Halloween Happenings
Northfield Family Friendly Halloween Hayride
Friday & Saturday from 6-9pm
Birch Grove Park
For Halloween fun, bring the family together and come to Birch Grove to enjoy the fall weather. Perfect for families avoiding certain frights, bring the kids for seasonal night. $5 per person. For further information, call 609-641-3778.
Scullville Terror in the Junkyard
Friday and Saturday from 7-11pm and Sundays from 7-10pm
Flemings Junkyard 353 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor Township
Open through October 28th. Hayride tickets are $10, maze tickets are $5 and combo tickets are $13.
Halloween Movie in the Park
Friday, October 26th from 6:30-9pm
John F. Kennedy Park
Join Somers Point Community Education & Recreation for their 3rd Annual Halloween Movie in the Park featuring a Disney Halloween Classic, Hocus Pocus. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a fun and spooky night under the stars. This event is free and open to the public.
Level Up Halloween ComicFest
Saturday, October 27th from 10am-5pm
Level Up Entertainment at Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Visitors of all ages are invited to wear a costume
Boo at the Zoo
Saturday, October 27th from 10am-2pm
Cape May County Park & Zoo 707 US Route 9, Cape May Court House
Visitors of all ages are invited to wear a costume to this fun family event, which includes activities for the kids, games, candy, entertainment, animals, inflatable obstacle course, pirate ship and more. A Costume Contest will start at 11 a.m., registration begins at 10 a.m.
Safe Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 27th from 11am-1pm
Birch Grove Park
Bring the whole family dressed in your best costumes for a day of pumpkin picking, hay rides, costume contests, trick-or-treating and, of course, candy. Plus, enjoy a musical performance from Showtime Performing Arts of Northfield.
Absecon Lighthouse Haunted Tours
Saturday, October 27th from 5-9pm
31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Come visit the Absecon Lighthouse to hear the true ghost stories that prompted a visit from the SyFy Channel’s Ghost Hunters. The New Jersey Researchers of Paranormal Evidence (NJ ROPE) will be on property to help you hunt for ghosts. Tickets are $20. Reservations are required; call 609-449-1360 or visit www.abseconlighthouse.org to purchase your tickets.
Witches Day Out
Sunday, October 28th from 12-5pm
Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd.
Grab your favorite Witches and head over to Smithville for our annual Witches Day Out. Prizes will be awarded for Best Witch Costume, junior witch, coven/group, shoes and best hat. Plus, Raffles, Discounts and Contests. Pre-registration is taking place now at woobox.com/fsvpzi.
Mainland Haunted Hallway Trick or Treat
Tuesday, October 30th from 5:30-8:30pm
Mainland Regional High School 1301 Oak Ave. Linwood
Brigantine Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 30th from 6-8pm
Lou Wagenheim Way
Please join the Brigantine Policeman’s Benevolent Association Local #204 at their annual Trunk or Treat event. Bring your best costumes and enjoy a safe and fun night with the kids and community. If you, or anyone you know is interested in participating by decorating your trunk and handing out candy, contact PBA 204 Delegate Officer Sweet, jsweet@brigantinebeachnj.com, before October 22 for more information.
Mays Landing Halloween Parade
Tuesday, October 30th from 6:30pm
Main Street
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast Performance
Wednesday, October 31st at 9pm
HQ2 Nightclub at Ocean Resort Casino
Tickets start at $13
Presented by the House of Happiness, this special showing of a cult classic will be accompanied by live performers and themed drink specials, making this a night to remember. Costumes and audience participation are very encouraged.
Trick-or-Treat Times:
Absecon Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm
Atlantic City Trick-or-Treat: 5-7pm
Brigantine Trick-or-Treat: 5:30-7:30pm
Egg Harbor City Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm
Egg Harbor Township Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm
Galloway Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm
Linwood Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm
Longport Public Library: 5-7pm
Margate Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm
Mays Landing Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm
Northfield Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm
Ocean City Trick-or-Treat: 5-8pm
Pleasantville Trick-or-Treat: 5:30-8pm
Sea Isle City Trick-or-Treat: 5-8pm
Somers Point Trick-or-Treat: 6-8pm
Upper Township Trick-or-Treat: 5-8pm
Ventnor Trick-or-Treat: 5-7pm
Hamilton Mall Trick or Treat
Wednesday, October 31st from 5-7pm
4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Bring the kids in costume to trick or treat inside at Hamilton Mall. We offer a fun, safe environment with the perfect weather. Visit participating stores with the “Trick or Treat” sign in their window. While supplies last.
Events & Happenings
Open Mic Night
Fridays at 7pm
Enlightened Café 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Open Mic, Open Stage to all musicians looking to spread good vibes through music and community. Jam with others, or go solo. Every Friday night from 7-close.
