3 Things To Do For Halloween In Edison

EDISON, NJ - The pandemic has definitely cast a spell on Halloween. Many public events around town have been cancelled, and trick-or-treaters are wary of visiting homes.

But there are still ways you can enjoy Halloween in a fun and safe environment.

Here are three events you can participate in:

• The Edison Recreation Department is hosting a "Halloween Costume Parade" at the James Elder Park Soccer Field on Oct. 24. All children must be pre-registered and accompanied by an adult. Face masks must be worn at all times and social distancing rules apply. Click here for more details: https://cms2.revize.com/revize...

• You can decorate your house and enter the 12th Annual "Halloween House Decoration Contest." Judging will be held on Oct. 27 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Rain date scheduled for Oct. 29 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Click here for details: https://www.facebook.com/EdisonTownshipRecreation/photos/a.1851146944914779/3741941762501945/
• You can go pumpkin picking and then bake a from-scratch pumpkin pie with the bounty. Check out out list of best Edison-area pumpkin patches, and learn how to bake a delicious pie.

Meanwhile, if you do plan on going out trick-or-treating, don't forget to wear your mask along with your wonderful and scary costume. And no, costume masks don't count.

Check out the Halloween suggestions and guidelines from the NJ Department of Health here: https://patch.com/new-jersey/e...

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