Ocean County, NJ Trunk-or-Treat Events This Weekend: October 23–25, 2026
Looking for trunk-or-treat events in Ocean County, NJ, this weekend? Halloween is almost here, and local communities are celebrating with decorated cars, candy, costumes, fall festivals, and family-friendly Halloween fun!
Whether you're planning a full weekend of activities with the kids or just looking for a nearby place to show off this year's costumes, we've rounded up trunk-or-treat events and other Halloween happenings across Ocean County for Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25.
Grab those costumes, bring your trick-or-treat bags, and check out what's happening near you!
Friday, October 23
1. Trunk or Treat — Manahawkin
Time: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Manahawkin Mart Shoppes
Address: 657 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ
Kick off the weekend with an evening of Halloween fun at Manahawkin Mart Shoppes. Families can enjoy a community trunk-or-treat event featuring decorated trunks, treats, and festive Halloween spirit.
2. St. Francis Trunk or Treat — Long Beach Township
Time: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: St. Francis Community Center parking lot
Address: 4700 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach Township, NJ
Head to St. Francis Community Center for an evening of trunk-or-treating and community fun. The event will also feature a 50/50 raffle, basket raffles, food, coffee, and more.
Saturday, October 24
3. St. Mary Academy Trunk or Treat — Manahawkin
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: St. Mary Academy
Address: 400 Doc Cramer Boulevard, Manahawkin, NJ
The St. Mary Academy eighth-grade class is hosting a trunk-or-treat in the school parking lot. Children can dress up in their favorite costumes and visit creatively decorated trunks filled with candy.
Admission is $5 per child, and each participating child receives a wristband. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefit David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation.
Confirm the event's full end time with the organizer before heading out.
4. RWJBH Field of Dreams Trunk or Treat — Toms River
Time: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: RWJBH Field of Dreams
Address: 1505 N. Bay Avenue, Toms River, NJ
This annual trunk-or-treat invites children to dress up and collect goodies from dozens of decorated trunks in the Field of Dreams parking lot.
Sensory-friendly hour: Noon–1:00 PM is reserved for attendees who are sensitive to noise, lights, or crowds. General trunk-or-treating runs from 1:00 PM–3:00 PM.
Registration is required. Families should register each participating child, including siblings, through the event website.
5. Fall Fest — Lakehurst
Time: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Proving Ground Church
Address: 1 Proving Ground Road, Lakehurst, NJ
Looking for more than candy? This free family event combines trunk-or-treating with plenty of fall activities.
The festivities include pedal cars, a candy apple bar, a pumpkin trail, a car show, a petting zoo, and pony rides for $2. It's a great option for families looking to make an afternoon of Halloween fun.
6. Trick or Trunk — Bayville
Time: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Veterans Park
Address: 489 Bill Zimmerman Jr. Way, Bayville, NJ
Berkeley Township families can head to Veterans Park for the community's Trick or Trunk event. The event is intended for Berkeley Township residents through sixth grade.
Families are also welcome to donate bags of candy to help make the event a success.
7. Halloween Trunk or Treat — Plumsted
Time: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: New Egypt High School
Address: 117 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, NJ
The New Egypt and Plumsted school communities are getting into the Halloween spirit with this trunk-or-treat hosted by the NEPS/WES PTO.
The Plumsted Township Police Department is providing two bags of candy per participating trunk, helping make this a fun community event for local families.
8. Trail of Terror — Jackson
Time: 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park
Address: 260 Kierych Memorial Drive, Jackson, NJ
For families looking for Halloween fun with a little extra spooky atmosphere, Jackson Township Recreation is hosting its Trail of Terror.
The event features two pathways—one scary and one less scary—along with trunk-or-treating, free pumpkin painting while supplies last, face painting for $7, food trucks, and candy.
Admission is free, making this another great option for families looking to enjoy a full afternoon or evening of Halloween activities.
Sunday, October 25
9. The Waterfront's 7th Annual Trunk or Treat — Forked River
Time: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: The Waterfront
Address: 361 E. Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ
Wrap up the weekend with The Waterfront's seventh annual trunk-or-treat! This free, family-friendly event brings together local businesses, decorated trunks and tables, plenty of candy, and fun contests.
The event welcomed more than 1,000 children last year, making it a popular community Halloween tradition.
More Halloween Fun Around Ocean County
If you're looking to fill the rest of your weekend, there are additional family-friendly activities worth checking out.
- Tuckerton Seaport Trick or Treat: Saturday, October 24, from 12:00 PM–2:00 PM. Enjoy a free community trick-or-treating event around the boardwalk at 120 W. Main Street in Tuckerton.
- Haunted Downtown Toms River: Saturday, October 24, from 5:30 PM–9:00 PM on Washington Street. Enjoy free candy, a costume contest, live music, and spooky downtown festivities.
These aren't traditional trunk-or-treat events, but they're great additions to a weekend full of Halloween fun.
Plan Your Ocean County Halloween Weekend
Ocean County has plenty of ways for families to celebrate Halloween together this weekend, from neighborhood trunk-or-treats and fall festivals to spooky trails and downtown festivities.
Before heading out, we recommend checking the event organizer's latest announcement for registration requirements, admission fees, parking instructions, and possible weather-related changes.
From our team to your family, we hope you have a fun, safe, and spooktacular Halloween weekend!
Are we missing a local trunk-or-treat? Let us know so we can help spread the word about more community events throughout Ocean County.
Sources and event details: Ocean County Tourism, RWJBH Field of Dreams, TomsRiver.org, and local event announcements. Event details were compiled from published listings available as of October 22, 2026. Please confirm details directly with organizers before attending.
