Trick-or-treating in New Jersey 2020: What’s your town doing? – NJ.com

Gov. Phil Murphy has opened the door to trick-or-treaters throughout New Jersey, declaring that local communities can go ahead with their Halloween celebrations.

Here’s a county-by-county overview of how some municipalities are preparing for Halloween. To be added to the list, please fill out this form or email eventhelp@starledger.com.

ABSECON The town webpage included the following Halloween event guidelines in its Oct. 5 COVID-19 Update: 1. Wear mask over nose and mouth; 2. Treats should be arranged so only the person receiving the treat touches it; 3. Outdoor distribution preferred; and 4. Guidance will be provided for hayrides. The police department Facebook page has posted the state Department of Health Halloween guidelines.

EGG HARBOR BOROUGH Mayor Paul W. Hodson’s Oct. 1 letter to residents declares “Township Committee has not canceled Halloween at this time. A final decision will be made in the upcoming weeks.” Events planned include Cardiff Volunteer Fire Department’s trunk-or-treat 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at the community center; Scullsville Volunteer Fire Company’s trunk-or-treat 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the firehouse; and a “Spooktacular” hosted by the recreation department 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Tony Canale Park. Visit ehtrec.com or call 609‐272‐8120

LINWOOD The city has set 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, as the designated hours for trick-or-treating. However, the police department will not be closing neighborhood streets this year to curtail large gatherings. Chief of Police John Hamilton advised: “If you are a resident that does not wish to participate in Halloween, please utilize the age-old rule of turning off your porch light and not answering your door.”

MULLICA The township will allow trick-or-treating from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The annual trunk-or-treat, though, has been canceled for 2020.

CLOSTER Mayor John Glidden reported trick-or-treating “will need to be celebrated quite differently this year as we continue our due diligence in the battle with COVID-19.” He referred residents to the state Department of Health guidelines.

DEMAREST The police department “strongly advises against participating in traditional trick-or-treating where children go door to door.” The municipality will not be closing off any streets for Halloween this year, to discourage large groups of trick-or-treaters.

EAST RUTHERFORD The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

EDGEWATER The borough has posted a set of Halloween guidelines on its website.

ENGLEWOOD The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the city’s Facebook page.

GLEN ROCK The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

HACKENSACK The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2002 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the city’s webpage.

LEONIAThe borough recreation department will host “Halloween on Broad” Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon. The street will be closed off to traffic from Fort Lee Road to Hillside Avenue. Trunk-and-treat will be offered at the American Legion, ACS and Beechwood parking lots. Face covering is mandatory.

LODI The borough has posted a guideline of Halloween safety tips on its webpage.

MAYWOOD The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

MONTVALE The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

NORTH ARLINGTON The borough has scheduled a community Pumpkin Patch as an “alternative to the annual Trunk or Treat, which fell victim to the coronavirus.” It will run 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 18, at Fisher Field.

ORADELL The borough will not be closing Prospect Avenue for Halloween this year “as we do not want to encourage large gatherings in any one specific area.” It also urges citizens to use the CDC guidelines for holiday safety.

PARAMUS The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

RIVER VALE The township has canceled its annual Halloween Ragamuffin Parade and Celebration.

ROCHELLE PARK The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

SADDLE BROOK The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

WOOD-RIDGE The borough has canceled its annual Ragamuffin Parade and W-R PTA trunk-or-treat.

DELRAN Mayor Ken Paris posts: “With the number of coronavirus cases rising, residents participating in Halloween activities should be very careful. Residents need to look out for the health and safety of children and seniors. Masks should be worn and social distancing measures should be followed. Proper precautions should be in place for the safe transfer of treats. CLICK HERE for guidance from the NJ Department of Health.”

MOUNT HOLLY The township has posted a “2020 Halloween Best Practices” guide sheet for safe trick or treating on its web page.

MOUNT LAUREL The township has set a 9 p.m. curfew for ages 17 and younger not accompanied by adults for Oct. 30 and 31. Trick-or-treating hours on Saturday, Oct. 31, are 3 to 9 p.m.

PALMYRA The annual Halloween parade is canceled but the borough Halloween Committee has established “build a scarecrow” and house-decorating contests.

