Hold on to your cat ears and your jack-o-lantern candy buckets because Hoboken + Jersey City are about to get extra spooky. Halloweekend is here, and you know what that means: plenty of festive parties, drink specials, costume competitions, movie showings + much much more. Read on for the ultimate Halloween party guide to Hoboken + Jersey City.
*Please note: Events are subject to change. Please check event websites for the latest updates and availability.
Thursday, October 26th:
Halloween Social at Barcade {Jersey City}
Halloween Weekend starts now. Join Barcade {163 Newark Ave} from 4PM-10PM for a pre-Halloween get together. Barcade will be whipping up some spooky cocktails in addition to serving some classic beers. You have access to all this while getting to play some great games.
Kidville Halloween Party {Hoboken}
Kidville {1202 Shipyard Ln.} is hosting a great event for all of your little pumpkins to enjoy. From 3:45-5:15PM, there will be haunted crafts, a costume contest, time in the play space, pizza, and trick-or-treating {of course}. It’s also BYOB — bring your own bag. Get tickets here.
Friday, October 27th:
Hoboken Girl Flow-in-the-Dark Yoga Halloween {Hoboken}
Kick off Halloweekend with us at our Flow-in-the-Dark yoga event led by Hudson Yoga Project at Local Barre West {720 Monroe St. C300} on Friday. Enjoy neon fun under the black lights, Halloween-inspired treats from local vendors, and a live DJ. The event will run from 7:30-10:30PM but space is limited so get your tickets here.
Hoboken 3-Day Halloween Pub Crawl
Hoboken is known for their bar crawls and night life, so it makes sense that there’s one going on for Halloween. The official Hoboken Halloween Pub Crawl is set to be one of the biggest events this year in the city, and it’s spread out over Friday, Saturday, and Halloween Tuesday. Participating bars include Cadillac Cantina, Texas Arizona, The Shannon, Hoboken Bar + Grill, 1Republik, Reign, Union Hall, The Brass Rail, Village Pourhouse, Biggies, + many more. For more info, start times, and tickets, check this out.
Halloween Weekend at LITM {Jersey City}
LITM {140 Newark Ave.} has your Halloweekend plans absolutely set. Guests can enjoy 10% off their tab if they come in costume + deals on apps and drinks. There will be Two Nights in Neverland, Loud Proud and Scary Open Mic, Spooky Kooky Karaoke, and a Halloween Bash and costume contest throughout the weekend. There will be a photo-booth, DJ, dancing, outdoor patio + tons of fun and drinks. To reserve a table and learn more about the Halloween events, visit their website.
Halloween on the Hudson: Disturbia at Birch {Hoboken}
Join Birch {92 River St.} for the first ever Disturbia Halloween on the Hudson! Combined with their Thriller Halloween Party on Saturday, there will be $10,000 in cash and prizes given away all weekend for some of the best costumes. Party with DJ Paola Shea and Tony Gia all night. Don’t be disturbed, get your tickets here.
Terminal of Terror 2 at The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal {Jersey City}
Presented by Living Nightmare and ChicpeaJC, Terminal of Terror 2 is happening this Halloween weekend. Friday is the beginning of a 3-part event from 9PM-2AM. The one of a kind venue, Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal {1 Audrey Zapp Dr.}, will be transformed into something spectacular and spooky. There will be attractions and activities, two celebrity DJs, food tucks, entertainment, a costume contest with a large cash prize + much more. Check this out for more deets on the event + transportation services.
Freaky Friday Halloween Celebration at The Hub Sports Venue {Hoboken}
The HUB Sports Venue is throwing their first ever Halloween Kick-off Celebration. At 16 Hudson Place, at 9PM, guests are invited to enjoy a Freaky Friday Party featuring special guest DJ Vinny Ventiera {as seen on ABC’s The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise} playing his first ever Hoboken show, along with in-house talent Carlos Melange. In addition to these awesome DJs, there will also be over $5,000 in cash and prizes for the sexiest, funniest, scariest, and best couple costumes. To reserve your spot, make sure to get your tickets.
Halloween Party at Astor Bar {Jersey City}
Astor Bar {725 Montgomery St.} is back with its annual Halloween party. Costumes are optional, but highly encouraged. Festivities and drink specials run all night long.
Murder Mystery Dinner at Birch {Hoboken}
Looking to start your Friday night off right? From 7PM-9PM at Birch {92 River St.}, join a Murder Mystery Dinner. General admission tickets include an assigned seat at a table, buffet style apps, entrees, and desserts. On top of delicious food + endless drink options, guests will also enjoy a live and interactive murder mystery show. How unique!
