Thompson Park Day
Visitors can experience a family-friendly autumn festival offering wagon rides, an archery station, a climbing wall, kids races, and fall sports games. Guests can watch pottery demonstrations, paint pumpkins, or join contests for jack-o'-lantern carving and scarecrow building. The celebration also features live entertainment, local food vendors, and a dog costume parade.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Free admission and free parking. Dog Parade & Costume Contest: $10 per dog. Scarecrow Contest: $10 per scarecrow frame. Spooktacular Jack O’ Lantern Contest: $10 per pumpkin.
Hours
Event: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Dog Parade & Costume Contest: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.; Scarecrow Contest: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Spooktacular Jack O’ Lantern Contest: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Local food vendors are featured.
Parking
Parking is free. The page also provides driving directions to the park.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Pre-register online to guarantee a pumpkin or to reserve a frame and straw for the scarecrow contest.
- If participating in the dog parade and costume contest, be sure to register online in advance, as only one category entry is allowed per dog.
- Day-of registrations for scarecrow frames and carving pumpkins are strictly on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission and parking are free.
Links & Contact
Run by Monmouth County Park System
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is provided for the Scarecrow Contest?
Framework and stuffing (one frame and 1/2 a bale of straw) are supplied, while participants provide the clothing, decorations, and face details.
Can participants take their scarecrows home?
Yes, you can take your scarecrow home after the contest.
What is included with the Spooktacular Jack O’ Lantern Contest entry?
Participants are provided with a carving pumpkin, carving utensils, and decorations.
What are the categories for the Dog Costume Contest?
The judging categories are Most Creative Costume, Best Pet & Human Duo, and Cutest Costume.
Are tobacco products and vaping allowed at the park?
No, all Monmouth County parks are tobacco free, banning cigarettes, pipes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and smokeless tobacco.
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