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NEIGHBORHOOD
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One of the Oldest Communities in
New Jersey
Haddonfield has grown to be one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the area.
About Haddonfield
Downtown Haddonfield.
Blending colonial architecture with modern vibes, Kings Highway in downtown Haddonfield is filled with a plethora of shops and restaurants. The town offers a variety of clothing boutiques, gift shops, and diverse dining options to entertain every taste. Locals especially love the wine tastings at Heritage Winery and the laid-back atmosphere of Kings Road Brewery.
The Lifestyle.
The Haddonfield Farmers Market is a family-friendly experience in Kings Court every Saturday from May to October, rain or shine. Visitors can find vendors offering local produce, flowers, crafts, food, and drinks. Haddonfield’s Candlelight Shopping is also a highly-anticipated and celebrated event that occurs Friday evenings between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
You’ll Fall in Love.
Stroll along Haddonfield’s wide tree-lined streets to fully admire everything this community has to offer; from its unique art installments to the intricate architecture displayed throughout the neighborhoods. The Haddonfield Sculpture Zoo is an outdoor art display with works from artists around the world including Ndotto, Tumi, Sea Lion, Toad, and Rabbit.
Halloween on Washington Avenue
Washington Avenue is famous for its trick-or-treating, and amazing decorations during the Halloween season. The 1978 horror film, Halloween, takes place in a town called Haddonfield, Illinois. A fictitious place, but one deliberately chosen as the film's cinematographer, Debra Hill, was born in Haddonfield, NJ! The 11th film in the franchise was released in 2018 and picked up where the original left off.
While the entire town of Haddonfield has embraced the Halloween season, Washington Avenue takes it one step further. Each year, the residents decorate their homes with amazing creativity and spirit. Walking along Washington Avenue in October is like taking a stroll through a movie set. Some homes have intricate back stories surrounding their decor, while others have created interactive decorations; at one particular home, people are invited to walk through their porch that has been transformed into a carnival tent. Most homes along the street create an entire “theme” around their decorations; some past themes include “Dead and Breakfast,” “The Witches of Washington,” and “Stranger Things.”
Another reason Washington Avenue has become synonymous with the best trick-or-treating in the area is because Central Elementary School and Haddonfield Middle School are at the end of Washington Avenue. On Halloween, children go home at lunchtime and change into their costumes. When they return, the school has a Halloween parade ending with a party. At dismissal, the children are already dressed in their costumes and ready to trick-or-treat. The obvious direction is always straight down Washington Avenue. Last year, the borough even closed the street and had a tent in the middle as a meeting place for parents and their children. Washington Avenue’s Halloween spirit cannot be missed and is truly something spectacular to be a part of!
