Asbury Park's Halloween weekend starts Friday, October 30, with walking ghost tours and the first round of costume contests at local bars.
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours run Friday and Saturday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The guided walks mix local legends and reported hauntings with researched city history. The walking tours are open to all ages, and the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce lists tickets at $25. Booking is online, and the operator, Paranormal Books and Curiosities at 621 Cookman Avenue, can be reached at 732-455-3188 for the meeting point. A separate Haunted Pub Tour is limited to guests 21 and over.
Georgie's Bar at 812 Fifth Avenue holds its annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest on Friday starting at 8:00 PM. The contest offers $1,500 in cash prizes across five categories, with hosts and DJs through the night. Cover is $5.
At The Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Avenue North, Emo Night Karaoke throws a Halloween party from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with guests singing emo and pop-punk songs backed by a live band. Tickets are $17 in advance plus fees or $20 at the door, and the show is 21 and over.
Johnny Mac's House of Spirits at 208 Main Street wraps up a two-night Halloween party on Friday with its costume contest, starting at 9:00 PM.
The ghost tours return Saturday night, alongside a long list of Halloween concerts and parties across town.
