It’s that time again—Fall is in the air, and All Hallows’ Eve is creeping closer! New Jersey’s Monmouth County is bursting with Halloween events for every ghoul and goblin. Are you trying to think and plan for some spooktacular ways to celebrate with your family? Monmouth County Halloween events never disappoint, so I you are a Halloween lover, this is a must-read for you.

Monmouth County Halloween events are about to get seriously fun, kookie, and spooky this October! Whether you’re a mini monster hunting for candy or a big kid looking for a haunted hayride that will make your spine tingle, I’ve gathered the ultimate lineup of Halloween events. From eerie parades to haunted houses where the walls might just whisper your name (or was that the wind?), you’ll find all the thrills, chills, and possibly some pumpkin-spiced screams right here. So dust off your costumes, polish those broomsticks, and prepare for a hauntingly good time — because the only thing scarier than Halloween… is missing out on these events! 🎃👻

Family-Friendly Events– Monmouth County Halloween
Boo at the Boardwalk – Point Pleasant
- Dates: October 19, 20, 26, and 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
- Details: Enjoy crafts, face painting, kiddie rides, underwater pumpkin carving, and more. Great for young kids in costume.
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Halloween Hullabaloo – Middletown
- Date: October 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Poricy Park Conservancy, Middletown
- Details: A fun evening for the family with costume contests, bonfires, hayrides, and seasonal goodies.
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Red Bank Halloween Parade
- Date: October 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Southern Broad Street to White Street, Red Bank
- Details: A lively parade for all ages with participants in costumes and floats representing local organizations.
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Sea Bright Trunk or Treat
- Date: October 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Location: Municipal Lot, Sea Bright
- Details: Kids can participate in trunk-or-treating, pumpkin painting, and games. Free and open to all ages.
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Thompson Park Day
- Date: October 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Thompson Park, Lincroft
- Details: A day filled with fall activities like pumpkin painting, corn mazes, and hayrides.
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The Pumpkin Patch Train at Whippany Railway Museum
- Dates: October 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2024
- Location: Whippany Railway Museum, Whippany, NJ
- Details: Kids can wear costumes while riding the train to a pumpkin patch. After the ride, they can pick out and decorate their pumpkins.
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Fall Festivals–Monmouth County Halloween

Maple Leaf Farms Funfest
- Dates: Weekends in October
- Location: Manalapan, NJ
- Details: A full day of fall fun including hayrides, pig races, corn mazes, petting zoos, and more.
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AddamsFest 2024 – Westfield
- Dates: All October
- Location: Westfield, NJ
- Details: A month-long celebration of everything spooky inspired by “The Addams Family,” with house decorating contests, a costume parade, and fun activities for all ages.
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Monmouth Moms 2024 Fall Fest
- Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ
- Get Your Tickets to the Halloween Outdoor Fun Zone at The Monmouth Moms Fall Fest!
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Trunk or Treat Events–Monmouth County Halloween

Trunk or Treat – iPlay America, Freehold
- Date: October 30, 2024
- Location: iPlay America, Freehold
- Details: A free event featuring a trick-or-treat trail, costume contest, and family-friendly activities.
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Outdoor & Charity Events–Monmouth County Halloween
Witches Paddle for a Cause – Spring Lake
- Date: October 12, 2024
- Location: Spring Lake
- Details: Watch or participate in a paddleboarding event where witches and warlocks compete in costume. It’s a fun charity event to benefit local causes.
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Adult-Only Events–Monmouth County Halloween
Movies at the Mansion: Dracula (1931)
- Date: October 20, 2024, 8:00 PM
- Location: Strauss Mansion Museum, Atlantic Highlands
- Details: A screening of the classic film “Dracula” in a haunted mansion setting. Admission is $15. Rated adult due to the movie’s themes.
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Haunted Allaire Scare – The Historic Village at Allaire
- Dates: October 18 & 19, 2024
- Location: Allaire Village, Wall
- Details: This event features a haunted village and hayrides, making it suitable for older teens and adults. Tickets required.
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Haunted Attractions & Scary Events–Monmouth County Halloween
Haunted Allaire – The Historic Village at Allaire, Wall
- Dates: October 18 & 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Historic Village at Allaire
- Details: A spooky haunted village tour with hayrides. Suitable for older kids and adults. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids under 12.
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Casola Farms Haunted Attractions
- Dates: All weekends in October
- Location: Marlboro, NJ
- Details: Features a haunted hayride, 3D haunted barn, zombie hunt, and more. Rated for older kids and adults due to scarier elements.
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Haunted Woods at Tindall Park – Middletown
- Date: October 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: Tindall Park, Middletown
- Details: A scary walk through the haunted woods. Tickets are $5 per person, and proceeds benefit local schools.
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Brookdale Haunted Theater
- Dates: October 24-26, 2024
- Details: A terrifying labyrinth inside the theater designed to scare! Suitable for ages 13+.
- Location: Brookdale Community College, Lincroft
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Belmar Trunk or Treat
- Date: October 26, 2024
- Location: Belmar Plaza, Belmar
- Details: Families can enjoy trunk-or-treating along with games and pumpkin painting.
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ZOMBIES! Monmouth County Halloween

Asbury Park Zombie Walk
- Date: October 5, 2024
- Location: Asbury Park Boardwalk
- Details: A large-scale zombie walk where participants dress as zombies and parade through the streets. A fun, spooky event for all ages.
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Is there an event coming up in Monmouth County Halloween event that I didn’t mention? If so please contact me right away at [email protected] and I’ll be sure to add it to my ever growing list!
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