Celebrate Halloween with a variety spooky activities throughout the region
Halloween is just a few days away and there will be plenty of chances for residents of all ages to get dressed up in costume and enjoy spooky activities this weekend. Find out which events are taking place around the region.
In Mullica Hill
- On Saturday, stop by the 11th annual Trick or Trot 5K costume fun run and one-mile walk, presented by Harrison Township Recreation Commission and Victory Physical Therapy at Ella Harris Park, located at 155 Commissioners Road. The cost is $20 on the day of the race. Proceeds are used for improvements and renovations making township parks and programs accessible to all children and community members, including those with disabilities or special needs. Registration will take place from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., with an 8:30 a.m. kickoff start time, rain or shine. To register online, visit www.runsignup.com/trickortrot.
- Following the Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk, at 11 a.m., Halloween festivities will begin with pumpkin painting and hayrides. Children are invited to pre-register to participate in costume judging for the Halloween parade, which will follow at 1 p.m. For more information on the Halloween festivities, visit www.harrisontwp.us.
Around South Jersey
- Guests can learn about some haunted history in Washington Township on Saturday. The Washington Township Historic Commission and NJROPE will host Halloween Adventures: An After Hours Tour from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at The Olde Stone House Village, located at 208 Egg Harbor Road in Sewell. Investigate the historical buildings with real equipment and trained professionals. Tickets are $30 at the door and are subject to availability. Email [email protected] for more information.
- An annual Halloween tradition returns to Medford this weekend as the Medford-Vincentown Rotary Club hosts its 71st annual Halloween Parade on Saturday. The parade will travel down Main Street in Medford beginning at 7 p.m. The parade begins at St. Mary of the Lakes School and will travel south down Main Street, ending at the Haines Fifth Grade Center. Main Street will close to traffic at 6 p.m. The rain date for the parade is Sunday. For more information, visit www.medfordhalloweenparade.com.
- Guests can learn about some haunted history in Washington Township on Saturday. The Washington Township Historic Commission and NJROPE will host Halloween Adventures: An After Hours Tour from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at The Olde Stone House Village, located at 208 Egg Harbor Road in Sewell. Investigate the historical buildings with real equipment and trained professionals. Tickets are $30 at the door and are subject to availability. Email [email protected] for more information.
- Voorhees Town Center will be decked out for Halloween on Saturday as the Voorhees Township Halloween Festival takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. The event includes a slew of activities, including hayrides, a costume parade, pumpkin picking, a balloon artist, magic show and more. The event is free to attend and parking is free. For more information, visit www.voorheesnj.com.
- Cherry Hill High School West’s fall play, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” will be performed at the high school auditorium this weekend. Performances are scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and students and $10 for senior citizens. To purchase tickets, visit showtix4u.com. For more information, call (856) 663–8006.
- Residents of all ages are invited to the Cherry Hill Public Library on Saturday to partake in Chinese Maker Day. Activities will be taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafting, Chinese calligraphy and painting, food making, games, Chinese face painting and a photo booth. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit www.chplnj.org.
At the Jersey Shore
- Halloween arrives at the Cape May County Zoo on Saturday at its annual Boo at the Zoo event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests of all ages are invited to dress in costume and partake in games, candy, entertainment, a magic show, a live animal show and more. There will be a costume contest beginning at 11 a.m., with registration at 10 a.m. The magic show is scheduled for 1 p.m., with the animal show right after. The event is free to attend. The zoo is located at 707 North Route 9 in Cape May. Visit www.capemay.com/eventcalendar/index.php?eID=21311 for more information.
- Stone Harbor will host its Kids’ Harvest Festival on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the downtown shopping district. Kids can make fall crafts, enjoy a free hayride, pumpkin decorating and go trick or treating in numerous shops and businesses. Visit http://stoneharborbeach.com for more information on the event.
In Philadelphia
- Enjoy a slew of Halloween-themed activities in Manayunk this weekend. Halloween in Manayunk will take place along Main Street from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include a children and dog costume parade at 10:30 a.m., trick-or-treating along Main Street and a corn maze at Venice Island. The event is free to attend. Visit http://manayunk.com/news-and-events/events/halloween-in-manayunk.html for more information.
- Prince of Peace Church in Philadelphia will be hosting its annual Fall Festival on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be lots of food and beverage options to choose from, as well as shopping, prizes, raffles and more. Prince of Peace Church is located at 6001 Colgate Street in Philadelphia. The event will be held indoors and is free to attend.
To see more events taking place in Philadelphia this weekend, visit www.philadelphiaweekly.com.
