ATLANTIC COUNTY
- Historic Smithville Irish Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Smithville/Galloway · confirmed · E · Irish and Celtic
- when: Sat 10 AM-6 PM; Sun 10 AM-5 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Historic Smithville (Village Greene)
- source: https://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events/irish-festival/
- Run the Vineyards - White Horse 10K/5K — Sat Oct 10 · Hammonton · confirmed · R · Races and fun runs
- admission: Paid / see price — 5K $48; 10K $52; walk $35
- venue: White Horse Winery
- source: https://gooddayforarun.com/event/run-the-vineyards-white-horse-5k-10k/
- Scullville Fire Company Sensory Friendly Hayride — Sat Oct 10 · Egg Harbor Township · confirmed · A · Halloween and fall
- when: 4:30–6 p.m.
- admission: Free — Free; pre-registration requested
- venue: Fleming's Junkyard
- accessibility: reduced-sound, no-strobe, reduced-capacity
- source: https://scullvillefire.org/hayride/
- The Red Barn Farm Sunflower and Fall Fest — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Sat Aug 29 → Sun Nov 1; check open days) · Hammonton · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Fridays–Sundays, late August–early November · Fri 4 PM-dusk; Sat-Sun 11 AM-dusk; night maze Fri-Sat 7-10 PM (Oct 2-31)
- admission: Free — Free fairgrounds; attractions ticketed individually or via All-Access Pass
- venue: The Red Barn Farm
- source: https://theredbarn.farm/
BERGEN COUNTY
- Abma's Farm Fall Hayrides and Pumpkin Picking — Sat Oct 10 · Wyckoff · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: October Saturdays, holidays and select weekdays · Timed slots; reservations required
- admission: Paid / see price — Reservation required; petting zoo admission separate
- venue: Abma's Farm Wyckoff
- source: https://www.abmasfarm.com/events/
- Be Fort Lee Artisan Market — Sat Oct 10 · Fort Lee · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- when: Day markets 12–5 PM (May 9, June 13, Sept 12, Oct 10); night markets 4–9 PM (Aug 8, Dec 5)
- admission: Free
- venue: Hudson Lights Park
- source: https://mainstreetpops.com/?event=be-fort-lee-artisan-market
- East Rutherford Fall Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · East Rutherford · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 2026 hours not posted (2023: Fri 5–9 PM, Sat noon–9 PM, Sun 1–7 PM)
- admission: Partly free — Admission not officially stated; past years free entry with paid rides, beer garden and vendors
- venue: Park Avenue (stage at Park Ave & Union Ave)
- source: https://www.eastrutherfordnj.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=1
- Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Thu Oct 8 → Mon Oct 12; check open days) · Hillsdale · confirmed · E · Holiday lights
- when: Select nights, Sept 26–Oct 31 · 6:30–8 PM (Sept 26–27: 7–8 PM)
- admission: Paid / see price — $35 per car; advance reservation required
- venue: Demarest Farms
- source: https://halloweenlightshows.com/
- Oradell Fall Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Oradell · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 1–6 PM
- admission: Free — No admission price listed
- venue: Memorial Field
- weather: Rain date 2026-10-17
- source: https://www.oradell.org/site-home/news/oradell-fall-festival
- ProgStock — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Rutherford · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- when: Thu check-in noon, first set 2:30 PM; Sun after-party noon–8 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — Day $80 Thu / $100 Fri / $100 Sat; 3-day $225 (Prog-Ducer $295); after-party $25; plus tax/fees
- venue: Rivoli Theater at the Williams Center, 15 Sylvan St (Sun after-party: Bolero Snort Brewery, Carlstadt)
- source: https://www.progstock.com/2026/
- Bergen County Pride at the Zoo — Sun Oct 11 · Paramus · confirmed · E · Pride
- when: 10 AM–4 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — Regular Bergen County Zoo admission: $10 adults ($6 county residents)
- venue: Bergen County Zoo, Van Saun County Park
- source: https://www.bergencountylgbtq.org/pride/town-pride-events
- Glen Rock Street Fair & Craft Show — Sun Oct 11 · Glen Rock · announced (secondary) · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 11 AM–4 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Rock Road and Glen Avenue
- source: http://streetfairs.org
- Teaneck Day — Sun Oct 11 · Teaneck · announced (secondary) · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: Noon–6 PM; fireworks 8 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Cedar Lane (American Legion Drive to Elm Avenue)
- weather: Rain date 2026-10-18
