Things to do in Perth Amboy Halloween Weekend 2021

A Halloween Parade and Costume Party, Virtual Halloween Bash, Dinner Cruise, Reparations Rally at St. Peter’s, Community Health Fair, Leaf Peeping, Horror Movie Marathon and More!

Central Jersey Leaf Peeping Weekend Outlook for Oct 29-31
The current NJ fall foliage conditions reported by the NJ Forest Service show that Oct 29-31, Central Jersey is in the mid to near peak conditions. Enjoy the fall colors in our city or nearby leaf peeping locations like a drive or hike through Cheesecake Park.

Drive/Walk Around the City and Check Out Amazing Halloween Decorations in Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy has some of the best decorated homes for the spooky holiday! High St and Rector St in the Waterfront area to name a few locations. Take a photo and submit it to Perth Amboy Now on Facebook!

Community Health Fair, Saturday Oct 30 10am-2pm 436 Market St Perth Amboy
Free health screenings and consultations. Covid-19 vaccination, Flu shot, Dental screening, Blood pressure check, Blood glucose check. Children’s activities like pumpkin patch, inflatable rides, healthy snacks.


Say the Word: Reparations Rally Saturday Oct 30 10am St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 183 Rector St.
Perth Amboy recently recognized its role in the transatlantic human trade with a Middle Passage Port Marker on the Waterfront. Now, organizers call on State Government leaders to establish a Reparations Task Force to confront disparities resulting from the legacy of slavery.

vote early

Get Out and Vote!! Fri Oct 29, Sat Oct 30 and Sunday Oct 31
Early Voting is underway for the first time in NJ history. You can vote before Election Day (Nov 2) at 1 Olive St in Perth Amboy. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. No appointment necessary. Make history! Walk in and vote early!


Dinner Cruise on the Cornucopia Saturday Night, October 30th 2021 7pm – 10pm
Enjoy a 3 hour cruise with beautiful fall views and delicious food and drinks. Boarding in Perth Amboy on Riverview Drive.


Rutgers Women’s Soccer open the 2021 Big Ten Tournament Sunday, Oct. 31. Kickoff at Yurcak Field is at 3:30 p.m. Watch live ET on B1G+.
This fall, Rutgers Women’s Soccer (15-2-0) won the first ever Big Ten title in program and school history. They completed a undefeated regular season last weekend to finish a perfect 10-0-0 in Big Ten play. Rutgers women’s soccer will open the 2021 Big Ten Tournament as the No. 1 seed, hosting No. 8 seed Wisconsin for a quarterfinal match on Sunday, Oct. 31. Kickoff at Yurcak Field is set for 3:30 p.m. Watch live ET on B1G+.

Halloween Trick or Treating Sunday Oct 31 CDC Guidance Curfew is 6pm
If you go Trick or Treating on Halloween, the CDC says wear a mask, don’t crowd the door and travel in small groups. Perth Amboy Curfew is 6pm on both Sat Oct 30 and Sun Oct 31

Perth Amboy Artworks Halloween Bash

Perth Amboy Artworks Virtual Halloween Bash Sunday Oct 31 6:30pm

Erotic Novels and special guests.  Erotic Novels Put on your costume, and enjoy the spooky virtual concert on the Perth Amboy Artworks Facebook Page featuring Erotic Novels and special guests.  Erotic Novels play pop punk soul filled rock, featuring Shannon Perez. 

Halloween Kills In Theaters and Streaming
Watch one of the most anticipated horror movies of fall, the latest slasher movie in the Halloween horror franchise, on Peacock. Other recommended streaming horror to check out-No One Gets Out Alive Horror Feature on Netflix, the new Creepshow Series on Shudder, and American Horror Story Double Feature on FX.

Classic Horror Movie Halloween Weekend Marathon
Turner Class Movies (TCM) hosts an all weekend horror marathon featuring 32 films, with Psycho headlining on Halloween at 8pm. Read more

Submit event listings, flyers, photos to caroline@perthamboynow.com.

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