Top 9 kid friendly Halloween activities for October 2022

Filling the schedule with various Halloween occasions is a major piece of the fall season. Yet, with countless fascinating attractions happening in New Jersey, finding all that ones can be hard. To help, Best of NJ is organizing a rundown of the best Halloween occasions from across the state. A considerable amount of these occasions are family-accommodating (some are even pet-friendly!), but all of them promise a spooky time.

Featured 2022 Halloween Events

Jack O'Lantern Experience 2022 at Skylands Stadium

When: 09/23/2022 - 11/06/2022 at 5:00 PM
Where: 94 Championship Place, Augusta
Details: Skylands Stadium, home of the Sussex County Miners baseball team, is hosting their Jack O'Lantern experience from September through November. The experience first opens on Friday, September 23, and runs daily through Sunday, November 6. The festival begins at 6:00 pm each night during the week but opens an hour earlier on weekends (5:00 pm). Closing times will vary each night. Tickets are on sale now and cost $24 per person. The Jack O'Lantern Experience at Skylands Stadium offers 30 days of family fun, thrills, and chills.

Haunted Red Mill 31st Annual Haunt

When: 10/14/2022 - 10/29/2022 at 5:00 PM
Where: 56 MAIN ST, Clinton
Details: The Haunted Red Mill 31st Annual Haunt takes place at the Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton. The haunted attraction begins on Friday, October 14, and continues every Friday and Saturday until October 29. The event begins at dusk each night, however, the box office is open from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm. General admission is $30 per person, and speed passes (faster entry) are also available for $45 per person. Opening night of the Haunt includes special guest Daryl Marston from Ghost Hunters. All proceeds benefit the Red Mill Museum Village.

Boo at the Boardwalk 2022 at Jenkinson's Boardwalk

When: 10/22/2022 - 10/30/2022 at 12:00 PM
Where: 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
Details: Jenkinson's Boardwalk is hosting its annual Boo at the Boardwalk event on select dates throughout October. In particular, this Halloween event takes place on October 22, 23, 29, and 30. The event will be from Noon until 4:00 pm each day. Several events and activities are planned for each day, but some special events happen on opening day. For instance, Perky's Pumpkin Derby will be on October 22 at 2:00 pm. In addition, the Howl-O-Ween Canines & Cocktails event takes place on October 22nd on the beach behind the Pavilion.

North Jersey

Jack O'Lantern Experience 2022 at Skylands Stadium

When: 09/23/2022 - 11/06/2022 at 5:00 PM
Where: 94 Championship Place, Augusta
Details: Skylands Stadium, home of the Sussex County Miners baseball team, is hosting their Jack O'Lantern experience from September through November. The experience first opens on Friday, September 23, and runs daily through Sunday, November 6. The festival begins at 6:00 pm each night during the week but opens an hour earlier on weekends (5:00 pm). Closing times will vary each night. Tickets are on sale now and cost $24 per person. The Jack O'Lantern Experience at Skylands Stadium offers 30 days of family fun, thrills, and chills.

The Wizard's Halloween Party Magic Show at Morley's

When: 10/14/2022 - 10/30/2022 at 11:00 AM
Where: 18 Boonton Ave, Butler
Details: Morley's Magic Theater in Butler is hosting The Wizard's Halloween Party on select weekends throughout October. This family-friendly magic show is not scary and is perfect for all ages. The fun takes place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from October 14 through October 30. The Friday shows (14, 21, 28) begin at 6:00 pm. Next, the Saturday shows (15, 22, 29) begin at 11:00 am. Finally, the Sunday shows (16, 23, 30) take place at 3:00 pm. Tickets are just $15 per person and are on sale now. Visit Morley's Magic Theater website to learn more.

Central Jersey

Haunted Red Mill 31st Annual Haunt

When: 10/14/2022 - 10/29/2022 at 5:00 PM
Where: 56 MAIN ST, Clinton
Details: The Haunted Red Mill 31st Annual Haunt takes place at the Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton. The haunted attraction begins on Friday, October 14, and continues every Friday and Saturday until October 29. The event begins at dusk each night, however, the box office is open from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm. General admission is $30 per person, and speed passes (faster entry) are also available for $45 per person. Opening night of the Haunt includes special guest Daryl Marston from Ghost Hunters. All proceeds benefit the Red Mill Museum Village.

Jersey Shore

Boo at the Boardwalk 2022 at Jenkinson's Boardwalk

When: 10/22/2022 - 10/30/2022 at 12:00 PM
Where: 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
Details: Jenkinson's Boardwalk is hosting its annual Boo at the Boardwalk event on select dates throughout October. In particular, this Halloween event takes place on October 22, 23, 29, and 30. The event will be from Noon until 4:00 pm each day. Several events and activities are planned for each day, but some special events happen on opening day. For instance, Perky's Pumpkin Derby will be on October 22 at 2:00 pm. In addition, the Howl-O-Ween Canines & Cocktails event takes place on October 22nd on the beach behind the Pavilion.

NJ Angels Fall Festival 2022 at Calgo Gardens

When: 10/30/2022 at 3:00 PM
Where: 462 Adelphia Rd, Freehold
Details: The NJ Angels Fall Festival takes place on October 30, 2022. at Calgo Gardens. This free, family-friendly starts at 3:00 pm and continues until 7:00 pm. The Fall Festival includes children's games, a children's trick-or-treat costume parade, and a gift basket raffle pull. In addition to food and drinks, there will also be a carved pumpkin contest judging and awards presentation. While admission is free for the festival, there are separate fees for food, drinks, and the gift basket raffle. Registration is requested for this event.