8 Halloween Events To Check Out Around Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — As October comes to a close, there’s still plenty of fun to be had this Halloween weekend.

Whether you’re looking to take part in some trick-or-treating, see a spooky show or concert, or enjoy a night out on the town with Halloween-themed drinks, there’s plenty of festive events happening around Monmouth County.

Here are eight local events you can check out this Halloween weekend:

Trick-Or-Treating

• Date: Friday, Oct. 31
• Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
• Details: Enjoy trick-or-treating around The Block and show off your costumes during shops’ business hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) for Halloween.

Annual Halloween Bash

• Date: Friday, Oct. 31
• Location: Twin Lights Brewing (4057 Asbury Avenue, Tinton Falls)
• Details: Enjoy a night of live music, a costume contest, games, prizes and more at Twin Lights Brewing’s Annual Halloween Bash. The event is free to the public.

Hallo-Wine Spooktacular

• Date: Friday, Oct. 31
• Location: Fox Hollow Vineyards (939 Holmdel Road, Holmdel)
• Details: Join Fox Hollow Vineyards for a “spooktacular night” of wine, music, and Halloween fun. Costumes are encouraged, with ID required and a $5 cash cover at the door.

Splintered Sunlight: Grateful Halloween Party

• Date: Friday, Oct. 31
• Location: The Stone Pony (913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Splintered is returning to the Pony for a “Grateful Halloween” party with two sets of Grateful Dead favorites that fans know and love. There will be cash and prizes for best costumes on set break. Tickets are required.

Emo Night Karaoke: Sad & Spooky Halloween Party

• Date: Friday, Oct. 31
• Location: The Wonder Bar (1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Emo Night Karaoke will be headlining Wonder Bar Halloween Night with attendees on lead vocals. With a setlist of 100+ pop punk and emo songs, full concert production, and visuals, song sign-ups are first-come, first-served at the show. 21+ admitted, and tickets are required.

Halloween At The Count Basie Center

• Date: Friday, Oct. 31
• Location: The Count Basie Center Campus (99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank)
• Details: For Halloween at The Basie, audiences can enjoy “Sasha Velour: The Big Reveal Live Show” or “Andy Bell of Erasure: Ten Crowns Tour.” Tickets are required for both events.

Broomsticks & Booze Pop-Up Bar

• Dates: Through Sunday, Nov. 2
• Location: The Bistro at iPlay America (108 Schanck Rd, Freehold)
• Details: Enjoy spooky specials, drinks, and Halloween decor at The Bistro’s pop-up bar in iPlay America. Reservations can be made here.

Lights On, Scares Off

• Date: Sunday, Nov. 2
• Location: Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center (765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft)
• Details: For those still in the Halloween spirit over the weekend, you can go on a special walkthrough of Brookdale’s Haunted Theater attraction with all the lights on and none of the fright. This family-friendly experience lets guests explore the haunt without actors, jump scares, or loud noises. Tickets are required.