The Complete Guide to New Jersey Zombie Walks

Undead Invade NJ Zombie Walks

The explosion in popularity of zombie shows and movies such as The Walking Dead, Z Nation, and World War Z has spawned a number of fun Halloween zombie crawls in NJ communities. Take a stroll with the undead at these New Jersey zombie walks.

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Zombie Walks in NJ – 2018

Asbury Park Zombie Walk

October 6 2018
11:00am – 4:00pm

Asbury Park Boardwalk
Asbury Park NJ

The largest zombie walk in New Jersey is returning to the historic Jersey shore boardwalk for an 11th year! What started out as a small gathering of undead has now grown into a Jersey shore fall tradition that has twice set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of zombies in the world! Thousands of zombies, young and old alike, are expected to invade Asbury Park this October. Will the 2018 Asbury Park Zombie Walk break another record this year? Be there to find out!

Dog Walk of the Dead

October 20 2018
11:00am – 4:00pm

Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta NJ

Join the Dog Walk of the Dead for zombies, dogs, and mayhem to benefit One Step Closer Animal Rescue (O.S.C.A.R.). This fun event will feature vendors, music, dog friendly restaurants, a pet costume contest, and – of course – the Z-Dog Walk! $3 admission per person (benefits O.S.C.A.R.). Kids 12 and under are FREE! Free parking.

Lambertville & New Hope Zombie Crawl

October 27 2018
4:30pm

Begins at former River Horse Brewing site
80 Lambert Lane
Lambertville NJ

The Zombies have invaded Lambertville and are crossing the bridge to terrorize two states! The Lambertville New Hope Zombie Crawl begins at the former site of River Horse Brewery in Lambertville and concludes the at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope. Once the zombies reach the playhouse, the Michael Jackson Thriller dance party will begin and the cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show will award prizes to the best costumes. Cost: $10 donation per family.

Frenchtown Zombie Crawl

October 27 2018
Registration 1:00pm / Zombie Crawl begins at 4:00pm

Sunbeam Park
Frenchtown NJ

Come get your shamble on at the Frenchtown Zombie Crawl! Attend in your own best zombie makeup and attire – there will be prizes for creativity! Makeup artists will be on hand if you need help being brought over to the undead side (make up fee $5). There will also be a Zombie Selfie Scavenger Hunt. Get the clues at registration and take zombie selfies at special locations through town, then post them to Facebook or Instagram. If you find all the braaaaiiiiinnnssss, you’ll be entered to win the Scavenger Hunt Raffle! The fun finishes up at the Zombie Riverside Dance Party in Sunbeam Park at 5:30 with prizes, refreshments, and zombie dancing! Participation Donation of $5 benefits the Frenchtown Business & Professional Association to fund future fun events!

Highlands Zombie Parade

October 20 2018
2:00pm

Huddy Park
301 Shore Drive
Highlands NJ

Join in the fun and shamble down Bay Avenue at the Highlands Zombie Parade! The parade begins in Huddy Park and will be immediately followed by a costume contest in Veterans Park. Free to participate but registration is required. Kids 16 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Makeup packages will be available for purchase.

Smithville Zombie Walk

October 27 2018
Festivities all day / Zombie Walk begins at 6:00pm

Historic Smithville Village
615 Moss Mill Road
Smithville NJ

The zombies will invade Smithville on October 27th! Enjoy a day of vendors, music, entertainment, and prizes at the Smithville Zombie Walk and Monster Bash! Come dressed as a zombie (or zombie hunter) and participate for free. Makeup artist will be available.

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Featured Photo Credit for New Jersey Zombie Walks: Chris Kelly – Flickr