Howl-O-Ween/Geek Fest/Tunes From The Crypt: What's Happening In South Jersey?

Halloween is Tuesday, Oct. 31, and there are plenty of events this weekend to help get you in the mood for the big day. Check out some more events for this weekend, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey:

Food Truck FridayFriday, October 27 | 5 PM - 8:30 PM White Horse Winery, Hammonton

Take a load off and stop by White Horse Winery this week for Food Truck Friday! The featured food trucks include Tacos Al Carbon and Sweet Creations. As you eat, enjoy a live music performance from Camille Peruto. There will be tons of White Horse Winery's delicious wines for you to taste.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/food-truck-friday-9/

Link: https://www.whitehorsewinery.com/food-truck-fridays

Tunes from the CryptFriday, October 27 | 6 PM St. John’s Episcopal Church, Salem

Start your Friday night off right by listening to eerie tunes from the Crypt performed by organist Joanne K. Owen. This free concert will be sure to put you in the Halloween spirit! This event is brought to you by Music Around the County and coincides with the Salem Ghost Tours.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/tunes-from-the-crypt/

Link: http://www.scartsalliance.org/events-1

Fourth Friday Uptown Pitman Friday, October 27 | 6 PM - 9 PM Uptown Pitman

Every fourth Friday of the month Uptown Pitman invites you to enjoy live music, great shops, delicious restaurants, and more! You can even add to the night by taking an old fashioned horse carriage ride through the town. Live entertainment changes every month so be sure to check online for this month's performances. VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/fourth-friday-uptown-pitman-10/

Link: http://uptownpitman.com/

Halloween Hootenanny Friday, October 27 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry Hill

Visit the Garden State Discovery Museum for a happily haunted Halloween Hootenanny! There will be Halloween themed exhibits, arts and crafts, and a dance party! Kids can also participate in a Trunk or Treat around the museum’s parking lot.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/halloween-hootenanny-3/

Link: http://www.discoverymuseum.com/calendar/

Bordentown Ghost Walk October 27, 28 & 29 | 6 PM - 9 PM Downtown Bordentown

Take a one hour guided tour through Bordentown and listen to real ghost stories! Meet up is at Farnsworth Avenue. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children eight and under. Wear comfortable shoes.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/bordentown-ghost-walk/

Link: http://downtownbordentown.com/events/

Journey Between Two Rivers Hike Saturday, October 28 | 9 AM - 2 PM Pinelands Adventures, Shamong

Join Pinelands Adventures Naturalist, John Volpa, for a four-mile hike at an easy pace between the Mullica and Batsto Rivers. Explore the uplands and river edges for native plants and animals, as well as learn about the unique features of the Pine Barrens. Bring a picnic lunch.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/journey-between-two-rivers-hike/

Link: http://www.pinelandsadventures.org/adventure/journey-between-two-rivers/

South Jersey GeekFestSaturday, October 28 | 10 AM - 5 PM Woodbury Heights Community Center, Woodbury Heights

GeekFest is a celebration of your geekery! Guests can enjoy over 70 vendor tables, larping, Quidditch, cosplay, kickball, music, and much more! There will be many food choices including Craigie Mack’s BBQ Shack, Adelaide’s Cake, King Fu Hoagies, and Bean Bros. Don’t forget to register for the Super Smash Bros Tournament and stop by the board game library.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/south-jersey-geekfest/

Link: http://sjgeekfest.com/

Barnyard Bash Saturday, October 28 | 10 AM - 3 PM Coombs Barnyard, Elmer

Coombs Barnyard is celebrating Peachy the pig every Saturday in October! Come visit the barnyard for hayrides, pumpkin picking and decorating, animal visits, and barrel train rides! For the first time ever, there will also be a corn maze!

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/barnyard-bash-4/

Link: http://www.coombsbarnyard.com/events/

Haunted Hops & Ghoulish Grub Fest Saturday, October 28 | 11 AM - 6 PM RiverWinds Community Center, West Deptford

If you and your favorite ghouls and goblins are looking for a screaming good time, then don’t you dare miss the Haunted Hops and Ghoulish Grub Fest! Enjoy a glass of your favorite brew in the beer garden from breweries such as Death of the Fox Brewing Co., Eight & Sand Beer Co., and many more. There will be 20 food trucks serving up great grub, live entertainment, artisanal crafters, and kids activities.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/haunted-hops-ghoulish-grub-fest/

Link: http://www.newjerseywineevents.com/haunted-hops-ghoulish-grub.html

Swedesboro Potter Festival Saturday, October 28 | 11 AM - 5 PM Downtown Swedesboro

This Halloween Festival is inspired by the Harry Potter series and there will be something magical for fans of all ages! Festival goers can enjoy interactive fun classes, vendors with themed products, entertainment, and Harry Potter inspired photo ops. Local businesses will have activities and themed lunch specials.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/swedesboro-potter-festival/

Link: https://swedesboro-potter-fest.ticketleap.com/swedesboro-potter-fest/details

Witchy Weekend Saturday, October 28 | 11 AM - 3 PM Valenzano Winery, Shamong

Join Valenzano Winery for another season of spooks and Halloween merriment! Witchy Weekends is a seasonal celebration that has been hosted by Valenzano Winery for two years. Guests arriving in witch gear will receive a 15% discount on their wine, food, and merchandise purchases in appreciation of their participation!

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/witchy-weekend-4/

Link: https://valenzanowine.com/witchy-weekends-17/

Autumnal Evenings Saturday, October 28 | 4 PM - 8 PM Jessie Creek Winery

This is Jessie Creek Winery's favorite time of the year because the harvest season has come to an end and it's time to kick back and relax! Bring the family and the fur babies to catch the sunset, enjoy the crisp fall air by the bonfire, and go for a hayride around the vineyard, all while you sip on some yummy, warm, mulled wine. There will be live music from Andy Reeves, as well as plenty of cheeses, meats, and crackers. You are welcome to bring outside food.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/autumnal-evenings-3/

Link: http://www.jessiecreekwinery.com/

Medford VincentownAnnual Halloween Parade Saturday, October 28 | 7 PM Main Street, Medford

Come to Main Street for a magical night that brings the community together and has grown to attract 30,000 spectators and participants each year! With marching bands, cheerleaders, princesses, and firemen, the Medford Vincentown Rotary Halloween Parade is a family friendly sight to see.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/medford-vincentown-annual-halloween-parade/

Link: http://www.medfordhalloweenparade.com/

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Concert Saturday, October 28 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Washington Township High School, Sewell

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Today the band is celebrated for it’s role at the White House and it’s dynamic public performances. So make sure you stop by for their free concert at The Investors Bank Performing Arts Center at Washington Township High School!

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/the-presidents-own-united-states-marine-band-concert/

Link: https://marineband.ticketleap.com/

Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest & Fundraiser Sunday, October 29 | 12 PM - 5 PM Double Nickel Brewing Company, Pennsauken Township

Double Nickel Brewing Company is partnering up with West Jersey Volunteers for Animals for a fundraiser and canine costume contest! Bring your dog in their finest Halloween gear, post a picture on Facebook or Instagram, and you will be entered into the costume contest. There will be live music, a food truck, and plenty of beer. Double Nickel will donate 10% of all beer sales to WJVA. This event is free.

VSJ Link: http://visitsouthjersey.com/events/howl-o-ween-canine-costume-contest-fundraiser/

Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2085877211658369/

Image via Garden State Discovery Museum