Your Guide to a Kid-Friendly Halloween in South Jersey
Please note, this blog post was updated as of 10/1/24. You should always call, check websites or social pages, to confirm all the information is up-to-date prior to your visit!
**Events with an asterisk are ongoing and run for multiple weeks.
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at the Adventure Aquarium*
Starts Thurs. Sept. 19 runs through Sun. Nov. 3, daily from 10am-4pm, and 10am-5pm on Sat. and Sun.
Details: Experience the NEW Fintastic Pumpkin Glow only at Adventure Aquarium! Discover a glowing new adventure as super-sized aquatic animals made of pumpkins take over the aquarium, ready to delight with not-so-spooky daytime fun! Explore among gigantic glowing sea creatures, discover underwater pumpkin carvers, and embark on a search for illuminating surprises waiting around every corner.
Cost: $27.99 - $47.99pp, children under 2 are free
Address: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
Jacks and Lights at Argos Farm*
Starts Fri. Sept. 20 runs through Sun. Nov. 3, Thursdays from 6-9pm, Fri-Sat from 6-10pm, Sun 6-9pm. Also open on Columbus Day, 10/14 from 6-9pm.
Details: Prepare yourselves for an extraordinary glowing spectacle like no other! Experience the jaw-dropping magic of thousands of carved jack o'lanterns lighting up the night sky. Brace yourself for a night filled with gourd-geous displays and pumpkin perfection that will leave you spellbound. Don't miss out on this boo-tiful event! Enjoy a lighted pumpkin trail, pumpkin patch, access to tasty fall treats, a flashlight maze, access to the spook-easy, and Halloween photo ops!
Cost: $19.95 pp online, $24.95 at the gate
Address: Argos Farm, 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
DiDonato's Trick or Treat Train
Starts Sat. Sep. 28 and runs every Sat. and Sun. through Sun. Oct. 27 (11:30am-4:30pm), also open on Columbus Day from 11:30am-3:15pm
Details: ALL A BOO DiDonato's Trick-or-Treat Train🎃This little goblin-friendly Halloween outdoor train ride will leave the whole family laughing and gasping for more! Tricks, treats, and surprises are included for kids and grownups! Your admission includes:🚂Train ride through a little-goblin friendly Halloween Town🌙 Halloween Corn Maze🎃Pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch👻Endless Fun on the giant slide🏅Inflatable 40’ obstacle course🍫 5 Trick-or-Treat spots🧙♀️ Meet & Greet and photo op with the Local Witch🏬 Toy Market will be on site at their Pop-up Snack & Toy Cottage🎈 Endless play, climbing, imagination-building, and fun on our custom-made, interactive train, and more!🎳 One FREE Game of Bowling & one shoe rental per person…and more!
Cost: $16.95 pp online, or $19.95 at the door (Under 1 are free)
Address: DiDonato Family Fun Center, 1151 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
The Spooky Speedway at Glow
Starts Tues. 10/1 and runs through Sat. 11/2, runs daily from 6:00-11:00pmish (but check calendar for exact times based on sunset)
Details: The Spooky Speedway is Glow's exciting new Halloween attraction, designed to delight visitors of all ages! This family-friendly light show takes you on a thrilling journey through "Route 66," but with a spooktacular twist! As you navigate the eerie yet enchanting roadway, you'll encounter glowing pumpkins, friendly ghosts, and whimsical witches, all brought to life by thousands of synchronized lights in a non-jump scare environment! Whether you're a fan of Halloween or just looking for a magical evening out, this illuminated adventure down Route 66 is sure to leave you “glowing” with excitement!
Cost: $35.75 per vehicle (weekdays), $40.75 per vehicle (weekends)
Address: 217 Berlin - Cross Keys Rd, Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Laser Halloween at Edelman Planetarium*
Starts Fri. 10/4 and runs every Friday in October through Fri. Oct. 25 at 7pm
Details: A unique themed program for venues brings audiences in for Halloween special events. Laser Fantasy combined their catalog’s spookiest songs and images to create a family-friendly treat.
