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Paterson Halloween 2025

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Paterson's Halloween 2025 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.

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Paterson Halloween

Paterson Family-Friendly Fall Activities

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πŸ“ Demarest Farms
244 Werimus Rd, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(8.2 mi from Paterson)

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Experience the classic autumn tradition of pumpkin picking at Demarest Farms. Wander through the fields to select your perfect pumpkin, then enjoy a delightful hayride. The farm market offers a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, and seasonal treats, making it a complete fall outing for the whole family.

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⭐ Best For: Families and individuals seeking a classic fall farm experience.
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πŸ“ Secor Farms
85 Airmont Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430
(11.2 mi from Paterson)

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Experience the quintessential fall season at Secor Farms! Enjoy scenic hayrides to a vibrant pumpkin patch and explore two exciting corn mazes. Capture festive photos, pick the perfect pumpkin, and indulge in delicious seasonal treats like apple cider donuts. It's a perfect autumn outing for the whole family.

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⭐ Best For: Families and groups seeking a traditional fall farm experience.
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πŸ“ Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(8.1 mi from Paterson)

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Experience the quintessential fall season at Demarest Farms! Enjoy picking your own pumpkins and apples, interact with friendly farm animals, and indulge in freshly baked treats. Discover seasonal decorations and produce at their historic farm market, and don't miss the enchanting Halloween Light Show.

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⭐ Best For: Families and fall enthusiasts

Paterson Haunted Experiences

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πŸ“ Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(8.1 mi from Paterson)

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Experience a spooktacular Halloween drive-through light show at Demarest Farms. Navigate 32 acres of brilliant, dazzling light displays synchronized to music broadcast on 107.9 FM. This family-friendly event offers a unique way to celebrate the season, with a guided tour that takes approximately 20-25 minutes. Afterward, explore the farm market for fresh treats.

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⭐ Best For: Families and individuals looking for a festive, visually engaging halloween experience.

Paterson Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

Zombies in the Drink Halloween Event in Wayne
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πŸ“ In The Drink Restaurant & Bar
209 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
(3.0 mi from Paterson)

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Get ready for a spooky good time at In The Drink's 'Zombies in the Drink' Halloween event. This local bar and restaurant transforms into a festive haunt for the season, offering a unique atmosphere for guests to enjoy. They are known for their delicious food, exceptional drinks, and lively environment, making it the perfect spot to celebrate Halloween.

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⭐ Best For: Adults and families looking for a festive halloween night out

Paterson Other Halloween Activities

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two in Ridgewood
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πŸ“ The Woman's Club of Ridgewood
215 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(5.0 mi from Paterson)

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Step back into the shadows with the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two, an immersive cocktail experience in Ridgewood. This chilling sequel delves into four new tales from Poe's macabre imagination, including 'The Cask of Amontillado,' 'Annabel Lee,' 'The Pit and the Pendulum,' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher.' Each story is brought to life with eerie detail and paired with a unique, expertly crafted cocktail designed to enhance the haunting atmosphere. Prepare for a night of gothic elegance and literary horror.

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⭐ Best For: Adults seeking a unique literary and cocktail experience

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Halloween Near Paterson

Parsippany Halloween

Two smiling people, one holding a carved jack-o-lantern, walk through a pumpkin patch with rows of pumpkins and Halloween decorations in the background.
Augusta
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πŸ“ Skylands Stadium
(31.6 mi from Paterson)
A terrifying robot with glowing red eyes chases three people down a dark, graffiti-covered hallway illuminated by eerie blue and red lights.
Wharton
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πŸ“ 13th Hour Haunted House
(21.6 mi from Paterson)

Hells Kitchen Halloween

New York Comic Con 2026 in New York
New York
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πŸ“ Javits Center
(14.3 mi from Paterson)
Three friends in costumes are dancing at a Halloween masquerade ball. A man in a white tuxedo and black bowtie smiles as he dances with two women, one in a red dress with devil horns and the other in a purple witch costume with a mask.
New York
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πŸ“ HK Hall
(14.1 mi from Paterson)

Jersey City Halloween

A group of four friends in cartoon style are celebrating, possibly at a party or event, with bright neon lights in the background. The person on the far left is holding a glowing science-like device, the person in the center is wearing a tiara and holding a glowing orb, and the person on the far right is holding several glowing sticks. Another person with devil horns is visible behind them.
Jersey City
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πŸ“ Liberty Science Center
(15.8 mi from Paterson)
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Jersey City in Jersey City
Jersey City
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East Village Halloween

Three people in cat costumes walk down a street, with the person in the middle holding a smartphone. The person on the left is an older man with white hair, wearing a grey and black jacket with a red tie. The person in the middle is a young woman with brown hair and cat ears, wearing a black and orange striped onesie. The person on the right is a young woman wearing a grey and black cat onesie with a tail and a face mask. The background shows a street with shops and other people, suggesting a festive or Halloween atmosphere.
New York
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πŸ“ Sixth Avenue
(15.6 mi from Paterson)
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2025 in New York
New York
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πŸ“ Tompkins Square Park
(16.9 mi from Paterson)

Astoria Halloween

Halloween Harvest Festival in Queens
Queens
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πŸ“ Socrates Sculpture Park
(16.2 mi from Paterson)
Halloween on Steinway Street at Connect Sports Lounge in Astoria
Astoria
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πŸ“ Connect Sports Lounge
(17.3 mi from Paterson)

Greenburgh Halloween

Three smiling people, two women and one man wearing a hat, are gathered around carved pumpkins in front of a large, ornate building. A dinosaur figure with its mouth open is visible in the background, adding a festive and slightly spooky atmosphere.
Croton
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πŸ“ Van Cortlandt Manor
(24.4 mi from Paterson)
Washington Irving's 'The Man Behind the Legend' at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
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Park Slope Halloween

Park Slope Children's Halloween Parade in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
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πŸ“ Old Stone House/JJ Byrne Playground
(19.7 mi from Paterson)

Bridgewater Halloween

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Hillsborough
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πŸ“ Norz Hill Farm
(38.0 mi from Paterson)
A smiling young Asian couple rides a red ATV through a cornfield decorated with festive pennant banners. In the background, two people ride an orange tractor, and three large yellow rubber ducks are scattered on the ground.
Chester
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πŸ“ Stony Hill Farms
(27.9 mi from Paterson)

Hicksville Halloween

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Bayville
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πŸ“ Bayville Scream Park
(30.9 mi from Paterson)
Restless Souls Haunted House Complex in Huntington Station
Huntington Station
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πŸ“ West Hills United Methodist Church
(39.6 mi from Paterson)

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