Ghost Hunters And Trick-Or-Treating Hours: Halloween Events In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Show off your costumes and then go get some candy — it’s almost Halloween in Ocean City. In addition to traditional Trick-or-Treating and the annual parade, there will be an interactive presentation by the stars of “Ghost Hunters” at the Ocean City Free Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango from Syfy’s hit shows “Ghost Hunters” and “Ghost Hunters Academy” will lead the presentation from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The stars will take about their experiences on and off camera, sharing some of their favorite paranormal investigations, evidence and stories from their travels. The event will also include a meet-and-greet and a question-and-answer session.

The event is free to attend and will be held in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall at the library. Seating is limited, so attendees are advised to arrive early to secure their seats. Call 609-399-2434 for more information.

The annual Halloween Parade begins at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. Local children, families, bands, entertainers, businesses and organizations costumed for the occasion will march down Asbury Avenue from Sixth Street to 11th Street. The event is sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. To register to participate, call 800-813-5580or visit ochp.blogspot.com.

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s annual Halloween Costume Party is set for 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Ocean City Yacht Club. Tickets are $65 per person until Oct. 14 and $75 until the Oct. 24 deadline. The party is for adults (21-and-over) and includes food, dancing and prizes. To purchase tickets, visit the Theatre Company’s website at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com.

And then there’s the big day itself. Traditional Trick-or-Treating hours in Ocean City will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31. Anybody interested in learning more about the allergy-safe Teal Pumpkin Project can visit www.foodallergy.org/education-awareness/teal-pumpkin-project.

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