3 Halloween Events In Parsippany (Besides Trick-Or-Treating)

PARSIPPANY, NJ — For some, one day of Halloween isn't enough. But luckily for the holiday's most devoted fans around Parsippany, there's plenty to do throughout the Halloween season.

In past years, some Halloweens in New Jersey have been canceled or modified because of the pandemic and other natural disasters. But with COVID-19 restrictions mostly in the rearview, October is set for plenty of the holiday's festivities.

Here are three Halloween events taking place around Parsippany, besides traditional trick-or-treating.

Howl'oween: a Doggie Trick or Treat Parade

12-4 p.m. Oct. 15, Central Park of Morris County Turf Fields

Dogs in costumes, for a good cause. The Fighting Children's Cancer Foundation will hold a fun-filled day to raise funds and awareness for children and families fighting pediatric cancer.

The event will feature dogs on parade, food trucks, presentations, live music and more. The foundation encouraged the public to bring their dogs, children and loved ones to the outdoor event. See the event page.

Halloween at the Hills

5-7 p.m. Oct. 28, Parsippany Hills High School

The annual tradition features a night of fun and safe trick-or-treating. Parsippany Hills High School's Interact Club will collect non-perishable goods to help restock the Interfaith Food Pantry. Organizers encouraged people to bring a canned good.

Collection will take place in the cafeteria, as you enter.

Trunk or Treat

5-7 p.m. Oct. 31, Veterans Memorial Park

Trunk-or-treating is pretty simple. Instead of going from home to home, children collect candy from vehicles that are often festively decorated. It's often regarded as a safer alternative to trick-or-treating and has grown in popularity around the nation in recent years.

Parsippany's event has no admission fee. But each child attending must supply a bag of factory-sealed candy in a factory-sealed bag, or non-food treats. The township called on residents, organizations and businesses to attend with decorated vehicles and help make the event a success for the children.

Registration for trunks and tables is required. Click here to register. The top three displays, trunks or tables will win a prize.