COLLINGSWOOD The borough assures “Halloween is not lost in Collingswood!” For parents who are comfortable taking their children trick-or-treating in the neighborhoods, hours will be noon until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. There will be no trick-or-treating in the business district along Haddon Avenue this year. There will be a drive-thru trick-or-treat from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Rite Auditorium parking lot, 315 White Horse Pike.

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP is holding a Halloween house decorating contest and noted on its Facebook page: “While Gloucester Township is not banning trick-or-treaters going door to door, the township strongly encourages residents to use their best judgment and practice the recommended safety measures like wearing a cloth or surgical masks under Halloween masks and maintaining social distancing while walking the neighborhoods between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.”

HADDON Trick-or-treat hours are noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, with a 10 p.m. curfew enforced for ages 16 and younger on Oct. 30 and 31.

MOUNT EPHRAIM Trick-or-treating hours will be noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. There is a 9 p.m. curfew in effect for Oct. 29-31.

RUNNEMEADE The borough has posted a downloadable “No trick-or-treaters this Halloween, See you next year” sign for “those who are not comfortable participating in Halloween” to print and “place in your window if you will not be giving out candy.”

WATERFORD The municipal website notes “the annual trick-or-treating tradition is not a township event, so families have the freedom to decide whether or not they are comfortable participating(as long as you adhere to the governor’s orders).” It also has a “Sorry, no trick-or-treating this year. Please respect our wishes” poster residents to use if they do not want to participate this year.

WINSLOW The township has designated 1 to 5 p.m. for trick-or-treating on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, and posted an outline of Halloween safety tips online.

CAPE MAY The city has canceled this year’s Halloween parade.

LOWER TOWNSHIP A drive-thru trunk-or-treat is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Teitelman School parking lot. Trick-or-treating hours on Halloween are set for 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP A Halloween Parade will take place 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, marching from Memorial Field north on Route 9 to OceanFirst Bank. There will be no performances or judging this year. All candy must be bagged separately and children must pick it up themselves. For information call 609-465-8728.

NORTH WILDWOOD was planning a Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party along Olde NJ Avenue between Second and Walnut avenues, with event time to be announced. For information call 609-522-2955 or visit northwildwood.com.

OCEAN CITY and the Ocean City Exchange Club have canceled what would have been the 73rd annual Halloween Parade, scheduled for Oct. 29. The municipality is holding its annual Halloween house decorating contest, has posted the state Department of Health’s guidance on safe trick-or-treating and advises residents to “check back” to its website for information on other Halloween events.

STONE HARBOR Business district trick-or-treating is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Trick-or-treating on 7 Mile Island will be 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Stone Harbor and Avalon residents are asked to register by Oct. 26 for their homes to be included on a designated trick-or-treating route. Those registered with receive a wooden pumpkin to place at their door or on their lawn so children know participating. Rout maps for the trick-or-treaters will be available outside the 82nd Street recreation building after noon on Oct. 30.

WEST CAPE MAY Designated trick-or-treating hours are 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

WEST WILDWOOD Designated trick-or-treating hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

WILDWOOD The Downtown Wildwood Halloween movie and treats scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, has been canceled.

WILDWOOD CREST Designated trick-or-treating hours are 5 to 7 pm. Saturday, Oct. 31. The borough issued safety guidance measures on its website.

BRIDGETON Designated trick-or-treating hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

FAIRFIELD Designated trick-or-treating hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

MAURICE RIVER Designated trick-or-treating hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

MILLVILLE Designated trick-or-treating hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Residents should signal whether they want to participate by turning their outside lights on or off.

UPPER DEERFIELD Designated trick-or-treating hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

VINELAND The city will hold traditional Halloween trick-or-treat hours 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, and has posted some tips on the city Facebook page for homeowners who “may want to try creative ways of distributing treats.” The Ave Downtown Vineland will hold its annual Pumpkin Patch Party and Scarecrow contest on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ESSEX COUNTY will host “Strut Your Mutt” Halloween costume contests for pet dogs 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Brookdale Dog Park on Grove Street in Montclair; 1 pm. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Branch Brook Dog Park, Branch Brook Park West near Heller Parkway in Newark; and 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at Grover Cleveland Park Pond House on Brookside Avenue in Caldwell/Essex Fells. Registration is required by Oct. 22 to participate.

