Welcome to Wagner Farm Arboretum Foundation's Brite Nites 2022 Fundraiser!

Returning for an 11th year, Wagner Farm Arboretum's spectacular Halloween-themed event "Brite Nites" showcases an elaborate display of intricately and creatively hand-carved and lighted pumpkins. These breathtaking pumpkin sculptures have been updated with new themes, LED bulbs, and new special effects.

By popular demand, Brite Nites has returned to a Walk Thru format! There will also be a Drive Thru option for those who prefer to view the displays from the comfort of their vehicle.

We know that inflation has made the cost of everything increase this year and that can be very tough. That is why we are PLEASED to announce that our Drive Thru ticket prices are the same as last year, AND that our Walk Thru prices are the same as they were in 2019!!!!

Admission: Ticket prices for the Drive Thru event are $35 per Passenger Vehicle, and $50 for Buses and Vans. No discounts are available. Tickets may be purchased online up to that session time, however, you will not be allowed to queue up for a session unless you have a valid ticket to be scanned. Anyone arriving more than 15 minutes early will be asked to return closer to the purchased session time. There will be no parking area provided on site. The nearest parking is 2-3 minutes away. The approximate amount of time to wait in the queue is 10-15 minutes.

Ticket prices for the Walk Thru event are $15 for those 13-61, $10 for seniors 62+ and children 5-12. Children under 5 are free.

About Wagner Farm Arboretum: Established in 2004 as a non-profit organization, the Arboretum seeks to enrich, educate and inspire the community by increasing environmental awareness and recreational opportunities. Our programs include; The Giving Project where produce is sown, grown and harvested in the Giving Garden, Coddington Farm Garden, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension Farms in Pittstown, NJ and then donated to area food pantries; the WFA Community Garden; and the Children's Garden. Our volunteers make all of this possible with very little financial support from the township.

2022 Event Dates: Drive Thru Event dates ~ Thursday October 13, 20 and 27 with timed entry from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at 15 minute intervals. Event closes promptly at 10 PM.

Walk Thru Event dates ~ Fridays and Saturdays Oct 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. Walk thru tickets are general admission and are not timed. Entry begins at 6:30 and ends at 9:00 PM. Event closes promptly at 10 PM. Please keep in mind that with no set entry times, certain periods will be more crowded than others.

Weather Information and Cancellations: This is a weather-driven event with NO REFUNDS. The rain dates for the Drive Thru format are as follows: If the event is rained out on 10/13, you may attend on any remaining drive thru dates of 10/20 or 10/27. If the event is rained out on 10/20, you may attend on the 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: If the event is rained out on 10/14 or 10/15, you may attend a rain date of 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, you may attend on a rain date of 10/30. It is possible that more dates may be added, depending on the number of rained out events TBD.

In the event of extreme weather or other cancellation, a message will be posted on the website www.wfafnj.org by 3:15 PM. Your ticket for that date can be used on any rain date. Tickets are transferrable to another ticket holder, for the same date and session time. You may arrive late for your session, but no refunds will be given for any unused tickets. An unused ticket will be considered a tax-deductible donation up to the value printed on your ticket. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and appreciate all donations!

Some Notes: the walking path is .25 mile on a gravel roadway. The gravel is not well suited to baby strollers, but wagons with bigger wheels, like garden carts, might work better. There are NO food trucks this year, but there will be light snacks, hot chocolate and water available for purchase on site.

Contact: Kindly send all inquiries to [email protected] or call the office at (908) 350-7383