There's scarecrow making, a jack o'lantern-carving contest, potato sack races, pie-eating contests for kids AND adults, and more:
We've rounded up our favorite spots in the state:
Shows start Friday at Brookdale Community College's haunted theater, ranked the #1 indoor haunted house in New Jersey.
These non-scary, family-friendly hayrides go through Huber Woods Park in Middletown to see educational skits.
They have auditions this week to be an actor in the theater, and also a Lights On, Scare's Off tour of the theater for younger kids.
We rounded up our favorite spots near Middletown for apple picking, pumpkin picking, corn mazes and more:
Bring the kids and come dressed in costume. There will be a costume contest and you just may win a prize.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Middletown:
Middletown residents have their choice to see fireworks in either New Brunswick or Long Branch, and other events across the state:
For the seventh year in a row, IMA Urgent Care/Primary Care hosted its annual toy drive for Middletown Helps Its Own and Toys for Tots.
The New Jersey Poison Control Center offers safety tips for the holidays.
Who needs Amazon? A record number of shoppers attended the Dec. 14 fair, which sells locally-made gifts. Another will be in the spring.
Who has the best light displays in Middletown? Email carly.baldwin@patch.com and let us know the address.
If you want to donate, toys can be dropped off to IMA's nine offices in Monmouth County through Dec. 15.
Take a photo with filmmaker Kevin Smith ("Clerks I, II and III") dressed as Santa, out of his comic book shop in Red Bank:
In Middletown and the area, there are lots of chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person, plus other holiday-time events.
It's time to drive around and see the lights! Here's our 2024 round-up of the best Christmas lights in Middletown and nearby towns:
Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to bring your moments of thankfulness from the dinner table to a wider audience.
For the seventh year in a row, IMA Urgent Care/Primary Care patients donated Thanksgiving food, distributed by Middletown Helps Its Own.
Every year, foodborne illness causes 48 million illnesses, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths according to the CDC.
You must buy tickets in advance for your child to attend this.
There will be performances by the Saint Mary church choir and orchestra, the Saint Mary School choir and the children’s choir.
Giving Tuesday is Dec. 3, and we picked our five favorite Middletown charities. All are always looking for money, volunteers or your time:
You have until Dec. 5 to have children write a letter to Santa, drop it in a special mailbox around town and get a return letter from Santa:
More than 250 local vendors will be there, selling accessories, art, food and drink, jewelry, home decor and so much more.
All hailing from the Bayshore, this band has been entertaining audiences for 26 years. Hear their take on 'Christmas in Killarney.'
A basket raffle table with the chance to win the year's hottest gifts, jewelry, electronics, toys and gift cards is always a favorite.
All food items collected will be donated to Lunch Break and Middletown Helps Its Own, which secures Thanksgiving meals for 500 families.
Teens and pre-teens under 18 are not allowed to be out on Middletown streets without a parent or guardian after 8 p.m. both nights.
Don’t let Halloween end in a nightmare.
From heated poolside cocktails to spooky movies and a Grateful Dead tribute band at Asbury Lanes Oct. 31, check it all out:
Held around the tip of Sandy Hook, there are two dates for the nighttime walk. You must register in advance.
Here are our favorite places to pick pumpkins, pet farm animals and take a tractor-trailer hayride this fall near Middletown:
This year's theme is "Out of Time!" and has pitch-black zones and mazes. Their 'Scaredy Cat' theater is recommended for children.
Just can't wait? Some Spirit Halloween stores in New Jersey are already open, many more are coming. We've got the full list:
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in the Middletown area:
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Middletown, NJ:
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