Tim Hawk | For NJ.com; Hoboken Department of Recreation; Ed Murray | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com; Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Are you ready for fun-size candy bars, grimacing jack-o'-lanterns, zombie parades and costume contests?

Even if you aren't, they're all on the way this month in the run-up to Halloween.

Looking for a festive event to attend? We've compiled a range of celebrations from across the state, whether you're seeking a family-friendly jaunt or an adults-only haunt.

In the comments, tell us which other Halloween events you plan to attend this season.

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Oct. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29: All A Boo Trick or Treat Train, Hammonton

DiDonato's Family Fun Center in Hammonton (1151 S. White Horse Pike) runs its outdoor All A Boo Trick or Treat Train on the Rolling Railway, promising tricks and treats, a pumpkin patch, face painting and hay maze from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5 to 8; 12 to 15; 19 to 22; and 26 to 29. Admission $12.95, didonatofuncenter.com/all-a-boo

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Oct. 6: Ghost writer walk, Cape May

Ghost expert and medium Craig McManus leads a walk to talk about paranormal experiences he's had at local spots in Cape May. Meet at Washington Street information booth at 6 p.m. on Oct. 6. Admission $25; capemaymac.org/a-walk-withthe-ghost-writer

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Oct. 6-8, 11, 18, 25, 31: Historic Haunts house tours in Cape May

Cape May's Emlen Physick Estate (1048 Washington St.) hosts tours where visitors can learn about ghost hunting and the Victorian fixation on spiritualism. Admission $12; $8 for children 3 to 12; capemaymac.org/historic-haunts-house-tour

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Ongoing, Oct. 6 through Oct. 31

Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson again hosts Fright Fest on weekends, select Mondays and Halloween, this time with new attractions like "Unleashed," an underground steampunk world, and a Lady of the Lake Cemetery. Admission $45.99 and up; sixflags.com/greatadventure/special-events/fright-fest-night

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Oct. 7: Asbury Park Zombie Walk

The undead are back to walk — err ... lurch — the boards on Oct. 7, as the Asbury Park Zombie Walk is again resurrected for some macabre fun. This year marks the walk's 10th anniversary, so expect the zombies to step up their decrepit game; facebook.com/njzombiewalk

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Oct. 7: The Witches Ball

The Witches Ball, a free outdoor event for adults, returns to Mount Holly from 6 to 11 p.m. on Oct. 7 for its 16th outing, with a Paranormal Alley filled with ghost investigators, tarot readers and contests for best witch, wizard, fantasy costume, scariest costume, historical costume and more; thewitchesball.com

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Oct. 7-8: Pumpkin Pawlooza

The Pumpkin Pawlooza comes to Paws Discovery Farm in Mount Laurel, Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill and Kid Fit New Jersey, also in Cherry Hill, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8, with pony rides, hayrides, petting zoo, fall crafts, moon bounce and obstacle course; wearechildhood.com/?lightbox=dataItem-j795vsa32

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Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29: The Great Pumpkin Train

Delaware River Railroad Excursions is running its Great Pumpkin Train on weekends in October. Trains leave at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. for a round-trip ride that lasts an hour and a half. Each child can pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch near the Carpentersville lime kilns. Corn maze and Ol' Susquehanna Mine are $5 each. Admission $18, $12 for children; 877trainride.com/pumpkintrain.htm

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Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29: Halloween at iPlay America

Freehold's iPlay America has Halloween entertainment on weekends in October, including a dance party, photo stations, pumpkin picking and decorating, magic shows and trick-or-treat trail; iplayamerica.com/halloween

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Oct. 7, 9, 14, 21, 28: Not-So-Scary Halloween Laser Show

The Robert J. Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College (1 College Drive in Toms River) is running its Not-So-Scary Halloween Laser Show at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 7, 9, 14, 21 and 28 with Kidz Bop versions of Halloween-themed songs like "Monster Mash" and the "Addams Family" theme. Adults $10, children $7; novinsplanetarium.secure.force.com/ticket#details_a0S6A000000YKVRUA4

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Oct. 7-Nov. 18: Ghost tours in Ocean City

Take a ghost tour by candlelight in Ocean City starting at East Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue, admission $15; ghosttour.com/oceancity

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Oct. 8: Trunk or Treat in Toms River

