Dark Lake Spooktacular: A Rockaway Halloween Favorite at Park Lake
The Dark Lake Spooktacular is Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Park Lake in Rockaway, NJ. What to expect and tips for your visit from Rockaway Realtor Irma Brainard.
Buying or selling in Rockaway Borough and Morris County takes local knowledge — not generic advice. I’m Irma Brainard, a Weichert Realtors agent based in Rockaway Borough, and this blog breaks down real North Jersey market data, neighborhood guides, and step-by-step strategy for buyers and sellers in Morris County and the surrounding commuter towns.

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The Dark Lake Spooktacular is Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Park Lake in Rockaway, NJ. What to expect and tips for your visit from Rockaway Realtor Irma Brainard.

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