BRITE NITES - Week 3
ANY BRITE NITES EVENT CANCELLATION WILL BE POSTED HERE BY 3:15 PM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
Wagner Farm Arboretum Foundation's Brite Nites 2024 Fundraiser!
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 12th season. This beloved community tradition will once again light up the night with a 0.25-mile walking path display of hand-carved, LED-lit pumpkins, transforming the Arboretum into a captivating walk-through Halloween experience.
Event Details:
• Dates: Fridays and Saturdays in October: 11 & 12, 18 & 19, and 25 & 26
• Time: General entry from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (Gates close at 10 PM)
• Location: Wagner Farm Arboretum, Warren, NJ 07059 Note:
If an event is canceled due to rain, you can use your tickets for another night. If the last night (26th) is canceled, the rain date will be Sunday the 27th.
Rain Policy: If an event is canceled due to rain, you can use your tickets for another night. If the last night (October 26) is canceled, the rain date will be October 27.
Ticket Prices:
Children under 5: Free
Children 5-12 and Seniors 62+: $10
Ages 13-61: $15
How to Purchase Tickets: Tickets will be available for purchase on our website, WFAFNJ.ORG, starting in mid-to-late September. Secure your spot early for this thrilling experience. For more information and updates, visit WFAFNJ.ORG.
Affordable Family Fun: To ensure a memorable experience for the whole family while keeping the event accessible amidst rising costs, ticket prices for 2024 will remain the same as in 2022. 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. This year’s displays feature new, exciting elements to delight both new and returning visitors.
• Unique Attractions: Look forward to skeletons enjoying a Rutgers-themed tailgate party, getting hands-on with excavation activities, and a pirate-themed office entrance for a swashbuckling twist.
• 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!
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 500,000 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 proud to have NextHome Premier and the Warren Lions Club as our primary sponsors. Special thanks to Wegmans and Home Depot for their generous in-kind donations.
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.