Just in time for hoots & spooks of Halloween! Only the bravest will dare to explore Cedar Run after dark on our haunted guided night hikes! Learn a bit more about the Legend of New Jersey’s famous Jersey Devil, as well as other cryptids, and hope he does not make an appearance while you are deep in the woods.
Sit around a campfire roasting marshmallows & watch a Halloween movie… if you survive…
Geared toward ages 10 and up.
Rain or shine.
Timed Haunted Night Hikes
- Doors open at 6:00 pm, and guided tours will begin at 6:30 pm.
- The sunset for this evening will be around 6:00 pm.
- Enjoy a cozy campfire & Halloween movie while you wait for your hike. Marshmallow Roasting Kits (regular & vegan) will be available for purchase.
- Guided hikes will run between 20-30 minutes long, and will be a guided walking hike.
- Recommended to arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled guided hike, and will promptly begin at the scheduled time.
- Limited space of 16 per timed guided hike. Advanced registration is required.
- Every participant in the guided hike will need to sign a waiver before participating in the hike. Not recommended for pregnant women or anyone with a heart condition.
- Flashlights are allowed in our parking lot area, but cannot be used during the experience of guided hike.
- Dogs and other pets are prohibited, except clearly marked service animals. This is due to the safety of our wildlife animals, for special events and daily visits.
Limited space for each Haunted Guided Hike! Once they go on sale, grab your tickets now before they… disappear!
- $15 per person.
- Children ages 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult during the duration of the guided hike.
- No children under 10 may be permitted on the guided hikes.
- Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Timed Haunted Guided Hikes
Update 10/28/22 1:00pm:
PRE-SALE TICKETS are closed. Many of the time slots are sold out, and we will NOT have day-of tickets available. Pre-registration is required for this event.
- 6:30pm – FULLY BOOKED!
- 6:45pm – FULLY BOOKED!
- 7:00pm – FULLY BOOKED!
- 7:30pm – FULLY BOOKED!
- 7:45pm – FULLY BOOKED!
- 8:00pm – FULLY BOOKED!
- 8:30pm – FULLY BOOKED!
- 8:45pm – Limited space
- 9:00pm – Half way full!
- 9:30pm
Do you have a younger one that wants to see the set in the daytime? Come Friday night for a daytime guided tour!
Advanced registration is required. Click for details.
All proceeds from this event go directly towards supporting Cedar Run’s mission of the preservation and protection of New Jersey’s wildlife and habitats through education, conservation, and rehabilitation. When you attend a Cedar Run event, you make a direct impact in our community!
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
General admission, promotional day passes (free-day passes/groupons) & library passes will not work for Special Events, such as this one.
Every participant in the guided hike will need to sign a waiver before participating in the hike.
If anyone participating in the Haunted Night Hike who has not signed the waiver, we will have this available at check-in.
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for a full day of exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
K-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…Fur, Feathers and Scales!
Pricing: $60/child. **Please register each child separately.**
Sign-up for multiple sessions this fall and save! Get 2 sessions for $100!
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
Day-Off Adventures Payment
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for a full day of exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
K-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…Patterns in Nature
Pricing: $60/child. **Please register each child separately.**
Sign-up for multiple sessions this fall and save! Get 2 sessions for $100!
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
Registration for this event has ended!
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
K-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the entire time outdoors. $30/non-member, $25/member. Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…Chilly Challenge!
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
1/13/23 – This event is now full! Keep an eye out for future offerings!
You are cordially invited to Woodford Cedar Run’s Wildlife Baby Shower on Saturday, February 11th, from 1-3pm, at the Medford United Methodist Church.
Help us by delivering essential items in preparation for the upcoming arrival of THOUSANDS of injured and/or orphaned wild ones. There will be light refreshments, crafts for kids & special appearances by non-releasable wildlife!
Free Admission with a gift from our Wishlist for each member in your Party!*
*minium cash donation of $5 per guest may be donated at the door in lieu of a wishlist item
• 39-gallon garbage bags
• Paper towels
• Ziploc bags (all sizes but most used are gallon and quart)
• Tissues
• Puppy pads
• Cotton balls
• Amazon gift cards
• Clorox wipes
• Dawn dish soap
• HE laundry detergent
• Bleach
• Scrub Daddy sponges
• Orange baby food
• Green baby food
• Peanut butter
• Kaytee Mouse/rat food
• Aspen bedding
• Quickie Sponge Mop Refill 3 “x9 ” type S
• Disposable Waterproof shoe covers
• Disposable waterproof isolation gowns
If you are unable to attend – we are always accepting donations of goods at our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital. 6 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ 08055 open 9am-4pm
No need to RSVP. See you there!
In celebration of World Wildlife Day we’ll delve into all things wildlife with hands-on fun and experiments. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the afternoon entirely outdoors. 4:00-6:00pm. Grades K-8th. Students will be broken up to two groups – K-3rd and 4th-8th grade. $20/non-member, $15/member. Space is limited to 15 children per group. Advanced registration required.
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
Registration for this event has ended. Please check out or upcoming events!
In celebration of World Water Day we’ll delve into all things water with hands-on fun and experiments. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the afternoon entirely outdoors. 4:00-6:00pm. Grades K-8th. Students will be broken up to two groups – K-3rd and 4th-8th grade. $20/non-member, $15/member. Space is limited to 15 children per group. Advanced registration required.
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
Registration for this event has ended.
Day off? Get hands-on at Cedar Run! Join us for exciting science experiments, hikes, animal encounters and more!
K-5th grade. Space is limited to 20 children per group. Children should dress for the weather and plan on spending the day entirely outdoors. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! $65/child. Advanced registration required.
The day’s theme…Every Day is Earth Day
Need financial assistance? Click here for more information about possible scholarship opportunities.
Please no birthday parties or scout programs for these events. If you are interested in hosting a birthday party or scout program at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, please check out our website links for Birthday Parties & Scout Programs.
Day-Off Adventures Payment
SAVE THE DATE for Cedar Run’s biggest fundraiser of the year!
Saturday, July 15th, 2023
Wine & Wildlife Fundraiser is back in a new location!
Join Cedar Run for an evening of wine tasting, & auctions, with special appearances by rehabilitated resident wildlife.
A fun-filled day for the whole family! Go wild for our wildlife programs, live music, canoeing, food, games, crafts, campfire & more! Great for children ages 3 & up!
Event detail coming soon!
No tricks here! Dress up in your Halloween costumes & enjoy an afternoon trick-or-treating at our wildlife enclosures, along with a Halloween movie, costume contest, games, crafts, food & more! It is going to be a hoot! Great for children ages 3 & up!
Event Details Coming Soon!
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