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| Haunted Happenings This Halloween Trenton (October 14, 2004)—From haunted hayrides to holiday parades, there’s plenty of ghoulish activities for the family to enjoy around the Garden State this Halloween season, according to Nancy Byrne, executive director of the New Jersey Office of Travel & Tourism "Halloween is a time when many indoor and outdoor attractions convert their operations to celebrate this colorful autumn holiday," said Byrne. Following is a sampling of the festivities occurring around the state: Experience the "thrills by day, chills by night" of Great Adventure’s Frightfest (732-928-2000). Now through October 31, 2004, visitors can roam the haunted midways to encounter the spooky sites at the 140-acre "scream park." Try the Haunted Barn and Hayride at Scarecrow Hollow at 335 Quinton Hancocks Bridge Rd. in Salem (856-935-3469 or www.scarecrowhollow.org) now through October 31. Trek through tall corn stalks and find the clues to crack this year’s quiz trail “A-Maze-In Space”. Or enjoy hay wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkins, and a tricycle maze for the little ones. Little goblins can ride the Haunted Train Ride at Historic Smithville 1 N. New York Rd., Absecon (609-748-6160 or www.smithvillenj.org) on Fridays and Saturdays through October 30. Or, if you prefer, take fido to the Costume Pet Parade scheduled for October 30. Join the Halloween Celebration at Jenkinson's Aquarium from October 22-31 at 300 Ocean Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach (732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com). The aquarium is all dressed up and ready for Halloween! From October 22-30, visit the Haunted Mill at the Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton (908-735-4104 or www.theredmill.org) to hear stories of the historic Red Mill come alive with the eerie sights and sounds of Halloween. Try the haunted hayride directly afterwards. On October 23 and 24, you can pick your favorite gourd at Pumpkin Patch Weekend at the Liberty Hall Museum in Union, (908-527-0400 or www.libertyhallnj.org). This family-oriented Halloween celebration takes place on the 23-acre grounds of historic Liberty Hall where participants can carve pumpkins, make scarecrows and enjoy pony and hayrides. Visit the Haunted Seaport at Tuckerton Seaport 120 W. Main Street, Tuckerton (www.tuckertonseaport.org) this October 23 for plenty of waterfront hauntings and storytelling. Guests of all ages are welcome to partake in the festivities, which includes ghosts, games and goodies galore! On October 29, the Arts Council of Princeton (609-924-8777 or www. artscouncilofprinceton.org) will sponsor the Annual Hometown Halloween Parade to be led by the Princeton University Band. The parade will pass by Palmer Square where the festivities will continue on the Green in front of the historic Nassau Inn. Enjoy the Halloween Spooktacular on October 30 at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan .(732-528-9211 or www.algonquinarts.org) and hear The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea perform a mixed bag of monstrously popular songs and tuneful treats including 'Carnival of the Animals' by Camille Saint-Saens and Ogden Nash The 2nd largest Halloween parade in the world takes place each year in Toms River. Join the Toms River Fire Co. #1 Halloween Parade, Main Street (732-349-0144 or www.occis.com) on October 30 for lots of family fun. For a howling good time, visit the Camden’s Children’s Garden 3 Riverside Drive, Camden (856-365-8733 or www.camdenchildrensgarden.org) on October 31 for Goblins in the Garden. There will be plenty of spooky fun including costumes, crafts, a haunted train, haunted maze, fortuneteller and Halloween treats! For information on other activities and attractions, contact the New Jersey Office of Travel & Tourism, at 609-292-2470; or check the website at www.visitnj.org.
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