Here you will find a list of monthly October events happening in Bergen County that you won’t want to miss!
Don’t forget to click through for more detailed event information, tickets and more.
Enjoy!
October 1
Adult Pottery Workshop at Wyckoff YMCA: Jack-O-Lantern
October 2
School’s Out Mini Camps (9–12 PM & 12–3 PM, lunch included) at The Little Gym Englewood
October 3
Parents Night Out at Ridgewood YMCA
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
October 4
20th Annual Buddy Walk at Wyckoff YMCA
Allendale Town Wide Garage Sale
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
Ridgefield Park Music Fest Street Fair & Food Truck Festival
PuchiCon: The Ultimate Anime & Gaming Con
October 5
PRIDE AT THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO: enjoy Music, Food Trucks, Activities + More
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
PuchiCon: The Ultimate Anime & Gaming Con
Harvest Fest at Veterans Park in Westwood
Apple Cider Making at Tenafly Nature Center
October 7
Petals & Pumpkins Craft Night at Mexico Mi Amor
October 8
School’s Out Mini Camps (9–12 PM & 12–3 PM, lunch included) at The Little Gym Englewood
Spooky Storytime: An evening of family-friendly tales around the campfire
October 9
School’s Out Mini Camps (9–12 PM & 12–3 PM, lunch included) at The Little Gym Englewood
Tall Tales and Tractor Time at Abmas Farm
Spooky Storytime: An evening of family-friendly tales around the campfire
October 10
Masters of Illusion at bergenPAC
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
October 11
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
Run for the Kids 5K/2K in Fort Lee
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
MOANA Live-to-Film Concert at Alexander Kasser Theater
October 12
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
Apple Cider Making at Tenafly Nature Center
Open House Sundays at Garretson Forge & Farm in Fair Lawn
Japanese Food Festival at Overpeck County Park
Spooky Storytime: An evening of family-friendly tales around the campfire
October 16
Spooky Storytime: An evening of family-friendly tales around the campfire
October 17
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
October 18
ZOO BOO 2025 (friendly + scary train – check link for times)
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
October 19
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
Apple Cider Making at Tenafly Nature Center
October 22
Spooky Storytime: An evening of family-friendly tales around the campfire
October 23
Spooky Storytime: An evening of family-friendly tales around the campfire
October 24
Don Jovi Concert at Wyckoff YMCA
BRAAAINS AT BERNIE Zombie Survival Training Camp at YMCA Camp Bernie (ages 12-17)
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
October 25
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! at bergenPAC
BRAAAINS AT BERNIE Zombie Survival Training Camp at YMCA Camp Bernie (ages 12-17)
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
October 26
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Show at bergenPAC
BRAAAINS AT BERNIE Zombie Survival Training Camp at YMCA Camp Bernie (ages 12-17)
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
Pantophobia Haunted Trail/Hayride in Mahwah (7:30pm-10pm)
Haunted Forest at Tenafly Nature Center
October 29
October 30
October 31
2nd Annual Boo Bash + Monster Mash Open Gym at The Little Gym Englewood