Discover Halloween Activities NJ Families Will Love
October brings costumes, glowing pumpkins, and plenty of family fun to Morris County. From a festive train ride to community trick-or-treating and seasonal farm activities, families can find events for all ages and interests.
If you are looking for Halloween activities NJ families can enjoy together, add these Morris County events to your October 2026 calendar.
Ride the Pumpkin Patch Train in Whippany
All aboard for Halloween fun at the Whippany Railway Museum’s Pumpkin Patch Train.
The experience includes a 45-minute round-trip train ride between Whippany and Roseland. After the ride, children with valid train tickets can visit the pumpkin patch, choose a kid-sized pumpkin and receive a decorating kit while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged, giving families another opportunity to dress up before Halloween.
The 2026 Pumpkin Patch Trains will run on:
- Sunday, October 4
- Saturday, October 10
- Sunday, October 11
Trips depart at 1, 2, 3, and 4 p.m. Ticket prices vary by seating option, and reservations are recommended as availability is limited. Admission to the museum grounds and exhibits is included with train tickets.
Bring a Pumpkin to Morristown’s Pumpkin Illumination
See Vail Mansion Plaza glow during the Morris Arts Pumpkin Illumination on Saturday, October 24. The rain date is Sunday, October 25.
Families are invited to arrive in costume and bring a carved pumpkin to display around the reflecting pool. Electric tea lights are provided, transforming the plaza into a colorful display as the sun sets.
The free event begins at 5 p.m. with an interactive telling of “The Sleepy Hollow Halloween Story.” An art workshop follows at 6 p.m., with a luminary mask parade at 6:30 p.m. and the official pumpkin illumination at 6:45 p.m. Music and dancing add to the festive atmosphere throughout the evening.
Registration is encouraged so families can receive updates about weather and event activities.
Take a Twilight History Walk in Butler
Families with older children who enjoy local history may want to join the Historic Manning Avenue Cemetery Tour on Saturday, October 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This free twilight tour blends Butler history with a little Halloween atmosphere as guides recreate stories from the lives and deaths of some of the community’s most memorable former residents.
Participants should meet at the Butler Museum 15 minutes before the tour begins. Sturdy shoes and flashlights are recommended for walking through the cemetery after dark.
Trick-or-Treat Through Downtown Morristown
Put on your costumes and visit participating businesses during the 2026 Halloween Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Morristown.
The annual tradition returns on Friday, October 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. Costumed children can walk through downtown, collect treats, and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by other families celebrating Halloween.
Participating businesses and organizations will be updated as the event approaches. Check the official event page before visiting to find the latest information and plan your walking route.
Continue the Evening at the Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination
Families can continue the October 30 festivities at the Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination, taking place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Morris Plains Merchant Block.
Bring a carved pumpkin by 6 p.m. to add it to the illuminated display and receive a raffle ticket for a prize. Pumpkin lighting is provided. Visitors can also take photos with the display and vote for their favorite entry in the local business pumpkin-carving contest.
The evening includes live music, food, live pumpkin carving, and additional activities from local vendors. It is an easy way to turn an afternoon of trick-or-treating into a full evening of Halloween fun.
Spend Halloween Day at Fosterfields
Celebrate Halloween and the final day of the visitor season at Fall Farm Fun at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm.
The event takes place Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families can watch apples being pressed into cider, take a wagon ride, and pick pumpkins while experiencing autumn on a working historical farm.
Admission is $15 per person. A pumpkin is only guaranteed with preregistration, so families should reserve their spots before the event.
Plan Your Morris County Halloween Adventures
Popular seasonal events may require advance registration or sell out, so make plans early. Check each organizer’s website for ticket availability, weather updates, parking information, and possible schedule changes before leaving home.
From riding a train in costume to seeing hundreds of pumpkins glow after dark, these Halloween activities that NJ families can experience offer plenty of ways to celebrate throughout Morris County.
Find even more seasonal programs on the Morris County Tourism events calendar and make Morris County part of your family’s Halloween traditions.
