🎃 A curated list of kid-friendly haunts, hayrides, corn mazes and community events happening now through Halloween — with ticket links and a printable quick-reference.
🕯️ Haunted Houses & Trails
13th Hour — Wharton, NJ Indoor / Timed
13th Hour offers multiple haunted houses and also escape rooms and a supervised hatchet-throwing experience. While some attractions are intense, they also run family-friendly time slots and certain activities (escape rooms, hatchet lanes) that are great for older kids/teens with adult supervision.
Tickets & Info Tip: book an earlier time slot if you have younger children; check escape room age rules and hatchet throwing minimums.Will's House of Horrors — Flanders / Mount Olive, NJ Local Favorite
Will's is a beloved neighborhood haunt that delivers spooky fun without being overwhelming. Great choice for families who want the atmosphere without extreme intensity. Pay-what-you-can or very low ticket price in many years — check dates and times.
Event Info / Tickets Tip: confirm event nights — some residential haunts run select weekends only.Brighton Asylum — Passaic, NJ High-Production
Brighton Asylum is elaborate and draws horror fans. For families with older teens who want a theatrical scare experience — go for earlier time slots and consider whether your kids handle intense scares.
Buy Tickets Tip: not recommended for very young children.The Haunted Red Mill – Clinton, NJ
A haunted trail through woods linked with historic buildings at the Red Mill Museum Village — great blend of local history + spookiness.
Buy Tickets →🌾 Hayrides, Corn Mazes & Farm Fun
Corrado’s Hayride of Horrors — Hackettstown, NJ Hayride & Maze
Corrado’s is a long-running local favorite with a spooky hayride through the woods plus a corn maze and family fall activities. Many nights include lower-intensity sessions for families.
Buy Tickets Tip: dress warmly and wear shoes that can handle grass/mud. Weekends fill quickly.Stony Hill Corn Maze & Fun Park — Chester, NJ Family-Friendly
A great family spot for pumpkins, daytime activities and a mellow nighttime maze. Perfect for younger kids and mixed-age groups who want fall fun without heavy scares.
Tickets & EventsRiamede Farm — Chester, NJ Pumpkins & Maze
Riamede blends daytime farm fun with occasional haunted-maze nights suitable for older kids. A good option if your group wants both pumpkin picking and a bit of spooky atmosphere later in the evening.
Event Info / TicketsHillview Farm — Gillette, NJ Haunted Nights
Hillview runs family fall events and sometimes “Haunted Nights” sessions after dark — check the calendar for family-friendly hours versus spookier evenings.
Tickets & InfoOrt Farms — Long Valley, NJ Kid-Friendly Hayride
Ort Farms is perfect for little ones — glowing light displays, gentle hayrides, and family activities with a warm, festive vibe.
Buy Tickets🎈 Community & Family Events
Chester Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treat — Downtown Chester
A town favorite — kid costumes, pet contests, and lots of family photos. Free or low-cost community event; confirm date (often a weekend near the end of October).
Event InfoMorris County Park Commission: Halloween Trail at Fosterfields — Morristown
Perfect for toddlers and sensitive kids: a non-scary, interactive evening where children collect treats along a guided trail.
Register / InfoBoo at the Zoo — Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange
Combine animal time with Halloween fun — great for families with younger children. Activities often run daytimes and early evenings.
Buy Tickets📋 Quick Comparison — At a Glance
| Attraction | Type | Scare Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Hour (Wharton) | Indoor haunts, escape rooms, hatchet lanes | Low→High (family slots available) | Families with older kids, teens |
| Will's House of Horrors (Flanders) | Local haunted house | Low→Medium | Families & neighborhood fun |
| Corrado’s Hayride (Hackettstown) | Haunted hayride + maze | Medium | All ages (choose family nights) |
| Stony Hill (Chester) | Corn maze & hayride | Low | Young kids & families |
| Riamede Farm (Chester) | Pumpkin patch & seasonal maze | Low→Medium | Families who want both pumpkins & mild spook |
| Ort Farms (Long Valley) | Light hayride & fall festival | Low | Preschool & elementary kids |
| Fosterfields Halloween Trail (Morristown) | Lantern trail & treats | Low | Toddlers & sensitive kids |
| Boo at the Zoo (Turtle Back) | Zoo trick-or-treat & activities | Low | Young families |
| Brighton Asylum (Passaic) | Large theatrical haunt | High | Older teens & adults |
Most events run weekends in October and may have special family-friendly sessions earlier in the evening. Always check each attraction’s official page for up-to-date dates, times, ticketing and any age requirements.
