Best Places to Trick Or Treat In Jersey City
It’s that time of year again. The crisp air, the crunch of fallen leaves under our shoes, pumpkins, and Jack-O-Lanterns cascaded down the steps of brownstones. Halloween time is here, and various options for celebrating with your family are available! There are a ton of things to do around this time of year. If you’re wondering where you should trick-or-treat, here are the Best Places to trick-or-treat in Jersey City.
Park Neighborhoods

If you want to trick-or-treat in a neighborhood, try finding one surrounded by a park such as Van Vorst Park, Hamilton Park, Lincoln Park, or Riverview Fisk Park in Jersey City Heights. Additionally, many families will be walking around, making them more kid-friendly locations. Businesses in the areas will also be giving out candy if you head to Central Avenue or Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza.
Apartment Buildings
Many local buildings will host their own trick-or-treat inside the residency. Typically, building managers will give residents a way to indicate whether or not they are participating in the event. If your building does something like this, it can be a great alternative as it is self-contained. Contact your building to find out if they are hosting trick-or-treat for families.
Local Businesses
Many local businesses welcome youngsters for trick-or-treating, providing candy, stickers, etc. This is easy, convenient, and fun, since most are found clustered in an area.
Malls
Trick-or-treating is a major event in most malls. Apart from picking up candy at the main Mall office/kiosk, you also get to trick-or-treat in the individual stores. This is especially convenient if the weather is not conducive for being outside for too long for the kids.
Halloween Events
Jersey City has many Halloween events taking place on and around the 31st of October. You can opt for one or more of these events, and not only enjoy what the event offers but also trick-or-treat.
Halloween Family Bash

A ghoulishly good time in historic downtown Jersey City on Halloween! There will be games, a corn maze, face-painting, pumpkins, a bouncy house, candy, and more! This is brought to you by HDSID and will take place at
Newark Ave Pedestrian Mall & Plaza between 3 pm and 9 pm on the 31st of October.
Updated October 20, 2025
