Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Rahway 2026

28 unique & unusual Halloween events near Rahway

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (New York City Village Halloween Parade)

New York City Village Halloween Parade

Sat, Oct 31

New York City 17 mi

Nation's wildly creative public event where anyone in costume can march.

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 17 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 15 mi $$$

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

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 11 mi $$

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

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 17 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 14 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 (Secrets of the Kreischer Mansion: 2026 Spooky Walk Tour)

Secrets of the Kreischer Mansion: 2026 Spooky Walk Tour

Thu, Oct 22

Staten Island 6 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Mid Autumn Festival 2026)

Mid Autumn Festival 2026

Oct 2 – Oct 4

New York 17 mi Free

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

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full 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 19 mi $$

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

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile))

Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)

Sat, Oct 24

Bloomfield 13 mi $$

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

Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour)

Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tour

New York 16 mi $$

Spooky walking tour unraveling Lower Manhattan's scandalous and sinister history.

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 17 mi $$

Walking tour exploring 400 years of grim Lower Manhattan history.

Haunted Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Sep 18

New York 16 mi $

Outdoor team hunt uncovering eerie historical landmarks across Lower Manhattan.

Illustration of a candlelit Halloween dinner table with small pumpkins, a friendly ghost and two witch costumed figures (Catch a Killer: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience)

Catch a Killer: An Immersive Murder Mystery Experience

New York 17 mi $$

Outdoor murder mystery escape trail through Greenwich and Chelsea via phone clues.

Sock Pumpkin DIY - Adult

Wed, Oct 28

Edison

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 13 mi $$

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

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

Haunted history lecture presented by New Jersey historian Greg Caggiano.

Spooky Succulents 👻

Mon, Oct 5

Edison 9 mi

Pot a live succulent in a pumpkin or ghost container.

Illustration of a craft table with a glitter pumpkin, paint cups, a clay kid, a smiling ghost and a paper bat under bunting (Pumpkin Palooza with James Smith (Afternoon Session))

Pumpkin Palooza with James Smith (Afternoon Session)

Sun, Oct 11

Brooklyn 17 mi

Craft colorful glass pumpkins by shaping molten glass in the hot shop.

Digital Art: Halloween

Thu, Oct 15

Edison 9 mi

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

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (A Celebration—Día de Muertos at The Met Cloisters)

A Celebration—Día de Muertos at The Met Cloisters

Sun, Oct 11

New York 26 mi

Vibrant day of bilingual activities celebrating loved ones for all ages.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (From Green to Gold: Capturing Autumn’s Arrival in Watercolor)

From Green to Gold: Capturing Autumn’s Arrival in Watercolor

Oct 1 – Nov 12

The Bronx 28 mi $$$

Six-week outdoor watercolor workshop capturing autumn landscapes with artist Wennie Huang.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Halloween Parade on the Promenade)

Halloween Parade on the Promenade

Brooklyn 17 mi Free

Annual Halloween parade on the scenic Brooklyn Heights Promenade

Illustration of a boy holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street lined with lit houses, pumpkins and a full moon (Haunted Brooklyn Heights Walking Tour)

Haunted Brooklyn Heights Walking Tour

Johnson St 17 mi $$

Brooklyn's original ghost tour with chilling historical tales

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 12 mi $

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

Illustration of a guide with a lantern on a cobblestone quay beside a boat of friendly ghosts under a full moon at dusk (Maritime Monsters of New York)

Maritime Monsters of New York

New York 16 mi $

Maritime monsters and a hidden AI-generated imposter

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

9 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 17 mi $$

Designer handbag prizes and bingo

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Sat17Oct Rose Squared Art Show at Brookdale ParkBloomfield

thru12Nov From Green to Gold: Capturing Autumn’s Arrival in WatercolorThe Bronx

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Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees

RahwayFamily-Friendly Fall Activities49 family events

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

RahwayHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties35 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

RahwayHaunted Experiences6 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

RahwayHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment10 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Rahway

Looking for Halloween adventures? Consider the grand spectacle of the NYC Village Halloween Parade for a vibrant city experience. For a more local, family-oriented outing, perhaps the Spotswood dog event offers a different kind of seasonal celebration.

Beyond these, Rahway and surrounding areas brim with more ways to mark the occasion, from immersive mysteries to outdoor tours and family-friendly pumpkin activities.

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