MAPSOSCARY FAQ
What type of decorations are “MAPSOSCARY” contest worthy?
We love it all! Scary, creative, and weird! There are a range of houses each year in #Mapsoscary contest — some are over-the-top, lots are super creative with cool lighting and special effects. Some are more “typical”. If you’re trying to win, you have to put lots of effort in!
2. How do I enter the contest? Is there a deadline?
Your home must be in Maplewood or South Orange, NJ. You can enter online here. Deadline is Oct 19, 2025. ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!!
After you complete the entry form, you will be asked to submit photos and a video of your house — these photos are VERY important. We base our final selections on the photos you send in. We wish we could visit every house that enters but we can’t — the photos you submit are what we look at to narrow down the final selection. Make sure your photos are clear, well lit, and show all decorations!
3. When/how do people vote?
Online voting will begin October 24 on this page! Please share widely with friends so they can vote too.
4. How are winners selected?
The entries get narrowed down to a certain number of finalists, depending on how many entries we get. The finalists are in included in the Google Map. The Top 3 houses with the most online votes WINS! This year we will have up to 5 “Honorable Mentions” selected by local VIP’s.
5. How can I view houses that have entered the contest?
We will publish a Google map of the final houses on Oct 23. You can take a self guided tour on foot, bike, or car. Please be respectful of the homes/properties you visit. You can also view photos and videos on @mapsoscary, and check the Voting page as well.
6. Who decides the finalists for the Google map and what are they judged on?
A group of volunteers and local VIP’s look at your photos and video you send in, after you complete the entry form. Unfortunately we don’t have time to check out all the houses in person, so the photos and video you submit are very important! Make sure they are clear, well lit, and show all parts of your decorations!!
7. Where can I follow on social media?
Please follow @mapsoscary and @livelovemaplewood on Instagram for all #Mapsoscary updates and info!
8. How can I sponsor this?
Sponsorship is now closed.
We have three levels of sponsorship available — the sooner you let us know the better so we can add your logo and info to our website and social media, and start promoting your business!
9. Do the winners get prizes?
YES — each category will get an awesome prize from our sponsors!!
Have a question we didn’t answer? Email jamie@livelovelens.com