Springfield Halloween Spooktacular Brings Costume Contest, Family Fun To Fallapalooza

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Halloween fun is on the way to Springfield, with plenty planned for families at this year's Fallapalooza.

The Springfield Recreation Department's annual Halloween Spooktacular will be held during Fallapalooza on Sunday, Oct. 18 in the parking lot across from the Springfield Free Public Library at Hannah Street and Mountain Avenue.

Activities include a Summit Soundz DJ dance party, pumpkin painting while supplies last, lawn games, a strolling magician, a Halloween inflatable maze and a PSE&G escape room truck.

Costumes are encouraged, with a costume contest planned and winners announced at 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration for the children's costume contest is available on the township's Community Pass website.

The event has a rain date the following Sunday, Oct. 25.

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