This Is Halloween: Last-Minute Spooky Fun In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Halloween is almost here - we'll be ending the spooky season next Tuesday. But who's to say you shouldn't spend the whole weekend celebrating?

Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun for the kids or something geared towards adults, Ocean County has plenty of Halloweekend joy in store.

Plus, check out Patch's Scare Tour for the best-decorated homes in Ocean County.

Here's what to expect this weekend:

Oct. 27

Pinelands Brewing Co. in Little Egg Harbor is hosting a Kids Pumpkin Decorating Night from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Pumpkins and supplies are provided.

Join Ship Bottom police at the boat ramp from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for their third annual trunk or treat.

White Lotus Tattoo in Toms River hosts an Art Show and Halloween Party from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Oct. 28

You can trunk or treat at Retro Fitness of Toms River from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (and until 7 p.m. on Sunday) visit Laurita Winery in New Egypt for their HalloWINE Food Truck Festival.

The Bay Head Halloween Parade & Costume Contest kicks off at noon (registration at 11:15 a.m.) at the corner of Mount Street and Lake Avenue.

Pick pumpkins, enjoy arts and crafts and more at the Harvest Hayride at Bayview Park in Long Beach from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Boo on the Boardwalk at Jenkinson's runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday.

Enjoy Trick or Treat Day at Bay Village in Beach Haven from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Spooky family fun is set for the Ghost Fest at the Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum.

Free Halloween Fun is at Casino Pier from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Berkeley Township holds their trick or trunk at Veterans Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Pets can have Halloween fun too at the 15th Annual Fall Fur Fest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Southern Ocean County Animal Facility in Manahawkin.

Brick's Fall Fest runs from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Windward Beach Park.

RWJBH Field of Dreams Trunk or Treat runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Main Street Alliance Church holds a trunk or treat in Manahawkin from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Pleasant Plains Fire Department's trunk or treat runs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Toms River.

Manchester High School has a trick or trunk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Enjoy a massive party at Halloween at Jenks Club with doors opening at 8 p.m.

Oct. 29

Go trick or treating at the New Egypt Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Manahawkin Baptist Church hosts a free Fall Festival from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It's Barktoberfest at Icarus Brewing in Lakewood from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. with fun for adults and dogs.

Enjoy a Kids Halloween Party at the Rebecca Finn House in Toms River from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.