From pumpkin carving and hayrides to trick-or-treating and haunted tours, there’s plenty to do in Hunterdon County to celebrate Halloween. Keep this guide handy when you’re looking for fun things to do this month.
Black River Railroad (photo from Facebook)
Pumpkin Train Ride
When: Weekends beginning Sept. 28
Where: Black River and Western Railroad, 245 John Ringoes Road, Ringoes
908-782-6622
Catch the train at Flemington station out to Everitt Farms where you can take part in a corn maze, pumpkin picking and more. Visit web site for times.
Spookyfest
When: Saturday, Oct. 5 from 1 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: All Star Music Empire, 17 Minneakonig Road, Flemington
Costume contest, prize giveaways and haunted festival filled with ghouls, ghosts and goblins. Show up hungry. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door.
Great Pumpkin Arrives at Music Mountain Theater
When: Saturdays, Oct. 5 – Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Where: Music Mountain Theater, 1483 Route 173, Lambertville
609-397-3337
Partake in this interactive Halloween event that includes silly skits and spooky songs such as Purple People Eater and Monster Mash and meet the Great Pumpkin. Guests who arrive early can participate in the skits. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $8.
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The Red Mill Haunted Village
When: Weekends in October, starting Oct. 11
Where: 56 Main Street, Clinton
The 29th annual Haunted Village will take place at the historic Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton.during weekends in October, opening Friday, Oct. 11. For a kid-friendly experience, visit Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Happy Haunts” includes a tour of the Haunted Village, face painting, a hayride and other fun. Tickets are $10 per person.
Schaefer Farms Halloween (Photo from Facebook)
Pumpkin Picking and Farm of Horrors at Schaefer Farms
When: Fridays through Sundays in October, plus Nov. 1 and Nov. 2
Where: 1051 County Route 523, Flemington
During the day, enjoy a scenic hayride out to the pumpkin patch. At night, you’ll ride, walk, then run through 200 acres of fright and horror. One ticket is your entry to hour haunted attractions including the Hair Raising Hayride, Trail of Terror & Graveyard, Mass-Acre Maze and Carnival of Chaos. Nighttime attractions are recommended for ages 13 and up. See site for pricing.
Moon Light Corn Maze
When: Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
Where: Lauber Brothers Farm and Country Market, 311 Route 513, Frenchtown
Wander through a corn maze by the light of a full moon. Afterwards, warm up by the bonfire. Refreshments will be available for sale. Tickets $15 for adults, $5 for children.
Pumpkin Decorating at Samuel Fleming House
When: Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Fleming Castle Museum, 5 Bonnell Street, Flemington
Bring or purchase a pumpkin and decorate it while enjoying fall refreshments. Cost $2 per person. Castle tours are available at 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
Dracula by Roxey Ballet
When Friday, Oct. 18 through Oct. 27
Where: Roxey Ballet, 243 N. Union street #140, Lambertville
Sink your teeth into this Gothic tale of romance choreographed by Mark Roxey as Dracula struggles against the cross and his love of Lucy. Tickets are $42-$44.
Spooktacular
When: Sunday, Oct. 20 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Chirp Workshop, 32 Fulper Road, Flemington
Kids are invited to go on a pumpkin hunt, make their own mummy or skeleton bear, vie for prizes for best costume and play Halloween-themed games. Tickets $25 per child.
Halloween Night Hike and Campfire
When: Friday, Oct. 25 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: Echo Hill Park, 42 Lilac Drive, Flemington
Take a night hike in search of nocturnal animals and learn to adapt your eyes and ears for nighttime survival. The hike ends with a campfire and a spooky snack. Geared to kids age 8 through adult.
Frenchtown Zombie Crawl
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 noon- 4 p.m.
Where: Sunbeam Lenape Park, Bridge Street, Frenchtown
Come in your favorite zombie attire or pay $5 for the zombie crew to do your make-up. Take part in a scavenger hunt through town. Dancing at 3 p.m. Prizes awarded for best costume. Cost is $5 per person, $10 per family.
Lambertville Halloween Walking Tour
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Where Lambertville Historical Society, 60 bridge Street, Lambertville
Join Lambertville residents Bambi Kuhl and Lou Toboz, who is also Lambertville’s town historian, as they share famous Lambertville tales and lore and stroll past homes decorated for Halloween. Free to members, $5 donation for non-members.
Haunted Manor Halloween Party (Photo from Facebook)
Haunted Manor Halloween Party
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 from 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn, 194 Main Street, Flemington
908-782-4928
Ghoulish gourmet treats served by the manor’s ghostly staff includes spirits for adults, tarot card and palm readings. Costumes welcome. Tickets are $50 and limited.
Rocky Horror Show
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m.
Where: Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville
Let’s do the time warp again! Rocky Horror Show is a seasonal favorite that everyone should experience live at least once. Tickets are $25.
Spooky Story Time Express
When: Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Black River and Western Railroad, 245 John Ringoes Road, Ringoes
908-782-6622
Geared for younger children, kids will take home a Halloween-themed craft, a goody bag and a coloring station in addition to a story reading. Halloween costumes are encouraged.
Lauber Brothers Farm & Country Market (Photo from Facebook)
Trick or Treat Cornmaze
When: Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday Oct. 27 from noon-2 p.m.
Where: Lauber Brothers Farm and Country Market, 311 Route 513, Frenchtown
Bring kids dressed in Halloween costumes to wander through a corn maze with candy stations throughout. Petting zoo, hay ride and pumpkin picking included. Tickets $10 per person, children under 3 are free.
Lambertville Halloween Parade
When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m.
Where: Mary E. Sheridan Park, 56 George Street, Lambertville
www.Lambertvillenj.org/Halloween
Prizes awarded for best costume in this annual Halloween parade.
Not-So-Spooky Skate
When: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2:15 p.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Flemington Ice Arena, 426 Case Blvd, Flemington
Prizes, music and fun. Admission $7 for children, $9 for adults.
Trunk or Treat
When: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Knights of Columbus, 105 Mine Street, Flemington
Prizes awarded for best decorated vehicle. Participants are asked to bring candy or baked goods. Activites begin at 3 p.m.
Howl-O-Ween Fall Fest
When: Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Commons Park on Main Street, High Bridge
The High Bridge Business Association is hosting its first Fall Fest. Part of the proceeds will go to the High Bridge Dog Park. There will be a kids costume parade and contest as well as a dog costume contest. Look forward to local vendors, food, drink, live music, free pumpkin painting (while supplies last) and more.
Flemington Halloween Parade
When: Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: Flemington Community Partnership, 91 Main Street, Suite 300, Flemington
Prizes offered for best costume. Event starts at the Filling Station on Main Street.
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