Hey Weekenders โ
With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, there's no shortage of spooky fun around South Jersey. From trick-or-treating and Halloween parades to fall festivals, live music, and more, we've rounded up some great ways to make the most of the weekend.
And don't forget to check your inbox Tuesday! Our November Events Guide is coming your way, packed with things to do all month long.
Letโs get into it this weekends events!
Main Events This Weekend
Happy Halloween, South Jersey!
Saturday, October 31 | Throughout South Jersey
Happy Halloween! Get those costumes ready, stock up on candy, and prepare for a spooktacular Saturday! From neighborhood trick-or-treating to Halloween parades and community celebrations, there's plenty of festive fun happening across South Jersey.
Be sure to check with your local municipality for official trick-or-treating hours, parade schedules, and any special Halloween activities in your town.
Have a fun, safe, and candy-filled Halloween, South Jersey!
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Sips Undersea: Boo Bash
Thursday, October 29 | 5:30 โ 9:30 PM | Adventure Aquarium, Camden, NJ | 21+
Who says Halloween parties have to happen at a bar? Adventure Aquarium is turning up the spooky vibes with an adults-only after-hours bash! Explore glowing underwater pumpkin displays, sip themed cocktails, dance to music, and watch underwater pumpkin carving. Costumes are encouraged, and tickets start at $44.99, with discounts available for groups of four or more.
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Haddonfield Drone Show
Friday, October 30 | 7:30 PM | Kings Highway, Haddonfield, NJ
Two celebrations, one big Friday night in Haddonfield! Downtown kicks things off with the Halloween Parade at 6:30 PM, followed by the borough's rescheduled America 250 Drone Show at 7:30 PM. Grab a chair, find your viewing spot, and watch the sky light up above Kings Highway. A fun, free-feeling night out for the whole family!
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Mount Holly Fall Fest & Howl-O-Ween Pet Pawrade
Saturday, October 31 | 11 AM โ 4 PM | Downtown Mount Holly, NJ
Halloween is going to the dogs in Mount Holly! Bring the family (and your four-legged friends) downtown for the Fall Fest and Howl-O-Ween Pet Pawrade. Browse local vendors, grab a bite at downtown restaurants, explore the shops, and cheer on pups dressed in their Halloween best. Pet owners can register their furry contestants in advance!
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Cedar Rose Vineyards HalloWine Fest
Saturday, October 31 | Noon โ 7:30 PM | 431 Kenyon Avenue, Millville, NJ
Wine, costumes, live music, and fireworks? Now that's a Halloween party! Cedar Rose Vineyards is bringing back HalloWine Fest with six food trucks, 25 local vendors, costume contests for people AND pets, and trick-or-treating for the kids. Catch live performances from K&J Trio and Whiskey Sunset before a fireworks finale at 7:15 PM. General admission is $15.
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Fall Foliage Rambler
Saturday, October 31 & Sunday, November 1 | Woodstown Central Railroad, Woodstown, NJ
All aboard for one of the prettiest rides of the season! Woodstown Central Railroad's Fall Foliage Rambler takes passengers on a two-hour, 32-mile journey through Woodstown, Swedesboro, and Salem. Enjoy the changing colors, charming countryside, and a relaxing ride aboard historic railroad equipment. Tickets start at $39.
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๐ถ LIVE MUSIC | SOUTH JERSEY
Broken Arrow โ A Tribute to Neil Young
Friday, October 30 | 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM) | Levoy Theatre, Millville, NJ
Calling all Neil Young fans! ๐ถ Broken Arrow brings the legendary music of Neil Young to life at the Levoy Theatre this Friday night. From the electric rock of Crazy Horse to the laid-back acoustic classics, this tribute band delivers the sound, vocals, and energy that made Neil Young a rock legend. Get ready for a night of great music and sing-along favorites!
Tickets: $41.25โ$70.25
Note: Live music schedules are subject to change.
Be sure to check with the venue for the latest updates.
Mark Your Calendars
(Upcoming Events)
Our November Events Guide Drops Tuesday!
Your November plans? We've got them covered!
From holiday markets and wine festivals to food trucks, live music, family adventures and festive celebrations, November is shaping up to be a fun month across South Jersey!
