It's Spooky Season!

October 09, 2025

Calling all Halloween Lovers! 🍂🐾🎨
October is in full swing, and we’ve rounded up a bunch of festive, flavorful, and furry-friendly happenings to keep your spirits high and your calendars full! Whether you're sipping wine, painting pumpkins, or parading pups in costume, there's something magical waiting just around the corner. Let’s dive into the fun!

🍷 Food & Drink

  • Oct 11: World Wine Tour at Scarborough Fair – wine tasting + regional food pairings. (info)

  • Oct 2 – Nov 2: Broomsticks & Booze at iPlay America Bistro in Freehold – spooky cocktails and seasonal fun. (info)

  • Oct 14: Adult Pumpkin Painting at Bradley Brew Project. (info)

  • Oct 28 & 31: Halloween Costume Parties at Icarus Brewing in Brick (info) & Five Dimes Brewery in Red Bank (info)

🐾 Dog-Friendly Events

  • Oct 10: Paint Your Pet at Doggie Sweets, Long Branch.

  • Oct 11: Tricks & Treats Dogs’ Night Out in Downtown Toms River. (info)

  • Oct 12: Howl-O-Ween Dog Contest at Seafarer in Highlands (info)

  • Oct 18: Canines & Cocktails – Howl-O-Ween edition at Jenkinson’s Beach.(info)

  • Oct 18: Pooch Parade at Long Branch Fall Festival. (info)

  • Oct 18: K9 Costume Contest in Holmdel. (info)

🎨 Creative & Family Fun

  • Oct 9 - Nov 2: Halloween Movie Nights Thursday, Saturday & Sunday at Woody’s (info)

  • Oct 11: The Witches of Spring Lake, Paddle for a Cause (info)

  • Oct 15: Halloween Paint & Create Night at Half Moon in Keansburg. (info)

  • Oct 25: Kids Halloween Brunch & Cupcake Decorating at Robinson Ale House, Long Branch. (info)

  • Oct 25: Spooktacular Sea Bright – family-friendly Halloween celebration.(info)

  • Oct 28: Paint & Sip–Paint a Skull mug at Robinson Ale House Long Branch (info)

🎭 Festivals & Parties

  • Oct 18: Jack’s Superhero Party at Chubby Pickle – fundraiser for CHOP.(info)

  • Oct 23: Ladies Night Witches Walk at Point Pleasant Beach. (info)

  • Oct 31: Halloween Bash at Five Dimes Brewery. (info)

  • Oct 31: Costume Contest! at Porta in Asbury, cash prizes

  • Oct 31: Halloween Costume Party at Leggetts (info)

  • Oct 31 & Nov 1: Halloween Costume Contests at the Wharf in Oceanport

  • Nov 1: Masquerade Ball at Parker House. (info)

For a full listing of this weekends events, click here!

Get out there and have a blast!