Wagner Farm Arboretum’s 13th Annual Brite Nites Returns with Family-Friendly Fun!
Warren, NJ - Tickets and Information Wagner Farm Arboretum (WFA) is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Brite Nites Halloween event for its 13th season. This year, WFA is trying something new. We are opening our doors an hour and a half earlier, to accommodate parents with small children. We will have several different food trucks, plus many games for children! We will have a smaller number of lighted displays than last year, but we have added a "spooky section" for those who like a bit of a scare! Note: this spooky section will be well marked and not part of the walking path, for those who do not wish to have that experience.
Event Details:
• Dates: Fridays and Saturdays in October: 10 & 11, 17 & 18, and 24 & 25
• Time: General entry from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Gates close at 10 PM)
• Location: Wagner Farm Arboretum, 197 Mountain Ave, Warren, NJ 07059
Rain Policy: If an event is canceled due to rain, you can use your tickets for another night. If the last night (October 25) is canceled, the rain date will be October 26.
We have LOWERED OUR TICKET PRICES this year, while we try out this new format. Next year we will have more carved displays, and will return to our normal ticket prices.
Ticket Prices:
Children under 5: Free
Children 5-12 and Seniors 62+: $5
Ages 13-61: $10
Our regular ticket prices will resume in 2026. Please note that no discounts are available, and all ticket sales are final with no refunds issued.
What to Expect:
• Pumpkin Displays: Enjoy a captivating 0.25-mile walk showcasing intricately hand-carved and LED lit pumpkins.
• Unique Attractions: Look forward to skeletons getting hands-on with excavation activities!
• Spooktacular Games for All Ages: Participate in fun games like Pumpkin Bowling, Witch Hat Ring Toss, Pumpkin Bucket Toss, Graveyard Cornhole, and more.
• Photo Ops: Capture the fun with our exciting Halloween-themed photo opportunities!
• Food Trucks: Treat yourself to delicious options from local food trucks!
• Beer Garden: Forest Lodge will be selling alcohol the last two weekends (17 & 18 and 24 & 25).
Weather Policy: Brite Nites is weather-dependent. The event will proceed in light rain, but may be canceled in case of severe weather. Cancellation decisions will be made by 3:15 PM on the event day, with updates posted on the WFA website: WFAFNJ.org.
Support a Worthy Cause: Brite Nites is Wagner Farm Arboretum’s main fundraising event, supporting essential community programs like The Giving Garden, The Community Garden, The Children’s Garden, and The Senior Garden. Since 2007, these initiatives have distributed nearly 800,000 pounds of fresh produce to those in need, thanks to our dedicated volunteers.
About Wagner Farm Arboretum: Recognized by NJ.com as one of “The Greatest Things in Every Central Jersey Town,” Wagner Farm Arboretum offers seasonal organic gardening opportunities and recreational space for families. The addition of outdoor musical instruments in The Children’s Garden further enriches the Arboretum’s offerings.
Sponsors: we are currently open to sponsorships!
Contact Us: For more information about Brite Nites or Wagner Farm Arboretum, reach out to the WFA office at administrator@wfafnj.org or call 908-350-7383.
Thank you to our sponsors!