Trick or Treat Events at New Jersey Malls 2011

What child doesn't enjoy trick or treating for Halloween every year? But if you're a parent looking for a safe alternative to running from door to door collecting candies, why not try mall trick or treating? It's not only safer but much warmer than walking around the streets at the end of October. If you live in New Jersey and want to take your child mall trick or treating, here is a current list of some malls around the Garden State that are hosting trick or treat events this year.

*last updated, October 17, 2011. Dates and times are tentative and subject to change. This article will continue to be updated as more malls announce their Halloween plans for 2011 so check back often!

Bergen Town Center
One of the many malls in Paramus New Jersey, the Bergen Town Center will hold Halloween Family Fun Day on Saturday October 29th from 12-4pm. Go to Whole Foods Market and wear your costume!

Paramus Park Mall
On October 31, come to Paramus Park Mall for family fun and activities during Halloween Kids Fest from 3p-7p in the Center Court. Mall trick or treating is between 5p-7p. Children 2-12 are welcome.

Garden State Plaza
This is one of the most profitable malls in the US. And you can be there on October 31st for mallwide trick or treating from 3-5pm and a Halloween Parade at 4pm that starts at Old Navy and ends at the Lego store with a surprise! Stores with window decals are participating in trick or treat.

Cumberland Mall
Children 12 and under are invited to this South Jersey mall for trick or treating on October 29th between 10a-12p. Look for 'goodie stations' throughout the mall!

Livingston Mall
Enjoy Kidget's Safe Trick or Treat when you bring your child to the Livingston Mall on October 31st. Kidget members get an extra gift at the guest services. Kidget membership only $5. Hours: TBA.

Menlo Park Mall
You've heard of Halloween...now enjoy Mall-O-Ween at Menlo Park Mall in Edison on October 31st.

Woodbridge Center Mall
Come to the Woodbridge Center Mall on October 31st for Mall-O-Ween trick or treating starting at 4pm.

Ocean County Mall
Get an early start on Halloween trick or treating at Ocean County Mall in Toms River on October 30th between 2-6pm.

Rockaway Mall
This Morris County mall just off Route 80 will host its Halloween trick or treating on October 31st.

Monmouth Mall
Trick or treat down the shore on October 31st at the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown on Route 35. Hours: TBA.

Willowbrook Mall
Located in Wayne, the Willowbrook Mall will hold a Halloween Kids Fest with family activities on October 31st from 3p-7p in the Bloomingdale's wing. Mall trick or treating is between 5p-7p. Children 2-12 are welcome.

The Disney Store Halloween Dress Rehearsal 2011
The Disney Store will host an early Halloween Dress Rehearsal Party for two days: Friday October 21st and Saturday October 22. Children under 3 are invited to come to the Disney Store in their favorite costume and participate in a Halloween parade. Children in costume receive a free gift! NJ malls participating include Willowbrook Mall (Wayne), Paramus Park Mall, Monmouth Mall, and Woodbridge Center Mall.

Sources:

Inside-New Jersey Magazine, Mallaholic, October 2011, p120.

Websites for Woodbridge, Monmouth, Paramus, Garden State Plaza, Willowbrook, Livingston Malls