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Our popular Halloween-themed hayrides have returned! Join us on an open hay wagon ride through the historic grounds of the Deserted Village of Feltville for a bit of history and a lot of mystery as you encounter witches, a traveling circus, and other spooky characters along the way!
Tickets are $8 for Union County Residents and $16 for out-of-county participants.
Rides are scheduled every half-hour from 6:30pm to 9:00pm on Friday, October 24th, and Saturday, October 25th, and from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Sunday, October 26th. A rain date has been scheduled for October 27th.
To purchase tickets, visit ucnj.org/ticket.
For more information, please contact the Parks Reservation Desk at 908-527-4900.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the return of the popular Haunted Hayrides at the Deserted Village of Feltville in the Watchung Reservation. The hayrides will take place on Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A rain date is scheduled for Monday, October 27.
“The Haunted Hayrides bring the Deserted Village to life in a way you can only experience once a year,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M. Leon. “Its history, the stories, the setting, and the energy of the Village at night make this event something you don’t want to miss.”
Participants will board a hay wagon alongside David Felt, the New York businessman who built Feltville in 1845. As the wagon moves through the fields and forest under the cover of darkness, and then into the Village itself, Mr. Felt will recount stories of tragedy and mystery that occurred in the area now known as the Watchung Reservation. The tales are told so vividly that history seems to come alive.
The journey culminates with a stop at the Village cemetery, dating back to the 1700s, where a chilling story is told that is certain to stir the imagination — and perhaps even the spirits.
This program is recommended for children age 6 and older, and strollers cannot be accommodated. Each ride departs every half hour and the full experience lasts about one hour, including both a hayride and a walking portion through the darkened forest. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly, wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a flashlight.
Tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific date and time at www.ucnj.org/ticket. No tickets will be sold on-site during the event, and space is limited — early purchase is strongly recommended as the Haunted Hayrides regularly sell out.
The Haunted Hayrides are hosted by the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Park Environmental Services, and have become one of Union County’s most anticipated fall traditions, drawing visitors of all ages to experience history with a Halloween twist.
For more information please call the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation at 908-527-4900.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Deserted Village Of Feltville, 2 Cataract Hollow Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2767, United States