BLOOMFIELD Declaring “Have You Heard? Halloween is still on,” the township posted a poster outlining “tips to keep yourself and kids safe this Halloween” on the town’s Facebook page.

CEDAR GROVE The Town Council will host drive-thru trick or treating at the town hall parking lot on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. Entrance will be from Cedar Street, Bowden Road or Pompton Avenue, with the firehouse entrance designated as the exit. Children wearing costumes will be given candy and a craft from the library.

FAIRFIELD The township has canceled its annual Trunk or Treat, but the Fairfield Municipal Alliance will be selling lawn signs for residents to place on their lawns if they plan on distributing candy to “show trick or treater’s that they are welcome and are coming into a safe environment.” Signs cost $12 and can be purchased at Community Passthrough the Fairfield Township website. Lawn signs also be available for cash and carry pickup at the Fairfield Recreation building Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 23.

MILLBURN The Millburn Fire Department has canceled its annual Fire Truck or Treat this year “in the hopes of keeping our community safe, healthy and socially distant.” The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the township’s website.

VERONA A Pumpkin Fest will be held outside the Verona Civic Center on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by the township, Verona Public Library, Verona Junior Women’s Club, Verona Arts and Hillcrest Farms & Hearth Realty.

WEST ORANGE A socially distanced Trunk or Treat will take place at the West Orange Farmers Market, 80 Main St., on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with prize for best decorated vehicle, candy giveaway. Costumes encourages; masks required.

DEPTFORD Trick-or-treating hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Residents who do not want to participate should “turn off their front lights, close the front door or post a sign that directs people away from their house.” Mischief night curfew is 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.

FRANKLIN Trick-or-treat hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The township has posted the state Department of Health Halloween guidelines on its website.

GREENWICH Trick-or-treat hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, following COVID-19 safety precautions. Residents are urged to set up decorated outdoor tables with individual bags of candy, yard displays with treats or neighborhood trunk-or-treats.

MANTUA The township plans to celebrate Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31,n accordance to New Jersey State Guidelines as it relates to the current COVID-19 circumstances. Township officials were expected to announce Trick-or-Treating hours, curfew and other potential safety parameters at its Oct. 5 meeting. Announcements will be posted on website and social media accounts.

WASHINGTON Trick-or-treat hours will be 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. the township has posted a downloadable graphic for residents looking to opt out of the Halloween trick-or-treating. The sign can be put on the front door to “let trick-or-treaters know that you won’t be participating this year in a no-contact way.”

WENONAH Trick-or-treat hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Residents who “would prefer not to have trick-or-treaters at your home this year because of COVID-19” are urged to put signs on their front door to indicate such.

WESTVILLE Trick-or-treat hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. “Please keep your door open, front light on or any other creative way you see fit to signify you are handing out treats; If you choose not to participate that’s fine, too. We ask all trick-or-treaters to respect your decision.”

WOOLWICH Mayor Vernon R. Marino noted “Halloween 2020 celebration is on . . .” and referred residents to the state Department of Health safety guidelines.

BAYONNE The city has canceled its annual Halloween parade but will have a Halloween costume contest for local children ages 2-14 at 16th Street Park 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

KEARNY Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and concerns with the safety of residents in large gatherings, the 2020 Halloween Parade has been canceled.

NORTH BERGEN There will be no Halloween parade this year but a “Halloween Giveaway” for children is listed to take place 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the recreation center parking lot, 6300 Meadowland Ave.

SECAUCUS The town had yet to post its plans for Halloween as of Oct. 9.

ALEXANDRIA The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the township’s website.

BLOOMSBURY The township calendar notes trick-or-treating will be allowed from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

CALIFON From the website: Trick or treating in Califon is up to the discretion of the residents. The CDC and Department of Health do not recommend door-to-door trick or treating this year due to the current pandemic. Califon officials are leaving participation at the discretion of homeowners and parents. If a homeowner is not comfortable in participating, please keep your porch light off and you can place a sign out front if you choose. Parents have the discretion of having their children participate. Click here for some safety tips and recommendations from the state Department of Health. The borough has a 9 p.m. Halloween curfew from Oct. 23 to Oct. 31.

CLINTON The town has designated 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, as Halloween trick-or-treating time for young residents, with a reminder to “be mindful of social distancing requirements.”

