Halloween events for kids and families in Rockland and Bergen

Halloween Events for Kids and Families in Rockland and Bergen County 2024

Spooky season is officially here, and if you’re still looking for a place to celebrate this spooky season, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the special events that are very Halloween-oriented in Rockland and Bergen County.

And if you’re looking for a complete overview of all things Halloween this year, be sure to check out our Halloween guide to all things spooky!

Rockland

Boo in the zoo

Trailside Museum and Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park, 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain

Saturday, October 26, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

All ages

$1 per person suggested donation

Head to the bear den to make bear treats and watch the bears explore their den full of Halloween-themed enrichment. Learn about vultures, owls, bears and other animals. Family-friendly activities: pumpkin decorating, matching games and crafts. Wear your favorite not-so-scary Halloween costume!

iSPY Halloween trail

Hudson Highlands Nature Center Outdoor Discovery Center, 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall

Saturday, October 26, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m

All ages

$10

Have some spooky family fun and sharpen your observation skills as you search for hidden objects along the terrifying iSPY Halloween Trail! But keep your eyes open… you never know who – or what – you will encounter during this special ‘treasure hunt!’ Find all the hidden items and get a prize! After the course, go to the Creature Corner to meet live animals! This self-guided activity is a great way for families with little ghosts and goblins to celebrate Halloween, so don’t wait too long because it’s sure to be a scream! Costumes are encouraged!

Trick or Treat Halloween Event

Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack

Saturday, October 26, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

All ages

Free

Join the Palisades Center and ForTheCulture Foundation for music, candy, kids’ entertainment, raffles and more!

Halloween party for toddlers

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch, 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville

Wednesday, October 30, 10:30–11:15 am

Ages 5 and under

Free

Advanced registration required

Dress up in your best Halloween costume, make some crafts and enjoy some tasty Halloween treats!

Monster hunt

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main Branch, 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville

Wednesday. October 30, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Ages 7-14

Free

Kids crave adventure – and they have it in the MONSTER HUNT, where they work in teams and solve clues that lead to the monster’s secret lair.

To put away

Zoo Boo 2024

Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus

October 18-20, Friday, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday, 10am – 4pm and 6pm – 9pm; Sunday, 10am – 5pm.

All ages

$8; $5 train ticket

Tickets must be purchased in advance

Zoo Boo is the spookiest fundraiser with trick-or-treating, Mad Science shows, music and train rides!

Tenafly autumn festival

Huyler Park, 1 Piermont Road, Tenafly

Sunday October 20, 12:00 – 17:00

All ages

Free admission

Get ready for a citywide costume contest, exciting games, delicious food, live performances, a DJ Dance Party and more!

Bierman Autism Centers Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Bierman Autism Centers – Berkeley Heights, 550 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights

Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m

All ages

Free

Reserve your spot online

Enjoy an unforgettable morning of excitement and enhancement as you experience magical trunks full of treats and surprises, designed to be sensorially friendly and full of fun! Wander through a wonderland of playfully decorated suitcases filled with safe, sensory treats, dive into simple, engaging games like ring toss, beanbag toss and balloon popping, tailor-made for all levels, transform into your favorite animal or paint character with a creative face and unleash your creativity with various crafts that spark imagination and joy.

Let the Ghoul Times Roll – A Halloween event

Infinite Motion Performing Arts Academy, 21 Franklin Tpke., Mahwah

Saturday, October 26, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Ages 3-11

$30

Enjoy a fun afternoon at a Not so Scary Halloween extravaganza! Fun games, crafts and lots to do.

Halloween bash

Bergen City Center, Route 4 East & Forest Ave., Paramus

Thursday, October 31, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

All ages

Free

Head to Center Court for face painting, balloon art and pumpkin decorations.