By Erin McNelis
Halloween is happening! Whether you’re looking for a spooktacular evening or some sweet treats, check out Hunterdon’s 2014 Halloween Guide below:
All Month Long
Schaefers Farms’ Frightfest
1051 Flemington Whitehouse Road, Flemington, NJ
Every weekend in October, Schaefers Farms’ Frightfest 2014 has 4 nightmare inducing attractions- the Hayride of Horror, the Trail of Terror, the MassAcre Maze, and the Carnival of Chaos.
The Haunted Mill
Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street Clinton, New Jersey
This haunted adventure includes a haunted trip through a maze on the property and then the historic red mill. This year’s theme is “The Rising Dead,” including a haunted tour of the mill and a wagon ride pulled by vintage tractors. Money from this event goes to the Red Mill Museum Village.
Friday, October 24
Pumpkinfest, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Main Street, Clinton
The Clinton Guild invites residents and visitors to submit carved pumpkins for display along the streets downtown. Entries will be accepted the day of the event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the pumpkin tent on Main Street. Prizes will be awarded. The art museum will offer face and pumpkin painting from 4 to 7 p.m.
Haunted Mill fundraiser, 6:30 p.m., Red Mill Museum Village, Clinton
This haunted attraction covers nine acres and includes a hayride, terror trail, and mazes. Tickets are $25. For information, call (908) 229-6772.
Saturday, October 25
Zombie Crawl and Borough Parade, Frenchtown
Registration for the event begins at 3 p.m. Zombies are to meet at one of several starting points designated by event staff, then craw to the TD Bank parking lot for a group dance to “Thriller.” There is no charge, but for $5, film and stage makeup artist Eric Fiorito will help you do your make up. The borough Halloween Parade for children starts at 7 p.m.
Haunted Mill fundraiser, 6:30 p.m., Red Mill Museum Village, Clinton
This haunted attraction covers nine acres and includes a hayride, terror trail, and mazes. Tickets are $25. For information, call (908) 229-6772.
Pumpkin Weekend, Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes
The vineyard will offer pumpkin flavored food pairings with their wines, local pumpkin cheesecake, and pumpkin pecan butter. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume for a photo they will take and make into a custom wine label. Information: (908) 284-9463.
Pumpkin Patch Campfire, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Valley Crest Farm, 14 Allerton Road, Lebanon
After pumpkin carving, attendees will light them around the campfire, roast marshmallows, and tell not-so-spooky stories. A pumpkin to carve is included in the $10 cost.
Children’s Historical Halloween Craft, 1 to 2:30 p.m., County Library Headquarters, 314 State Route 12, Flemington.
Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to make a paper mache pumpkin. The activity is free. Register online at www.hclibrary.us/programs.
Sunday, October 26
Lambertville Halloween Parade
This annual event has been sponsored by the City of Lambertville for over 75 years, and is made possible through the generous donations made by local organizations and businesses. Everyone is invited to join the fun on Sunday, October 26. The parade will assemble on York Street by Mary Sheridan Park at 2:45 p.m. and step off promptly at 3 p.m. The parade will proceed north on Union Street to Perry Street, and east on Perry Street to the Little League Field where the judging will be held.
Only parade participants will be allowed inside the Little League fence. All spectators are cordially invited to sit on the bleachers and observe from outside the fence. Refreshments and a Halloween treat will be available for all participants after they have passed by the judges’ table. Prize winners will be posted at City Hall in the late afternoon on Monday, October 27, 2014. The numbers of the prize winners will also be published in The Beacon. All winners must claim their prize by bringing their number to City Hall before Friday, November 14, 2014
Registration is easy! On-line registration is available on this site by selecting “Register now for the 2014 Parade”. Please fill in each item, review your entry and be sure to finish your registration by selecting “Confirm”.
In case of rain, all activities will take place in the All-Purpose Room of the Lambertville Public School at their regularly scheduled times.
Friday, October 31st
Halloween Tailgate Party
All Franklin Residents Are Invited to Clinton Elks Club, Sidney Road
Gates open for set up at 6:00p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Costume Contest and “Trick or Treat”: 7:00-9:00p.m.
- Participants should bring a trick or treat bag!
- No Alcoholic Beverages are permitted on grounds
- Each car or truck should be decorated for Halloween, and each participating vehicle should have
- “Trick or Treats” to hand out (wrapped, sealed candy or trinkets). Vehicles will be judged and prizes
- will be awarded. Franklin Township Recreation will provide refreshments.
- Ken Mandoli will provide the music and will host a Costume Contest presented by the
- Franklin Township Police Department.
- This will be held in conjunction with Tailgate Trick or Treat!
Lambertville Halloween
North Union Street
While no official event is scheduled, Lambertville traditionally hosts a killer Halloween celebration. See spectacular Halloween home displays and trick or treat among the community. Last year, the local musical group, Spare Parts, offered a surprise performance.
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