Haunted Downtown 2024

Haunted Downtown is back! We’re celebrating the spookiest season of them all with a fun day of roaming dinosaurs, a devilish visit from the OG and legendary Jersey Devil, costume parade, Minecraft Mania (Minecraft celebrates its 15th birthday this year!), Ghostbusters 40 year celebration, Beetlejuice and more!

Join us….IF YOU DARE!!!!

NB: This is not trick-or-treat event.

Metuchen Downtown Alliance Events

  • 12pm to 2:30pm – T-Rex walking through Downtown (N.B.: Dinosaurs need to rest and will be taking a break from about 12:45pm to 2pm)
  • 12pm to 2:30pm – Jersey Devil visit from ancient folklore (N.B.: This devil loves to eat and will need to rest and will be taking a break from about 12:45pm to 2pm)
  • Ghostbusters! Dr. Peter Venkman and Stay Puft Marshmallow visit Downtown from 1pm to 2pm
  • 11am to 3pm Inflatable Maze on New Street & Pumpkin Bounce House.
  • DJ Dave Jensen on New St.
  • Halloween Costume Parade starting at 11:30am at Imagination Alley (445 Main Street)
  • Spooky story time with Metuchen Public Library at 12pm (Imagination Alley, 445 Main Street)
  • Wheel of (Mis)Fortune – Make a purchase downtown and spin the wheel for a chance to win something special
  • Spirit Table – A satirical take on fortune telling and your future (which is sure to be fun!)
  • Ghostbusters Photobooth with OutFront Metuchen in Peterson Park
  • Face painting with artist Julia Win
  • Minecraft selfie station with Creative Twist Events in Peterson Park

Business Specials

Metuchen Dance Centre
Special dance performance at 2pm on New Street

Metuchen News
Play a Halloween game of chance

NewMarket Shops
Ghostbuster slime station

Pastry Lu
Special Halloween treats

What’s the Scoop
Hallow-scream treats