Fountains of Hope, a planned handicapped-accessible spray park, is hosting a Trunk or Treat fundraiser with a bake sale and face painting at Toms River High School East (1225 Raider Way) on Oct. 8, inviting parents to deck out their cars and come with candy for costumed trick-or-treaters. $10 donation per parking space. Setup starts at 6 p.m.; facebook.com/FountainsOfHopeTRNJ

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Oct. 13: Friday the 13th ghost investigation, Bordentown

On Angel's Wings, a "metaphysical and spiritual" shop in Bordentown, hosts a Friday the 13th ghost investigation from 8 to 11 p.m. at Riverview Studios (1 The Waterfront); facebook.com/events/121667381826338

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Oct. 13: Halloween Night Market

Here's one just for the adults — no kids allowed (no pets, either). The 21-plus Midnight Market, billed as a foodie's Halloween bash, comes to Kearny Point (78 John Miller Way, Kearny) starting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. Admission $5; eventbrite.com/e/halloween-night-market-tickets-37262813077

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Oct. 13-15: South Jersey Pumpkin Show

The South Jersey Pumpkin Show, which runs from Oct. 13 to 15, is back for its 14th outing at the Salem County Fairgrounds in Woodstown, with rides, a Headless Horseman story, artists, crafters, vendors, home show, food festival, Fall Festival of Trees, pumpkin pageant and more; sjpumpkinshow.com

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Oct. 14: Finding the Great Pumpkin

The Arts Council of Princeton hosts Finding the Great Pumpkin, a free event at Princeton Shopping Center from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 with crafts and live music; artscouncilofprinceton.org

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Oct. 14: Ghost walk, Mullica Hill

The Jersey Unique Minds Paranormal Society will host ghost walks with the Harrison Township Historical Society along Main Street in Mullica Hill. Tours will leave Blueplate Restaurant (47 South Main St.) every 10 minutes starting at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. Admission $7; harrisonhistorical.com/events.html

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Oct. 20: Gardens Aglow at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Upper Montclair (474 Upper Mountain Ave.) hosts Gardens Aglow, its annual Halloween event festooned with jack-o'-lanterns crafted by local high school students. Free admission, 6 p.m. Oct. 20 (rain date Oct. 21); presbyirisgardens.org

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Oct. 20: Halloween parade and family dance party in Sea Isle City

The Sea Isle City Halloween Parade is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 20 from 45th to 40th Street and Landis Avenue, followed by a dance party at Excursion Park; visitsicnj.com/events/halloween-parade-dance-party

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Oct. 20-21: Eakfest in Brick

Eakfest, a Halloween festival in Brick that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will feature professional wrestling, carnival rides, (non-scary) hayrides, a haunted trail, vendors and face painting at VFW Post 8867 at 373 Adamston Road from 5 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 20 and 3 to 10 pm. on Oct. 21; eakfest.com

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Oct. 21: Barktoberfest & Trunk or Treat, Millville

Millville's Pampered Pup Luxury Pet Resort hosts Barktoberfest & Trunk or Treat from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21 at 2709 Mays Landing Road. Pet owners and dogs who are vaccinated are invited to participate in a costume contest (2 p.m.) followed by a children's costume contest and trunk or treat from 3 to 5 p.m.; facebook.com/events/1890675057864830

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Oct. 21: Costume pet parade in Smithville

Historic Smithville hosts a costume parade for pets starting at 1 p.m. at 615 E. Moss Mill Road; historicsmithville.com/smithville-events-2/october-events/2011-pet-parade-in-historic-smithville

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Oct. 21: Dog Walk of the Dead, Augusta

The Dog Walk of the Dead returns to the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 with dog costume contests, pet adoptions, live music, vendors, blood drive and classic cars to benefit Sparta's One Step Closer Animal Rescue; dogwalkofthedead.com

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Oct. 21: Hoboken Harvest Festival

The 13th Hoboken Harvest Festival brings pumpkin painting, pony rides, a trackless train, hay maze and more to Pier A Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 21; hobokennj.gov/calendar/hoboken-harvest-festival

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Oct. 21: Howl-O-Ween Festival, Bradley Beach

The Howl-O-Ween Festival and dog parade will have a dog costume contest and talent show and run from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Riley Park in Bradley Beach (rain date Oct. 22); i1.wp.com/www.pawsandanchor.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Howl-2017-FB.jpg

