Boo at the Refuge - Halloween Event with Animal Encounters and Costume Parade

✨ Event Description Boo at the Refuge is a Halloween event happening at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River, NJ on October 17, 2026. This family-friendly community gathering offers a mix of animal encounters, a costume parade and contest, trick-or-treating, and crafts. You can also enjoy Halloween-themed cocktails and brewery beer while you’re there. The event actually spans two days with the same schedule each day, and if you want to get in early, there’s a VIP entry option available one hour before general admission.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🐾 Animal encounters: Meet some of the refuge’s animals up close during the event.
• 🎭 Costume parade and contest: Dress up and show off your Halloween costume for a chance to win.
• 🍬 Trick-or-treating: Collect candy as you explore the event.
• 🎨 Crafts: Get creative with Halloween-themed craft activities.
• 🍹 Halloween cocktails: Sip on seasonal cocktails available at the venue.
• 🍺 Brewery beer: Local brewery beer will be served alongside the cocktails.
• 📍 Location: The event takes place at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River, NJ.
• ⏰ VIP entry: Early access is available for VIP ticket holders one hour before general admission.

ℹ️ Good to Know This event is family-friendly and runs over two days with the same schedule. Pricing details aren’t specified, and pets’ admission policy is not mentioned.