Storybook land hosts trick or treat weekends for costumed kids and families

Storybook Land hosts Trick or Treat Weekends for costumed kids and families

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Costumes and candy take over Storybook Land this weekend as the beloved children’s amusement park continues its annual Trick or Treat Weekends, inviting families to celebrate Halloween in a magical, storybook setting.

The event runs Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19, and is included with regular park admission.

Children are encouraged to dress in costume and collect candy at treat stations located throughout the park while enjoying classic Storybook Land rides.


Key Points

  • Trick or Treat Weekends take place October 18–19 at Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township.
  • Kids can wear costumes, collect treats, and enjoy rides with complimentary Trick or Treat bags.
  • Event is included with park admission; open to families and children of all ages.

A Halloween celebration fit for fairy tales

Storybook Land transforms into a colorful Halloween wonderland each October, with decorations inspired by favorite nursery rhymes and children’s stories. Visitors can ride attractions like the Whirly-Bug, Bubbles the Coaster, and the Ferris Wheel while trick-or-treating from station to station.

Safe and family-friendly fun

Organizers provide each child with a Trick or Treat bag upon arrival, ensuring a safe and easy way to collect goodies around the park. Staff and costumed characters join the festivities, greeting guests and posing for photos along the decorated pathways.

A South Jersey fall tradition

The annual event has become a favorite for young families looking for a gentle, cheerful alternative to scarier Halloween attractions. Parents can enjoy the nostalgic charm of Storybook Land while little ones revel in the excitement of dressing up and riding the park’s kid-friendly attractions.

Event details

Storybook Land’s Trick or Treat Weekends continue October 18 and 19 at 6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40/322) in Egg Harbor Township. The event is included with the price of admission, and gates open at 11 a.m. Families are encouraged to bring their best costumes — and a big smile — for a day of Halloween fun.

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