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Oct. 21: Poe in Cape May

The East Lynne Theater Company presents "Poe By Candlelight" at the First Presbyterian Church at 500 Hughes St. in Cape May, with actors reading their favorite Edgar Allen Poe tales. Admission $12, children 12 and under free. 8 p.m. Oct. 21; eastlynnetheater.org/poe-by-candlelight.html

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Oct. 21: Pumpkin Festival in Cape May

Cape May's Historic Cold Spring Village hosts its free Pumpkin Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with pumpkin painting, games, crafters and food vendors. Visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation; hcsv.org/event-directory/?event_id1=15

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Oct. 21: Trick-or-treating in Hammonton

Downtown Hammonton hosts daytime trick-or-treating from 1 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 21, with games, a photo booth, music and a costume contest for humans and their pets. Rain date Oct. 28; downtownhammonton.com/events

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Oct. 21: Trunk or treat, Cinnaminson

Cinnaminson's trunk or treat, open to residents of Cinnaminson, is a fundraiser for Project Graduation at Cinnaminson High School, running from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at Cinnaminson High School, with food, music, a photo area and prizes. For trick-or-treaters 12 and under; $4 per child, $5 per car; facebook.com/groups/360174827492611

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Oct. 21: Zombie walk, Woodbridge

The Woodbridge Ghost Walk invites all zombies to a procession starting at the Board of Education building (428 School St.) at 5 p.m. on Oct. 21. Best costumes get free tickets to haunted tours; hauntedhistoryproductions.com/zombie-walk.html

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Oct. 21-22, 28-29: Boo at the Boardwalk

Jenkinson's Boo at the Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach (300 Ocean Ave.) runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 with trick-or-treating, pumpkin patch, beach maze, crafts, underwater pumpkin carving and pumpkin derby; jenkinsons.com/events/boo-at-the-boardwalk

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Oct. 22: Celebrate Fall at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit

Celebrate Fall has crafts, face painting, a spooky trail, costume parade, pumpkin-carving contest and vendors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit. Admission $10; reeves-reedarboretum.org

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Oct. 22: Halloween Parade in Cape May

The Cape May Halloween Parade will be preceded by trick-or-treating on the Washington Street Mall from noon to 2 p.m. The route begins at Perry Street and Carpenter Lane. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m; discovercapemaynj.com/events/halloween-parade

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Oct. 22: Howl-O-Ween Family Fest

Marty's Place Senior Dog Sanctuary in Upper Freehold Township (118 Route 526) hosts its Howl-O-Ween Family Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 22, inviting dogs and their owners for a Ruff Mudder Canine Obstacle Challenge, a dog costume contest, dog photos, hayrides, K-9 demonstration, crafts and food; facebook.com/martysplaceseniordogsanctuary

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Oct. 22: Trick-Or-Treat Street and Howl-O-Ween in Seaside Heights

Seaside Heights hosts its Trick-Or-Treat Street and Howl-O-Ween from noon to 5 p.m. on the boardwalk on Oct. 22, with prizes, pumpkin decorating, costumes parades for both kids and dogs, trick-or-treating and a punkin' chunkin' competition; exit82.com/event/trick-treat-street-howl-o-ween

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Oct. 25: Halloween Parade, Hammonton

The Kiwanis host the Hammonton Halloween Parade at 7 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Bellevue Avenue and Egg Harbor Road, rain date Oct. 26; downtownhammonton.com/events

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Oct. 26: Ocean City Halloween Parade

Ocean City hosts its Halloween parade on Oct. 26 starting 7:15 p.m. at Asbury Avenue and moving from Sixth to 11th streets; 26; oceancityvacation.com/details/2345-halloween-parade.html

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Oct. 26-28: Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton

Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen's Museum (120 W. Main St.) hosts its Haunted Seaport event 6 to 9 p.m. from Oct. 26 to 28 with a hayride ($5), crafts, games, stories, pumpkin slime, ghoulish pirates, sea captains and the Jersey Devil. Admission $10, $5 for children 5 to 12; tuckertonseaport.org/event/haunted-seaport

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Oct. 27: Halloween movie and treats in downtown Wildwood

Wildwood will host a free Halloween movie screening at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Byrne Plaza (Pacific Avenue between Oak and Cedar) with treats and free parking; wildwoodsnj.com

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Oct. 27: Monster Splash at Sahara Sam's Oasis, West Berlin

Sahara Sam's Oasis in West Berlin (535 North Route 73) hosts Monster Splash, with Halloween music, contests and a foam party from 4 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27. Admission $24.95; saharasams.com/2017/posts/monster-splash