The Haunted Dojo at Cafe Sole {Jersey City}
Join Cafe Sole {496 Communipaw Ave.} in celebrating with Jersey Fresh, Break A Leg, Fresh War Paint, and Earlii Red to bring you “The Haunted Dojo.” Guests are encouraged to attend in their best costume or disguise {there will be prizes awarded} to enjoy some live music, other art forms, and great networking. Get your tickets here.
Hoboken Ski Club Halloween Party {Hoboken}
The Hoboken Ski Club is hosting a Halloween party at Wicked Wolf {120 Sinatra Dr.} on Friday with tons of goodies to look forward to. There will be $3 draft beers, $3 wines, $3 mixed drinks, and light appetizers. And of course, prizes will be awarded for the best costumes {male, female, and group}. Don’t miss out!
Phi Sig SKare House {Hoboken}
Get ready to get spooked, Friday at 5PM. On the Stevens Campus, at Phi Sigma Kappa {837 Hudson St.} there will be a haunted house, open to the public. This night is put together by Phi Sigma Sigma and Phi Sigma Kappa — children and general public are welcome until 7PM. Admission is $5 at the door and all proceeds will be donated to the Kids in Need Foundation. Come support this awesome cause.
A Night of Hocus Pocus {Jersey City}
Journal Squared {615 Pavonia Ave.} is showing Hocus Pocus in the Skylounge from 7-10PM. Before the movie, there will be snacks, games, and music, so get on your broomsticks and fly over because the movie starts at 8PM.
Saturday, October 28th:
Wizardfest {Jersey City}
If you ever were {or are} low-key obsessed with Harry Potter, we have some good news for you. On Saturday October 28th, White Eagle Hall {337 Newark Ave.} is turning into Hogwarts for the night. This Harry Potter Halloween party is going all out — epic costume contest, Quidditch pong tournament, live DJ, and Harry Potter themed drinks. Get your tickets now. Doors will open at 8PM and the party goes until 2AM.
Halloween Spooktacular at Mikie Squared Bar and Grill {Hoboken}
Mikie’s annual Halloween Spooktacular is back. Party from 8PM to close with DJ and drink specials all night, but you better be in full costume. There will be prizes for best costumes {there will also be their famous Jell-O shots}.
Halloween Bash at Zeppelin Hall {Jersey City}
If you dare, come out to Zeppelin Hall {88 Liberty View Dr.} for their Halloween Bash. Live DJ, dancing, craft beer, free parking, and no cover…need we say more? Well if you need a little more convincing there will also be a $500 best costume prize. The party will run from 9PM to 3AM.
Roaring 20s Halloween Party at Hudson Hall {Jersey City}
The newly opened Hudson Hall {364 Marin Blvd.} is hosting their first Halloween party on Saturday the 28th and they’re taking it back to the Roaring 20s. DJ Mezo will start at 10pm and a Burlesque show at midnight, plus cash prizes for the best costumes. Don’t miss the fun, runs from 10PM-2AM.
Halloween on the Hudson: Thriller at Birch {Hoboken}
Birch {92 River St.} is hosting Halloween on the Hudson and it’s going to be a thrill. This is a special event that you will not forget. There will be $10,000 in cash and prizes given away all weekend for scariest, sexiest, funniest, most original, and best group costumes. And besides the awesome live entertainment all night, for the first time ever in Hoboken, a Thriller performance. You’re not going to want to miss this. Get your tickets here.
Halloween 2017: Hoboken Horror Story {Hoboken}
Do you think your costume has what it takes? Find out this Saturday 10/28 at Wicked Wolf {120 Sinatra Dr.} at their epic costume contest. With over $1,000 in cash and prizes, the competition is bound to get a bit freaky.
Disco is Dead at Antique Bar and Bakery {Hoboken}
Zombies are coming to Antique Bar and Bakery {122 Willow Ave.} and they’re bringing the ’70s with them. Chef Paul Gerard and filmmaker Joe Castelo invite guests to sport their best zombie costumes as they groove to Silent Disco and watch 70s horror films. There will be plenty of food and drink specials, including dry ice shots and the infamous zombie cocktail. Don’t be left for dead, get your tickets here.
Family Friendly Spooky Terminal at The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal {Jersey City}
Spooky Terminal is the family-friendly version of this event running from 11AM-4PM. Bring the kids for face-painting, food, and Halloween goodies. Terminal of Terror resumes Saturday night at 9PM {more info above} with music, food, drinks, and of course, terror. Tickets will not be sold at the door so be sure to pick them up online.