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP Declaring “We can’t gather in large groups but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fall fun,” the township Recreation Commission has “reimagined” Halloween with a pumpkin carving contest. Local residents can enter by emailing deltwprec@gmail.com. Pumpkins are to be dropped off at Dilts Park Pavilion between 9 and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 and residents are invited to visit and cast votes between 10 a.m. and noon. Winners in various categories will be announced at 12:30 p.m.

FLEMINGTON The borough Police and OEM conducted an online “do you plan to participate in trick-or-treating this year?” survey on its Facebook page in “trying to figure out how to make Halloween a success in this very unique year.” As of Oct. 7, responses were being tabulated and results were to be posted online.

HIGH BRIDGE The 2020 High Bridge PTO Halloween Freaky Fun Run has been scheduled as a “virtual” event for Saturday, Oct. 24.

HOLLAND The township has designated 5:30 to 8 p.m. for trick-or-treating on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. It will enforce a temporary 8 p.m. curfew for ages 17 and younger from Oct. 16 to Nov. 2.

LEBANON BOROUGH The borough will sponsor a Halloween house-decorating contest from Oct. 29-30, with winners announced on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. There also will be a Halloween Scavenger Hunt starting Oct. 12, with five items hidden at outdoor locations visible from sidewalks. For information, call 908-236-2425.

LAMBERTVILLE The police department on Sept. 11 posted an announcement “advising against public participation in door-to-door trick-or-treating and Halloween gatherings” and said it would not be closing roads this year to accommodate masses of trick-or-treaters.

UNION TOWNSHIP Trick-or-treating will be allowed from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. There will be a juvenile curfew enforced Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

HIGHTSTOWN The borough has posted the state Department of Health Halloween celebration guidance notice on its website.

HOPEWELL BOROUGH, HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP and PENNINGTON The three Hopewell Valley municipalities have decided not to restrict trick-or-treating entirely, but ask the community to follow guidelines to ensure that all remain safe and protected. These include placing bowls or treat bags on front steps, driveway or sidewalk rather than handing treats directly to children; limiting group sizes; maintaining proper distancing; and wearing appropriate face covering. A downloadable flier with more details is available online.

LAWRENCE Reporting “Halloween activities can proceed,” the township’s website offers a link regarding Gov. Murphy’s announcement and the state Department of Health guidelines.

PRINCETON The Arts Council of Princeton’s annual Hometown Halloween Parade is not scheduled this year.

CARTERET There is no Fall Festival and Halloween Parade this year, but the borough is hosting a Halloween screening of “The Addams Family” 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Carteret Park. For information, call 732-541-3890 or visit the town’s Facebook page.

CRANBURY The Cranbury Education Foundation is sponsoring a “Halloween Porch-a-Palooza” home decorating contest for local grades K-12 students.

DUNELLEN The 72nd annual Halloween Parade for borough children at Columbia Park is scheduled for noon Saturday, Oct. 31. For information call 732-968-3088, ext. 8, email amiller@dunellenborough.com or look online.

EAST BRUNSWICK The township has a Halloween drive-in double feature movie night scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. “Hocus Pocus” will be screened at 6:45 p.m., followed by “Ghostbusters” at 9:15 p.m.. Call 732-390-6797. The recreation department also is accepting entries for its Halloween “Festive Pet” and “Scariest House” contests. Deadline is Oct. 20. Email recreation@eastbrunswick.org.

EDISON The township plans a Halloween costume parade on Saturday, Oct. 24, at noon, starting at the James Elder Park soccer field, 1070 Grove Ave. Admission is a donation of a bag of nonperishable food items. Advance registration is required at edisonnj.org. For information call 732-248-7310. Face masks and social distancing rules will apply.

PISCATAWAY The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

SOUTH RIVER The borough recreation department is holding a Halloween house-decorating contest. Local residents can enter online by Oct. 26 and judging will take place beginning 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

SPOTSWOOD There will be a drive-thru “Haunted Halloween” display at Spotswood High School on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. Enter via North Street past Memorial School to front of high school.

ALLENTOWN The Allentown Business Community Association has set “Witches Night Out 2020” for 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. This is a paid admission event.

