Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment Near Clifton 2026

12 Halloween movies, theater, and entertainment near Clifton.

This year's Halloween entertainment in Clifton features a major theatrical production, "Little Shop of Horrors - The Musical," a fan-favorite that plays locally. For something different, consider the Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE Shadow Cast in Jersey City, a classic with a live twist.

If you prefer outdoor cinematic experiences, Movies on the Lawn: Halloween Double Feature in Raleigh offers a ticketed event. For those seeking a unique, adult-oriented evening, the Kit Kat Klub Haunted Pub in Meridian presents a ticketed experience.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 41 Historic Irvington Halloween Festival Irvington

An 80th annual week-long community Halloween celebration with a street fair.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 43 NYC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl New York

Adults-only haunted walking tour through Greenwich Village pubs.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 6 Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms Hillsdale

Drive through 32 acres of brilliant Halloween light displays.

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Unique & Unusual

1 of 21 New York City Village Halloween Parade New York City

Nation's wildly creative public event where anyone in costume can march.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a shadow cast, and does it change which Rocky Horror screening we pick in Clifton?

A shadow cast acts the entire film live beneath the screen in costume, synced to the print, and it transforms the night from movie to performance. Screenings with an experienced cast are the full experience; film-only showings are quieter and cheaper. Listings say which you're getting. Halloween-weekend shadow-cast shows are the season's hottest ticket, so book those the week they post.

What should first-timers know before a Rocky Horror screening in Clifton?

It's a party, not a movie: a shadow cast performs under the screen, the audience yells callback lines, and first-timers, "virgins," may be affably hazed in a pre-show ritual you can opt out of by telling a cast member. Dress up or don't, nobody's checking, but fishnets earn respect. Buy tickets ahead, arrive early, and surrender to the chaos.

Can we wear costumes to movie theaters and shows in Clifton?

Generally yes during Halloween season, with consistent limits: no face-covering masks in the auditorium, no prop weapons even obviously fake ones, and nothing that blocks the view of people behind you, so the giant headpiece stays home. Some screenings run pre-show costume contests, worth arriving early for. When a listing says "costumes encouraged," the room will be half-dressed-up; join in.

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