All The Halloween 2018 Events In Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The Woodbridge Police Department will enforce a special Halloween curfew on the evenings of Tues., Oct. 30 (Mischief Night) and Wed., Oct. 31 (Halloween). The curfew is in place from 7:00 p.m. to sunrise on Tues., Oct. 30 and Wed., Oct. 31 and applies to everyone under the age of 18 (unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult).

Police will issue a warning and instructions to return home to first-time violators; second offense violators will be held until picked-up by a parent or guardian.

The Woodbridge Twp. Department of Recreation is hosting an incredible line-up of “Spooktacular” events that are not to be missed!!!

Saturday, Oct. 20: Woodbridge Haunted Ghost Tours & Zombie Walk take-over Main Street on Sat., Oct. 20. Zombie Walk leaves from the (some say haunted) School District Administration Building, 428 School Street, at 5:00 PM and ends at Parker Press Park. Haunted Ghost Tours begin at 6:30 PM from Parker Press Park. Tours depart every 15 minutes. Tickets: $8.00. For more information follow on FaceBook at Woodbridge Ghost Walk,www.hauntedhistoryproductions.com. (All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations and causes.)

Saturday Oct. 20 and 27th: The Woodbridge High School Choir hosts their annual Haunted House on Sat., Oct. 20 and 27. Happy Haunted House from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. The “SCARY” Haunted House opens at 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The WHS Haunted House is at the old A&P store (across from WHS.)

Thursday, Oct. 25: The Haunted Halloween Hay Ride & Family Fun Festival is set for Thurs., Oct. 25 from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. at Parker Press Park (400 Rahway Ave.) But, Beware of the Ghosts & Goblins along the way!!!

Sunday, Oct. 28 Trunk or Treat: The Halloween Trunk-or-Treat & Costume Contest returns to the Woodbridge Community Center (WCC), 600 Main Street, on Sun., Oct. 28 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM. Show off your Halloween costume while Trunk-or-Treating. Prizes for the funniest, scariest and most original costume. REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO HAND-OUT CANDY ONLY. (Treaters do not require registration). The Recreation Department will not accept any walk-ups. Participants will receive a Registration Certificate that must be presented upon arrival at the WCC. To Register: RecreationDepartment@twp.woodbridge.nj.us.

And, stick around for the Halloween Drive-In Movie – Hotel Transylvania II showing at dusk in the WCC parking lot.

Woodbridge police also issued important Halloween safety precautions:

• Make sure Trick-or-Treaters know to only approach familiar houses that have outside lights on – that is the signal that the homeowner/resident is ready to greet Trick-or-Treaters. NEVER ENTER A STRANGER'S HOUSE OR VEHICLE;
• Consider using make-up rather than masks. Masks obstruct vision, making it difficult to see oncoming traffic;
• Wear light-colored clothing or add reflective tape to darker costumes;
• Always carry a flashlight or an inexpensive battery-operated strobe light;
• An adult should always accompany small children while Trick-or-Treating. Older children should travel in groups for safety;
• Trick-or-Treat in daylight hours;
• Consider handing out something other than candy - fast food coupons, sports cards and other novelty items make for safe treats;
• Trick-or-Treaters should return home before opening candy and other treats – previously opened candy should be discarded.

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