Terror in the Junkyard
Fridays & Saturdays from 7-10pm & Sundays from 7-9pm
Fleming’s Junkyard 353 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor Township
The Scullville Fire Company Presents the 20th Annual Terror in the Junkyard. The men and women of Scullville Fire Company are back again this Fall to take you deep into the dark woods of Scullville. Experience the horror on the Terror in the Junkyard Hayride and run for your life in the All New Maze of Terror. Open weekends thru October. Under 18 needs a parent or guardian onsite. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.scullvillefire.org.
Friday, October 21st
Hamilton Historical Society Ghost Walk
5:30-8:30pm
The Presbyterian Church 6001 Main St. Mays Landing
Hamilton Historical Society’s 22nd Annual Ghost Walk is coming. With new stops and stories, this event is sure to be spooktacular fun. Tour groups will be led by a Storyteller Guide. Come and be entertained with local history and spooky ghost stories… a total of 21 points of interest. Reservations Required. This event will sell out. hamiltonhistorical.org.
Saturday, October 22nd
Dog Day in Ocean City
9am-5pm
Ocean City Boardwalk
Leashed dogs will be permitted on the boardwalk from 9am-5pm. All are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite furry canine friend. Activities for the day include dog-specific vendors along the boardwalk, photo-op stations on the boardwalk, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year” Announcement.
Mays Landing Fall Fest and Family Fun Day
10am-4pm
War Memorial Park Main Street & Cape May Ave.
Enjoy a free and time-honored tradition with crafters, live music, kids activities, and more. Sing along to uplifting whimsical tunes with Jodie and Emily from “Mindful Melodies,” do a little shopping for unique gifts, and enjoy the fall season with a hay toss, mummy wrap, and bouncy house. There will also be a Scarecrow Contest with cash prizes awarded. Hosted by the Mays Landing Merchants Association and the Township of Hamilton. mayslandingmerchants.com.
Monster Bash in Historic Smithville
10am-6pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Join Historic Smithville for a day of horror featuring local artists, music, and special guests of the gruesome variety. Horror Queen Genoveva Rossi will be signing autographs all day, music from Acey Spade of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, all day Pumpkin Carving and Painting contest, Costume Contest and more. More updates and information available at www.facebook.com/MonsterBashNJ. Rain date: October 29.
Ventnor City Halloween Fest
10am-4pm
Newport Avenue Beach
The City of Ventnor hosts its 1st annual Ventnor City Halloween Fest, behind the Ventnor Library and Cultural Arts Center. The event will feature live music, crafters, food trucks, pumpkin carbing, face painting, and RC truck racing. The city is also bringing back their Halloween Parade, which steps off at 12pm from Suffolk Avenue Boardwalk. Prizes awarded for best pets, babies, groups, and singles. More information at ventnorcity.org/special-events.
HSOC Howl-O-Ween Parade
3pm
Ocean City Boardwalk
Hosted by the Humane Society of Ocean City. Contestants are encouraged to dress themselves and their pooch in zany, fun Halloween costumes in spirit of the season. Registration begins at 2pm at the Sports & Civic Center. The parade begins at 3pm and the procession is from 6th to 12th Street on the Boardwalk. Vendor and Parade registration is open at www.ocnj.us/DogDay.
Somers Point Police Department Trunk or Treat
4-6pm
Shore Medical Center Parking Lot Bay and Harbor Ave.
The Somers Point Police Department will host its annual Trunk or Treat event in the parking lot on the corner of Harbor and Bay Avenue. Admission is free; SPPD will be accepting donated toys for their holiday toy drive. Please no stuffed toys. If you would like to participate as a vendor, donate candy or nonperishable handouts, please reach out to Kate MacKenzie at kmackenzie@somerspointpd.org.
Sunday, October 23rd
Ocean City Jeep Invasion
12-5pm
Ocean City Boardwalk
Jeeps will be displayed on the boardwalk between 5th Street – 14th Street. For more information, visit NJJeepInvasion.com or email njjeepinvasion@gmail.com.
Witches Day Out
12-5pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Calling all witches: come dressed in your finest witch outfit for Smithville’s famous Witches Day Out. There will be plenty of activities, specials, and lots of fun going on all day long. Prizes will be randomly awarded for the best overall witch, best shoes, best hat, and best junior witch. For questions, contact The Smithville Inn at (609) 652-7777 or visit historicsmithville.com.
Monday, October 24th
Evening Yoga
6:30pm
Join Candice Martin for a Yoga class via Zoom. Find balance and tranquility while experiencing mental. Psychological and spiritual rejuvenation. Burn off excess energy through gentle body movements, wind down to a deeper state of relaxation and prepare for your evening rest. RSVP by October 19 contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Tuesday, October 25th
Murders, Mysteries & Ghost Stories
6:30pm
Somers Mansion 1000 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Join Patriots for the Somers Mansion for their 3rd Annual Murders, Mysteries & Ghost Stories. Bring your lawn chairs to this free event and gather around the campfire to hear about local murders, hauntings and spooky tales, led by Somers Point lorist and historian Kirk Gerety.
Wednesday, October 26th
OC Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Welcome Night
6-8pm
Ocean City Sports & Civic Center 6th Street & Boardwalk
The Ocean City Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Welcome Night, featuring Ocean City groups, businesses, and organization. This event is free to attend.
Thursday, October 27th
Village Trivia Challenge
4pm
Test your knowledge and compete for the top prize. Trivia topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. This event is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5 payable prior to October 20. RSVP by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Farmers Markets
C.R.O.P.S. Market Linwood
Saturdays from 9am-12pm
Central Square 199 New Rd. Linwood
Saturdays through
October 29th.
C.R.O.P.S. Mobile Market Chelsea
Saturdays from 1-4pm
O’Donnell Park 3501 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City
Join C.R.O.P.S. for a festival of culture and community. Eat your way through the summer and fall at this local farmers market. Connect with local businesses and community members, enjoy live performances, Music, poetry readings, workshops and more. Saturdays through October 29th.
Health and Wellness
Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups
Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, LGBTQIA+, individuals aged 18-30. Boomers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others. To receive a full list and to register, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Recovery Groups
More than a dozen groups for individuals living with substance use disorder are offered online. Groups are provided 7 days a week. Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at 609-652-3800.
Wellness Groups
A wide variety of online groups are offered to enhance wellness and introduce interested participants to ways they can improve their day-to-day mental health. These daily groups include meditation, art, music, journaling, eating healthy, exercise, spirituality, adult coloring, gratitude, and more. To register and receive links by email, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Caring for the Caregiver – Support Group for Caregivers of Adults
Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Cornerstone Commerce Building 1201 New Rd. Suite 132, Linwood
Fourth Tuesday of the Month. RSVP required. Contact Jen Hand at 856-266-2817 or email jhand@brattonlawgroup.com for more information. Organized by Members of Cape Atlantic Caregivers Coalition.
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