HALLOWEEN 2026 · NJ + NYC
Ten places to plan a Halloween outing: free parades, daytime family trips and nighttime haunts. Confirmed 2026 listings and calendar checks are clearly marked.
Dates below come from the linked organizers. Check the official calendar again before booking or traveling. All times are local Eastern Time. Event links go to official information; ticket-affiliate arrangements are not assumed.
PICK YOUR KIND OF HALLOWEEN
Free parade · all ages
Asbury Park Boardwalk, NJ
2026 dates confirmed
Dress as one of the undead and join the boardwalk crowd. Gathering begins at 11 a.m.; the walk heads toward downtown later in the afternoon.
Before you go: The walk is free. Makeup services and purchases are separate; allow time for parking and check the organizer’s weather updates.
Official dates & details ↗Ticketed indoor haunt
765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ
2026 season listing checked
A theater-based haunted attraction for a night of scares close to the Jersey Shore.
Before you go: Buy a timed ticket in advance; the official page says there are no door sales. Check the organizer’s age guidance before bringing children.
Official dates & details ↗Theme park · nighttime scares
Jackson, NJ
2026 dates confirmed
Combine a theme-park visit with the Halloween evening atmosphere. Use the park’s calendar to choose an operating night.
Before you go: Check what your ticket includes, including any separately priced haunted attractions. Nighttime scares may not suit young children.
Official dates & details ↗Theme park · daytime family option
Jackson, NJ
2026 dates confirmed
The daytime Halloween alternative for families planning a park outing.
Before you go: Choose the daytime event deliberately and check when the nighttime program begins. Verify the day’s hours and admission inclusions.
Official dates & details ↗Ticketed haunt · three attractions
Wharton, NJ
2026 calendar confirmed
Three haunted-house attractions in one destination, with escape rooms also offered by the venue.
Before you go: Use the fall calendar to pick a specific night. Haunted houses and escape-room reservations are different experiences; check the ticket type.
Official dates & details ↗Ticketed walkthrough · intense scares
Rear of 2 Brighton Avenue, Passaic, NJ
2026 dates not independently confirmed
A multi-attraction haunt with actors and themed sets. A candidate for visitors who want an evening built around scares.
Before you go: The entrance is at the rear of the building. Confirm the date, arrival instructions and parking arrangements before traveling.
Official dates & details ↗Ticketed farm haunt · outdoor plans
831 Windsor-Perrineville Road, East Windsor, NJ
2026 dates not independently confirmed
A farm-based Halloween destination with multiple nighttime scare attractions.
Before you go: Check individual attraction inclusions and the weather policy before buying. Wear footwear appropriate for your chosen farm activities.
Official dates & details ↗PICK YOUR KIND OF HALLOWEEN
Public parade · costumes & crowds
Sixth Avenue, Manhattan
2026 dates confirmed
Watch the costumed procession or join the march in costume. The 2026 theme is Body & Soul.
Before you go: Check the official watch and march instructions for access points. Special-access tickets are separate; plan your transit route and meeting spot before entering the crowd.
Official dates & details ↗Daytime family outing · zoo admission
Bronx Zoo, Bronx
2026 season schedule checked
A daytime Halloween program aimed at toddlers, preschoolers and elementary-age children, combined with a zoo visit.
Before you go: The listed Boo activities are included with zoo admission. Check the daily schedule and any separate attraction charges before planning your route.
Official dates & details ↗Ticketed haunted house · nighttime scares
359 Broadway, Manhattan
2026 dates confirmed
A Manhattan haunted-house option with a published 2026 calendar, including student nights and special events.
Before you go: Pick a specific session and check the admission rules. A standard entry and an express-entry option have different waiting arrangements.
Official dates & details ↗A daytime family program and a nighttime scare attraction are different plans. Read the organizer’s age and accessibility guidance, including effects and lighting.
Admission, individual haunts, parking and express entry can be separate. Compare the total for your group and the refund or weather terms.
Check transit service, parking and the last entry time. Set a meeting point before crowds build; do not assume a parade gives easy access across its route.
Choose comfortable walking shoes and layers. Read venue costume and prop rules before buying or bringing a mask.