Ocean County knows how to do fall right; from pumpkin patches to spooky boat tours, and of course, plenty of candy! Whether you’re hunting for a family-friendly day out or gearing up for a good old-fashioned Trunk-or-Treat, we’ve rounded up all the best local happenings so you can plan your spooky season in style.
Grab your calendar (and maybe your costume), here’s what’s going on around Stafford Township, Manahawkin, LBI, Tuckerton, and beyond this October!
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Fall & Halloween Events
🧱 Halloween Free Build — Bricks & Minifigs Manahawkin
📍 100 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin
🕒 Sunday, Oct 19 | 11 AM – 1 PM
💸 Free
Calling all Lego lovers! Join Bricks & Minifigs for their monthly Free Build, this time with a Halloween twist. Arrive early; supplies go fast!
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🐎 Hoofy’s Fall Festival
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A community favorite featuring local vendors, kids’ activities, and plenty of seasonal treats. Great for families who love farm-style fun and small-town charm.
🎡 Little Egg Harbor Harvest Fest
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A can’t-miss day filled with craft vendors, live entertainment, and food galore. Perfect for soaking up that crisp October air with the whole family.
🛶 Legends and Lore Boat Tour @ Tuckerton Seaport
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Take a ride through local folklore on this spooky-but-family-friendly boat tour. It’s one of the most unique Halloween experiences in the area!
🎠 Family Fall Fest
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Games, hayrides, food trucks, and live entertainment. This is your all-in-one fall kickoff event for the entire family!
🚜 Harvest Hayride (LBI)
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🕒 Oct 25 | 12 PM – 2 PM
Hop aboard for a festive hayride and fall fun on Long Beach Island. A great pick for families with younger kids.
🔴 40th Annual Chatsworth Cranberry Festival
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This large-scale celebration pulls visitors from across the county — live music, costumes, contests, and a massive turnout. It’s the perfect finale for spooky season fun.
🍬 Trunk (and Trick)-or-Treat Events
🚓 Ship Bottom PD’s Trunk-or-Treat
📍 Ship Bottom Municipal Ramp, W 10th St, Ship Bottom
🕒 Oct 24 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (rain date Oct 25)
This police-hosted Trunk-or-Treat is always a local favorite. Safe, fun, and full of community spirit.
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🏎 Nightmare on Nine: Car Show + Trunk-or-Treat
📍 Southern Regional High School, Manahawkin
🕒 Oct 18 | 8 AM – 3 PM (candy 11 AM – 1 PM)
A unique combo event featuring classic cars, music, and a candy-filled Trunk-or-Treat.
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⛪ Main Street Alliance Church Trunk-or-Treat
📍 Manahawkin
🕒 Oct 18 | 11 AM – 1 PM
A welcoming, community-driven event with decorated trunks, treats, and games for all ages.
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🏪 Manahawkin Mart Shoppes Trunk-or-Treat
📍 Manahawkin Mart Shoppes | in support of Stafford First Responders
🕒 Oct 17
Stop by for candy, costumes, and community pride — all while supporting our local first responders.
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🧠 4th Annual Trunk-or-Treat (Ocean County Mental Health Awareness)
📍 Ocean County Parking Garage (4th floor), Toms River
🕒 Oct 22 | 6 PM – 8 PM
A meaningful spin on Trunk-or-Treat that supports local mental-health awareness programs.
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🏖 Surf City Annual Trunk-or-Treat
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Dates and details TBD — but this long-standing LBI tradition always draws big crowds and bigger smiles. Keep an eye on the event page for updates!
🦴 Trick-or-Treat at Tuckerton Seaport
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A classic Seaport tradition — costumes, candy, crafts, and maritime Halloween fun all rolled into one.
Wrap-Up
From brick-building to hayrides, Trunk-or-Treats to boat tours; there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate spooky season in Ocean County. And if you’re hosting a fall event of your own, Party Crashers Inflatables can help make it unforgettable with bounce houses, slides, and games for every age.
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