Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Hackensack 2026

17 unique & unusual Halloween events near Hackensack

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct NYCRUNS Haunted Island 10KNew York Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (NYCRUNS Haunted Island 10K) Sat24Oct Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)Bloomfield Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)) thru31Oct Classic Evening Lantern TourSleepy Hollow Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Classic Evening Lantern Tour) thru12Nov From Green to Gold: Capturing Autumn’s Arrival in WatercolorThe Bronx Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (From Green to Gold: Capturing Autumn’s Arrival in Watercolor) thru31Oct 2026 Scarecrow Garden ContestOld Westbury Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (2026 Scarecrow Garden Contest)

Other Halloween categories near Hackensack

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees HackensackFamily-Friendly Fall Activities40 family events Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights HackensackHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties41 parties & tastings Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon HackensackHaunted Experiences4 haunted attractions Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience HackensackHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment13 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Hackensack

Beyond Hackensack, major events include the expansive New York Comic Con. For a different experience closer to home, consider the Día de los Muertos Community Day at Morris Jumel Mansion, a family-friendly celebration.

Those seeking adult-oriented entertainment might look to the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. Other happenings are scattered throughout nearby boroughs and towns, offering diverse settings and focuses for your Halloween plans.

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