Family Fun Calendar of Events in NJ

Awesome Autumn At Huber Woods Park

Explore the park’s trails with a Park System Naturalist and learn about the many plant and animal phenomena along the way. The event is open to all...

Huber woods park middletown nj

Oct 15, 2025. 10am-11:30am

Howl-O-Ween at Turtle Back Zoo

Wear costumes and enjoy  trick or treating stations throughout the zoo grounds. Tickets are usually   required and sell out quickly. $22 for adults,...

Turtle Back Zoo Carousel, Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, USA

Oct 16, 2025. all day

Tully's Tales at Tulpehaking Nature Center

Bring your little ones to our nature-themed story & play time, Tully’s Tales! We’ll read nature stories and participate in a fun craft or game, all...

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, NJ, USA

Oct 17, 2025 and Nov 21, 2025, 10:30am-11:30am

Gardens Aglow at Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens at dusk as they come to life with artfully carved jack-o-lanterns created by local high school art...

474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Montclair in Essex County, New Jersey,

Oct 17, 2025. 6pm-9pm

Halloween Parade & Dance Party

The parade begins at 7:00 pm from 45th to 40th Streets along Landis Avenue, with line-up starting at 6:30 pm. After the parade, join the Dance Party...

excursion park sea isle city

Oct 17, 2025. 7pm-9pm

Pumpkin Plunge at Five Star Swim School - Edison NJ

Our Beloved Annual Halloween Pool Party is BACK!!  You’re invited on October 17th from 5:00pm-7:00pm! Join us for a splashing good time at our annual...

Five Star Swim School - Edison, Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ, USA

Oct 17, 2025. 5pm-7pm

Costume Pet Parade

Paw Dazzle will host the Annual Costume Pet Parade starting at 1:00 pm. This is by far Historic Smithville’s cutest event. Spectators can watch 100+...

615 East Moss Mill Road, Galloway, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 1am-3pm

Princeton University Concerts Presents: Meet the Music: Musical Fairy Tales in Richardson Auditorium

What can music say—can a violin order a pizza? Join us for a fantastical journey as enchanting fairy tales from around the world are brought to life...

Richardson Auditorium, Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 1pm-3pm

The Gazillion Bubble Show at State Theatre New Jersey

Prepare to be amazed and transported to an enchanting world of bubbles with The Gazillion Bubble Show! This mind-blowing spectacle combines the joy...

State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 11am-12:30pm

Gazillion Bubble Show SENSORY SATURDAY

GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW Experience mind-blowing bubble magic at one of the longest-running award winning family shows in NYC!   Designed for guests...

340 West 50th St Btw 8th & 9th Ave. NYC

Oct 18, 2025. 4:30am-5:30pm

Admission Information Session at Wardlaw+Hartridge

Explore the Wardlaw + Hartridge School.  Join an upcoming Admission Information Session to learn more about Middlesex County’s top-ranked independent...

1295 INMAN AVE, EDISON, NJ 08820

Oct 18, 2025. 9am-11am

Potion Party at Casino Pier Arcade

Potion Party at Casino Pier Arcade!  Double, double, toil and trouble… the Spooky Sisters are brewing up some spooky fun! Join us on Saturday,...

800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 1pm-3pm

Morning Mushroom Walk at Tulpehaking Nature Center

There are many mighty mushrooms sprouting in Mercer County. These phenomenal fungi are fantastic facets of forest floors filling us with fascination...

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 9am-11am

Geeks and Nerds Festival

Ramoth Nazarene Church, N Delsea Dr, Vineland, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 10am-4am

Spookfest Market 2.0

Enjoy a spooky, family-friendly community experience at Arbor Hose Co. #1 Fire Department (1780 West 7th Street, Piscataway). Spookfest Market 2.0...

(1780 West 7th Street, Piscataway

Oct 18, 2025. 4pm-8pm

Toil and Trouble Trivia Night Fundraiser

Join us at our Toil and Trouble Trivia Night Fundraiser, presented by Best Men Trivia! Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. This event will...

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey - Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory, Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 7pm-7pm

Halloween Farmers Market at Calgo Gardens

Celebrate the season at Calgo Gardens.  This festive outdoor market features live music, tarot readings, kids’ activities, Halloween-themed photo...

Calgo Gardens Freehold

Oct 18, 2025. 12pm-6pm

Bierman Autism Centers Annual Trunk-or-Treat - Berkeley Heights

Join Bierman Autism Centers for an unforgettable morning of excitement and enchantment! Get ready for our Annual Trunk-or-Treat, a FREE experience...

550 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 10am-12pm

Halloween Party at Sunburst Gymanstics

Join the party at Sunburst Gymnastics.  $60 per student, cash at the door. Ages 5 and up. Gymnastics, Games, Pumpkin Painting, Food, Candy, Come...

565 Rahway Avenue Union, NJ 07083

Oct 18, 2025. 5pm-9pm

Pumpkin Plunge at Five Star Swim School - Cherry Hill NJ

Our Beloved Annual Halloween Pool Party is BACK!!  You’re invited on October 18th from 2:00pm-4:00pm! Join us for a splashing good time at our annual...

Five Star Swim School - Cherry Hill, Esterbrook Lane, Cherry Hill Township, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 2pm-4pm

Pumpkin Plunge at Five Star Swim School - Galloway NJ

Our Beloved Annual Halloween Pool Party is BACK!!  You’re invited on October 18th from 3:00pm-5:00pm! Join us for a splashing good time at our annual...

Five Star Swim School - Galloway, South Pitney Road, Galloway, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 3pm-5pm

Tice's Corner Fall Festival 2025

The tradition you love is BACK! Join us at Tice’s Corner for our Fall Harvest Festival—a day of family fun, laughter, and memories. ...

Tice's Corner Marketplace, Chestnut Ridge Road, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA

Oct 18, 2025. 10am-2pm