Experience the Trail of Magic!
October 1st – October 31st
Lambertville, NJ • Halloween 2025
The Memory Maker
For more than 20 years, visitors flocked to North Union Street each October to see the whimsical, eerie, and unforgettable Halloween displays created by retired art teacher Dolores Dragan. Known affectionately as the “Halloween House,” her home became a local legend — drawing thousands to marvel at hand-crafted sculptures, colorful characters, and playful scenes that transformed her porch and yard into a wonderland.
But for Dolores, it's never been about just decorations. After retiring from teaching, she embraced what she called “the role of the Memory Maker. I just want to make memories. I want kids to remember this when they’re 70.”
SHARING THE MAGIC
After decades of the labor-intensive work of setting up at her home for Halloween, Dolores is ready to share the magic in a new way and has asked the Lambertville Creative Arts Fund to carry her work to a new chapter.
Beginning October 1, 2025, her beloved creations will come to life again as Memory Maker’s Trail of Magic — a month-long, citywide celebration produced by the Lambertville Creative Arts Fund. Instead of being limited to one home, the displays will appear throughout Lambertville’s business district, placed in shopfronts and community spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Dolores gave this town a gift that went far beyond Halloween — she gave us moments that stick with you for a lifetime. We’re honored to share that magic with the whole city.
Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, volunteers, and supporters, Memory Maker’s Trail of Magic will blend art, tradition, and community spirit, encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore Lambertville in a whole new way. The event is free, self-guided, and perfect for all ages.
Because some memories are just too magical to fade.
