How to Celebrate Halloween in and around Cape May NJ
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This post was last updated on October 27th, 2022.
It’s the spookiest time of the year in Cape May! To celebrate, why not head down to Cape May? All month long, Cape May has a bunch of Halloween-happenings for all ages.
Top 7 Halloween Happenings in Cape May, NJ
LeGates Farm
Visit LeGates Farm for pumpkin picking, scenic hayrides, a corn maze, a farm market and more. The farm opens September 30th. Weekday hours are 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Weekend hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There is an Amish Chicken BBQ every Saturday in October from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Family Fun Nights from 7:00PM to 10:00 PM.
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2. Ghost Walk at the Physick Estate
Get ready to be spooked! Craig McManus is your guide for a Ghost Walk through the streets of Victorian Cape May. McManus will point out the houses where he senses paranormal activity. Admission to this event costs $35 for adults and $30 for children 3-12. You can click here to purchase tickets.
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3. Elaine’s Guided Ghost Tours
Want to learn about Cape May’s ghosts? Every weekend in September and October between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm, you can join a guided ghostly one hour and 15 minute walking tour. Tickets cost $24. To learn more or make a reservation click here.
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4. Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour
This evening tour leads you down a ghostly path to the Cape May Lighthouse with psychic medium Craig McManus and up the 199 spirited stairs of the Lighthouse. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children 3-12. To reserve your spot, click here.
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5. Pumpkin Festival
This year marks the 30th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Historic Cold Spring Village on Saturday, October 8th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is free. Families and friends can gather again to enjoy this day-long event of pumpkin painting, games, hayrides, shopping from vendors, and munch on fall treats. All guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable good to donate to the ‘Share the Harvest’ Food Drive.
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6. The 15th Annual Scarecrow Alley
The 15th Annual Scarecrow Alley will take place at the Physick Estate from October 1, 2022 until October 31st, 2022. Visitors can walk the grounds of the Estate while viewing and voting on their favorite scarecrow. Admission is free and anyone can register their scarecrow to participate. To register your scarecrow, fill out this form.
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7. 39th Annual Halloween Parade
As of now, Cape May’s 39th Annual Halloween Parade will be happening. Check back for more information.
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8. Craft & Collectibles Shows
On Saturday, October 29th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 pm the Emlen Physick Estate is hosting their annual, open-air Halloween Crafts & Collectibles Show. Local Cape May vendors and crafters will gather at the Emlen Physick Estate for the Halloween Crafts & Collectibles Show. Costumes are encouraged so dress to impress! If you want to become a vendor for this event, fill out this form.
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9. Magic and Mystery House Tour
Throughout the month of September and October, you and the family can travel back in time to the Victorian Era at Cape May MAC. Inside the historic, 1879 mansion, you’ll learn about the Victorians’ draw to magic, the world’s greatest magician the Great Lafayette, the great escape artist Houdini, Pepper’s Ghost, and more. Tickets are limited for social distancing purposes and can be purchased here. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for children and military members.
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From October 14th-15th MudHen Brewing Co. is hosting a Spooky Witchcraft Brew Fest that will feature music, themed drinks, and costume contests. Tickets are $55 on 7/1, $65 on 8/1, $75 on 9/1 and $80 at the door.
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