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Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and one of our favorite places to browse in Morris County is getting into the spirit. The Book Barn, the volunteer run used bookstore at 18 Pocono Road in Denville, is hosting Meet Me at the BOO-k Barn on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with doors opening at 9:00 AM.
The flyer promises a morning full of treats for readers of every age: Blind Date with a Book picks in horror, thriller and more, Stephen King special editions, face painting, spooky stickers and badges, limited edition totes and prizes for the kids. It is an easy way to start Halloween before the trick or treating begins, and every purchase supports local charities.
Meet Me at the BOO-k Barn: The Details
- When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, doors open at 9:00 AM. The Book Barn’s regular Saturday hours are 9 AM to 1 PM.
- Where: The Book Barn, 18 Pocono Road, Denville, NJ 07834
- Admission: no ticket or entry fee is listed on the flyer. Books and merchandise are priced as marked.
- Paying: the store accepts all credit cards and Apple Pay with a $10 minimum purchase, according to its FAQ page.
- Good to know: parking is free, and only service animals are allowed inside.
What’s Happening at the Book Barn on Halloween
- Blind Date with a Book: wrapped mystery picks in horror, thriller and more, so you can take a chance on something new.
- Stephen King special editions: a fitting find for the King of Horror’s fans on the spookiest day of the year.
- Face painting: a festive add on for kids already in costume.
- Spooky stickers and badges: including the store’s “Support your local haunted bookstore” design.
- Limited edition totes and spooky merchandise: The Book Barn shared on Facebook that its Halloween totes were designed by Dezine Line Custom Apparel, feature the barn recreated out of books, and are sold at cost while the limited supply lasts.
- Kids prizes: bookmarks, crayons and more for young readers.
About The Book Barn
The Book Barn is part of Thrift Barns of Morris County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016. It is run entirely by volunteers, and the organization says it has donated more than $1.8 million to local charities. The shelves hold more than 200,000 donated books, along with vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, comics and games.
The building itself has a story to tell. According to The Book Barn, it was built in 1937 as a dairy barn for the Saint Francis Health Resort. Prices are famously friendly too: most paperbacks are $2 and hardcovers $3 unless specially priced, and many children’s books run from 25 cents to $1, per the store’s What We Sell page.
If you love browsing independent and secondhand shops, our guide to the best bookstores in Morris County has more places worth a visit.
Plan Your Halloween Morning in Denville
Arrive early if you want first pick of the Blind Date books and the limited totes, since the barn is open on Saturdays only until 1 PM. The barn has ramps for wheelchair access, though some aisles are narrow, and the store does not allow scanning devices or resellers.
Once you have your books, there is plenty more to fill the day. Our guide to Halloween in Morris County rounds up trunk or treats, parades and haunted fun across the area, and our things to do in Morris County this weekend list covers everything else happening Halloween weekend.
Meet Me at the BOO-k Barn FAQ
When is Meet Me at the BOO-k Barn?
Saturday, October 31, 2026, with doors opening at 9:00 AM at The Book Barn, 18 Pocono Road, Denville. The store’s regular Saturday hours are 9 AM to 1 PM.
Does it cost anything to attend?
No ticket or entry fee is listed on the flyer. Books, totes and other merchandise are sold at their marked prices.
What activities are planned?
The flyer lists Blind Date with a Book in horror, thriller and more, Stephen King special editions, face painting, spooky stickers and badges, limited edition totes and other spooky merchandise, and kids prizes such as bookmarks and crayons.
How can I pay at The Book Barn?
The Book Barn accepts all credit cards and Apple Pay with a $10 minimum purchase. Parking is free.
Featured image: a visitor outside The Book Barn in Denville. Photo courtesy of The Book Barn (cropped).
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