EAST WINDSOR-- HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The countdown is on for Halloween 2026 with lots of spooky and fun events in and around the East Windsor and Hightstown area.First up, the is hosting their main Halloween Festivities with a night of pumpkin painting, hayrides, games, vendors, and a Truck or Treat for area families. The festivities will take place at the Mercer County Park Festival Grounds - located at 1638 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor – between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026. Registr...
EAST WINDSOR-- HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The countdown is on for Halloween 2026 with lots of spooky and fun events in and around the East Windsor and Hightstown area.
First up, the is hosting their main Halloween Festivities with a night of pumpkin painting, hayrides, games, vendors, and a Truck or Treat for area families. The festivities will take place at the Mercer County Park Festival Grounds - located at 1638 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor – between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026. Registration is not required. Costumes are encouraged for attendees of all ages.
Then, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. thewill host Halloween “Trick or Treat” for children aged 12 and under (with an accompanying adult) at Etra Lake Park on Disbrow Hill Road. The free community event will include Halloween-themed arts and crafts, face painting, DJ, and a Trick-or-Treat trail. Registration needs to be done through Community Pass by CLICKING HERE). In the event of inclement weather on the day of the event, call the East Windsor Information Hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400 after 8 A.M. on the day of the event for updates.
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For a calm Halloween, sign up for 's annual Halloween, Run, Walk and Family Fun Run. Celebrate the Spooky Season while supporting local families in need and the Joy, Hopes, and Dreams—our year-round academic and enrichment program for local kids. Festivities are available for participants of all ages beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 502 Carnegie Center. For more details and to sign up,E.
Looking for something a little non-traditional this Halloween? The is holding their Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 31, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The festivities will take place on the lawn of the State Museum located at 205 West State Street in Trenton for a trick or treat parade, game, crafts and a Boo Hunt around the Museum. Children are encouraged to wear costumes with attendees receiving a coupon for a show in the Planetarium.
The also is getting into the holiday spirit with their upcoming Spooky Sunday Social for families. Adults and children are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume to the social that will be held between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Hickory Corner Road in East Windsor. To register, go to www.elks1955.org before October 29.
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