ACIT Presents the Curious Savage
Friday, October 26th at 7pm
ACIT Performing Arts Center 5080 Atlantic Ave. Mays Landing
Tickets: $8 Adults, $5 Seniors
The Atlantic County Institute of Technology Performing Arts Drama Academy seniors are performing the heartwarming comedy, The Curious Savage for one night only. After Ethel P. Savage is institutionalized by her selfish step children and their haste to acquire the family fortune, Ethel wins the hearts of her companions at the Cloisters Sanatorium. Together, they succeed in sending Ethel’s children on a wild goose chase for the money. This tenderhearted tale will leave the audience wondering who the sane ones really are as they learn a lesson about what is important in life. So come and stay with the Cloisters for this one night event! Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Patcong Creek Community Night
Tuesday, October 30th at 7pm
599 Marks Rd. Somers Point
Our community nights are meant to bring friends and neighbors together to enjoy each other’s company while also learning something new about the world around you. This month’s speaker is Tom Baum, a retired biologist from NJ Fish & Wildlife and seems to know every critter that lives below the water in our area. Come out and enjoy. Treats (no tricks) will be served.
Dancing at Somers Point Fire Co. 1
Tuesdays from 7:30-10:30pm
455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Live music for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Meet some new friends and enjoy light refreshments. Social dancing, line dancing and dance mixers. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Somers Point Restaurant Week
November 2nd – 11th
The 9th Annual Somers Point Restaurant Week. We are Jazzing Up Restaurant Week this year with a full live jazz lineup taking place throughout Somers Point, with two course price-fixed lunch starting at $12.18 and three course price-fixed dinner starting at $27.18. For a list of participating restaurants, please visit www.somerspointrestaurantwk.com.
GEHTHS Presents Native Americans of New Jersey
Friday, November 2nd at 7pm
Egg Harbor Township Community Center 5045 English Creek Rd.
The Greate Egg Harbor Township Historical Society will be hosting a presentation on Native Americans of New Jersey by Dr. Richard Veit from Monmouth University. A $2 donation is suggested. Greate Egg Harbor Township Historical Society members and students are free.
Star Party at Forsythe
Friday, November 2nd from 7-10pm
800 Great Creek Rd. Oceanville
South Jersey Astronomy Club is putting on a Star Gazing Party at the Refuge. Meet in the parking lot, Friends of Forsythe will have flash lights on hand to lead the way to Leeds Eco Trail area where we will be using the telescopes. This is a great event for people of all ages. Donations are greatly appreciated. Rain date for this event is November 3rd. Call 609-652-1665 for more information.
EHT Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, November 3rd from 9am-4pm
5045 English Creek Ave.
Please visit our Community Center for our highly popular annual Holiday Craft Show. Our show features a diverse assortment of jewelry, crafts and home-made foods. This is a wonderful opportunity to find unique gifts for your Holiday shopping, while supporting local artists. For more information, please visit our webpage at www.ehtrec.com. This is a free event for the public to attend, all ages welcome.
Cologne Vol. Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Craft Fair
Saturday, November 3rd from 9am-2pm
2870 Cologne Ave. Mays Landing
Over 30 vendors with many beautiful items all handmade. Great for holiday gifts or a special treat for yourself. Kitchen will be open. Free admission. All indoors.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Christmas Bazaar
Friday, November 7th from 11am-7pm and Saturday, November 8th from 10am-7pm
591 New Jersey Ave. Absecon
The bazaar will feature more than 40 crafters and vendors. Among the unique crafts are machine knitted hats, scarves and gloves and handmade original hooked rugs. Additionally, we will have vendors who make holiday decorations and food items that include candy, jellies and dips. We also feature numerous raffles, home baked goods and a White Elephant Room with many gently used treasures. Lunch and dinner are served both days. The menus include chicken tortellini soup, chili, and a baked ziti dinner on Saturday night.
ACAA Holiday Art Mart
Saturday, November 8th – Tuesday, November 11th
Tanger Outlets Atlantic City
The Absecon Cultural Arts Alliance
Ventnor City Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 1st
The parade committee is seeking participants for the parade. If you are a business, civic organization, church group, children’s dance group, antique cars, convertibles, sports team champions or youth group, we hope you will consider participating. The parade had over 60 units in 2016 and will be followed by a block party from 6 to 8pm with vendors, concessions, horseback rides, inflatables and more. Vendors are needed. For more information or to find out how to participate, contact Shelley D’Orazio at 267-980-7632, Sean Gleason at 609-289-2791 or Albie Battaglia at 609-576-7621.
Upcoming Runs & Walks
Trail of Two Cities 5k Run & Walk
Saturday, November 3rd at 8am
This 23rd Annual fundraiser takes runners and walkers on a unique course from Ocean City, over the Bridge, and into Somers Point, ending at scenic John F. Kennedy Park. Commemorative long sleeve tees and awards in various age categories. Proceeds benefit The Somers Point Foundation for Education and Ocean City Children’s Programming. Please visit www.ocnj.us for online registration and additional registration.
Atlantic City Events
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Friday, October 26th at 8pm
The Event Center at Borgata
Tickets start at $49
Garbage
Friday, October 26th at 9pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $55
Pitbull
Saturday, October 27th at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $65
Dru Hill, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh & Biz Markie
Saturday, October 27th at 8pm
Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars
Tickets start at $45
Gossamer’s Haunted Illusions
Sunday, October 28th at 2pm
Ocean Resort Casino
Tickets start at $13
Led by world famous illusionist Peter Gossamer and accompanied by America’s Got Talent finalist Ben Blaque, Gossamer’s Haunted Illusions will be providing the tricks. These fun-filled feats of magic and skill will be a hauntingly good time for the entire family.
