South Jersey Fall Faves: Halloween Attractions & Events

It's officially October, which means one of our favorite holidays is just around the corner - Halloween! Now's the perfect time to settle into Fall and enjoy all the fun and spooky events our local area has to offer! 

Check out what some South Jersey witches have stirred up in their cauldrons for this October:

*EVENTS WITH ASTERISK are NOT recommended for Children under 8 years.

Blood Shed Farms Fear Fest - Drive Thru *

Location: 2919 Route 206, Columbus, NJ

Website: Click here!

When: Weekends beginning Friday, September 30th until Sunday, October 30, 2022

Details: "From the safety of your own vehicle you will have frightening encounters with twisted creatures and menacing characters as you journey through theatrical sets full of terrorfiing displays and special effects."

Terror In The Junkyard *

Location: Flemings Junkyard, 353 Zion Rd, Egg Harbor Township NJ 08234.

Website: Click here!

When: Open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning Friday, September. 30th until, Sunday, October 30th, 2022

Details: "Offers a hayride, and a Maze of Terror. They take you deep into the dark woods of Scullville to experience all the horrors they have to offer on the "Terror in the Junkyard Hayride"."

Night of Terror *

Location: Creamy Acres Farm, 448 Lincoln Mill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ

When: Selected weekend dates beginning Friday, September 30th until Saturday, October 30, 2022

Website: Click here!

Details: "A spook filled event featuring very scary attractions including; The ride of Terror, the Home of the Demented and Dead, the dreaded Corn Maze, 3-D hall of terror, Zombie Mayhem, and more."

Fear In The Forest *

Location: 182 City Line Road, (OFF Route 70, Mile Marker 32.5), Pemberton, NJ 08068

When: Friday & Saturday, October 21st & 22nd, 2022 (Open at dark, closes at 10pm)

Website: Click here!

Details: "There are real trails leading through hundreds of trees, and real swamps. You will pass mine shafts and actual dungeons filled with demons and ghouls. The haunted forest is outdoors, so you better stay on the trail and not run."

Lights on Olmstead Lane

Where: 5 Olmsted Lane, Cinnaminson, NJ

When: September 16th thru October 1st, 2022

Website: Click here!

Details: "Tune Your Radio to: 91.9FM to Listen In as your view the Halloween light show.

This event is a charity fundraiser with donations benefiting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Food Bank of South Jersey."

Giant Pumpkin Carve & Pumpkin Pageant

Where: Salem County Fair Grounds, Route 40, Pilesgrove Township, NJ

When: Saturday, October 1st, 2022, 4:00pm until 9:00pm

Website: Click here!

Details: "The annual autumn event is fun family to welcome fall. More than 60 giant pumpkins will be carved by professional, amateur and student artists and showcased for public viewing and judging.  Look forward to loads of fun for all ages: hayrides, music, crafts, costume pageant, games, vendors, wine tasting and more!

Proceeds from this event will benefit Meals on Wheels of Salem County"

South Jersey Pumpkin Show

Where: Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Harding Highway, Woodstown, NJ 0809

When: October 8, 9, 2022; Saturday 10am to 8pm and Sunday, 10am to 6pm.

Website: Click here!

Contact: Kathryn Wright, Phone: 856-765-0118, Email: sjpumpkinshow@aol.com

Details: "This festival features three- days of family fun with contests, artists, craftsmen, home products, a pumpkin pyramid, entertainment, food, wine, amusement rides, a Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off, headless horsemen, scarecrows, Little Miss & Mister Pageant, dog parade, Boo Barn and more."

Six Flags Fright Fest *

Where: Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ

When: September 16th to October 31st

Website: Click here!

Details: Haunted houses, scare zones, rides in the dark... and so much more!

Don't forget to tag us on your adventures to any of these awesome attractions in the South Jersey area @zforzielinski! We hope you have a safe and spooky Halloween!