Holiday costs can add up quickly but luckily there are tons of free Halloween activities locally. Here are my top 10 free Halloween activity picks. Note: I am not including parades or trick-or-treat events on here! You can see all of those (and tons of other Halloween activities and events) in THE HALLOWEEN GUIDE.
| October 18
Scream on the Green, Summit. A family dance party, bonfire, s'mores, pictures with Scooby Doo, and a movie.
| October 20
Addamsfest Family Fun Zone, Westfield. Addamsfest runs for several weekends in Westfield but the Family Fun Zone is on Sunday October 20th. See street performers, a display by the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, character visits, and more!
| October 24
Jumpin' Jamie Halloween Music + Puppet show, Chatham. A special Halloween show at The Library of the Chathams for preschoolers and their caregivers. Two time slots, 10am and 10:45am.
| October 25
Gardens Aglow, Montclair. A display of real jack-o-lanterns, cider, a mad science show, and more.
Halloween Cupcake Wars, Millburn. Cupcake Wars at the library!
| October 26
Trunk or Treat, East Hanover. A trunk or treat event at New Generation Learning Center and special spooky storytime at 5:30pm.
Halloween Spooktacular Saturday, Vauxhall. A truck-or-treat, inflatables, carnival games, pumpkin painting, and more!
Halloween Harvest, West Orange. Wear your Halloween costumes to the Farmers Market!
Halloween Family Fun Day, Union. A fun Halloween party at Rock'n Joe's in Union!
| October 31
Livingston Fright Night. Family photo booth, face painting, and more.
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