Fright on the Fairways 6-10:30 p.m. Oct. 18-21 at the Mays Landing Golf and Country Club, 1855 Cates Road, Mays Landing. The Fraser family invites brave souls find out what strange creatures come out on the fairways at night by taking a haunted hayride. Tickets are $10 for all ages. Supports area school art programs. Fine arts departments of local high schools will be competing for the Mummy Award. Call (609) 641-4411(x10) or see www.mayslandinggolf.com.

Family friendly Hayrides 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29 and 30 at Birch Grove Park. The price is $4 per person and includes a treat after the ride from the Friends of Birch Grove Park. Groups of 25 or more are welcome to enjoy the hayride, but large groups are by appointment only. Call (609) 641-3778.      

Hayrides on the Boardwalk noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21 at the Shirt Shack on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Free. Passengers get on and off at Sixth and 12th streets. For more information, call (609) 525-9300.

Halloween Craft and Gift Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 at Trinity Lodge 79, 563 Zion Road in Egg Harbor Township. Indoor-outdoor event with vendors, food, 50-50 raffle and more. Call (609) 214-8293 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Halloween Parade 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 on Asbury Avenue from Sixth to 11th streets, Ocean City. Online registration only at www.ochp.blogspot.com ; there will be no in-person registration. For more information, call (800) 813-5580. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club.

Halloween Parade and Party for children 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Northfield Public Library, 241 West Mill Road. Halloween craft, read a story, play a game, and parade outside. All little monsters that sign up will receive a goodie bag. Space is limited. Call to register at (609) 646-4476.

Downtown Merchants Trick or Treat 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 from Sixth to 11th streets on Asbury Avenue, Ocean City at participating merchants. Call (609) 399-0380.

"House...or Monster?" Movie 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Brigantine branch of the Atlantic County Public Library, 201 15th St. South. Rated PG (91 minutes) Ages 3-12. Popcorn and soda provided. Call (609) 266-7600, ext. 212.

Trunk or Treat 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Knights of Columbus, 243 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City. Kids up to the age or 12 are invited to trunk or treat;  costumes a must  Cost $3 per child (bag included) or $4 per child includes refreshments. Call Flip Anderson at (609) 868-0521 to enter your vehicle.

Absecon Lighthouse Haunted Tours 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27  at the lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City. Visit the Absecon Lighthouse to hear the "true" ghost stories that prompted a visit from SyFy's “Ghost Hunters.”  Refreshments will be provided.  Tickets are $20. Reservations are required. Call (609) 449-1360. 

Scary Animal Show 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 and Costumed Dive Show 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Atlantic City Aquarium in Historic Gardner's Basin, Atlantic City. Aquarium is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under are free. Call (609) 348-2880 or see www.acaquarium.com.

Dog Parade and Halloween Block Party 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 in Brigantine, from the municipal lot on 15th Street to the Central Business District. Then join in the fun as Halloween Block Party offers food, entertainment, vendors, prizes and rides. Don’t miss Ashore Realty and Wally’s Fashions Third annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest and Dance Party held in front of Ashore Realty and Wally’s Fashions. Call (609) 266-7600, ext. 212.

Second annual Kid-Friendly Haunted House 4-7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 28 at the Ocean City Repertory, 813 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Cost is $5 per child. Dressing up is encouraged. There will be goblin gift bags for all children. For reservations call (609) 457-6686 or see www.ocrep.org. 

Halloween pet costume contest 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 at Pets Plus, 4450 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. Dress up your pet (any kind of animal) for a chance to win a Pets Plus gift card. The only thing you have to do is dress up your pet, bring them in, and find a judge to snap a picture and you are entered to win. Open to any pet. Call (609) 625-7639.

Halloween Parade 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 atSt. Thomas Church, Ninth Street and Brigantine Ave., Brigantine. Meet in your Halloween finest as they march to the 26th Street Ball Field where there will be fun, treats and prizes. Sponsored by the Brigantine Republican Club.

Halloween Hayrides 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 and Monday, Oct. 29 at Brigantine Community Presbyterian Church, Brigantine Avenue and 15th Street.Ages pre-k through grade five. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A $3 donation per person is suggested. Call (609) 266-7600, ext. 212.

Haunted Hayrides 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays throughout October atFlemings Junkyard, 353 Zion Road. Hayride price is $10, maze ticket is $5 and combination ticket is $13. Call (609) 927-2588 or see www.scullvillefire.org.