Night Full of Fear at House of ‘Que {Hoboken}
With one of the largest venues in Hoboken, House of ‘Que {340 Sinatra Dr.} is bound to put on an awesome Halloween party. Put together the perfect costume and get ready for a night of fear. Their never-ending drink menu will definitely make for a scary evening to say the least. Get your tickets here.
6th Annual KVL Halloween Party at The Bistro {Jersey City}
The Bistro Grove Square {116 Newark Ave.} invites you to eat, drink, dance, and be scary on Saturday from 10PM-2AM. Get your costume ready for their sixth annual KVL Halloween fundraising party. Tickets include food, music, a three-hour open bar + your donation to The KVL Foundation. All proceeds will go towards helping 18-year-old Lindsay Runne fight Leukemia. Join The Bistro in this tradition, but this is a private event, so make sure to purchase your tickets before they sell out.
SquadGoals Saturdays *Halloween Edition* at Village Pour House {Hoboken}
Every Saturday at Village Pourhouse {205 1st St.} is Squad Goals Saturday, but this Saturday is the Halloween edition. Come dressed in your best costume while enjoying some music by CAM. Best part? There’s never a cover.
Journal Scare 2: The Resurrection at PJ Ryan’s Squared {Jersey City}
At PJ Ryan’s Squared {4 Path Plaza} join a combination Halloween party + fundraiser for Jersey City Ties called Journal Scare 2: The Resurrection. Get your costume ready for this 21+ event starting at 7:30PM. There will be live music by Jersey City’s own Cemetery Goats, food, drinks, a costume contest, prizes from shops and restaurants around Jersey City, + much more. Tickets available here.
Halloween Costume Contest at Zeppelin Hall {Jersey City}
This Saturday, Zeppelin Hall {88 Liberty View Drive} will be holding their Halloween Bash. Starting at 12PM, this event will be complete with a DJ, dancing, a costume contest with a $500 prize, and absolutely no cover.
Halloween Bash at Leonard Gordon Park {Jersey City}
Calling all little witches, zombies, and ghosts — head to Leonard Gordon Park {3303 John F Kennedy Blvd.} from 3-7PM. All trick-or-treaters can enjoy a costume contest, a parade around the park, and trick-or-treating from the park’s awesome list of sponsors. This will be a great photo-op so get your tickets here.
Tuesday, October 31st:
Halloween Doughnut and Beer Pairing {Jersey City}
Doughnuts and beer pairing… it’s a match made in heaven. Come out to FM Jersey City {340 3rd St.} for four beer tastings and eight doughnut pairings {the kitchen will also be open for food}. Costumes are encouraged. Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food bank. Buy your tickets here. Bonus: Hoboken Girl readers get $5 off their tickets, use code: HobokenGirl.
Bumps in the Night at Pilsener Haus and Biergarten {Hoboken}
Pilsener Haus {1422 Grand St.} is having an interactive haunted house on Halloween night that will leave you terrified! Tickets will be $15 per person and doors will open at 5PM. The price of each ticket includes one free drink ticket – get tickets here.
The Jersey Devil Halloween Party at White Eagle Hall
This Halloween Night, join White Eagle Hall {337 Newark Ave, Jersey City} for Jersey City’s biggest Halloween Party. Hosted by the world famous Shane Savant, this party will have DJ sets from Gryffter, DJ Gina Bon Jersey, BOX, plus other surprises and live performers all night. There will be great drink specials + a costume contest with a $1000 prize. Come help White Eagle Hall abolish the Jersey Devil back to the Pines by getting your tickets now before the price increases.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Jersey City Cemetery
A movie in a cemetery on Halloween Night? Sounds creepy {but fun} to us. Come on down to The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery {435 Newark Ave} for a viewing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 7:30PM. Costumes and audience participation are highly encouraged, and the event is cash only for tickets being sold at the gate. Guests can bring lawn seats or blankets to this graveyard smash. For more info, visit here.
Hallows Eve Glowga at Asana Soul Practice {Hoboken}
This is Halloween for adults. Join Asana Soul Practice for a night of music, treats, lights, magic, and of course, yoga. Class starts at 7:45PM and will be followed up by Halloween treats, drinks, and more music. This event is free for members, otherwise a $24 drop-in fee will apply.
Halloween Family Bash {Jersey City}
HDSID presents their Halloween Family Bash on Halloween day at the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall from 3-7PM. All the kiddos can enjoy face painting, music, bouncy houses, and candy. And the best part for the parents… it’s all free.
This Halloweekend is going to be as spooky as ever, in the best way possible. You’ve got plenty of options for fun parties to attend and plenty of ways to show off your costume. Don’t forget to tag us on Insta in your adventures @HobokenGirlBlog or #HobokenGirl!
