Halloween In Newark: 5 Family Friendly Events For 2022

NEWARK, NJ — Halloween is just around the bend in Newark, and there are plenty of family friendly events to check out in 2022.

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M&M TREAT TRUCK

For the eighth year in a row, M&M’S and Mars are back to host their annual “Halloween in Newark” celebration, bringing the M&M’S Treat Truck and safe, festive fun to the Newark community.

According to a news release, the Treat Truck will make six stops throughout Newark between Thursday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 22 (see schedule below). It will include free Mars candy and Halloween costume accessories, a colorful photobooth and – new for this year – karaoke and illustration stations to encourage self-expression.

Newark residents are invited to visit the M&M’S Halloween Treat Truck at the following locations and times:

Thursday, Oct. 20

• 9-11AM: NJPAC - 1 Center St.
• 1-3PM: Prudential Center - Championship Plaza, (Located at the corner of Mulberry St. and Market St.)
• 5-7PM: JFK Rec Center - 211 W. Kinney St.

Friday, Oct. 21

• 5-7PM: Sharpe James Rec Center - 226 Rome St.

Saturday, Oct. 22

• 9-11AM: Elwood Park - (Located at the intersection of Elwood Ave. and Summer Ave.)
• 1-3PM: Boylan Rec Center - 916 S. Orange Ave.

Learn more about this local event here.

HARVEST FEST

The United Community Corporation (UCC) will hold a “Harvest Fest” in the city’s North Ward on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Phillips Park, 130 Elwood Avenue.

According to the nonprofit, the event will feature live music entertainment by DJ Alvarez, a fresh produce distribution, free costumes for children donated by JerseyCares & Father Gulya, and winter coats donated by Helpsy while supplies last. Additionally, UCC is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat at the festival where free treats will be given out to youth.

In addition, UCC officials and local partners will be present on-site at the event to provide community members with important services and resources.

The nonprofit said it received key support from the City of Newark and Amerigroup for the event.

“The City of Newark is proud to partner with UCC for its Harvest Fest in order to bring the community together this fall season,” Newark Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement Jacqueline Quiles said.

“As an organization founded out of the Great Society in the 1960s, UCC has a long history of providing services to Newark residents,” North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos Jr. said. “Most recently, UCC has partnered with a number of organizations including my office at initiatives addressing food insecurity and hunger.”

To get involved, email info@uccnewark.org. For donations, text UCCCares to 44-321.

TRUNK OR TREAT / HAUNTED HALLWAY

A “Trunk or Treat” and “Haunted Hallway” event will take place on Friday, Oct. 28 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Newark Symphony Hall parking lot (entrance on Broad Street), according to a social media post from the city.

The free event is open to the public. Register at www.newarksymphonyhall.org.

TRUNK OR TREAT – PART 2

Another “Trunk or Treat” event will take place on Friday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 10 17th Avenue in Newark, according to a social media post from the city.

The event – presented by the city’s Office of Violence Prevention Trauma and Recovery – will include games, candy, treats and fun, organizers said.

TREATS FOR PEACE

An annual “Treats for Peace” event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 at the parking lot at 247 16th Avenue in Newark, according to a social media post from the city.

The event is being spearheaded by the City of Newark, the Brick City Peace Collective, Councilman Dupre Kelly and the Newark Police Department’s 4th Precinct.

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