Hoboken Halloween

October 24th, 7 pm – Bring your own decorated pumpkin to ResileinCity Park for a chance to win a prize, followed by a screening of Hocus Pocus.
October 31st, 4:30 pm – Hoboken’s legendary Ragamuffin Parade. Step off at 4:30 pm outside the Elks Club on Washington St. between 10th and 11th streets.

Frankie’s Dog Halloween Costume Contest

Calling all good boys, bad witches & hot dogs. Frankie’s Dog Halloween Costume Contest is back!
Strut your pup down the patio runway for prizes, photo ops & bragging rights judged by our favorite local dog lovers.

When: October 29, 2025, 7 pm
Where: 264 Grove St., Jersey City

North District Trunk or Treat

Grab your costumes and candy buckets—it’s time to celebrate Halloween with your local police! Our trunks will be packed with goodies for every little superhero, princess, monster, and ghost. It’s all about fun, candy, and community—and we can’t wait to see your spooky or silly costumes.

When: October 30th, 2025, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Jefferson Avenue between Central Avenue and Summit Avenue

The Westmare before Halloween

This is brought to you by the Jersey City Police Department. Due to the forecast, they are going to reschedule their Trunk or Treat for Halloween. Get your costumes ready and your candy buckets out for the 2025 West District’s Trunk or Treat!! Join them on October 31, 2025, 4 pm-7 pm for a fun and safe evening of decorated trunks, lots of treats, and spooktacular memories for the whole family.

When: Now on October 31, 2025, 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: West District, 1 Jackson Ave. JC

Boo-tastic Sensory Party

The Friends of Speer invite you to a spooktacular celebration for the whole family! Dare to reach into our creepy cauldrons filled with eyes, hair, hearts- and other mysterious surprises bubbling inside. Enjoy hands-on fun with Rock painting, capture memories at our Halloween photo spots and don’t forget to collect sweet treats while trick-or-treating.

When: 31 Oct 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: 145 Vroom St, Jersey City

Hoboken Ragamuffin Halloween Parade

Hosted Sunday, October 31st at 3:00 pm
To join the parade, meet at Washington Street between 13th and 14th Street
The parade features local live music, floats, lots of great costumes and so much more. Wear your Halloween best!
The costume contest begins at 4:30 pm after the Parade at The Little League Field, 5th Street & River Terrace
Prizes awarded in five age categories

When: Oct 31, 2025
Where: Hoboken

Halloween Family Bash

Enjoy some spook-tacular time with family! You can look forward to the Adults “Terror Tavern” at Left Bank Burger Bar, along with Games & Rides, Live Music, Face Painting, Corn Maze, Candy & treats.

When: October 31st, 3–9 PM
Where: Newark Ave Pedestrian Mall, Downtown Jersey City

Trunk or Treat

Join GS Troop 12026 & Saint Dominic Academy for a Halloween Trunk or Treat! Bring your costumes, candy bags, and Halloween spirit for a night full of treats and community fun!

When: Oct 31, 2025, 5 pm – 7 pm
Where: SDA Parking Lot (Corner of Duncan & Kennedy)

Halloween Haunted Party – The Ashford

Step into the spookiest night of the year this October 31st at 9 PM! Get ready for chilling vibes, haunted surprises, and beats by DJ Casper that will keep you dancing till the witching hour.

When: October 31, 2025, at 9 PM
Where: The Ashford, Jersey City

Haunted Halloween in the Park

The Friends of Van Vorst Park and community volunteers invite you to a Halloween display throughout the park on Friday, Oct 31st, from
4:00 pm-8:00 pm. This free event is brought to you by your neighbors. If you would like to help with the set up or donate candy,

When: Friday, Oct 31, 2025, from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm (Rain Date: Nov 2)
Where: Van Vorst Park

Dog Costume Contest

Is your pup ready to strut their spooky stuff? Or maybe your furry duo has a matching moment planned?
We’re rolling out the green carpet for our Solo and Siblings categories—and yes, there are prizes for the top 2 winners in each!

