October is here, which means your little ones are probably getting very excited for Halloween! While Halloween night is always special, there are plenty of local events and activities if you’re looking to get the Halloween vibes started early. Our latest blog has a collection of family-friendly events and activities nearby throughout the month of October!
Linwood’s Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 24th 4:00 PM – 7:00PM
- Venue: All Wars Memorial Park
- Description: Hosted by the Linwood Board of Recreation, featuring games, trunk or treat, face painting, pumpkin painting, and more!
- For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/linwoodrecreation/posts/getting-excited-for-the-fall-use-the-link-to-sign-up-to-participate-in-the-trunk/1489050379925830/
Fall Into Fun Festival & Trick-or-Treat Weekends at Storybook Land
- Date & Time: Select weekends through October, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Venue: Storybook Land
- Description: Classic storybook-themed park tailored specifically for young children and preschoolers, featuring Halloween decor and costumed characters.
- For more information, visit: https://storybookland.com/fall
Ocean City Halloween Parade
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Venue: Ocean Downtown Asbury Avenue
- Description: A longstanding local tradition featuring creative costumes, community floats, antique vehicles, and marching dance teams.
- For more information, visit: https://oceancityvacation.com/events-calendar/halloween-parade-4/
DiDonato’s Trick-or-Treat Train
- Date & Time: Select weekends in October
- Venue: DiDonato Family Fun Center
- Description: Take a train ride through a goblin-friendly Halloween town, walk through a corn maze, meet a friendly witch and warlock, and enjoy a giant slide and inflatable obstacle course.
- For more information,n visit: https://www.simpletix.com/e/didonato-s-trick-or-treat-train-2026-tickets-283808
Boo at the Zoo
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 24th 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Venue: Cape May Zoo
- Description: Visitors of all ages are invited to wear a costume to this fun family event, which includes activities for the kids, games, candy, entertainment, animals, an inflatable obstacle course, a pirate ship, and more.
- For more information, visit: https://capemaycountynj.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1732