Information about Wagner Farm Arboretum's Brite Nites Halloween Attractions in NJ

Returning for the 11th year and with NO PRICE INCREASE

Wagner Farm Arboretum's Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” event showcases an elaborate display of intricately and creatively hand-carved and LED-lighted pumpkin scenes. Updated displays and new installations planned for 2022 include a jungle walk-thru and a skeleton bike tour!

With COVID-19 still a concern for some, all Thursday events will be drive-thru and remain 100% contactless in order to provide an option for the vulnerable. Friday and Saturday events will be the walk-thru format that was used prior to COVID. All tickets will be available online at WFAFNJ.ORG beginning in mid-September.

BRITE NITES dates are Oct 13-15, 20-22 & 27-29

DRIVE-THRU EVENT INFORMATION
Drive-Thru Dates:  Thursdays only - Oct 13, 20 & 27 Drive-Thru Timing:  Timed entry tickets begin at 6:30 pm and are issued at 15-minute intervals until 9:00 pm. The event closes promptly at 10 pm.
Drive-Thru Tickets:  Tickets are available anytime on WFAFNJ.ORG. No discounts are available. Ticket price is dependent upon your vehicle and the number of passengers:

• $35 for passenger cars/SUVs with less than or equal to 7 attendees
• $50 for any type of small bus or large SUV/van with more than 7 attendees.

WALK-THRU EVENT INFORMATION
Walk-Thru Dates:  Fridays & Saturdays only - Oct 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29.
Walk-Thru Timing: Tickets are for general entry and are NOT timed. Entry begins at 6:30 pm and the last entry will be at 9:00 pm. The event closes promptly at 10 pm. Keep in mind that when people can choose their own time to arrive, certain periods will be more crowded than others.
Walk-Thru Tickets:  Tickets are available anytime on WFAFNJ.ORG. No discounts are available. Ticket prices remain at their 2019 level:

• $15 for those 13 - 61
• $10 for children 5 -12 and seniors 62+
• Children under 5 are free

Parking is free.

Photo Op spots will be available for children and adults, so children attending the walk-thru are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.

Hot chocolate, water, and a limited selection of snack food will be available for purchase.

RAIN DATE INFORMATION

Rained out means the event was canceled by WFA because heavy rain or other adverse weather conditions made the electrical connections and the path dangerous and/or impassable for both volunteers and attendees

Drive-Thru Rain Dates:

• If the event is rained out on 10/13, you may attend on the remaining drive-thru dates of 10/20 or 10/27.
• If the event is rained out on 10/20, you may attend on the remaining drive-thru date of 10/27.
• If the event is rained out on 10/27, a TBD rain date will be added (unknown at this time).

Walk-Thru Rain Dates: 
Sundays are reserved as walk-thru rain dates, but they might not always be needed.

• If the event is rained out on 10/14 or 10/15, you may attend on a rain date of Sunday 10/16, or any other remaining walk-thru date.
• If the event is rained out on 10/21 or 10/22, you may attend on a rain date of 10/23 or any other remaining walk-thru date.
• If the event is rained out on 10/28 or 10/29, as TBD rain date will be added (unknown at this time).

WEATHER INFORMATION

This is a weather-dependent event. In the event of showers or light rain, the event is expected to go ahead but will be dependent on the condition of the paths and fields. Heavier rain or winds may force cancellation. In the event of extreme weather or cancellation for other reasons, a message will be posted on the WFA website by 3 pm on the day of the event, and a notification email will be sent to the email address you provided during your online ticket purchase. Your tickets for that night can be used for any other remaining evening following the guidelines in the RAIN DATE INFORMATION section, but NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. If you cannot attend on a designated rain date, please email [email protected] and ask for a tax-deductible donation letter. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and appreciate all donations.

REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY

NO REFUNDS will be given as this is a fundraising event for a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Options for unused tickets include: (1) An unused drive-thru ticket can be used on any remaining drive-thru event date, and an unused walk-thru ticket can be used on any remaining walk-thru event date or (2) The unused ticket can be used on any rain date, as long as the format of the rain date (drive-thru or walk-thru) matches the type of ticket you hold or (3) An unused ticket can be considered a tax-deductible donation for the value printed on the ticket.
Tickets are transferable to another person for the date and session time (if applicable) printed on the ticket. Requests for ticket corrections must be made prior to your ticketed event via email to [email protected] or call 908-350-7383.

THIS EVENT STAGING IS SUBJECT TO NJ AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.

ABOUT WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM

WFA was established in 2004 as a non-profit organization. The Arboretum seeks to enrich, educate and inspire the community by increasing environmental awareness and recreational opportunities. Our programs include: (1) The Giving Garden Project, where produce is planted, cared for, and harvested in our Giving Garden, Coddington Farm Garden, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension Farms in Pittstown, NJ, and then donated to area food pantries to combat hunger, (2) The WFA Community Garden and (3) The Children's Garden. Our volunteers make all of the above possible with very little financial support from Warren Township. Brite Nites, the largest WFA fundraising event, is planned, staged and run entirely by volunteers.

Contact: Kindly send all inquiries to [email protected] or call the office at (908) 350-7383.