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Halloween events in Cape May

Cape May does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Ghosts of Cape May Haunted Trolley Tour - Cape May MAC

Dates TBA (Evening trolley tours year-round, featured during Halloween Happenings October 1-31, 2026; begins and ends at the Ocean Street Trolley Stop) · Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour - Cape May MAC More info

Ghoul Spring Village - Haunted Village and Trail at Historic Cold Spring Village

Dates TBA (October 16, 17, 23 and 24, 2026, 5:30-9pm (last admission 8:30pm)) · Historic Cold Spring Village - Ghoul Spring Village · $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under, members free More info

Halloween Happenings - Cape May MAC at the Emlen Physick Estate

Dates TBA (October 1-31, 2026; Scarecrow Alley on the Physick Estate grounds through the season, plus estate trick-or-treat on Oct 31) · Cape May MAC - Halloween Happenings at the Emlen Physick Estate More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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