- source: https://th-experiences.com/teaneck-day/
BURLINGTON COUNTY
- Autumn in Moorestown — Sat Oct 10 · Moorestown · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 10 AM–4 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Main Street
- source: https://moorestownbusiness.com/events/
- Burlington City 250th Folk Arts Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Burlington · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- when: 8 AM–6 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Burlington City Promenade & Band Stand
- source: https://www.burlingtonnj.us/events-celebrations/
- Fall Harvest Festival at Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Sat Sep 12 → Sat Oct 31; check open days) · Jobstown · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Weekends, mid-September through October · Sat/Sun 9am-6pm (grill and live music 12-4pm); Thu/Fri 9am-5pm
- admission: Paid / see price — Combo ticket (weekday and weekend pricing; online tickets discounted)
- venue: Johnson's Locust Hall Farm
- source: https://www.johnsonslocusthallfarm.com/fall-harvest-season/
- Johnson’s Corner Farm Harvest Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Sat Sep 12 → Sun Nov 1; check open days) · Medford · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Daily in fall; festival weekends in September and October · Live music 12-4pm; food tent 11am-4pm; weekend hayrides 10am-3pm
- admission: Paid / see price — Weekend hayride + barnyard package from $18 (adult) / $22 (child); corn maze packages from $28/$32; weekday discounts
- venue: Johnson's Corner Farm
- source: https://www.johnsonsfarm.com/events/fall-harvest-festivals/
- Medford Apple Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Medford · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 9am-4pm
- admission: Free — Free admission and parking
- venue: Kirby's Mill
- weather: Rain or shine
- source: https://www.medfordhistory.org/medfordapplefestivalatkirbysmill
- Paw Prints PetFest & 5K — Sat Oct 10 · Eastampton · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: Festival 10 AM–3 PM; 5K check-in 9 AM, race 10 AM
- admission: Partly free — PetFest and parking free; 5K $40 adult / $30 youth-walk (early) plus fee; 50/50 $5
- venue: Smithville Park, 803 Smithville Rd
- source: https://friendsofbcas.org/5kpetfest/
- Scarecrows on Main — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Sat Oct 3 → Sat Oct 24; check open days) · Medford · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- admission: Free — Free to view; $20 contest entry
- venue: Main Street, Medford
- source: https://medfordmainstreet.com/autumn-happenings-2026/
- Sky Zone Sensory Hours (1 New Jersey location) — Sat Oct 10 · Maple Shade · confirmed · A · Play and family fun centers
- admission: Paid / see price
- venue: Sky Zone Moorestown
- source: https://www.skyzone.com/moorestown/programs/sensory-hours/ (already loaded as sky-zone-sensory-hours-moorestown-nj; note street address is Maple Shade)
- South Jersey Celtic Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Columbus · confirmed · E · Irish and Celtic
- when: 10:30am-5:30pm
- admission: Free — Free admission ($10 per person donation requested); whiskey tasting $45
- venue: Burlington County Fairgrounds
- weather: Rain or shine
- source: https://sjceltic.org/CeltFest.html
- Batsto Village 5K (RevolutionNJ Race Series) — Sun Oct 11 · Hammonton · confirmed · R · Races and fun runs
- admission: Paid / see price — $35; 18 and under $20; walk $20
- venue: Batsto Village
- source: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/NJ/Hammonton/BatstoVillage5K
- Delran Fall Festival — Sun Oct 11 · Delran · announced (secondary) · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 2–5 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Holy Cross Preparatory Academy
- source: https://allevents.in/delran/delran-fall-festival/200030584379801
CAMDEN COUNTY
- Barrington Harvest Fest — Sat Oct 10 · Barrington · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- admission: Free — Free (per aggregator)
- venue: Clements Bridge Road (between Atlantic Ave and Gloucester Pike)
- source: https://barringtonboro.com/harvest-festival/
- Camden County Miracle League Saturday Games — Sat Oct 10 · Cherry Hill · confirmed · A · Sports
- admission: Paid / see price
- venue: Boundless Field
- accessibility: trained-staff
- source: https://www.our-view.com/miracle-league
- Diggerland Fall Festival (Diggerfest) — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · West Berlin · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: About 11 AM–6 PM (park calendar)
- admission: Paid / see price — Included with park admission: $46.99 online + fee ($50.99–53.99 at the gate); seniors $23.99; under 36" free; free parking
