Seasonal & Holidays

Middlesex County 4-H Brings Halloween Thrills In October

The family-friendly tradition returns every Friday and Saturday in October.

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Halloween enthusiasts can experience spine-tingling fun throughout October at the annual Middlesex County 4-H Haunted House and Hayride.

The family-friendly tradition returns every Friday and Saturday in October from 7 to 10:30 P.M. at the Middlesex County 4-H Center in East Brunswick.

Visitors can choose from two frightening experiences - the haunted house adventure or the spooky hayride through darkened grounds. Those brave enough can tackle both activities for the ultimate Halloween experience.

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The event culminates on Halloween night, Thursday, Oct. 31, when the haunted house opens from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring special holiday activities and extra spooky surprises.

Admission is affordably priced at $6 per person for one activity or $10 for both the haunted house and hayride. All proceeds directly support 4-H community service projects throughout Middlesex County, making each scream contribute to worthy local causes.

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The Middlesex County 4-H Youth Development Program, part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, provides educational and leadership opportunities for youth in grades K-13 through programs spanning science, animals, arts and crafts, food, and environmental studies.

For more information about the program, visit middlesexcountynj.gov/extension.

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