The Hoboken Girl Team 
This article is sponsored by HDSID.
Halloween is on a Friday this year, which means no early morning alarms for school or work on November 1st. This gives us all the more reason to celebrate hard, and luckily, the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) is back with a FREE family-friendly event. The Halloween Family Bash returns to Jersey City on Friday, October 31st, from 3PM – 9PM, taking over the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall and Grove Street. The event promises festive fun for all ages with games, live music, local vendors, and a 21+ tent with themed cocktails. Read on to learn more about The Halloween Family Bash, Jersey City’s can’t-miss Halloween celebration.
Event Details
As one of Jersey City’s favorite fall traditions, The Halloween Family Bash welcomes families (and even pups!) for a night of spooky, free fun open to everyone. Thanks to Stony Hill Farms, the downtown area, Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, and Grove Street will be decked out in photo-worthy fall décor with like balloon arches and pumpkin displays.
The afternoon includes a lineup of festive entertainment, a bouncy house, corn maze, games, face painting, and, of course, plenty of candy. Ride tickets can be purchased at the HDSID tent on the corner of Grove and Newark Avenue, but note, tickets are cash only.
Adults aren’t left out of the fun, either. Left Bank Burger Bar is hosting a special “Terror Tavern” tent where guests 21+ can enjoy Halloween-themed cocktails and hang out while the kids play.
The event is a convenient way to stay local and partake in traditional Halloween activities. Festivities kick off at 3:00PM – 9:00PM on Friday, October 31st at the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza.
Local Vendors
HDSID always highlights small businesses at its events, and this year’s Bash will feature a mix of food, shopping, and family resources, ideal for exploring between activities.
Food + Drinks:
- DonutNV Northeast NJ
- Luna Restaurant
- Millionaire event beverage (Lemonades)
- Rebel Sheep Wine Co. (Wine)
- Superb Nosh
- Empabake (Empanadas)
Education + Health:
Shopping + Local Finds:
- Nw lovely style
- Simon Mall
- Any Book of NJ
And more!
About HDSID
The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District is a 501(c) nonprofit public-private partnership that works to enhance and promote Downtown Jersey City. By collaborating with local businesses, neighborhood associations, and property owners, HDSID continues to make the area a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.
Throughout the year, HDSID hosts community-driven events that bring residents together — and the annual Halloween Family Bash is one of its most anticipated traditions.
The Halloween Family Bash is taking place at Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall and Grove Street, on Friday, October 31st from 3PM to 9PM— rain or shine.
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