- venue: Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Dr
- source: https://diggerlandusa.com/special-events/fall-festival/
- GBBPA Berlin Boro Fall Fest — Sat Oct 10 · Berlin · announced (secondary) · E · Harvest and farm
- admission: Free
- venue: Berlin Park (Berlin Boro County Park)
- source: https://allevents.in/berlin/gbbpa-berlin-boro-15th-annual-fall-fest/200029989263926
- Greek Agora Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Cherry Hill · confirmed · E · Greek
- when: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily
- admission: Free — Free admission and parking
- venue: St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church
- source: https://greekagorafestival.com/
- Adventure Aquarium Sensory Sundays — Sun Oct 11 · Camden · confirmed · A · Aquariums and zoos
- when: Second Sunday of every month · 9:30–10:30 a.m.
- admission: Paid / see price — Regular aquarium admission
- venue: Adventure Aquarium
- accessibility: reduced-sound, dimmed-lighting, reduced-capacity, sensory-kits, trained-staff
- source: https://www.adventureaquarium.com/explore/special-events/sensory-sundays/
CAPE MAY COUNTY
- Applefest at John Wesley Gandy Farmstead — Sat Oct 10 · Ocean View · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- admission: Free — Free admission and free parking
- venue: John Wesley Gandy Farmstead
- source: http://www.uppertwphistory.org/
- Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Avalon · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 10 AM–5 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Surfside Park, 30th Street & the beach
- source: https://www.visitavalonnj.com/arts-seafood-festival
- Cape May Halloween Happenings & Scarecrow Alley — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Thu Oct 1 → Sat Oct 31; check open days) · Cape May · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- admission: Partly free — Scarecrow Alley & Oct 31 trick-or-treat free; ghost tours, trolley tours, murder mystery dinners ticketed
- venue: Emlen Physick Estate
- source: https://capemaymac.org/halloween-happenings/
- Lower Township Rotary Pumpkin Festival & Halloween Costume Parade — Sat Oct 10 · Lower Township · announced (secondary) · E · Harvest and farm
- admission: Free — Free admission; food-drive donations encouraged
- venue: Historic Cold Spring Village
- source: https://lowertownshipchamber.com/communityguide26.pdf
- Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Wildwood · confirmed · E · Oktoberfest
- when: Bands Fri 6:30-10:30 pm; Sat 1-5 & 6:30-10:30 pm; Sun 1-5 pm (Oct 11: 2-6 pm)
- admission: Free — Free entry; rides via ticket cards or Oktoberfest wristband
- venue: Morey's Piers
- source: https://www.moreyspiers.com/event/oktoberfest/
- Ocean City Fall Block Party — Sat Oct 10 · Ocean City · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 9 AM–5 PM
- admission: Free — Free street fair; free parking
- venue: Asbury Avenue, 5th–14th Streets
- source: https://www.ocnj.us/media/Events/2026CalendarOfEvents.pdf
- Victorian Weekend — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Fri Oct 9 → Mon Oct 12; check open days) · Cape May · confirmed · E · Renaissance
- admission: Partly free — Free craft show & vintage base ball; tours ticketed (~$30 adults)
- venue: Historic sites around Cape May, including Lafayette Field
- source: https://capemaymac.org/victorian-weekend/
- West Cape May Lima Bean Festival — Sat Oct 10 · West Cape May · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 9 AM–4 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Borough Backyard Park
- source: https://www.westcapemay.us/community/community-events.html
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
- Cumberland County Wineries Mystery Tour — Sat Oct 10 · Bridgeton · confirmed · E · Beer and wine
- when: 3–7 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — $85 per person (reservation; limited to 50)
- venue: Hopewell Township Municipal Building
- source: https://bridgetonareachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/events/Details/10-10-26-cumberland-wineries-mystery-tour-1841840
- Run for the Animals (Cohanzick Zoo) — Sun Oct 11 · Bridgeton · confirmed · R · Races and fun runs
- admission: Paid / see price — 2026: $35
- venue: Cohanzick Zoo
- source: https://cohanzick-zoo.org/events/run-for-the-animals-5k-fundraiser
ESSEX COUNTY
- Bloomfield HarvestFest — Sat Oct 10 · Bloomfield · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Second Saturday of October · 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Bloomfield Center (Washington St. & Glenwood Ave.)
