Bay Head Life

10/17/2026

10/13/2026

👻 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND IN BAY HEAD IS GOING TO BE SPOOKTACTULAR! 🎃🌶️

Clear your schedules and mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend packed with family fun, costumes, and delicious food!

🍁 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST | Bay Head Halloween Parade & Costume Contest Time: Pre-registered check-in starts at 11:15 AM | Parade steps off at 12:00 PM sharp!
Start Location: Corner of Mount St & Lake Avenue
Details: Trophies and medals awarded across age groups and categories (Classic, Spooky, Creative, Pop Culture, Animals & Creatures, Groups & Duos)!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register!

🌶️SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST | Bay Head Mayor's Chili Cook Off
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Awards to follow!)
Location: Bay Head Fire House Back Yard
Details: Taste local chili created by town employees, first responders, and community members! Bring a $5 donation or non-perishable food item to vote—all proceeds benefit St. Gregory's Pantry!

Bring your Halloween spirit on Saturday and your appetite on Sunday! 🏆🎃 See you there!

10/11/2026

🌶️ Things are heating up in Bay Head! Join us for the 3rd Annual Bay Head Mayor's Chili Cook Off! Come taste delicious recipes, cast your vote for your favorite, and support a great cause!
📅 Date: Sunday, November 1st
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Awards to follow!)
📍 Location: Bay Head Fire House Back Yard
👩‍🍳 Our Chili Chefs: Bay Head town employees, first responders, and community members will be serving up their best chili recipes!
❤️ How to Vote & Support: We are asking for a $5 donation or non-perishable food items to benefit St. Gregory's Pantry.
Stick around after the tasting to see who takes home the trophy! 🏆 See you there!

09/27/2026

Halloween falls on a SATURDAY this year, and we’re celebrating with the Bay Head Halloween Parade & Costume Contest! 👻🎃

Join us on October 31st for a spooktacular afternoon of costumes, community, and Halloween fun!

🏆 NEW THIS YEAR! We’ve updated our costume contest award categories! First Place and Runner-Up trophies will be awarded in SIX categories:
🧡 Classic
🕸️ Spooky
🎨 Creative
🎬 Pop Culture
🐾 Animals & Creatures
👯 Groups & Duos
Plus, our little ghosts and goblins can compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals in their age groups!

📍 Mount St. & Lake Avenue
🕚 Check-in: 11:15–11:45 AM
🎃 Parade begins: Noon Sharp!

We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with you, Bay Head!

🔗 Pre-register using the QR code in our post to receive event updates, including any weather-related changes.

09/27/2026

Bay Head Closures due to the storm! Please Read & Stay Safe!

09/21/2026

Grab your brooms… or paddleboards!

🧹🚣‍♀️Join us for the Witches & Warlocks Paddle Bash on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 12 PM at Twilight Lake in Bay Head, NJ! Whether you're in a canoe, kayak, or on a SUP, decorate your watercraft and bring your best witchy or warlock vibes.

✨ Event Highlights:
🏆 Contest categories: Best Witch, Best Warlock, and Best Decorated Vessel
🌭 Live music, hot dogs, and water
🌧️ Rain or shine event
🎃 Open to all ages & skill levels

🎟️ Participation Fee: $35
💜 Paddle with Purpose: All proceeds benefit St. Gregory’s Pantry to help fight hunger in our local area! Can’t paddle? You can still help by dropping off canned goods for Stevie’s Cupboard.

Register online via Bay Head Community Pass or onsite the day of the event!

09/04/2026

There’s something special about watching the sunset together. 🌅

Join neighbors, friends, and visitors at Twilight Lake as we celebrate another beautiful Bay Head evening. Bring your beach chair, refreshments, and enjoy a peaceful sunset by the water.

Paddle out or relax on shore—we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

📍Twilight Rd & Lake Avenue
⏰7:00pm