Tag Archives: halloween
Trick Or Treating Safety Tips
The Pennsauken Township Police Department is sharing some helpful tips so that Trick or Treaters have a safe and fun time on Halloween.
2023 Halloween Events
“Spooky Season” is upon us, and there’s plenty of family fun throughout the month! Be sure to check out all of the Halloween activities within our community.
Local Halloween Events
“Spooky Season” is upon us! And to get local residents into the Halloween spirit, both Pennsauken Township and the Borough of Merchantville have some great events lined up.
Deadline For Pennsauken’s Halloween Home Decorating Contest Is TODAY
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The hunt will be on for the best Halloween decorations in town. Sponsored by Pennsauken’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Pennsauken Youth Action Committee, the annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest will recognize those homes that go all out for the spookiest time of the year. A team of guys and ghouls will be creeping around town to locate the most impressive expressions of Halloween spirit Pennsauken has to offer. Prizes will be given to the first, second, and third place winners.
In order for decorated homes in Pennsauken to be considered for this year’s contest, residents must submit their address using the form located at twp.pennsauken.nj.us/content/halloween-home-decorating-contest. Registration runs through Monday, Oct. 18.
Help cause some friendly frights throughout our neighborhoods by decorating your home or visiting those who do! For more information, call Pennsauken’s Parks and Recreation Department at (856) 665-1000 x104.
The 2019 Interactive Trick or Treat Map
Thank you to everyone who submitted their homes for the 2019 Interactive Trick or Treat Map! You can view the list using the customized map, or use the list of homes below. Both are in broken down by street in alphabetical order.
Township Holds Annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest
The hunt will be on for the best Halloween decorations in town. Sponsored by Pennsauken’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Pennsauken Youth Action Committee, the second annual Halloween Home Decorating Contest will recognize those home that go all out for the spookiest time of the year. A team of guys and ghouls will be creeping around town to locate the most impressive expressions of Halloween spirit Pennsauken has to offer. Prizes will be given to the first, second, and third place winners.
In order for decorated homes in Pennsauken to be considered for this year’s contest, residents must submit their address using the form located at twp.pennsauken.nj.us/content/halloween-home-decorating-contest. Registration runs through Friday, Oct. 18.
Pennsauken Library Holds Costume Exchange On October 6
The Pennsauken Free Public Library will hold a Costume Exchange on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 1:00 p.m. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring gently-used children’s and teen costumes and accessories to swap. Leave what you can… Take what you need!
Please note: the Pennsauken Library Youth Services Department will not be providing costumes for this event; parents and caregivers are encouraged to bring what they can to swap. Also, per library safety regulations, no child may be left unattended during any Youth Services program.
For more information, stop by Youth Services Desk at the Library; you can also contact them at (856) 665-5959 x6 or pennsaukenyslibrarian@gmail.com.
2018 Interactive Trick or Treat Map
Thank you to everyone who submitted their address for this year’s Interactive Trick or Treat Map! You can find this year’s map by clicking here.
Keeping Your Pets Safe On Halloween
By Nancy Welsh, Pennsauken Township Animal Control Officer
Halloween is the spookiest night of the year; but it really can be a nightmare for dogs and cats. But keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. There are several simple precautions you can take to ensure your pets stay safe.
Community Halloween Events
In addition to Pennsauken’s Haunted Hay Ride, the upcoming Touch-A-Truck and Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 28, and trick or treating on Halloween, there’s plenty of things to do if you’re looking for some spooky fun!
