ANY BRITE NITES EVENT CANCELLATION DURING THIS FIRST WEEK WILL BE POSTED HERE BY 3 PM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
It’s baaaack… Returning for the 11th time is Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” evening event, showcasing an elaborate display of intricately & creatively hand-carved and LED lighted pumpkins. Updated displays and new installations will be added in 2022.
NOTE THIS CHANGE IN EVENT FORMAT::
BRITE NITES WILL BE A DRIVE-THRU FORMAT ON THURSDAY 10/13 AND REQUIRES TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS. BRITE NITES WILL BE A WALK-THRU FORMAT ON FRIDAY 10/14 & SATURDAY 10/15 AND WILL REQUIRE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (NOT TIMED-ENTRY).
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. Event closes promptly at 10 pm.
Drive-Thru Tickets: Tickets are available beginning in mid-September on WFAFNJ.ORG. No discounts are available. Ticket price is dependent upon your vehicle and 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 last entry will be at 9:00 pm. 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 beginning in mid-September 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. No food trucks will be on site.
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 remaining drive-thru dates of 10/20 or 10/27.
If the event is rained out on 10/20, you may attend on 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, a 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 3:15 pm on the day of the event. Your tickets for that night can be used for any otherr 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 administrator@wfafnj.org and ask for a tax-deductible donation letter.
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 administrator@wfafnj.org or call 908-350-7383.
THIS EVENT STAGING IS SUBJECT TO NJ AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.