Jaws intro - John Williams, Monster Mash - Bobby Picket, Addam’s Boogie - Adams Family, Time Warp - Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dorothy’s Rescue - The Wizard of OZ, PLUS MORE!!!
Note: Laser shows use flashing lights and rapidly changing images which may affect photosensitive viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
Cost: $8 per adult, $5 per child 16 and under
Address: Edelman Planetarium, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Magic Pumpkin Show*
Starts Fri. Oct. 4 and runs every Fri. (5-8:30pm), Sat. (11am-8:30pm) & Sun. (11am-6:30pm) through Sun. 10/27. Also open on Thurs. 10/17 and 10/24 from 5-8:30pm.
Details: What’s included in the Day Ticket? Harbaugh Village Play Yard (Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, 150ft Slide, Pedal Cars, Tug A War Zone, Tire Mountain and much more!) Magic Pumpkin Patch - Family Friendly Illuminated Pumpkin Walking Trail (STARTS AT DUSK), Live Entertainment, Carousel Rides, Boardwalk & Sports Games, Exclusive Halloween Photo Opportunities, Theme Days & Special Entertainment, Vendor Village, Free Parking at Harbaugh Village
Cost: $14.95 pp, 2 and under are free!
Address: Harbaugh Village, 126 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ
South Jersey Pumpkin Show
Fri. Oct. 11, Sat. Oct 12, Sun. Oct 13, various times
Details: South Jersey Pumpkin Show is a pumpkin festival and pumpkin carve longstanding NJ event. New this year is our pumpkin patch with rides, along with the kids zone and PG haunted house. The sj pumpkin show is now a fundraising event for Ravenwood Farms charity where kids with cancer and mental and physical disabilities receive free riding lessons. All event proceeds go towards these programs and the care of the farm animals.
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Salem County Fairgrounds 735 Harding Hwy, Woodstown NJ 08908
Monster Mash at the Pitman Children's Theatre
Sat. Oct. 12, 10am and 1pm
Details: In the eerie month of October, a mad scientist is brewing up a massive monster to conquer the world. Will Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, and the Wolfman be able to thwart his wicked plan? They’ll need to enlist the help of the Witch, but beware – she may turn them all into toads! Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and witness this epic battle in Transylvania.
Cost: $10 per ticket
Address: Broadway of Pitman: 43 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071
Boos & Brews: Pop-Up Movie Night
Sat. Oct. 12, 5-9pm
Details: Get ready for a spooktacular evening of Halloween delight in Downtown Collingswood at Boos & Brews on Saturday, October 12, from 5 PM to 9 PM! Enjoy brews by Raccoon Taproom, music, fire pits, and delicious treats, all while watching the classic Halloween film Hocus Pocus under the stars!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Powell Lane & Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ
Storybook Land's Trick or Treat Weekends
Sat. Oct. 19, Sun. Oct. 20, Sat. Oct. 26, and Sun. Oct 27 from 11am-5pm
Details: Admission includes unlimited rides and storybook attractions and Fall into Fun festivities including happy hayrides and Elmer's Hay-Mazin' Maze. Children receive a treat bag upon entry to trick or treat throughout the park. Tickets available online only. No tickets sold at the gate for this event.
Cost: $37.99 + tax per person 2 years old and up
Address: Storybook Land: 6415 E Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Halloween BOOgie Walk
Sat. Oct. 19, 12-2pm
Details: Enter the BOOgie Walk and stroll through our extensive Halloween display while receiving treats along the way! Halloween Bags will be given at the beginning or you may bring your own. At the end of the walk each child will be given a small pumpkin to carve or decorate at home. NEW THIS YEAR - the fun continues for kids at our inflatable bounce houses and for all ages at our inflatable corn maze.
Cost: This is a FREE event. However, we are asking each family to bring a non-perishable FOOD ITEM to support our local food bank – YPATT
Address: 114 Bridgeton Pike , Mullica Hill, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08062
Owl-O-Ween Fun at Cedar Run *NEW*
Sat. Oct. 19, 4pm-7pm
Details: No tricks here! Dress up in your Halloween costumes & enjoy an afternoon trick-or-treating at our wildlife enclosures, along with a Halloween movie, costume contest, games, crafts, food & more! It is going to be a hoot! Great for children ages 3 & up!
