Halloween Fun Hits Sayreville: Trick-Or-Treating, Live Music, Football And More This Weekend
From a Friday night Halloween celebration and a Bombers playoff game to Saturday’s costume contests and family activities, here’s what’s happening around Sayreville October 30–31. Plus, don’t forget to turn your clocks back this weekend!
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SAYREVILLE, NJ — Get those costumes ready, Sayreville. Halloween weekend is almost here!
With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, families will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy some spooky fun around town.
There’s a Trunk-or-Treat celebration Friday night, playoff football at Sayreville War Memorial High School, live music at Starland Ballroom and a costume contest with prizes on Saturday.
And if you’re planning to stay out late, there’s a little bonus waiting for you Sunday morning: an extra hour of sleep.
Here’s what’s happening around Sayreville this Halloween weekend.
🎃 Friday, October 30
1. Trunk-Or-Treat Brings Halloween Fun To The Recreation Complex
Time: Beginning at 6 p.m.
Where: Jerry Ust Recreation Complex, 4441 Bordentown Avenue
Looking for a place to show off those Halloween costumes before the big day?
Sayreville’s Trunk-or-Treat celebration is happening Friday evening at the Jerry Ust Recreation Complex.
Families can stop by for Halloween treats and activities, with the Mobile Family Success Center joining the festivities to share treats and information about its programs.
It’s a chance for the kids to get another opportunity to wear their costumes before Saturday’s neighborhood trick-or-treating.
👉 See The Trunk-Or-Treat Event Details
2. Sayreville Bombers Host Vineland In Playoff Football
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Sayreville War Memorial High School, 820 Washington Road, Parlin
There’s a big football game happening Friday night.
The Sayreville Bombers will host Vineland in the first round of the NJSIAA state playoffs, giving local fans a chance to cheer on their team under the Friday night lights.
If football is part of your family’s weekend routine, this one has a little extra meaning with the postseason underway.
👉 Check The Bombers’ Athletics Schedule
3. Candlebox Takes The Stage At Starland Ballroom
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m.; show begins at 8 p.m.
Where: Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Road
Want to spend Friday night listening to live music instead?
Rock band Candlebox is bringing its Can’t Quit You Tour to Starland Ballroom, with Sponge joining the lineup.
The show is open to all ages, and tickets are available through the venue’s ticketing website.
👉 Get Candlebox Tickets And Show Details
👻 Saturday, October 31 — Halloween!
4. Halloween Activities For Kids At The Sayreville Public Library
Time: 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Where: Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin
Before the kids head out looking for candy, there’s some Halloween fun happening at the library.
The morning begins with Trick or Treat at the Library at 10 a.m., followed by a Kids Halloween Craft at 11 a.m.
It’s an option for families looking to squeeze in a little Halloween activity before spending the rest of the day trick-or-treating.
👉 Explore The Library’s Children’s Programs
5. Sayreville Boys Soccer Hosts Carteret
Time: 10 a.m.
Where: Sayreville War Memorial High School, 820 Washington Road, Parlin
There’s another opportunity to support the Bombers on Saturday morning.
Sayreville’s boys varsity soccer team will face Carteret High School in a home game beginning at 10 a.m.
If you’re looking for something outdoors before the Halloween festivities begin, head over to the high school and cheer on the local team.
👉 See Sayreville’s Athletics Schedule
6. Halloween Costume Contest At Rush Hour Offers Prizes
Time: 8–11 p.m.
Where: Rush Hour Kitchen, Bar & Billiards, 960 Route 9, Sayreville Plaza
Think you’ve got the best Halloween costume in town?
Rush Hour is giving adults a chance to put their costumes to the test during a Halloween night contest, with the crowd choosing the winners.
And there are prizes up for grabs!
- First place: $100 gift card
- Second place: $50 gift card
- Third place: $25 gift card
The contest is free to enter, and no purchase is required.
Participants must be 21 or older and sign up with staff by 10 p.m.
The costume walk begins at 10:30 p.m., followed by voting and the announcement of winners at 11 p.m.
Couples and groups can enter together as one entry.
Not entering? You can still stop by to watch and vote for your favorite costume.
👉 See The Costume Contest Rules And Details
🍬 And Of Course, There’s Trick-Or-Treating!
Let’s not forget the main event!
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means plenty of families will be spending the day getting costumes ready, filling candy bowls and heading out around the neighborhood.
Whether your little one is dressing up as a superhero, princess, ghost or something completely different, it’s a chance to get outside, see some neighbors and enjoy one of the more exciting nights of the year for kids.
⏰ One More Thing: Don’t Forget To Turn Your Clocks Back!
Here’s some good news if Halloween weekend leaves you a little tired.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, November 1, at 2 a.m.
That means clocks go back one hour, giving everyone an extra hour overnight.
If you have clocks that don’t update automatically, remember to set them back before going to bed Saturday night.
The trade-off? It’ll start getting dark earlier in the evenings.
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👉 Explore The Sayreville Community Calendar
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