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October at the Jersey Shore: Your Guide to Fun & Festivities

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Fall is one of the best times to create this lifetime family memories at the Jersey Shore!

Why?

Because crowds are lighter, the air is crisp, and there’s no shortage of exciting events for the whole family.  

PLUS - you’ll save 10%! See below.

Here’s your guide to help you create those cherished memories this October in Ocean City and throughout the South Jersey Shore.

🎉 Ocean City October Highlights

  • Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Discount Days (Oct. 4–5): Sales from 6th to 14th Street on the Boardwalk and Asbury Ave.

 

  • Fire Department Open House (Oct. 9): Tour fire trucks, meet firefighters, 5–8 PM at OCFD HQ.

 

  • Fall Block Party + Drone Show (Oct. 11): Over 400 vendors on Asbury Ave. 9 AM–5 PM, capped by a dazzling drone show at 8 PM.

 

  • Making Strides Walk (Oct. 12): Thousands supporting breast cancer research at the Civic Center.

 

  • Spooks N’ Kooks Surf Contest (Oct. 12): Costume surf contest on 7th St. Beach — a true Ocean City tradition.

 

  • Porsche Boardwalk Reunion (Oct. 18): Stunning Porsche displays on the Boardwalk.

 

  • Dog Days & Howl-O-Ween Parade (Oct. 25–26): Dog-friendly fun, vendors, and costume contests.

 

  • Halloween Parade (Oct. 30): A classic Asbury Ave. tradition at 7:15 PM.

 

👻 Halloween Fun All Along the Shore

  • DiDonato’s All-A-Boo Train (Sept. 27–Oct. 26, weekends): Ride through Halloween Town with mazes, slides, and pumpkin patch fun.

DiDonato’s Family Fun Center, 1151 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ

 

  • Ghoul Spring Village (Oct. 17–18, 24–25): Family-friendly haunted walk.

Historic Cold Spring Village, 735 Seashore Rd., Cape May, NJ

 

  • Fall Fest at Somers Mansion (Oct. 18): Food trucks, ghost stories, and candlelit tours.
Somers Mansion, 1000 Shore Rd., Somers Point, NJ

 

  • Smithville Costume Pet Parade (Oct. 18): Over 100 pets in costume.

Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., Smithville, NJ

 

  • Storybook Land Trick-or-Treat (Oct. 18–19 & 25–26): Rides and candy for kids in costume.

Storybook Land, 6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ

 

  • Smithville Monster Bash (Oct. 25): Vendors, live music, and a $100 costume contest.

Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., Smithville, NJ

  • North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Block Party (Oct. 25): Decorated cars, candy stops, and prizes.
Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, NJ

 

  • HalloWheaton (Oct. 25): Trick-or-treat through the magical WheatonArts campus.
WheatonArts, 1000 Village Dr., Millville, NJ

 

  • Witches Day Out (Oct. 26): Discounts, scavenger hunt, raffles, and parade.

Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., Smithville, NJ

 

  • Atlantic City Halfway to Halloween Boat Party (Oct. 17): Evening cruise with music, drinks, and costumes.

Departs from Gardner’s Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave., Atlantic City, NJ

🏡 Make Those Lifetime Family Memories This Season

Whether you’re strolling the Ocean City Boardwalk, taking in a spooky parade, or exploring nearby fall festivals, there’s cherished memories awaiting everyone this October.

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Enjoy!

John