Paterson Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Paterson and nearby

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Paterson's Halloween 2026 haunts the edge of the Great Falls National Historical Park with spooky walks and local legends.

Halloween offerings include ghost tours, Halloween carnivals, and autumn street fairs full of treats and eerie entertainment.

Editor's Picks

  1. On Set Cinema: Alice, Sweet Alice 50th Anniversary Screening
    50th anniversary screening at actual filming location
  2. HoBOOken 5K Race - USATF Certified Course · Hoboken
    USATF-certified 5K race benefiting The Hoboken Shelter.
  3. Paranormal Activity on Broadway · New York
    Terrifying new Broadway thriller inspired by the iconic film series.
  4. Hoboken Halloween Bar Crawl · Hoboken
    Features waived cover charges, live music, and half-off drink specials.
  5. Classic Evening Lantern Tour · Sleepy Hollow
    Explore the historic cemetery by kerosene lantern light.
  6. Little Shop of Horrors · New York
    Award-winning musical revival featuring a ravenous, man-eating plant.

Events Happening Soon

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 40 HoBOOken 5K Race - USATF Certified Course Hoboken

USATF-certified 5K race benefiting The Hoboken Shelter.

Paterson Family-Friendly Fall Activities →
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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 37 Hoboken Halloween Bar Crawl Hoboken

Features waived cover charges, live music, and half-off drink specials.

Paterson Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties →
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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 12 On Set Cinema: Alice, Sweet Alice 50th Anniversary Screening Paterson

50th anniversary screening at actual filming location

Paterson Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment →
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Haunted Experiences

1 of 7 Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms Hillsdale

Drive through 32 acres of brilliant Halloween light displays.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 16 Classic Evening Lantern Tour Sleepy Hollow

Explore the historic cemetery by kerosene lantern light.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

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