Atlantic City Tattoo Expo
Friday, November 2nd – Sunday, November 4th
The Ballroom at Bally’s
$20 for a one day pass, $35 for a two day pass, $50 for a three day pass
The Atlantic City Tattoo Expo, one of the East Coast’s longest running tattoo conventions, is returning for its 15th Season at Bally’s Atlantic City and will showcase some of the country’s most well-known tattoo artists as well as some local favorites. The expo will run on Friday, November 2nd from 5-11pm, Saturday, November 3rd from 11am-11pm and Sunday, November 4th from 11am-6pm.
Sesame Street Live: Let’s Party
Saturday, November 3rd & Sunday, November 4th at 11am & 3pm
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $18
From the moment the curtain rises, parents and children alike will be on their feet dancing along to a pop-infused soundtrack with new Sesame Street friends and live emcees Casey and Caleb. Party guests will sing along to new and familiar songs, dance to the beat with Elmo, take flight with Big Bird to learn about some of his fabulous feathered friends, and discover new cultures in an interactive Spanish lesson with Rosita.
The Doobie Brothers
Saturday, November 3rd at 8pm
The Event Center at Borgata
Tickets start at $59
Don’t miss Doobie Brothers, an American rock band from San Jose, California. The group has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and has been active for five decades, with its greatest success in the 1970s.
Team Coco presents Conan & Friends
Saturday, November 3rd at 8pm
The Music Box at Borgata
Tickets start at $79
America’s favorite tall, redheaded, self-deprecating TV funnyman is coming to Borgata, and with a star-studded group of friends including Rory Scovel, James Veitch, Marina Franklin, and Flula Borg.
Elvis Costello
Saturday, November 3rd at 9pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $62.50
Elvis Costello, perhaps best known for the songs, “Alison”, “Pump It Up”, “Everyday, I Write The Book” and his rendition of the Nick Lowe song, “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding,” began writing songs at the age of thirteen. 2017 marked the 40th anniversary of the release his debut record, My Aim Is True.
Community Events
Knitting Club
Fridays from 10am-12pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
Open to all ages. Beginner or experienced knitters are welcome to bring current or new projects. Share your talents with others, learn new stitches or work on your own project.
History Explorers
Saturday, October 27th from 10am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Suggested for ages 10-14. Journey back in time as we visit fun destinations through books, costumes, and themed activities.
Storytime University
Saturdays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement while building language and literacy skills.
ScienceTellers
Saturday, October 27th from 11am
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
Recommended for ages 5 & older. Registration requested. Join the ScienceTellers for a rollicking hands-on adventure set in the Wild West as they explore the fascinating science behind chemical reactions, combustion, air pressure, inertia, and more.
Mindfulness Meditation
Saturday, October 27th at 11:30am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
The events are presented by trained yoga instructor Linda Schwartz. Registration is requested. Experience the vividness of each moment and gain access to your internal resources for insight, transformation and healing.
Checkmates Chess Club
Saturdays from 12-4:30pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Exercise your mind. We welcome all to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.
Read & Play Baby Storytime
Mondays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
For ages 6-36 months. Registration is required for any session. Come enjoy stories, songs, stretches, rhymes, puppets, felt boards, fingerplays and more with your child.
Chess Club
Tuesday, October 30th from 4-7pm
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
All ages are invited to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess along with others.
Family Movie Night
Tuesday, October 30th at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
Open to all. Bring the kids out to have popcorn & enjoy family-friendly movies. Please advise staff of any food allergies.
Maximizing Social Security
Tuesday, October 16th at 6pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
Open to adults. Registration required. Presented by Marc Catona, president of Society for Financial Awareness, who shows how to get the most out of your Social Security.
Girls Book Club
Thursdays at 3:15pm
Otto Bruyns Public Library 241 W. Mill Rd. Northfield
Inviting all sassy, snack loving Middle School and older girls to join us. We do book talks, read short stories, poetry and articles throughout the school year. This group provides a space for positive support and encouragement academically and socially.
Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Open to adults and teens. Join our dedicated crafting group. If you crochet, knit, or do any other type of needle craft this is your club. Learn and practice your craft in a fun, welcoming environment.
Pilates
Saturday, November 3rd at 9:30am
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Open to adults and teens. Registration & $5 fee required for each session. Pilates is a balanced blend of strength & flexibility training.
Microsoft Excel Basics
Monday, November 5th at 2:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Space is limited. Participants must be experienced using the mouse and keyboard. Learn basic Excel skills that are good for everyday use, such as how to navigate around a spreadsheet, basic formatting & formulas.
Furry Buddies
Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Read a story to Cody, Erin, or Freedom–therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog.
Classes in Art
The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic. Classes are $20 each. Beginners welcome! Pre-registration is required. Call 609-823-7952 or visit ventnorarts.org for more information. 6500 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor.
