Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure
Daytime, no-fear Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, shows, and costume contests.
New Brunswick Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
55 family-friendly fall activities in New Brunswick and nearby.
From large-scale celebrations in Jackson Township to community gatherings in New Brunswick and events extending into surrounding towns, there are many ways to mark Halloween across the area. Consider a major attraction like Six Flags Boo Fest or a free community event if you want to stay local.
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Fall Taste of Highlands
Highlands
Sample food and cocktails across 18 local restaurants and retailers.
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Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson Township
Spine-chilling Halloween event with new haunted mazes and coasters after dark.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick
New Brunswick
Screening featuring Barry Bostwick in person with a live shadow cast.
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Night of the Living Drag: Camp Slayaway
New Brunswick
An outrageous ’80s slasher spectacular hosted by Violet Chachki.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet New Brunswick weather?
Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.
What's the best time of day to take toddlers to Halloween events in New Brunswick?
Work around the nap, not the event schedule: 9-11 am at pumpkin patches means empty photo spots, fresh animals, and cool air, while the 3-5 pm slot catches post-nap energy before dinner meltdowns. Skip evening events entirely for under-3s unless they're short and close to home. Weekday mornings beat weekends by a mile if your schedule allows it.
How muddy do pumpkin patches around New Brunswick get, and how do we dress for it?
One rainy day earlier in the week means real mud in the picking field even under sunshine. Rain boots for kids, waterproof or sacrificial shoes for adults, and a full change of clothes per kid in the car solve 90 percent of it. Trash bag for the footwell, wipes in your pocket. Muddy weeks are also the least crowded, so prepared families win twice.