Looking for the best Halloween events in Bergen County NJ 2025? This year, families can enjoy everything from local trunk-or-treats and parades to spooky haunted houses and dazzling light shows. Whether you’re planning something kid-friendly or searching for a thrill, Bergen County and nearby towns are packed with Halloween fun all October long.
Our guide covers it all — from the popular Demarest Farms Halloween Light Show and Zoo Boo at Van Saun Park to local town celebrations like parades in Ridgewood, Westwood, and Hillsdale. Plus, if you don’t mind a short drive, you’ll find can’t-miss attractions just beyond Bergen County, including the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, Scare Farm in Hillsborough, and Pure Terror Scream Park in Monroe, NY.
Bookmark this roundup and use it as your go-to Halloween planner. We’ve included dates, locations, ticket info, and insider tips so you can make the most of every event. Whether you’re bringing little ones in costume, teens looking for a scare, or planning a festive fall weekend with friends, this list of Halloween happenings near Bergen County NJ 2025 has something for everyone.
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Family-Friendly Trunk-or-Treats & Parades
Franklin Lakes Trunk or Treat
- 📍 Municipal Field, Franklin Lakes
- 📅 Sun, Oct 26 | 11 AM – 1 PM
- 🧑🎃 Costume parade & prizes
- 🔗 Borough website
Paramus Library Trunk or Treat
- 📍 Paramus Main Library, 116 E. Century Rd
- 📅 Friday, Oct 25
- 🔗 Paramus Library
Waldwick Ragamuffin Parade + Trunk or Treat
- 📍 Waldwick Borough
- 📅 Sat, Oct 25 | 10 AM
- 🔗 Borough of Waldwick
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Trunk or Treat
- 📍 Paramus
- 📅 Sun, Oct 26 | 2–4 PM
- 🔗 Event page
Bergenfield Downtown Trunk or Treat
- 📍 The Avenue/Washington Ave
- 📅 Fri, Oct 25, 30, 31 |
- 🔗 Bergenfield official
Westwood Children’s Halloween Parade
- 📍 Downtown Westwood
- 📅 Sat, Oct 25 | Morning
- 🔗 Westwood Recreation
Ridgewood Haunted Halloween Harvest
- 📍 Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
- 📅 Sat, Oct 25 | 11 AM – 2 PM
- 👻 Costume contests (kids + pets)
- 🔗 Ridgewood Chamber
Hillsdale Annual Halloween Parade
- 📍 Lineup: Memorial Park | Ends: Beechwood Park
- 📅 Sat, Oct 25 | Afternoon
- 🔗 Hillsdale Borough
Ramsey Halloween Parade & Trunk-or-Treat
- 📍 Ramsey Municipal Lot
- 📅 Oct 26 10:30 AM
- 🔗 Ramsey Boro
Mahwah Cops & Goblins Spooktacular
- 📍 Commodore Perry Field, Mahwah
- 📅 Sun, Oct 26 | 4–6 PM
- 🔗 Mahwah Boro
Montvale Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
- 📍 Memorial Drive, Montvale
- 📅 TBA
- 🔗 Montvale Boro
Old Tappan Halloween Festival & Parade
- 📍 Oakes Park
- 📅 TBA
- 🔗 Old Tappan Boro
Tenafly Hallow Scream
- 📍 Rosevelt Commons, Tenafly
- 📅 Sun, Oct 24 | nightime
- 🔗 Tenafly Chamber
Closter Halloween Fair
- 📍 275 High Street
- 📅 Oct 25
- 🔗 Full Details
Glen Rock WICS Halloween Parade & Trunk-or-Treat
- 📍 Main Street, Glen Rock
- 📅 Sun, Oct 26
- 🔗 Glen Rock Borough
Ho-Ho-Kus Halloween House Tour
- 📍 TBA
- 📅 Oct 30
- 🔗 Ticket Info
River Edge Halloween Parade & Trunk-or-Treat
- 📍 Memorial Park/Borough Hall
- 📅 Sat, Oct 25 | 1–2 PM
- 🔗 Borough Website
Rutherford Ragamuffin Parade
- 📍 Rutherford Borough
- 📅 Sat, Oct 25 | 10 AM (step-off)
- 🔗 Rutherford Borough
Pantophobia Haunted Attraction: The Wrath of Cyrus Grain
📍 Darlington Lake, Mahwah
📅 Sep 27 – Oct 31 | Select nights
🎟 Tickets online
🔗 Pantophobia Haunted
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
📍 Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
🎃 7,000+ hand-carved pumpkins in breathtaking displays
🔗 pumpkinblaze.org
Pumpkin Train (Black River & Western Railroad)
📍 Flemington Station → Everitt Farms, Flemington, NJ
🚂 Scenic train ride + pumpkin picking & corn maze
🔗 Black River Railroad
Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail (NYBG)
📍 New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY
🎶 Outdoor trail recreating movie scenes with lights & music
🔗 NYBG Light Trail
Fall-O-Ween at NYBG
📍 New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY
🎃 Daytime seasonal programming with pumpkins & gourds
🔗 NYBG Fall-O-Ween
Boo at the Zoo (Bronx Zoo)
📍 Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY
🐾 Family-friendly Halloween weekends; costumes welcome
🔗 Bronx Zoo
Irving’s ‘Legend’
📍 Sunnyside, Irvington, NY
📖 Outdoor performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with live music & Headless Horseman
🔗 Historic Hudson Valley
Pure Terror Scream Park
📍 Monroe, NY
👹 Massive scream park with 10 haunted houses
🔗 Pure Terror
Scare Farm at Norz Hill Farm
📍 Hillsborough, NJ
👻 Haunted hayride + walkthrough attractions on select nights
🔗 Scare Farm
Demarest Farms Halloween Light Show
📍 244 Wierimus Rd, Hillsdale
📅 Sep 28 – Oct 31 | 7–9:30 PM nightly
💵 $35 per car | Reservations required
🔗 Demarest Farms
Zoo Boo (Van Saun Park, Bergen County Zoo)
📍 Paramus
📅 Oct 17–19 (rain dates Oct 24–26)
☀ Friendly train by day, 👻 scary train at night
🔗 Friends of the Bergen County Zoo
Which Halloween events are best for younger kids?
Town parades, library trunk-or-treats, and daytime events like Zoo Boo at Van Saun Park are designed with families in mind. These feature costumes, crafts, and candy without the big scares.
Are there Halloween events for teens and thrill-seekers?
Yes! Pantophobia Haunted Attraction in Mahwah, Pure Terror Scream Park in Monroe, NY, and Scare Farm in Hillsborough are perfect for older kids and adults looking for a true scare.
What nearby events are worth the drive?
If you don’t mind traveling 30–60 minutes, don’t miss The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze in Croton-on-Hudson or the Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at NYBG in the Bronx. Both are immersive, unforgettable experiences.
How can I stay updated on last-minute changes or cancellations?
Always check the official town or organizer website before heading out. Many towns post weather-related changes on their social media pages the morning of the event.
alloween in and around Bergen County is more than just costumes and candy — it’s a chance to celebrate community, create lasting memories, and enjoy some of the region’s most festive attractions. Whether you’re planning a fun-filled day at a local trunk-or-treat, braving a haunted scream park with friends, or taking in the dazzling lights at Demarest Farms, there’s something for everyone this October.
✨ Stay safe, have fun, and make the most of this spooky season right here in Bergen County.
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