Kids are lucky this year. This weekend — the weekend before Halloween — is packed with family-friendly events. Then next Friday, it’s more tricks and treats on Halloween.
MAM Pumpkin Carving
What: Montclair Art Museum is hosting a spooktacular evening of fun with a a pumpkin carving and decorating night. All pumpkins, art supplies and carving tools will be provided. Kids are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes; refreshments available.
Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair
When: Friday, October 24, 6-8pm
Cost: Tickets are $25 for nonmember families and $20 for member families. Purchase here.
Gardens Aglow
What: Artfully carved pumpkins in one brilliant display. View the gardens at dusk as they come to life with jack-o-lanterns supplied by local high school art departments. Activities, entertainment, and refreshments will be on-going throughout the event.
Where: Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, 474 Upper Mountain Ave, Upper Montclair, Montclair
When: Friday, October 24, 6-9 pm
Cost: Free!
6th Annual Moonlight Trail at Van Dyk Manor
What: Tour a trail of over 1,000 hand-carved jack o’ lanterns. Cider and doughnuts, face-painting, fun for all ages.
Where: Van Dyk Montclair, 42 North Mountain Ave., Montclair
When: Saturday, October 25, 7-9:30 pm
Cost: Free!
Boo Fest!
What: A kids’ costume dance party that includes live music by Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam, magic by Matias Letelier, crafts, cupcake decorating demonstrations and nail art. Sponsored by The Junior Woman’s Club of Verona.
Where: H.B. Whitehorne Middle School Gym, 600 Bloomfield Ave., Verona
When: Saturday, October 25, 9:30-11:30 am
Cost: $5 per person (kids under 1 are free)
Haunted Illusions
What: An evening of mind-blowing Halloween magic and comedy that gets the whole audience into the act. Haunted Illusions is a family show that combines the latest in magic and illusions.
Where: NJPAC
When: Sunday, October 26, 5 p.m. & 7:30 pm
Cost: $39 and up