ASBURY PARK The city has scheduled a Halloween drive-thru event outdoors at city hall on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. For information call Leesha Floyd at 732-502-5759.

BRADLEY BEACH The Bradley Beach Fire Department’s Halloween Parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, marching from the firehouse to Riley Park.

FAIR HAVEN The borough plans to observe Halloween following CDC guidelines.

FARMINGDALE Trick-or-treat hours are set for 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Houses should designate whether they are giving out candy by use of signage and/or outdoor lighting.

FREEHOLD The township declared it will not place any restrictions on Halloween activities, noting “Halloween may proceed normally, keeping in mind that personal safety relating to the pandemic should be practiced wherever possible. The Township Committee believes that parents are surely able to decide which Halloween activities are best suited for their children.”

MARLBORO The recreation department will host a drive-thru trunk-or-treat 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the recreation center.

MATAWAN The annual trunk-or-treat scheduled for Oct. 25 has been canceled but a trick-or-treat event is scheduled for borough residents ages 3-10 from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at borough hall’s front garden.

OCEANPORT The borough still has its Halloween Parade and Party on its schedule for 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.

RED BANK The 73rd annual Halloween Parade is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, but post-parade activities have been canceled. Masks and social distancing will be enforced. Call 732-530-2782 for information.

BOONTON The “Trick or Treat Trail” at Grace Lord Park planned for Saturday, Oct. 24, has been canceled.

CHATHAM BOROUGH The state Department of Health guidelines for safe trick-or-treating are posted on the borough’s Facebook page.

CHESTER Registration is open for a Trunk or Treat “in a socially distanced, safe, family-friendly location” at Chubb Park on Friday, Oct. 23, starting at 4 p.m. There will be prizes for best trunk decorations and costumes, music and costume parade. Open to Chester residents only and registration is required by Oct. 16. Rain date is Oct. 26.

HANOVER The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website, along with trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating guidelines from the township health department.

HARDING The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

JEFFERSON The mayor has posted an online Halloween message outlining the township health department’s guidelines on celebrating the holiday.

KINNELON The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

LINCOLN PARK The borough recreation department will host a trunk-or-treat in lieu of the annual Halloween parade and party on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lincoln Park Community Lake. It’s for local residents only and advance registration is required online. Rain date is Nov. 1.

LONG HILL The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

MENDHAM The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

MORRIS PLAINS The annual Halloween parade is canceled but the Morris Plains Fire Association and recreation department will host trick-or-treating at Morris Plains Firehouse 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. A “modified” community bonfire is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Community Park, with DJ, take-home pumpkins to decorate and glow sticks. Rain date is Oct. 25. For information call 973-538-3455.

MORRISTOWN The recreation department plans a trunk-or-treat for local residents on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind town hall. Advance registration is required for vehicles and children. Call 973-292-6717 or email rec@townofmorristown.org.

MOUNT OLIVE The township has posted “Suggestions for a Happy and Safe Halloween” on the municipal website.

NETCONG The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

RANDOLPH The township has canceled its annual trunk-and-treat but joined with Mt. Freedom Fire Company for a “Riddle Run” scavenger-hunt-like search for decorated posts from Oct. 19-26 and a virtual costume contest for ages 16 and younger. To enter, email photo of child in costume to rnewman@randolphnj.org. Contest is open from Oct. 19-26 and winners will be announced Oct. 30.

ROCKAWAY The township will not be holding typical events for Halloween, but shared the state Department of Health guidelines on its website.

BAY HEAD Trick-or-treating will be permitted to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 and the borough has posted a printable sign on its website that residents can hang on their door to welcome trick-or-treaters. Those who do not want trick or treaters at their home are asked to keep their house dark from the outside.

BEACHWOOD Trick-or-treating hours will be 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. There is a 9 p.m. curfew in effect for Oct. 30 and 31.

BRICK The township has modified this year’s trunk-or-treat, to take place on Friday, Oct. 23, in three sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. Advance registration is required and admission will be based on vehicles; each session will have a capacity of 75 vehicles. Trunk-and-treaters will walk in one direction and be spaced in compliance with social distancing norms. There will be no haunted hayride or food concessions.

LACEY The recreation department has mounted an “Undeadly Trail” Halloween attraction at Gille Park 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25. Register at capturepoint.com/laceytownship.