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Oct. 27: Pumpkinfest, Clinton

Pumpkinfest in downtown Clinton starts with face painting, hayrides and balloon artists from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and continues with a pumpkin contest at 7 p.m. Guests can enter their painted, illuminated or carved pumpkins; clintonnj.gov/calendar.html

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Oct. 27-28: All Hallows' Evenings at the Stickley Museum, Morris Plains

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms in Morris Plains hosts All Hallows' Evenings at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28, promising guests will "party like it's 1913" with a tour of the Gustav Stickley Log House, built in 1911. Admission $12. To register/buy tickets, visit: stickleymuseum.org/programs/upcoming-programs/all-hallows-evenings.html

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Oct. 27-28: Zoo Boo 2017 at Bergen County Zoo

The Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park in Paramus (216 Forest Ave.) hosts its Zoo Boo from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 28, with trick-or-treating, magic shows, ghost stories, "Eerie Express" train and friendly train. Admission $6 for ages 2 and up. Advance purchase required, see co.bergen.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/9180

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Oct. 28: Alloway Halloween Parade

The Alloway Halloween Parade, a Salem County tradition since 1968, returns at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 (rain date Oct. 29) from School Lane to the municipal building; allowayhalloweenparade.org

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Oct. 28: Boo at the Zoo, Cape May Court House

The Cape May County Park and Zoo hosts its Boo at the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at the zoo in Cape May Court House with an inflatable obstacle course, magic show (1 p.m.), games, candy, live animal show and costume contest that starts at 11 a.m. (registration 10 a.m.); cmczoo.com

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Oct. 28: 'Convention Hell' Halloween Concert

Asbury Park's Convention Hall hosts a "Convention Hell" Halloween concert with various local acts playing covers. Among the acts will be Remember Jones as JuggalOtis Redding — a mashup of Insane Clown Posse and Otis Redding — and Matt Wade Band as Parliament Funkadelic. 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Admission 21 and over, tickets $25; ticketmaster.com

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Oct. 28: Doggie Halloween 'Pawrade' & Festival, Kearny

Kearny hosts its fourth Halloween costume contest for dogs and their owners and Doggie Halloween "Pawrade" & Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Bone Appetit Barkery and Spa (463 Elm St.); kearnynj.org or facebook.com/events/317543522044417

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Oct. 28: Frenchtown and Lambertville/New Hope zombie walks and crawls

The trudging zombie set will be visible all across the Delaware River towns of Frenchtown, Lambertville and New Hope on Oct. 28. The Lambertville/New Hope zombie walk will start at 4:30 p.m. (registration 4 p.m.) at the former site of the River Horse Brewery in Lambertville and end at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope. $10 per family. The Frenchtown Zombie Crawl runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; delawarerivertowns.com/halloween

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Oct. 28: Halloween at the Tropicana with 'Thriller' dance

Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City's Ultimate Halloween starts with a group reenactment of the dance from the "Thriller" video at 7:30 p.m. on the Boardwalk on Oct. 28, followed by a costume contest in The Quarter at 9 p.m. and the "Booooo Nights Halloween Bash," which brings more costume contests, with a top prize of $1,000. Cuba Libre also has a costume contest with grand prize trip; 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; tropicana.net/events/tropicana-atlantic-citys-ultimate-halloween

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Oct. 28: Highlands Zombie Parade

The Highlands Zombie Parade starts shambling down Bay Avenue at 2 p.m. on Oct. 28. Check in begins at 10 a.m. at Huddy Park (301 Shore Drive). At the end of the parade, there will be contests for best zombie costume, best male zombie, best female zombie and best zombie child. To register (required) visit: highlandsnj.com/Special_Events/Zombie_Parade/Zombie_Parade-Page_2.shtml

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Oct. 28: Howl-O-Ween trunk or treat

The Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees (509 Centennial Blvd.) hosts its Howl-O-Ween trunk or treat from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 with carnival games, a pumpkin patch, costume contests and free and allergen-free candy for children and treats for dogs like the Bark-tini; camdencounty.com/event/howl-o-ween-trunk-treat

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Oct. 28: The Medford-Vincentown Rotary Club Halloween Parade

The Medford-Vincentown Rotary Club hosts its 2017 Halloween Parade starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at St. Mary's of the Lakes School (196 Route 70), continuing east to Firehouse Lane and turning onto Main Street before concluding at Maurice and Everett Haines School; medfordhalloweenparade.com

