Halloween Events in Hudson County 2026: Parades, Trunk or Treats and Haunted Fun

Halloween 2026 lands on a Saturday, and Hudson County is ready. From the Ragamuffin Parade in Hoboken to a corn maze on Newark Avenue in Jersey City and costume contests in Bayonne, here are the trunk or treats, parades and haunted happenings we have confirmed with the towns and organizers.

JCPD West District Trunk or Treat, Thursday, October 22

The Jersey City Police Department’s West District kicks off the week with a trunk or treat for local families. Come in costume and collect treats from decorated cars.

• Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
• Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Location: JCPD West District, 1 Jackson Square, Jersey City
• Cost: Free
• More info: Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs

Weehawken Trunk or Treat and Halloween Parade, Saturday, October 24

Weehawken Recreation’s annual parade and trunk or treat on the waterfront is open to Weehawken residents ages 1 to 12. Registration is required.

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m.
• Location: Weehawken Waterfront Park and Recreation Center, 1 Port Imperial Boulevard, Weehawken
• Cost: Free for registered residents
• More info: Weehawken Recreation registration

Zombie Opera 7, Saturday, October 24

A free, full scale outdoor Halloween opera around the Hamilton Park gazebo, presented with ASL interpretation. Bring a chair and wear a costume.

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: Hamilton Park, downtown Jersey City
• Cost: Free
• More info: www.zombieopera.org

Halloween Spooktacular at the Secaucus Public Library, Tuesday, October 27

Children ages 4 and up can come dressed in costume to trick or treat, pose with festive decor, play games and make a spooky craft. Space is limited, so pick one time slot and register in advance.

• Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
• Time: Choose one slot: 4 p.m., 5 p.m. or 6 p.m.
• Location: Secaucus Public Library, 2nd Floor Panasonic Room, 1379 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus
• Cost: Free with registration
• More info: Town of Secaucus event page

Haunted Jersey City Halloween 5K, Saturday, October 31

Start Halloween morning with a costumed run along the Jersey City waterfront, with skyline views from start to finish. There is a 1 mile fun run for younger runners too.

• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 1 mile fun run at 9 a.m., 5K at 10 a.m.
• Location: Colgate Clock, foot of Essex Street, Jersey City
• Cost: $40 for the 5K, $15 for the fun run (prices rise after October 26)
• More info: Race registration

Bayonne Halloween Parade and Costume Contest, Saturday, October 31

The Bayonne Division of Recreation’s annual parade steps off on Halloween itself, with prizes for the top five children’s costumes. New this year, there is an adult category for ages 18 and up, with prizes for the top three. No pre-registration is needed; participants get a number at the stage.

• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 12 p.m.
• Location: Starts at 25th Street and Broadway, Bayonne
• Cost: Free
• More info: City of Bayonne announcement

Halloween Family Bash in Historic Downtown Jersey City, Saturday, October 31

The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District fills the Newark Avenue pedestrian plaza with games, a corn maze, face painting, pumpkins, a bouncy house and candy. Grown ups can stop by Terror Tavern, an adults only add on hosted by Grace O’Malley’s Whiskey Chapel.

• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Location: Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall and Plaza, Jersey City
• Cost: Free to attend
• More info: Historic Downtown SID

Hudson County Fall Fest, Saturday, October 31

This family friendly festival brings trick or treating, train rides, obstacle courses, face painting, balloon art, glitter tattoos and local artisan vendors, plus live music on two stages and Hudson County brewed beer for adults. It happens rain or shine.

• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: Starts at 11 a.m.
• Location: Pacific Avenue between Carteret and Forrest, at 902 Brewing Co., Jersey City
• Cost: Free; reserve tickets through the event page
• More info: Hudson County Cultural Affairs

Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade, Saturday, October 31

A Hoboken tradition, the Ragamuffin Parade brings costumes, puppets and floats down Washington Street. Lineup begins at 10th and Washington Streets, and the parade heads south to Fifth Street. Check the City of Hoboken’s channels on Halloween week for final timing and street closures.

• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: Lineup at 2 p.m., parade at 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Washington Street, from 10th Street to 5th Street, Hoboken
• Cost: Free
• More info: City of Hoboken Cultural Affairs

Trick or Treat in the Woods, Saturday, October 31

Secaucus families can trick or treat along the paths of Schmidt’s Woods on Halloween afternoon. Go early: it runs until the candy is gone.

• Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. until the candy runs out
• Location: Schmidt’s Woods Park, Secaucus
• Cost: Free
• More info: Town of Secaucus event page

Spooky Fest at Liberty Science Center, through Sunday, November 1

Daily trick or treating, a Monster Mash Dance Party and the Boo! Halloween laser show, with a $2 pumpkin patch and a Spooky Train Ride on weekends.

• Date: Daily through Sunday, November 1, 2026
• Time: During regular museum hours
• Location: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, Jersey City
• Cost: Included with museum admission
• More info: Liberty Science Center Spooky Fest

Have a happy and safe Halloween, Hudson County. Watch for little ghosts and goblins crossing the street on Saturday.

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