- source: https://mainstreetpops.com/?event=bloomfield-harvestfest-2
- Branch Brook Park Fest — Sat Oct 10 · Newark · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- when: 10 AM–5 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Prudential Concert Grove, Essex County Branch Brook Park
- source: https://branchbrookpark.org/branchbrookparkfest.html
- Festival de los Andes — Sat Oct 10 · Montclair · confirmed · E · Latino and Hispanic
- when: Late September Saturday (Hispanic Heritage Month) · 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- admission: Free — Free; RSVP requested
- venue: Montclair State University Amphitheater
- weather: Postponed for inclement weather
- source: https://inside.montclair.edu/events/festival-de-los-andes
- Newark Arts Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Newark · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- admission: Partly free — Most events free (suggested donation); NAC Ball $20 GA / $125 VIP
- venue: Galleries and venues citywide
- source: https://festivalsunitednewark.org/events/newark-arts-festival/
- Varitage Brew Works Oktoberfest Biergarten at Bloomfield HarvestFest — Sat Oct 10 · Bloomfield · confirmed · E · Oktoberfest
- admission: Free — Free entry to HarvestFest; beer purchased in the 21+ Biergarten
- venue: Bloomfield HarvestFest
- source: https://www.varitagebeer.com/
- Livingston Kiwanis Oktoberfest & Family Fun Day — Sun Oct 11 · Livingston · announced (secondary) · E · Oktoberfest
- when: 11 AM–6 PM
- admission: Partly free — $5 suggested donation; under 2 free (2025)
- venue: Livingston Oval
- source: https://www.newjerseyhills.com/west_essex_tribune/news/livingston-kiwanis-oktoberfest-family-fun-day-returns-oct-11/article_0136f715-7d64-42a2-8352-8a8cfaae90ff.html
- Montclair Pride — Sun Oct 11 · Montclair · confirmed · E · Pride
- when: 2026 aligned with National Coming Out Day (Oct 11); earlier years were June · 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Lackawanna Station
- source: https://outmontclair.org/montclair-pride-2/
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
- Deptford Township Fall Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Deptford · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 12–5 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Andaloro Farm
- source: https://www.deptford-nj.org/township-news/?FeedID=1881
- Mullica Hill Fall Festival & Living History Weekend — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Mullica Hill · confirmed · E · Renaissance
- when: Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 10 AM–3 PM
- admission: Partly free — Free festival; Ghastly Tales ghost tour $8
- venue: Mullica Hill
- source: https://harrisontwp.us/series/fall-festival-living-history-weekend/
- Sunflower/Pumpkin Festival at Dalton Farms — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Thu Sep 10 → Sun Nov 1; check open days) · Swedesboro · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Thursdays–Mondays, September–October · Sept 10am-7pm; Oct 10am-6pm; closed Tue & Wed; weekend food/beer 11am-5pm, music 1-5pm
- admission: Paid / see price — Tickets sold online at a discount (prices not captured); some attractions extra
- venue: Dalton Farms
- source: https://www.daltonfarms.com/pumpkin-fest
- Witches of Pitman Shoppe Hop — Sat Oct 10 · Pitman · announced (secondary) · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 2–6 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Ballard Avenue, Uptown Pitman
- weather: Rain date 2026-10-11
- source: https://uptownpitman.com/witches-shoppe-hop
HUDSON COUNTY
- Jersey City Columbus Day Parade — Sat Oct 10 · Jersey City · confirmed · E · Parades and civic celebrations
- when: 1 PM step-off
- admission: Free
- venue: Dickinson High School (step-off)
- source: https://columbusjc.com
- Oktoberfest at 902 Brewing — Sat Oct 10 · Jersey City · announced (secondary) · E · Oktoberfest
- when: 12–6 PM
- admission: Free — Free (Eventbrite RSVP)
- venue: 902 Brewing Co.