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Oct. 28: Ocean Grove Halloween Parade

The Ocean Grove Halloween Parade, for pets and children, is at noon on Oct. 28 at Fireman's Park; oceangrovenj.com/events.html

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Oct. 28: Pumpkin Patch Day, Liberty Hall Museum

Kean University's Liberty Hall Museum (1003 Morris Ave., Union) hosts Pumpkin Patch Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 28, with pumpkin picking, carving, painting, hayrides and crafts. Rain date Oct. 29. Admission $12 for children, $8 for adults, children under 3 free; kean.edu/libertyhall/events/pumpkin-patch-day-oct28

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Oct. 28: Smithville Zombie Walk

Oct. 28 is chock full of Jersey zombie walks, with another in Historic Smithville from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be makeup artists, vendors and music; historicsmithville.com/smithville-events-2/october-events/zombie-walk

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Oct. 28: 'Spooktacular' at UCPAC

A "Spooktacular" circus show celebrates Halloween with vampires that fly through the air and zombie and witch acrobats 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. Admission $25 to $40; ucpac.org

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Oct. 28: Tricks 'n' Treats at the museum

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts in Madison hosts its Tricks 'n' Treats from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 28, inviting families for games, crafts, treats and Halloween stories. Included with paid admission: $5, $3 for children 6 and up; metc.org/event/tricks-n-treats-halloween-drop-craft

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Oct. 28: Trunk or treat, parade and fireworks, Rahway

Rahway hosts a Halloween celebration on Oct. 28, starting with a Halloween parade that steps off from Hamilton Stage at 5 p.m. and will be followed by a trunk or treat at 5:30 p.m. at Irving and Cherry streets. Fireworks cap off the evening at 7 p.m. behind the recreation center; cityofrahway.org

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Oct. 28: Zombie Pub Crawl for Breast Cancer, Highlands

The Highlands Zombie Pub Crawl for Breast Cancer runs from 3 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 and benefits the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and the Toms River-based Cristine Meredith Miele Foundation. Check in at Huddy Park (Bay and Waterwitch avenues) between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; highlandsnj.wufoo.com/forms/zombie-pub-crawl

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Oct. 28-29: Goblins in the Garden in Camden

Camden Children's Garden (3 Riverside Drive) hosts its Goblins in the Gardens Halloween event with a haunted train ride, trick-or-treating and a costume parade from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29; camdenchildrensgarden.squarespace.com

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Oct. 29: All Hallow's Eve at Allaire Village, Farmingdale

The Historic Village of Allaire (4263 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale) hosts a 19th century-style All Hallow's Eve celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 29 with pumpkin picking, horse and wagon rides, costume parade, games and stories. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for children; allairevillage.org/eventbrite-event/all-hallows-eve

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Oct. 29: Bordentown Halloween Parade

The 46th Bordentown Halloween Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Oct. 29 (rain date Nov. 5) and move down Elizabeth Street, turning onto Second Street before turning again onto Park Street, Farnsworth Avenue, East Union Street, Crosswicks Street and Lafayette Street before returning to Elizabeth Street. All visitors are asked to bring new, packaged socks to be collected along the route for the Kiwanis sock drive; bordentownhalloween.com/parade.html

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Oct. 29: Gymnastics Halloween party, Northfield

Blake's Gymnastics in Northfield (1225 West Mill Road) hosts a free Halloween party with pony rides, face painting, foam pit, open gym, crafts, moon bounce and goody bags from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 29; facebook.com/BlakesGymnastics

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Oct. 29: Halloween parade in Milford

Milford's Halloween parade is from 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 on Bridge Street; facebook.com/events/1431631690214647

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Oct. 29: Haunted Greenwood Gardens, Short Hills

Short Hills' Greenwood Gardens (274 Old Short Hills Road) gets in the spirit of the season at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29 as founder Peter P. Blanchard III talk about the gardens' brushes with "hauntings," brings guests to the "haunted" 1925 cottage and hears personal stories from visitors. Admission $15; registration at greenwoodgardens.org/haunted-greenwood

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Oct. 29: Lambertville Halloween Parade

In keeping with more than 75 years of tradition, the 2017 Lambertville Halloween Parade will step off at 3 p.m. from York Street by Mary Sheridan Park on Oct. 29 and conclude with judging at the Little League field; halloween08530.com

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Oct. 29: Linden Halloween Parade

