MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.
As we get closer to Halloween, there's plenty of spooky events happening along the Jersey Shore.
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Whether you're looking to take part in a fall festival, shop from local creators, see a Halloween parade, or enjoy a Halloween food truck and music festival, here are some local events happening this weekend:
Fall Festival
- Date: Saturday
- Location: Joseph E. Robertson Park (Spring Lake Heights)
- Details: Enjoy craft and artisan vendors, inflatables, food trucks, a petting zoo and more at Spring Lake Heights' Fall Festival.
All Hallow's Eve Along Burlington Path & Trunk Or Treat
- Date: Saturday
- Locations: Colts Neck Firehouse #1 & Bucks Mill Park
- Details: Take part in the Colts Neck PTO's Trunk or Treat event from 1-3 p.m. (admission one bag of candy per child). Then, from 5-8 p.m., enjoy a haunted hayride, costume parade and more at All Hallow's Eve Along Burlington Path.
Fall Bazaar
- Dates: Saturday & Sunday
- Location: Grand Arcade at Convention Hall (Asbury Park)
- Details: Shop from local makers for art, vintage finds, handmade goods and more at the Asbury Park Fall Bazaar. Free admission.
Halloween Food Truck & Music Festival
- Dates: Saturday & Sunday
- Location: Bradley Park (101 5th Avenue, Asbury Park)
- Details: Enjoy 20 gourmet food trucks, an adult beverage garden, costume contests for kids and adults, and more. $5 admission. Kids under 10 are admitted for free.
Halloween Spooktacular Costume Parade
- Date: Sunday
- Location: Throughout Freehold Borough
- Details: Celebrate the end of spooky season with the annual Halloween Spooktacular Costume Parade throughout the borough. Be sure to stop by the Hall of Records parking lot after the parade for complimentary refreshments.