From the Stangl Witch Walk to the last night of the Farm of Horrors, central and western Hunterdon County has a busy Halloween weekend.
Flemington Borough's trick-or-treating runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 31. Broad Street closes between William Street and Pennsylvania Avenue from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Bonnell Street closes at Park Avenue and Shields Avenue. Residents who need to drive in or out should call Flemington Police at 908-782-3434 before 5:00 PM.
Frenchtown's police department set trick-or-treating for 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Harrison Street closes from Bridge Street to Sixth Street, Second Street from Race Street to River Mills Drive, and Third, Fourth and Fifth Streets from Milford Road to Railroad Avenue. Outside that zone, children should stay on sidewalks.
Alexandria Township lists hours of 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Holland Township is listed for the same hours by WRNJ Radio, and the Holland Township Volunteer Fire Company says its crew will hand out free glow necklaces at the bottom of Gridley Circle on Halloween.
We could not find posted 2026 hours for Raritan Township, Franklin Township, Kingwood Township or Milford as of Friday. Residents there should check with the municipal office or local police.
Friday, October 30, is packed. The Raritan Township Police Department holds its Trunk or Treat from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 1 Municipal Drive in Flemington, joined by Rescue 49 and the Raritan Township Fire Company. First responders provide the treats. The fifth annual Stangl Witch Walk fills Stangl Road in Flemington with The Haunted Carnival, including food trucks, live music, craft beer, games, a costume contest and the witch dance. The borough's notice lists 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, while its calendar shows a 5:00 PM start. Beneduce Vineyards in Pittstown screens Hocus Pocus from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
On Saturday morning, KickQuest Martial Arts and Fitness, 257 US Route 202/31 South, Flemington, holds a free trunk or treat from 11:00 AM to noon. Advance registration is required at flemingtontrunkortreat.com, with no walk-ins. Northlandz on Route 202 runs Choo Choo and Boo from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a kids' costume contest from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Its listings differ on details, so call 908-782-4022 before you go. Beneduce Vineyards hosts After Dark: Halloween from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with The Grey Man Group and a pasta truck.
Schaefer Farms, 1051 County Route 523, Flemington, runs daytime hayrides to the pumpkin fields from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $18 by card or $15 cash, and children under 8 and veterans ride free. After dark, the Farm of Horrors is open Friday and Saturday, its final night of the season, with tickets from $36. It is not recommended for children under 13.