Cost: $15 per Adult, $12 per Child ages 4-12, FREE for Children 3 & under
Address: Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge: 4 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ 08055
Enchanted Pumpkin Walk at Saddler's Woods
Sat. Oct. 19, 4pm-8:30pm
Details: It’s almost that most magical pumpkin time of the year! Saddler's Woods will host the much loved enchanted pumpkin walk on Saturday 10/19 from 4pm - 8:30pm. More details coming soon!
Cost: $10, Free for 3 and under
Address: Saddler's Woods: 250 MacArthur Blvd, Haddon Township, NJ 08108
Halloween Costume Contest & Party at Peekaboo Playground
Fri. Oct. 25, 5:30-7:30pm
Details: Join us if you dare for our Annual Halloween Costume Contest and Party. There will be Halloween crafts, open play, costumes, prizes, and of course candy!
Cost: $20 per child, includes 1 adult - siblings are $15
Address: Peekaboo Playground: 175 NJ-70, Medford, NJ 08055
Spooky Movie Night on the Square
Fri. Oct. 25, 6pm
Details: Bring the whole family Friday evening the 25th and kick-off the Halloween weekend and watch “The Addams Family” on the Big Screen! Haddon Square is conveniently located at 51 Haddon Ave. in the heart of Haddon Twp.’s downtown. Hot cocoa and popcorn will be available. The event is pet-friendly and free!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Haddon Square, 51 Haddon Ave, Haddon Township, NJ
Gloucester Township Trunk or Treat
Fri. Oct. 25, 7-9pm
Details: Celebrate Halloween with friends and family at the 9th annual Gloucester Township “Trunk-or-Treat” event at Veteran’s Park. Hayrides, hot chocolate, music and more!
Cost: FREE
Address: Gloucester Township Municipal Building, 1261 Chews Landing-Clementon Rd., Laurel Springs, New Jersey 08021
Cape May County Zoo's Annual Boo at the Zoo!
Sat. Oct. 26, 10am-2pm
Details: Visitors of all ages are invited to wear a costume to this fun family event, which includes activities for the kids, craft station, games, candy, entertainment, animals, inflatable obstacle course, pirate ship, and more. A Costume Contest will start at 11:00 a.m., registration begins at 10:00 a.m. An awards presentation will follow the Halloween costume contest. The Cape May Dancers will perform at 12:00 p.m. with a live animal presentation in the boneyard throughout the day. Master DJ & Sound will be rocking the event with some special Halloween tunes.
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: 707 North Route 9, Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210
Spooky Jump & Play at the Day Play
Sat. Oct. 26, 11am-2pm
Details: It’s that time again!!! We are having our annual Halloween party. We would love to have your little ones in for a spooky good time. For tickets text the word “Halloween” to 856-701-5206
Cost: $30 per child, or 2 tickets for $50
Address: Day Play in the Moorestown Mall
Boo! at the Cohanzick Zoo!
Sat. Oct. 26, 11am-2pm
Details: Save-the-date! Bring the whole family out in your very best costume for an afternoon of trick-or-treating and best costume contests! House of Cupcakes dessert food truck will be on site for all your sweet treat needs. More information coming soon!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: 45 Mayor Aitken Drive, Bridgeton, NJ, 08302
Voorhees Halloween & Fall Festival
Sat. Oct. 26, 1-4pm
Details: Voorhees Township’s Annual Halloween and Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at , from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is a family-friendly event with FREE admission and parking. The event features a Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Voorhees Art Commission Pumpkin Decorating, Bounce Houses, Voorhees Fire Prevention, Craft & Food Vendors, Candy Tables, DJ, and much more!
Cost: Free admission and parking
Address: 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees, NJ
Action Karate Superhero Training Party
Sat. Oct. 26, 2-3pm
Details: Arrive in costume and learn real martial arts moves inspired by your character! Designed for ages 3-7.