When: 31 Oct 2025, 1 pm
Where: Provost Square

Halloween Bash at Zeppelin Hall

Zeppelin Hall puts on the biggest and best Halloween bash in north Jersey. No admission fee, free parking! $1,000 first prize costume contest $500 and $250 for 2nd & 3rd place! 🎶Dj Mike Mariano starts at 9pm and doors open at 4pm. Three big rooms and the outdoor haunted garden! Open Late.

When: 31 October 2025, Doors open 4 pm
Where: Zeppelin Hall, Jersey City

Monster Mash Party

It’s time to do the Monster Mash! Join us Thursday, October 31st for our Boots & Bones Halloween Party — where ghouls get down and cowboys get spooky! You can look forward to –
Monster Mash theme all night long
$100 prize for BEST DRESSED
Spooky cocktails & late-night bites
Costumes encouraged — chaos guaranteed
Reservations highly recommended — call or text 201-710-0147

When: 31 October 2025, 10 pm
Where: 116 Newark Av. JC

Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest

Bring your dogs to Departed Soles on Halloween evening for our first-ever “Howl-O-Ween” doggie costume contest! The doggie costume contest will take place from 6 to 9 pm. The brewery will have live music starting around 6:30 pm that evening.

When: October 31, 2025
Where: 150 Bay St. Jc

Trunk or Treat

For the 8th year in a row, we will bring one of the largest Halloween events in the City to Columbia Park. Bring the kids out! There will be candy, face painting, a petting zoo, and a bouncy house. Of course, wear your costume!
It’s that time of year. This will be our 8th year bringing Halloween fun to Ward A. Year after year, the crowd grows larger with hundreds of families enjoying the afternoon. If you are interested in participating this year by decorating a vehicle trunk, donating candy, or helping set up, send an e-mail to [email protected].

When: October 31, 2025, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Columbia Park, Jersey City

Newport’s 2nd Annual Trick-or-Treat

Get your costumes ready—it’s time for a frightfully fun afternoon of Halloween magic at Newport!
Stroll through our trick-or-treat stations at every residential building, each decked out in unique Halloween themes. Pick up sweet treats and toys along the way!
Check your walking map for all station locations
Ages 12 & under. Residents only
Please take 3–4 treats per station so everyone can enjoy the fun!
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Halloween at Los Cuernos

Enjoy live music featuring DJ Alaska, and there will be a costume contest with a cash prize of $500. Look forward to dinner, drinks, DJ, and dancing.

Where: 499 Washington Blvd, Jersey City

Littlepreneur Monster’s Pop-up Market

Calling All Kidpreneurs!
Join us on November 1 or 2 for a fun-filled event where young business stars shine! Come in your best costume — the spookiest, funniest, or most creative one wins a prize! DM us to claim your spot — spaces are limited!
Let’s make it a fun and festive showcase of young talent. Don’t miss out!

When: Nov 1 or 2, 2025
Where: 283 Newark Ave., Jersey City

Halloween Party – A kids’ Party

The Friendship Circle at WatersEdge is hosting a fall family event with fun activities, painting, music and dance.. This year marks their first official family gathering, kicking off what they hope will become an annual tradition — starting with Kanooku Kids!
You’re invited to attend, share, or volunteer to help make the day special for both kids and parents. Please register early so that their talented pastry chef, Lizabeth, can prepare some delicious treats for everyone to enjoy.

When: Nov 9, 2025, 2 pm
Where: Jersey City Heights, 336 Central Ave, Jersey City

Pumpkin Smash

Brought to you by the James Soloman Civic Association, this is the 3rd annual Pumpkin Smash. All supplies will be provided. Bring your pumpkin and get ready to smash. There will be snacks, games, and lot of fun! This is a free event.

When: Nov 9, 2025, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: Brunswick School Parking Lot

Updated Oct 29, 2025