There are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween, but for me, nothing beats climbing onto a hay wagon, settling onto the hay bales and heading into the darkness. It has become an annual Halloween tradition I look forward to every year!

If you’re looking for a spooky night of screams, you’ll want to head to C. Casola Farms, 131 South Main Street in Marlboro, New Jersey, for its Haunted Hayride. It's my  favorite haunted hayride in New Jersey. I can't wait to go this year.

The Ride Into The Darkness

There’s something about that first moment when you climb onto the wagon that gets your heart racing. You find your spot on the hay, look around at everyone else and suddenly start wondering… What is going to jump out at us?

As the wagon heads into the back woods, the anticipation builds. It’s dark, creepy and quiet… until it isn’t! And the music that you hear, oh it's fun!

What’s Waiting In The Woods?

You may hear something moving through the woods. You may catch a shadow out of the corner of your eye. And then comes the big question: Is something or someone, going to jump onto the wagon? That’s my favorite part!

A Halloween Tradition I Love

C. Casola Farms’ Haunted Hayride brings the kind of Halloween fun that makes you scream, laugh and hold on a little tighter. People say they see and hear things come alive in the woods, with the shadows and cries of victims adding to the spooky atmosphere.

This year's name for the haunted hayride is the Haunted Hayride of Terror! I'm so ready.

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Are you afraid of things that go bump in the night? Then go take a ride, if you dare! And just as a reminder to you, this haunted hayride is for young children, you will get scared. Hopefully you get just as scared as I do.

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