Looking for family-friendly Halloween displays? Experience artistically detailed jack o’ lantern carvings, Halloween light displays, fall décor and more. Here is your guide to Family-Friendly Jack-O’-Lantern & Halloween-Themed Displays in Central NJ and Beyond.

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Family-Friendly Jack-O’-Lantern & Halloween-Themed Displays in Central NJ and Beyond

2024 Events

Central NJ

The Amazing Pumpkin Carve by Hopewell Valley Arts Council
Titusville, NJ
October 9-13
View colossal pumpkins carved and electrified by area artists.

Brite Nites at Wagner Farm Arboretum
Warren, NJ
October 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26
Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” evening event, showcasing an elaborate display of intricately & creatively hand-carved and LED lighted pumpkins.

Halloween Light Show by Raritan Boro Light Show
Raritan, NJ
October 11 and 18
Halloween light show for kids of all ages. They are collecting food donations for the Raritan Food Pantry. Please consider donating.

Beyond Central NJ

Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Hillsdale, NJ
September 28 – October 31 (select dates)
Take your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant Halloween light displays, warm up by the fire pit and enjoy hot cocoa and treats in our retail farm market.

Jack-O-Lantern Experience at Skylands Stadium
Augusta, NJ
September 20 – November 3 (select dates)
Skylands Stadium will be transformed with over 6,000+ Jack-O-Lanterns.

Jack-o-lantern Display at Bryne Farm Market
Wrightstown, NJ
October 12 and 13
See hundreds of lit pumpkins for FREE! Family friendly, nothing scary. The market will be open during the display. They will have apple cider & apple cider donuts available along with: seasonal decor, candles, produce and other jarred & baked goods.

Gardens Aglow at Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
Montclair, NJ
October 18
View the gardens at dusk as they come to life with artfully carved jack-o-lanterns supplied by local high school art departments. Enjoy a glass of cider at sunset while watching the gardens glow! Activities, entertainment, a mad science show and refreshments will be on-going throughout the event.

Pumpkin Illumination at Vail Mansion Reflecting Pool 
Morristown, NJ
October 26
A family-friendly event with live music, a luminary parade, art workshop and an illuminating pumpkin display!

Jacks & Lights at Argos Farm
Forked River, NJ
September 20 – November 2 (select dates)
Explore an enchanting jack o’ lantern adventure through a glowing pumpkin trail, perfect for families seeking friendly fun and magical moments together!

Beyond NJ

The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA
September 14 – November 3 (select dates)
Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows and parades, participating in our interactive Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume! 

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND New York
Goshen, NY
October (select dates)
LEGOLAND New York Resort transforms into a family-friendly Halloween adventure with Brick-or-Treat.
For a limited time, score a FREE child’s ticket to LEGOLAND with the purchase of a full-price one-day adult ticket when you make your purchase using the link below. There is a limit of one promotional discount per transaction. See additional promotional details during check out.