# Seasonal events and festivals in New Jersey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/seasonal-events-and-festivals-in-new-jersey
> Updated: 2026-09-19T13:07:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various seasonal attractions and festivals are being hosted across New Jersey. Wild West City has announced its Wild West Fest, running from October 2nd through November 1st, featuring family-friendly Halloween activities such as trick-or-treating and costume contests.

In South Jersey, several Halloween-themed experiences are scheduled, including the Creamy Acres Night of Terror in Mullica Hill and the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company’s ‘Terror in the Junkyard’ in Egg Harbor Township. Salem County will host the Salem Ghost Train, a historical storytelling experience departing from South Woodstown Station. Additionally, North Wildwood is holding its 35th annual Irish Fall Festival, which includes a golf tournament and an amateur boxing match between Team USA and Team Ireland.

## Claims

- Woodstown Central is operating the Salem Ghost Train on October 16, 17, and 24. (single source)
- The Salem Ghost Train departs from South Woodstown Station at 6:30 p.m. (single source)
- The Salem County Historical Society will provide live storytelling at Fenwick Grove during the train ride. (single source)
- Tickets for the Salem Ghost Train start at $35. (single source)
- The 35th annual Irish Fall Festival in North Wildwood is hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians James J. Reilly, Division 1. (single source)
- The Irish Fall Festival includes a golf tournament on Thursday, September 24. (single source)
- Creamy Acres Night of Terror is a large Halloween attraction in Mullica Hill featuring a Haunted Paintball Hayride. (single source)
- The Scullville Volunteer Fire Company hosts Terror in the Junkyard at Fleming's Junkyard. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: South Jersey hosts seasonal Halloween attractions and cultural festivals

South Jersey features diverse seasonal events, including Halloween attractions in Mullica Hill, the Salem Ghost Train in Salem County, and the 35th annual Irish Fall Festival in North Wildwood.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-jersey-hosts-seasonal-halloween-attractions-and-cultural-festivals

### 2026-09-14: Wild West City to host Halloween festivities in New Jersey

Wild West City in New Jersey will host Wild West Fest from October 2nd to November 1st, featuring Halloween-themed Western entertainment, trick-or-treating, and costume contests.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wild-west-city-to-host-halloween-festivities-in-new-jersey

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