New Brunswick Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

20 unique & unusual Halloween events in New Brunswick and nearby

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Night of the Living Drag: Camp Slayaway)

Night of the Living Drag: Camp Slayaway

Fri, Oct 23

New Brunswick $$

An outrageous ’80s slasher spectacular hosted by Violet Chachki.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Secrets of the Kreischer Mansion: 2026 Spooky Walk Tour)

Secrets of the Kreischer Mansion: 2026 Spooky Walk Tour

Thu, Oct 22

Staten Island 11 mi $$$

Exclusive guided storytelling tour inside Staten Island's iconic haunted mansion.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 - Costume Run)

Mayor's Challenge 5K + 1 Mile Fun Run 2026 - Costume Run

Sat, Oct 24

Leonardo 20 mi $$

Halloween costume trail race through Poricy Park benefiting 180 Turning Lives Around.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile))

Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)

Sat, Oct 24

Bloomfield 24 mi $$

Festive half-mile dash featuring face painting, snacks, and giveaways.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Sock Pumpkin DIY - Adult)

Sock Pumpkin DIY - Adult

Wed, Oct 28

Edison 7 mi

Craft a weighted fabric display pumpkin for your home.

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Haunted Bay Ridge Walking Tour)

Haunted Bay Ridge Walking Tour

Sun, Oct 4

Brooklyn 23 mi $$

Walking tour exploring Bay Ridge ghost stories, unsolved murders, and local legends.

Spooky Succulents 👻

Mon, Oct 5

Edison

Pot a live succulent in a pumpkin or ghost container.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Haunted History of NJ Halloween Kickoff)

Haunted History of NJ Halloween Kickoff

Mon, Sep 21

Linden 14 mi

Haunted history lecture presented by New Jersey historian Greg Caggiano.

Digital Art: Halloween

Thu, Oct 15

Edison

Create your own spooky design in Krita during an adult workshop.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a town street at dusk with a giant smiling pumpkin float and costumed children (Park Slope Children's Halloween Parade)

Park Slope Children's Halloween Parade

Sat, Oct 31

Brooklyn 27 mi

Annual children's parade themed The Haunted Forest of Brooklyn.

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)

NYCRUNS Haunted Island 10K

Sat, Oct 24

New York 26 mi $$$

NYC's most popular Halloween race featuring costume running and harbor views.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Rose Squared Art Show at Brookdale Park)

Rose Squared Art Show at Brookdale Park

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Bloomfield 27 mi Free

Over 150 juried artists and makers showcase fine art and crafts.

Illustration of a candlelit Halloween dinner table with small pumpkins, a candelabra, friendly ghosts and costumed figures (LSC After Dark: Covens)

LSC After Dark: Covens

Thu, Oct 29

Jersey City 25 mi

21+ after-hours party with dancing, themed drinks, and open museum exhibits

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Mid Autumn Festival 2026)

Mid Autumn Festival 2026

Oct 2 – Oct 4

New York 28 mi Free

Community celebration featuring Asian food vendors, artisan crafts, and cultural workshops.

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (Ghosts of Old New York: Haunted Histories of Lower Manhattan)

Ghosts of Old New York: Haunted Histories of Lower Manhattan

Brooklyn 27 mi $$

Walking tour exploring 400 years of grim Lower Manhattan history.

Haunted Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Sep 18

New York 27 mi $

Outdoor team hunt uncovering eerie historical landmarks across Lower Manhattan.

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, pumpkins and a black cat under a big pale moon (Paranormal Investigation at The Paranormal Museum – October 23)

Paranormal Investigation at The Paranormal Museum – October 23

Fri, Oct 23

Asbury Park 30 mi $$$

Investigate a haunted artifact collection after hours with paranormal equipment.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (I Heart Horror and Hotrods Ice Cream Monster Jamboree)

I Heart Horror and Hotrods Ice Cream Monster Jamboree

Sayreville 6 mi $

Hot rods, horror, and ice cream festival for charity.

Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon (MAPSOSCARY Halloween Home Decorating Contest)

MAPSOSCARY Halloween Home Decorating Contest

19 mi $

Community-wide Halloween home decorating contest with public voting

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Halloween Handbags & Bingo)

Halloween Handbags & Bingo

Middletown Township 19 mi $$

Designer handbag prizes and bingo

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Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees

New BrunswickFamily-Friendly Fall Activities55 family events

Illustration of a Halloween gathering at dusk with a smiling ghost, costumed figures, glowing jack-o'-lanterns and lights

New BrunswickHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties23 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and black cats under a full moon at dusk

New BrunswickHaunted Experiences15 haunted attractions

Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a lit stage with red curtains before a crowd at night

New BrunswickHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment7 shows & screenings

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Halloween celebrations dot across New Brunswick and its surrounding towns, from family parades in Brooklyn to a dog-friendly gathering in Spotswood. For a more adult evening, consider events in Sayreville or the nightlife scene right here in New Brunswick.

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