 1938 Orson Welles radio panic – and Friday is the broadcast’s 88th anniversary. All ages, indoor.
• Scarecrow Alley & Halloween Village Exhibit — Cape May, Emlen Physick Estate · Scarecrow Alley daily; exhibit Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  Decorated scarecrows on the grounds and Department 56 Halloween village pieces on the porch. Family-friendly.
• Byrne Community Center Haunted Gym — Wildwood, 406 W. Youngs Ave. · Fri. & Sat., Oct. 30–31 · Free
  The city’s haunted-gym Halloween party for kids, with candy and decorations. Free, family-friendly, indoor.

Friday, Oct. 30

• Witch Walk — Cape May, meets at Inn of Cape May · Fri., 7–10 p.m. · $95
  An evening ghost walk through America’s oldest seaside resort, with drinks and snacks. Adults.
• Murder Mystery Dinner: “The Woeful Widows Society” — Cape May, Marquis de Lafayette · Fri., 7:30–9:30 p.m. · $75 adults, $50 ages 3–12
  An original whodunit performed over a three-course dinner. Buy ahead. Indoor.
• Haunted House: “The Curse of Fish Alley Lagoon” — Sea Isle City, Community Center garage · Fri., 6–8 p.m.
  A new swamp-themed haunted house from the city. Ages 10+.
• Movie in the Park — Cape May, off the Washington Street Mall · Fri., Oct. 30 · Free
  A free spooky-season outdoor movie. Bring a blanket – it’ll be in the 40s. Free, family-friendly.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Trick or Treat at the Physick Estate — Cape May, 1048 Washington St. · Sat., 5–7 p.m.
  Costumed trick-or-treating for little ones with spooky music and Scarecrow Alley. Family-friendly.
• Halloween Crafts & Collectibles Show — Cape May, Physick Estate grounds · Sat., 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · Free admission
  An outdoor show of craft and collectibles vendors; costumes welcome. Free.
• Hawks, Trails and Beach — Cape May Point State Park Hawkwatch · Sat., 10 a.m.–noon · $8 members, $12 nonmembers; preregister
  A guided walk during peak fall migration, looking for hawks, falcons and seabirds. Friday’s north wind is the kind birders love. Outdoor.
• Not-So-Scary Halloween Kids Cruise — Stone Harbor, The Reeds at Shelter Haven · Sat., 12:30–2:30 p.m. · $40
  A back-bay cruise on a decorated boat, with drinks and treats included. Come in costume. Family-friendly.
• MudHen Kids Halloween — Wildwood, MudHen Brewing Co. · Sat., 10 a.m.–1 p.m. · Free
  Free face painting, costume dress-up and a trick-or-treat station. Free, family-friendly.
• Sea Isle City Trunk or Treat & Trick or Treat — Sea Isle City, Community Center lot and town-wide · Sat., trunk-or-treat 5–7 p.m.; trick-or-treat 5–8 p.m.
  A city trunk-or-treat at its new location, plus a mapped town-wide route. Family-friendly.
• Ocean City Trick-or-Treating — Ocean City, citywide · Sat., 5–8 p.m. · Free
  Official city trick-or-treat hours. Free, family-friendly.
• Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour — Cape May, Lobster House · Sat., 9:45–10:30 a.m. · $18 adults, $12 ages 3–12
  A guided look at a working commercial fishing dock. Family-friendly.

Sunday, Nov. 1

• Sea Isle City Card Party — Sea Isle City Community Center · Sun., noon–3 p.m. · Free
  Drop-in card games for all ages and skill levels. Free, indoor.

Ocean County

Friday, Oct. 30

• Songwriters in the Pines — Waretown, Albert Music Hall · Fri., doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. · Free (donations welcome)
  Six local and regional songwriters play 30-minute sets of original music. Free, indoor.
• Lizzie Rose Halloween Spectacular — Tuckerton, Lizzie Rose Music Room · Fri., 7:30 p.m. · $35
  The Wag plays Halloween songs, followed by a costume contest and a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” screening. Adult-oriented.
• Seaside Heights Trunk-or-Treat — Seaside Heights · Fri., Oct. 30
  A family trunk-or-treat in the boardwalk town; check the flyer for timing. Family-friendly.
• Downtown Toms River Scarecrow Walk — Downtown Toms River · Through Sat., Oct. 31
  Scarecrows outside local businesses – vote for your favorite before the parade. Family-friendly.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Coyote Jack Band — Tuckerton, Lizzie Rose Music Room · Sat., 7:30 p.m. · $30
  Roots rock that wanders from country-folk to blues and punk. Indoor.
• Laurita Winery Food Truck Season opener — New Egypt, 85 Archertown Rd. · Sat., Oct. 31
  Kickoff of themed food-truck weekends with live music and vineyard tours. Family-friendly.

Sunday, Nov. 1

• Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta — Toms River, Grunin Center · Sun., 7 p.m. · $42–$46
  Halloween magic and comedy from a “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” performer, with levitations and audience participation. Family-friendly, indoor.
• Goodnight iPad Storytime — Brick, Carmella’s Collective · Sun., noon–2 p.m. · $10 per family
  Story time with tech-themed games and simple online-safety lessons. Ages 4+, indoor.

Free things to do

• East Passyunk Fall Fest and Halloween on South Street (Philly, Sat.)
• Toms River Halloween Parade (Sat., 7 p.m.) and the Mays Landing Halloween Parade (Fri., 6:30 p.m.)
• Ladybug Dark Bloom and TRUNKTOBERFEST (Wilmington, Sat.)
• Canal-O-Ween (Yardley, through Sat.)
• CCPD Fall Festival (Camden, Sat.) and the Camden County library Halloween parades
• Philly Cider Week Closing Market (Sun.) and Songwriters in the Pines (Waretown, Fri.)
• Halloween Crafts & Collectibles Show (Cape May, Sat.)

Family & kids

• Little kids: Halloween House Philly (no jump scares), Please Touch Museum, Tram & Treat at Winterthur, Trick or Treat at the Physick Estate
• Sensory-friendly: Elmwood Park Zoo’s early hour (Fri., 4:30 p.m.) and the autism-friendly trunk-or-treat in Vineland (Sat., 11 a.m.)
• Farm days on closing weekend: Linvilla, Johnson’s Corner Farm, The Red Barn, Arasapha Farms
• Big-kid wow factor: Diggerfest, Haunted Illusions, the Ren Faire

Rain-day backups

The forecast is dry, but if anything changes, these are indoor and kid-proof: Adventure Aquarium, Please Touch Museum, Halloween House Philly, the Brandywine Museum of Art, the Delaware Art Museum and WheatonArts. Note that Vineland’s trick-or-treat has a Sunday rain date, and the Ardmore Vintage Market moves to Nov. 8 if it rains.

Before you go

Times and prices change, especially on Halloween, so give the event page a quick look before you head out. Stay safe on the roads Saturday night, keep an eye out for little trick-or-treaters, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep Sunday.

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