What's Happening In Ridgewood For Halloween 2023?

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Some homeowners love the holidays so much that they go beyond the usual decorating to create displays that delight and astound their neighbors. Some even invite them by.

Among them in Bergen County is the Ridgewood Halloween House. The house will be open on Halloween from 4-10, say organizers. They have also entered the house in a decorating contest.

The contest is run by Terrie O'Connor Realtors, and with it comes a map of the best decorated homes in the Bergen County area, and just outside. See the map here.

Ridgewood also has a Halloween Maze on Sheridan Terrace. Find out more here.

Have you seen a Halloween display that should be posted on Patch? Here are instructions to post it.

Look for upcoming events in the town on the calendar here.

Meanwhile, AAA Northeast has reminded parents that Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for pedestrian deaths, particularly of children.

Federal crash data showed that between 2007 and 2021, Oct. 31 was the deadliest day for child pedestrians aged 17 and under. Forty-nine children in the US were killed on Halloween during that time frame, according to AAA Northeast. Halloween and Nov. 1 are the deadliest days for adult pedestrians too.

“Drivers must be especially vigilant between 4 p.m. and midnight, when pedestrians are the most vulnerable,” they said.

AAA Safety Tips:

Trick-or-Treat Together – AAA recommends that parents accompany youngsters at least until the age of 12.

Review Trick-or-Treating Safety Precautions – Plan the route ahead of time. Remind children never to cross the street mid-block or between parked cars.

Check Costumes – Choose disguises that don’t obstruct vision and where possible use face paint instead of masks. Check and adjust the length of costumes to avoid tripping and add reflective material or tape to keep kids visible. Carry a flashlight.

Buckle Up – If driving trick-or-treaters between neighborhoods, always use seat belts or appropriate car seats, no matter how short the trip is. Have children exit and enter from the sidewalk rather than from the road when possible.