Cost: FREE to attend, but please register here
Address: Action Karate Collingswood, 1 West Wayne Terrace, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Haunted Haddon Market
Sat. Oct. 26, 4-8pm
Details: You’re invited to the Haunted Haddon Market on October 26th from 4 – 8 pm on Haddon Square! Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween night market jam-packed with spooky vendors, toasty fire pits, a boo-tiful beer garden, DJ beats, kids activities and more!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Haddon Square, 51 Haddon Ave, Haddon Township, NJ
Halloween Costume Party at the Pop Shop
Sat. Oct. 26, 6-9pm
Details: Join for a Halloween Party at The Pop Shop with special guest Sully from MONSTERS INC. *This event is kid friendly - nothing "scary." Night will include:
Meet and Greet with James P. Sullivan aka Sully from Monsters Inc., Singing, Dancing to your favorite Spooky Songs (kid friendly), A Spooktacular Menu including food, dessert and drinks, Free Photo Selfie Booth Uploads to share, And More! Put On Your Best Halloween Costume and Grab You Tickets Today!
Cost: All guest must purchase a ticket. Tickets are $35 ages 6 and Up and $25 for kids under 6.
Address: The Pop Shop: 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Historic Smithville Witch's Day Out
Sun. Oct. 27, 2-5pm
Details: Historic Smithville will be hosting its Witch’s Day Out! Come treat yourself to a good time at the Smithville Village. Wear your witch’s hat and enter our hat contest; registration is from 12pm-2pm at the Smithville Inn. Parade and judging will take place between 3:30 and 4:30 and winners announced thereafter at the Smithville Inn. Food and drinks specials will be offered. Please stop into our Shoppes with your hat and see what deals await you! Historic Smithville offers 50 Shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel ride, train ride, paddle boats and arcade, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn and over 26 free weekend events!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Historic Smithville; 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Galloway, New Jersey 08205
Pumpkin Plunge at Five Star Swim School
Sun. Oct. 27, 1-3pm
Details: Join Five Star Swim School for a Spook-tacular Halloween-themed pool party - Pumpkin Plunge. Enjoy swimming with floating pumpkins, decorating trick-or-treat grab bags, eating snacks, and decorating a pumpkin that you can take home. Feel free to bring your Halloween costume or Halloween pajamas to change into after swimming.
Cost: $25 per child. Parents can join for free or swim for just $10.
Address: Five Star Swim School, 5 Esterbrook Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003
Philly Arts Center (Cherry Hill) Halloween Festival (NEW)
Sun. Oct. 27, 2-4pm
Details: FREE family spooky fun for all ages include Make + Take Art Stations, Baby Activity Zone, and Sweets + Treats!
Cost: FREE! But please register in advance here.
Address: 1930 Marlton Pike East, #M64 (Executive Mews Complex)
Halloween Costume Party at the Slime Bar
Wed. Oct. 30, 3-6pm
Details: Join us for a Halloween costume party! We'll have a costume contest, paintings, pin the face on the pumpkin, pumpkin pong, make your own Halloween slime, candy bags from the slime bar & lastly a picture with our special guest, WEDNESDAY ADAMS!
Cost: $25 entry fee
Address: The Slime Bar at the Moorestown Mall; 400 NJ-38 E, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Halloween Magic Show at Haddon Square
Wed. Oct. 30, 5:30pm
Details: Join us prior to the big parade (76th Annual Westmont Lions Club Parade on Haddon Ave.) for a family friendly Halloween Magic Show featuring Matt Cadabra on Wednesday, October 30th. Show starts at 5:30 pm and gates open at 5 pm. Free hot chocolate, face painting, tattoos and more!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Haddon Square, 51 Haddon Ave, Haddon Township, NJ
Get Your Glow On at Family Fun Night (Duffield's Farm)
Fri. Nov. 1, 6:30-8:30pm (Tickets go on sale on 10/4 at 9am)
Details: Come on out to Duffield's Family Fun Night for hayrides, corn maze by flashlight, smores pit, DJ, photo booth, carnival games, and more!
Cost: $16.99 per ticket
Address: Duffield's Farm: 280 Chapel Heights Road, Sewell, NJ 08080