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Ghoul Spring Village returns to Cape May with spooky family fun

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October 17, 2025

CAPE MAY, N.J. – The annual Ghoul Spring Village opens its gates this weekend, inviting families to experience a haunted walk-through at Historic Cold Spring Village that blends eerie thrills with local history.

The event runs Thursday and Friday, October 17 and 18, beginning at 5:30 p.m., and welcomes guests of all ages for a night of spirited entertainment.

Proceeds from the event benefit the HCSV Foundation, which operates the nonprofit living history museum.

Ghoul spring village returns to cape may with spooky family fun
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Key Points

  • Ghoul Spring Village takes place October 17 and 18 at Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May.
  • Features a family-friendly haunted walk-through experience beginning at 5:30 p.m.
  • Proceeds support the HCSV Foundation and its living history programs.

A haunted stroll through history

Visitors can explore the dimly lit village as costumed interpreters and classic Halloween scenes bring the historic grounds to life — and afterlife. Organizers promise a balance of spooky atmosphere and family-friendly fun, designed to entertain without overwhelming younger guests.

Supporting a local treasure

All proceeds from Ghoul Spring Village go directly to the HCSV Foundation, which preserves and interprets the 19th-century village and its role in South Jersey’s cultural heritage. The event helps sustain educational programming and museum operations throughout the year.

An October tradition in Cape May

Now a fall favorite in the region, the event draws locals and tourists alike to Cold Spring Village’s rustic setting for a seasonal experience that mixes folklore, fright, and history. Guests are encouraged to dress warmly and bring flashlights for the twilight walk.

Event details and admission

Ghoul Spring Village takes place at Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 U.S. 9, Cape May. Admission is $5 for children and $10 for adults, with tickets available at the entrance. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. each night and continues after dark — when, as organizers say, “the veil between worlds grows thin.”

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