We're rounding up the events you'll want on your calendar, all in one easy-to-save guide.
COMING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD!
Keep an eye on your inbox!
๐ธ๏ธ Fun Halloween Facts ๐ธ๏ธ
Halloween night might be all about the costumes and candy, but thereโs plenty of spooky history behind it too. So while youโre raiding the snack bowl or waiting for the next doorbell ring, here are a few fun (and sometimes weird) facts to impress your friends โ or at least make you feel better about how much you just spent on candy.
Halloween is ancient โ like, 2,000 years ancient.
It started as Samhain (pronounced โsow-inโ), a Celtic harvest festival marking the shift to winter โ when people believed the veil between the living and dead got thin. ๐ปPumpkin carving began withโฆ turnips.
Yep. In Ireland, folks carved faces into turnips to scare away evil spirits. Pumpkins took over when Irish immigrants landed in America โ because, letโs be honest, theyโre way easier to carve. ๐Trick-or-treating has roots in โsouling.โ
During medieval times, people went door-to-door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for โsoul cakes.โ Today, weโve upgraded to full-size Snickers.The first U.S. citywide Halloween celebration was in 1920.
Anoka, Minnesota, dubbed itself the โHalloween Capital of the Worldโ โ and still hosts massive parades every year.Candy corn wasnโt always called candy corn.
In the 1880s, it was โChicken Feed.โ (And apparently people still ate it anyway.) ๐The most popular Halloween costume in the U.S.?
Every year itโs a close race โ but classic witches and vampires still top the charts. In South Jersey, youโll also find a surprising number of Phillies jerseys and inflatable T-Rexes.Black cats werenโt always bad luck.
In ancient Egypt, they were symbols of protection and good fortune. Somewhere along the way, Europe ruined their PR. ๐โโฌThe word โwitchโ means โwise woman.โ
The Old English wicce referred to a woman skilled in healing and herbs โ which makes you wonder who started calling that โevil.โHalloween is second only to Christmas for spending.
Between costumes, candy, and decor, Americans shell out more than $10 billion a year โ and we regret nothing.Some people still celebrate Samhain.
Modern pagans and Celtic-heritage groups mark the night with bonfires and remembrance rituals โ keeping the original spirit of the holiday alive. ๐ฅ
๐ฅ Top 10 Halloween Movies to Watch This Weekend ๐ฅ
If your plans end early or youโre staying in to dodge the sugar rush, queue up one of these classics. From spooky to silly, here are our favorite films to set the Halloween mood โ no haunted hayride required.
Hocus Pocus (1993) โ The gold standard. Salem, witches, and the Sanderson sistersโ chaotic charm never get old.
Beetlejuice (1988) โ Ghosts, stripes, and Tim Burton at his weirdest. Say it three times if you dare.
The Addams Family (1991) โ Spooky, kooky, and a reminder that weird is wonderful.
Ghostbusters (1984) โ Because bustinโ still makes us feel good.
Sleepy Hollow (1999) โ Foggy woods, old-school gothic vibes, and Johnny Depp chasing headless horsemen.
Casper (1995) โ Wholesome nostalgia with a friendly ghost and a killer โ90s soundtrack.
Scream (1996) โ Meta horror that actually still scares โ plus, peak โ90s small-town energy.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) โ The perfect bridge between pumpkin spice and peppermint season.
Practical Magic (1998) โ Cozy witch vibes, great soundtrack, and the rare Halloween movie that works with a glass of wine.
Halloween (1978) โ The classic that started it all. Watch it with the lights off (and maybe lock the door).
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Thatโs a wrap for this weekโs edition.
Whether you're taking the kids trick-or-treating, heading out for a Halloween party, or just enjoying the last bit of October, we hope you have a fun and safe weekend!
One more thing! Keep an eye on your inbox Tuesday, November 3, for our November Events Guide! We're rounding up the best festivals, holiday happenings, family activities, and local events to help you plan the month ahead.
Happy Halloween, South Jersey!
See you Tuesday!
โ Tyler and the SJW Crew
Please note: event dates, times, entertainment schedules, and details can occasionally change, so we always recommend checking directly with event organizers before heading out.