TOMS RIVER Mayor Maurice B. Hill and Police Chief Mitch Little announced that trick-or-treating will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31: “Residents who do not want to participate are encouraged to turn off their front light, close their front door and/or place a sign in front of the home. Residents who do want to participate, please leave your porch lights on.”

HAWTHORNE In a recent letter to the community, Mayor Richard S. Goldberg noted “We are planning on how to hold this year’s Halloween Parade so as not to cancel yet another event. We have no intention of canceling trick-or-treating since most, if not all, will be wearing masks.”

LITTLE FALLS There is a “honk-or-treat” planned at the library, 8 Warren St., from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, with a curbside distribution of treats.

TOTOWA The recreation board and Municipal Drug Alliance will hold their second annual trunk-or-treat for local residents 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the parking lot behind Washington School Park. Advance registration is required by Oct. 16.

WEST MILFORD The township is hosting a “Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat” Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the West Milford Recreation Center, 66 Cahill Cross Road. Drive-thru participants should bring their own bags and must remain in their vehicles. To join the trunk lineup, call 973-728-2802, email a.antonucci@wmtpd.org. For general information, call 973-728-2860 or visit the township recreation Facebook page.

WOODLAND PARK The borough’s recreation calendar lists the Halloween parade will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Dowling Gardens, corner of McBride Avenue and Dowling Parkway. The party at Memorial Middle School, however, has been canceled for 2020.

ALLOWAY The 52nd annual Alloway Halloween Parade is postponed to next year “amid the current status and events surrounding the Covid-19 virus.”

CARNEYS POINT The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

OLDSMAN The township has designated 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, for Halloween trick-or-treating and posted a list of suggested guidelines.

PITTSGROVE The township has designated 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, for Halloween trick-or-treating.

BOUND BROOK The borough has canceled all public Halloween events this year. Prohibited are door-to-door trick-or-treating, outdoor trunk-or-treating, parties exceeding capacity limitations currently in effect, haunted houses, hayrides and corn mazes. Drive-thru events are permitted.

BRIDGEWATER The township has posted a “Guide for a Safe, Healthy and Happy Halloween in Bridgewater” on the municipal webpage.

FRANKLIN The township will host a free drive-thru Pumpkin Parade 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 and 30, at the municipal complex, 505 DeMott Lane in Somerset. Residents can pick up a free pumpkin to decorate on Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 732-873-1991, option 4.

HILLSBOROUGH The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

MANVILLE The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

MONTGOMERY The township “is looking at new ways to do trick-or-treating this year. Families might want to do ‘one-way trick-or-treating’ — where individually wrapped goodie bags are lined up for children to grab and go while social distancing from other families.” Residents can leave goodies at the end of their driveway or edge of their yard and wave to the children from their porch. Trick-or-treaters should not knock on doors. Check out the CDC’s guidance for “moderate risk” activities.

NORTH PLAINFIELD The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

SOMERVILLE The state Department of Health guidelines for safe trick-or-treating are posted on the borough’s webpage.

SOUTH BOUND BROOK The state Department of Health’s Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance information sheet has been posted on the municipal website.

WATCHUNG The township Recreation Commission is sponsoring a pumpkin decorating contest for residents from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at Mobus Field. Supplies will be provided and prizes and goodie bags will be distributed. Rain date is Oct. 25. Advance registration is required by Oct. 21. Visit watchungnj.gov.

HAMPTON A trunk-or-treat for Kittatinny sending district residents only will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Hampton Park. Due to COVID-19 regulations with contact tracing, pre-registration will be required for ALL attendees. All registrations must be received by Oct. 16.

NEWTON Town Manager Thomas S. Russo Jr. reported on Sept. 25 that “Halloween events are still going forth as planned, including trick or treating, parade and costume contest. We have also added a house-decorating contest and Jack-o-Lantern decorating contest to our endeavors.”

VERNON The township’s annual trunk-or-treat has been modified to a “Halloween trick-or-trail,” where participants will register for a time slot to walk around the playground area at Maple Grange Park to view decorated tables and collect Halloween treats. Walks are scheduled for 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Families must sign up in advance through the Vernon PAL online registration system.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS The township website announces “Halloween is on in Berkeley Heights!” but emphasizes “importance of making sure both kids and adults practice safe COVID protocols.” Trick or treating hours will be 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. An outline of guidelines can be found here. The Berkeley Heights PBA 144 will sponsor a Trunk or Treat starting at noon on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the parking lot at 100 Connell Drive adjacent to the grove.

