Halloween Happenings

2011-10-06T10:08:00.003-04:00

For Immediate Release: September 27, 2011

Halloween festivities are flourishing in Morris County this October. The marathon of events will kick off at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, with a day to decorate pumpkins and carve Jack-O-Lanterns on Sunday, October 16. If you’re looking for an adventure, walk along the dark, wooded trails of The Great Swamp, Outdoor Education Center, while being entertained with spooky and silly stories on Saturday, October 22, starting at 5:30 p.m.

History buffs and families alike can experience a wake of Stephen Vail, 1864 style, at Historic Speedwell in Morristown. Witness the customs and traditions of the family on Friday, October 28 and Saturday October 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There’s also a tour of Cooper Gristmill on Saturday, October 29, at 1 p.m. where children will hear spooky stories, color pumpkins, create corn husks, and more!

Finally, for some traditional Halloween fun come to Historic Halloween Happenings on Sunday, October 30, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township. The children can decorate Halloween cookies, play Halloween games, sing songs, and enjoy a scavenger hunt.

The Morris County Park Commission,the largest park system in the state of New Jersey,currently protects and maintains 18,500 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.

Lois Wnek, Marketing & Communications
B: 973-326-7618, LWnek@morrisparks.net

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