Linden's 66th Halloween parade will step off at 2 p.m. on Wood Avenue on Oct. 29; facebook.com/2017-Linden-Halloween-Parade-907892036021578/

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Oct. 29: Point Pleasant Halloween Parade

Point Pleasant's 37th Halloween parade steps off at 1 p.m. on Oct. 29 at Bridge Avenue; pointpleasantchamber.com/37th-annual-halloween-parade

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Oct. 29: Walk for Kids' Sake, Parsippany

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Jersey hosts its 50th Walk for Kids' Sake at Wyndham Worldwide (22 Sylvan Way) in Parsippany. Participants are asked to wear costumes and bring bags to pick up treats along the route. There will be games, face painting, costume contests and a bouncy house. Proceeds from the walk will go to mentoring programs. Registration 9 a.m. Oct. 29, start time 10 a.m. To register, visit northjerseybigs.org/walk-for-kids-sake

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Oct. 29: Witches' Day Out, Smithville

Historic Smithville's Witches' Day Out invites Halloween revelers to enter a contest for best witch hat (bring your broom, too). Registration 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Baremore Tavern at Smithville Inn; historicsmithville.com/smithville-events/witchs-day-out

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Oct. 30: Bradley Beach Halloween Parade

The Bradley Beach Halloween Parade steps off at 6 p.m. in Riley Park, with registration at 5 p.m. at the Bradley Beach Firehouse (rain date Oct. 31); bradleybeachnj.gov

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Oct. 30: Spookypalooza, West Deptford

Riverwinds Community Center in West Deptford (1000 Riverwinds Drive) hosts Spookypalooza, with games and prizes, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 30; riverwinds.govoffice.com

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Oct. 31: Flemington Halloween Parade

Flemington's Halloween parade runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 on Main Street between Mine and Capner streets. There will be costume contests in various age groups, starting at 0 to 3 years, and a dog costume contest; historicflemington.com

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Oct. 31: Halloween Family Bash in Jersey City

Jersey City's Family Halloween Bash runs from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, with free candy, music, popcorn, face painting and bouncy house; jcdowntown.org/events

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Oct. 31: Hometown Halloween, Washington

Washington Borough (Warren County) hosts its Hometown Halloween celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Downtown Pocket Park (44 E. Washington Ave.) with trick-or-treating, costume contests, a pet costume contest, scarecrow decorating contest and children's craft; washingtonbid.org/hometown-halloween

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Oct. 31: Ragamuffin Parade in Hoboken

Hoboken's Ragamuffin Parade, an annual procession of costumed children, begins at 3 p.m. on Oct. 31, with setup on Washington and 13th streets and a costume contest at the Little League Field at Fifth Street and River Terrace; hobokennj.gov/rag-a-muffin-parade

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Oct. 31: Safe Howl-O-Ween, Turtle Back Zoo

The Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange hosts its Safe Howl-O-Ween from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 with trick-or-treating at candy stations and a "not so scary" ride on the zoo train. Admission $5; turtlebackzoo.com/events/safe-howl-o-ween-2

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Oct. 31: Toms River Halloween Parade

Toms River Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 hosts the 79th Toms River Halloween Parade at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Registration is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehouse at 26 Robbins St. The parade route starts at the Toms River Shopping Centre at Route 37 and Main Street before turning onto Main Street, then Washington Street. Postponement date: Nov. 1; trfc1.org/halloween.html

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Oct. 31: Trick-or-treating in Cape May

Cape May's Emlen Physick Estate (1048 Washington St.) welcomes trick-or-treaters from 5 to 7 p.m.; capemaymac.org/trick-or-treat

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Oct. 31: Trunk or treat at South Jersey Black Heritage Museum

South Jersey Black Heritage Museum (2010 New Albany Road) in Cinnaminson hosts a trunk or treat for children from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by adult; eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treat-at-the-sjbhm-tickets-37430695217

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Nov. 1: The Great Pumpkin Sail

A local favorite, the Great Pumpkin Sail at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside, is an annual post-Halloween tradition in which revelers set their lit jack-o'-lanterns afloat on the lake. 5:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 1; ucnj.org/calendar

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More Halloween

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Here's our 2016 New Jersey haunted house ranking

Visit our Halloween page for more to come on this year's haunted houses, costumes and more.

Amy Kuperinsky may be reached at akuperinsky@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @AmyKup or on Facebook.