The eighth annual Hackettstown Halloween Parade will be Saturday, Oct. 30, with children gathering at 2:30 p.m. for a 3 p.m. start.

The gathering will be on the lawns of Centenary University on Jefferson Street.

Sponsors are Mars Wrigley Confectioners, Atlantic Health Systems, Hackettstown BID and the Hackettstown Police Department. There will be prized for best costume in various age groups.

Children may Trick-or-Treat on Main Street. Merchants with an orange pumpkin are giving away candy and those with a teal pumpkin are giving away a non-food item.

Town businesses will provide Halloween-themed food and drink items as well as sales and specials:

Christine’s Customs 101 Grand Ave. -trick or treat bags and a 10% off all of our fall decorations Czig Meister Brewing Co 106 Valentine St.- Kicking off Halloween with Fright Flight! Available on tap Oct 30 while supplies last, including Reese’s Imperial Stout, Almond Joy Barrel Aged Imp. Stout, Skittles Sour IPA & Sourpatch Berliner. Trick or Treaters of all ages welcome, candy or toys will be available. Open noon to 10 p.m., 21+ after 6 p.m. Me to You Consignment 122 Main St – All Day 20% off entire store and 50% off Fall and Halloween items. Trick or Treat for candy El Tucan 133 Main St.-Waiters will be dressed in costume/characters and will be serving spooky drinks. 6 Daughters 152 Main St.-Five fo $20 sale on soap (regular price $6), offer treats for trick or treaters, and free soap samples (while supplies last). Marley’s Gotham Grill 169 Main St.-Desserts: Apple cider glazed donut with salted caramel pretzel or a pumpkin crunch fest (both ala mode) Drinks:

Pumpkin martini (for adults) and A spooky chocolate milk with “dirt and worms” (Oreo cookie crumble and gummy worms) for kids. Kilhaneys Pickles-173 Main St.-2 pickles on a stick $2 Tracey’s Candy Shoppe -210 Main St.- $2 fudge 21 Fiestas 262 Main St. -Trick or Treat for candy and Halloween Balloons (while supplies last) Sizzle BBQ 268 Main St.- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. four empanadas for $10 and Trick or Treat for candy . Home Made Main-269 Main St.-$3 samplers for take-out only from noon to 6 p.m. $3 stuffed Cabbage, $3 for 4 Pierogies and $3 Angel Wings Pastry. Can be combined Mama’s Café Baci 260 Mountain Ave. -Pumpkin Martini TRICK OR TREAT Hackettstown Pet 141 Main St.-candy treats Steve’s Pit Stop- 147 Main St.-candy treats B&R Uniform 147 Main St.- candy treats Strand Studios-181 Main St.-goodie bag with candy, Halloween pencils, spider rings, etc. The Dragon’s Hoard 199 Main St.- candy treats. Luce’s Home Furniture and Design- 289 Main St.-candy treats. Enjoy Creperie 113 Main St.- candy treats.

More businesses may be joining. Check the BID Facebook page for updates.