If you haven’t started decorating your home for Halloween yet, now is the perfect opportunity to dive in and showcase your creativity amid the spirited competition in North Jersey. As Halloween draws near, towns across the region embrace the season with their annual town-wide house decorating contests. This vibrant atmosphere, filled with festive displays and friendly rivalry, beautifully highlights what makes North Jersey such a special place to call home. For those excited to check out the most iconic Halloween displays in the area, we’ve curated a list of must-see spots that truly capture the essence of the Halloween spirit:
1. Ridgewood, NJ: Spooky Backyard Maze
The spooky maze at 124 Sheridan Terrace welcomes visitors of all ages, especially after dark when friendly scares await. The intricately planned maze is open from 4 PM to 9 PM on most days.
Where: 124 Sheridan Terrace
2. Ridgewood, NJ: Halloween House
Also in Ridgewood, the "Halloween House" at 294 West End Ave features a sprawling yard transformed into a free, walk-through Halloween attraction, complete with massive oversized decorations covering almost every inch of the yard. Open from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Where: 294 West End Ave
3. Hawthorne, NJ: Skeleton Graveyard
Visit 80 8th Ave to see "The Graveyard," featuring inflatable decorations, colorful lights, and plenty of skeletons. This fun display is open nightly from sundown until 10 PM.
Where: 80 8th Ave, Hawthorne, NJ
4. Hawthorne, NJ: Zombieland
Drive down Lafayette Ave to experience a suburban home transformed into an over-the-top Zombie apocalypse that will both impress and chill you.
Where: 193 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne
5. Nutley, NJ: Pirates Swamp Cove
At 59 Hillside Crescent, enjoy the spooky atmosphere of Pirates Swamp Cove, complete with fog machines and delightful surprises. Also, stop by the Nutley Halloween House on Cadmus Street for a photo with Betty and Barry Bones and to experience interactive displays, all while supporting the Nutley Family Service Bureau with your donations.
Where: 59 Hillside Crescent, Nutley
6. Maywood, NJ: Palmer Avenue Haunt
The front yard of the Palmer Avenue Halloween House offers a unique experience with themed rooms and spooky decorations.
Where: Palmer Avenue, Maywood
7. Bloomfield, NJ: Wrap-Around House Display
This display wraps around the entire house and offers a walkthrough experience from the front, side, and backyard. The decorations are constantly changing, with new additions up until Halloween night. Located at 226 Lakewood Drive, Bloomfield, NJ, from 6 PM to 10 PM.
Where: 226 Lakewood Drive, Bloomfield
8. Fair Lawn, NJ: Stranger Things House
Fans of the Netflix show "Stranger Things" will appreciate this incredible display at the corner of 11th and Henderson in Fair Lawn, which captures the spookiness of the hit series.
Where: 19-21 11th St., Fair Lawn
NorthJersey.com has also created a map of every house participating in this year’s decorating competition, which you can explore on the interactive "North Jersey Halloween Displays 2024" map.
As the Halloween season brings communities together with festive displays and friendly competition, it’s a wonderful reminder of what makes North Jersey such a vibrant place to call home. From charming neighborhoods alive with creativity to engaging events that foster connections, this region truly embodies a spirit of togetherness. If you are considering buying or selling in North Jersey or are simply interested in learning more about North Jersey communities, let Christina. Gibbons Group put our expertise to work for you. Contact us at (917) 837-8853 to discuss your real estate needs, and begin our partnership. Wishing you all a safe and Happy Halloween!