Overview
The 13th Annual Halloween Downtown Event will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 3 pm to 5 pm at The Gazebo (Main St and West Moore St).
Parade Line Up: 2 pm – at Centenary University on West Moore St (between Beatty St and Second Ave). Judging will conclude at approximately 2:50 pm. The winners will be picked and then lead the parade.
Parade: 3 pm – Starts at Centenary University, proceeds down West Moore Street to the Main Street Gazebo, where kids will be able to receive candy from Mars Wrigley, a gift from Hackettstown Stormwater Management, Atlantic Health System/Hackettstown Medical Center, and WRNJ Radio, as well as a free pumpkin from Donaldson Farms. (All while supplies last.)
There will be a prize given out for the best costume for each of the following groups:
Infant to 3-years-old
4-years-old to 6-years-old
7-years-old to 10yrs old
Family
Pet (Any Age)
After the parade, kids will then be able to Trick-or-Treat at the downtown businesses and Trunk-or-Treat from 3 pm to 5 pm in the rear parking lot of Trinity United Methodist Church (213 Main St) and in the municipal lot behind Exit Realty (149 Main St). Follow the signs.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS THROUGH HACKETTSTOWN
THIS EVENT IS HOSTED BY THE HACKETTSTOWN POLICE DEPT. PARTNERED WITH THE HACKEKETTSTOWN BID
Thank you Sponsors: Mars Wrigley, Centenary University, Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID), Atlantic Health System/Hackettstown Medical Center, WRNJ Radio, Donaldson Farms – Farm Market
