Multi-day events
Scullville Terror in the Junkyard
- Now through Saturday, Oct. 31
Flemings Junkyard, 353 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Township
Take a haunted hayride through the junkyard or enter the maze — if you dare. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays. Hayride tickets are $15, and maze tickets are $10. Combination rates are available. Purchase tickets at www.scullvillefire.org/hayride.
Friday, Oct. 23
Margate BooFest
- 4 to 6 p.m.
Tighe School fields, 7804 Amherst Ave.
This Margate Educational Foundation fundraiser will feature a dunk tank, Halloween Plinko, face painting, a spooky sprint, food, treats and music. Admission is $20 at the door. A separately ticketed Trunk or Treat and Haunted Hallway will follow in the school parking lot.
Margate’s Halloween Haunt and Treat
- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tighe School rear parking lot, 7804 Amherst Ave.
The community event will feature a Trunk or Treat, performances by Leslie’s Dance Studio and appearances by local businesses and organizations. Guests can also walk through the Haunted Hallway at Eugene A. Tighe School. All ages are welcome, and costumes are encouraged.
Egg Harbor City Halloween Parade
- 6:30 p.m.
Philadelphia Avenue
The annual parade will feature costumes, floats and performances. It will begin at Claudius Street, travel south on Philadelphia Avenue, circle Arago and Liverpool avenues, and return by way of Campe Street toward London Avenue. Visit www.eggharborcityhalloweenparade.com.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Smithville Monster Bash
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Road
The Underground Monster Bash will feature live music, vendors, special guests and a costume contest with cash prizes. Admission is free.
Galloway Trunk or Treat
- 1 to 3 p.m.
Galloway Municipal Complex, 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway Township and Risley Square will host this free event for children ages 12 and younger. Call 609-241-0692 for information or to participate.
HSOC Howl-O-Ween Parade
- 3 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk from Sixth to 14th streets
The Humane Society of Ocean City’s annual dog parade invites participants and their pets to dress in Halloween costumes. Registration opens at 2 p.m. at the Sports and Civic Center. The parade begins at 3 p.m.
Halloween Costume Skate
- 3 p.m.
Ocean City Skate Park, Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue
Skateboarders are invited to wear Halloween costumes. Prizes will be awarded for best costume and best trick, and candy will be available for participants.
Mays Landing Ghost Walk
- 5 to 8 p.m.
Mays Landing Presbyterian Church, 6001 Main St.
Storytellers and historical characters will lead guided tours through historic downtown Mays Landing. Tours will depart every 10 minutes. Advance tickets are required, and the event is expected to sell out. Visit www.hamiltonhistorical.org.
Absecon Lighthouse Haunted Tours and Paranormal Investigation
- 6 to 10:30 p.m.
31 S. Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City
Haunted walking tours will be offered at 6 and 7 p.m. A paranormal investigation led by the New Jersey Researchers of Paranormal Evidence will begin at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.abseconlighthouse.org or call 609-449-1360.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Smithville Witches Day Out
- Noon to 4 p.m.
Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Road
Registration opens at noon, followed by a parade and judging at 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in several costume categories. Activities will also include a scavenger hunt, a search for witches’ shoes and a candy corn guessing contest.
Spooktacular Halloween Hayride
- Noon to 3 p.m.
Funny Farm Rescue, 6908 Railroad Blvd., Mays Landing
Enjoy a hayride and costume celebration at Funny Farm Rescue. Hayrides cost $10 and include hot chocolate or coffee. Proceeds support the care, food and treatment of more than 700 rescue animals.
Somers Point Trunk or Treat
- 4 to 6 p.m.
Shore Medical Center parking lot, Harbor and Bay avenues
The Somers Point Police Department and Somers Point Police Athletic and Activities League will host this family-friendly community event. Email kmackenzie@somerspointpd.org for information.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Egg Harbor Township Trunk or Treat
- 5 to 7 p.m.
EHT Community Center, 5045 English Creek Ave.
The event will feature trick-or-treating, themed activities, crafts and costume prizes. Preregistration is required by calling 609-272-8120. Hosted by EHT Parks and Recreation.
Brigantine Trunk or Treat
- 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Brigantine Community School parking lot, Sheridan Place
The Brigantine Chamber of Commerce will host an evening of music, costumes and candy. Businesses, organizations and families are invited to participate. Call 609-839-5619.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Ocean City Halloween Parade
- 7 p.m.
Asbury Avenue from Sixth to 11th streets
The Exchange Club of Ocean City’s 78th annual parade will feature floats, bands, cheerleading teams, antique cars and costumed families. Registration is open. Email oceancity_halloween@yahoo.com.
Friday, Oct. 30
Mays Landing Halloween Parade
- 6:30 p.m.
Main Street from Mill Street to Farragut Avenue
The 71st annual parade will feature costumes, floats and performances. It will begin on Mill Street and travel across Main Street to Farragut Avenue and Duberson School. Visit www.mayslandinghalloweenparade.com.