CLARK The township’s online calendar has a Trunk or Treat scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the recreation department, 430 Westfield Ave., with a costume contest, corn maze, pumpkin carving, train rides, DJ and decorated car contest. For information call 732-428-8400. It also is holding an online pet costume contest. Photos should be sent to rbernardo@ourclark.com by Oct. 23.

GARWOOD The borough has shared the state Department of Health Halloween 2020 Celebration Guidance release on its website.

LINDEN The parks and recreation department will host two Halloween events at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, 400 N. Wood Ave.: An adult movie night 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, with screenings of “Night of the Living Dead” and “House on Haunted Hill”; and Family Night on Friday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m., with magic and screening of “Monster House” with distribution of movie treat bags. Registration is required for both events. On Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, the city will present a “Marathon of Past Linden Halloween Parades” on Linden TV Channel 36/42 starting at 8 a.m.

MOUNTAINSIDE The Union County Great Pumpkin Sail is scheduled for Nov. 1 and 2 at Echo Lake Park with four 45-minute sessions starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $12-$16 per family. All participants must wear mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For information call county recreation at 908-527-4900.

NEW PROVIDENCE Trick or treating will be permitted in the borough from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Residents are advised to place a table at the end of their driveway or walkway with treats placed in individual bags. Trick or treaters are instructed have family members only in their groups.

RAHWAY The city’s Halloween Parade and Monster Mash are canceled, but local residents are invited to stop by outside the Rahway Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 31, from noon to 3 p.m. to pick up a bag of treats and take a selfie to enter into a virtual costume contest at halloween@cityofrahway.com. Registration is required at cityofrahway.org/halloween. The city’s Halloween Bash for individuals with disabilities and special needs has been postponed to 2021.

SCOTCH PLAINS The township has posted a guideline of low, moderate and higher risk activities for Halloween on its website.

SPRINGFIELD The recreation department will have a “Halloween Spooktacular” 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, outside at Chisholm Park, 100 S. Springfield Ave., with a costume contest for children, a magic show, giveaways and a roaming photographer. Register for the costume contest here. For more information, call 973-912-2227 or email recreation@springfield-nj.us.

SUMMIT The Summit Police Athletic League and Department of Community Programs has modified their annual Halloween Parade to comply with state COVID-19 restrictions. The event will be held in the Summit Village Green beginning 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a rain date of Oct. 25. Children/families can register to participate in 30-minute increments, each limited to 100 participants. Those registered receive a number when they arrive, which will be called when it’s their turn to take the stage and walk in front of the panel of judges.

UNION The township will host its annual trunk-or-treat 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Jefferson School parking lot, 155 Hilton Ave. in Vauxhall. The annual “All Hallows Eve-ning” will follow at Rabkin Park, 1 Swanstrom Place East, from 3 to 7 p.m. with carnival rides and games, food trucks, DJ and costume contest decided by a roaming judge. Face masks and social distancing will be required at both events.

WESTFIELD The town’s AddamsFest — an annual celebration for the “Addams Family” creator and local native Charles Addams — will offer various Halloween-worthy events, including the Tamaques Haunted Trail on Oct. 24 and 25. A family “Trick or Trail” will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, with reserved time slots. The “Trail of Terror” drive-thru recommended for ages 12 and older will run Saturday and Sunday from 7 to 11:30 p.m.

HACKETTSTOWN A “Halloween Safety Tips and Tricks” is posted on the municipal website.

HARMONY Trick-or-treating hours are designated for 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, “at your own discretion.” The township has posted health safety guidelines on its website.

HOPE The township web page reported on Oct. 8: “We are moving forward with our annual Halloween Celebrations on Saturday, Oct. 31.”

LIBERTY Trick-or-treating hours are designated for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.

PHILLIPSBURG The annual Easton-Phillipsburg Halloween parade is canceled.

WASHINGTON The township has designated 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, for trick-or-treating with a suggested curfew for ages 17 and younger of 9 p.m. from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.

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