Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 10/20/2025
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) --- Haddon Township has planned a lineup of Halloween activities for all ages leading up to the 31st. Check out these wickedly fun events planned:
October 23: Spirit Trail - Kick off Haddon Township's Halloween weekend wandering the mystical Spirit Trail along Haddon Ave! Some of their popular bars and restaurants will transform into enchanting havens, each hosting a reader from 5:00pm-9:00pm during Almost Friday Happy Hour!
October 24 & 25: Second Annual Haunted Haddon Market - On Friday, October 24th from 5:00pm-9:00pm, enjoy a family-friendly night packed with kid-friendly vendors, crafty activities, a DJ, seasonal treats, a pumpkin patch, a s'mores station, fire pits, a photo booth, and more (plus, it's all dog friendly, so bring your pups along in costume).
On Saturday, October 25th from 5:00pm-9:00pm, the market transforms into a lively stop on Haddon Township's Halloween Pub Crawl, featuring adult vendors, festive drinks in the beer garden, a DJ, fire pits, and plenty of spooky surprises.
October 25: Boos + Brews Crawl O'Ween Pub Crawl - Join them for a spooktacular bar crawl at 9 of Haddon Township's bars and restaurants! No cover charges or tickets, just grab your crew and hop on the jitney. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
October 30: 77th Annual Westmont Lions Club Parade on Haddon Ave. - The parade will step off at 7:30pm along Haddon Avenue from Planet Fitness to Jackson Funeral Home. A viewing stand will be set up at the end of the route, where the celebration continues with a DJ and dance party!
"We love Halloween here in Haddon Township," says Mayor Randall Teague. "With a variety of events and activities leading up to the big night, it's always amazing to see the community come together. Get those costumes ready and come be part of the fun!"
Voted as one of the top 20 towns in which to live, work, or play by South Jersey Magazine, Haddon Township has blossomed into one of the premier communities in the metro-Philadelphia region. Thanks to its prime location and dedication to community involvement, the roughly 14,000 residents of Haddon Township enjoy the perfect balance of work and recreation. With its proximity to the revitalized business district along Haddon Avenue and strong public art partnerships with the Ritz Theatre Company and SoHa Arts on the White Horse Pike, visitors can enjoy fine eateries, established businesses, and family-friendly community entertainment within a short walk from public transportation.
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