Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination
Fri, Oct 30
|Morris Plains Merchant Block
Save the Date October 30, 2026 for the centennial Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination! We are excited to kick off Halloween weekend with our 4th annual illumination, a beloved community event that brings 1,000+ residents and visitors to Morris Plains for a festive evening to support local businesses.
Time & Location
Oct 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Morris Plains Merchant Block, 771 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950, USA
About the event
Save the Date October 30, 2026 for the centennial Morris Plains Pumpkin Illumination! We are excited to kick off Halloween weekend with our 4th annual illumination, a beloved community event that brings 1,000+ residents and visitors to Morris Plains for a festive evening to support local businesses. For more information, see event details.
Over the past three years, the Pumpkin Illumination has become one of Morris Plains’ most impactful community events — consistently rated 4.8–5.0 out of 5 by participating businesses (info for businesses). They also report:
⭐ 100% of surveyed businesses plan to participate again
Strong foot traffic and engagement
Direct exposure to hundreds of local families
A fun, low-pressure way to show community involvement