- source: https://www.902brewing.com/events-calendar
- Dominican American Parade of Hudson County — Sun Oct 11 · North Bergen · confirmed · E · Parades and civic celebrations
- when: About 12 PM step-off
- admission: Free — Free to watch
- venue: 79th Street and Bergenline Avenue (step-off)
- source: https://www.northbergen.org/News/View/11956/
- Main Street Pops Hoboken Artisan Market — Sun Oct 11 · Hoboken · announced (secondary) · E · Arts and crafts
- when: Monthly Sundays, Apr 12–Nov 8 (Nov 8 at Pier A Walkway) · 11 AM–4 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Pier A Walkway / 770 Jackson Street Plaza (Monroe Center)
- source: https://mainstreetpops.com/?event=hoboken-artisan-market-2026
HUNTERDON COUNTY
- Black River & Western Pumpkin Train — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Flemington · announced (secondary) · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Sat–Sun, Sept 26–Oct 25
- admission: Paid / see price — $16.99–$22.99 (per Mommy Poppins); timed departures booked online
- venue: Black River & Western Railroad – Flemington Station
- source: https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/train-rides/pumpkin-train/
- Chimney Rock Inn Oktoberfest — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Tue Sep 8 → Tue Oct 27; check open days) · Flemington · confirmed · E · Oktoberfest
- admission: Free — No cover; menu items purchased
- venue: Chimney Rock Inn
- source: https://chimneyrockinn.com/eventcalendar
- Hunterdon Living History Day & Skirmish at Geary's Ridge — Sat Oct 10 · Lambertville · confirmed · E · Renaissance
- when: 11 AM–4 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: South County Park – Fairgrounds Section (Hunterdon County Fairgrounds)
- source: https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/calendar.aspx?day=10&month=10&view=list&year=2026
- Memory Maker's Trail of Magic — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Thu Oct 1 → Sat Oct 31; check open days) · Lambertville · announced (secondary) · E · Arts and crafts
- admission: Free
- venue: Shops and community spaces throughout downtown Lambertville
- source: https://www.trailofmagic.org/
- Califon Street Fair — Sun Oct 11 · Califon · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 11 AM–4 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Main Street, downtown Califon
- source: https://www.califonstreetfair.com/street-fair
MERCER COUNTY
- Amazing Pumpkin Carve — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Pennington · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Thu Oct 8 7–9 PM; Fri Oct 9 3–9 PM; Sat Oct 10 noon–9 PM; Sun Oct 11 noon–6 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — Adults $20, seniors $15, youth 5–17 $8, under 5 free; arts council members discounted
- venue: Needle Creek Farm Brewery
- source: https://www.hvartscouncil.org/amazingpumpkincarve
- Bierman Autism Centers Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat (1 New Jersey location) — Sat Oct 10 · Princeton · confirmed · A · Halloween and fall
- admission: Free — Free; RSVP required
- venue: Bierman Autism Centers Princeton
- source: https://www.biermanautism.com/press_release/trunk-or-treat-free-sensory-friendly-events-this-october/
- Hopewell Porchfest — Sat Oct 10 · Hopewell · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- when: Noon–5 PM
- admission: Free — Free (Art Sparks kids session 1–2 PM requires registration)
- venue: Porches throughout Hopewell Borough; maps at Hopewell Train Station
- weather: Rain date 2026-10-11
- source: http://www.hopewellporchfest.com/
- Lawrenceville Fall Arts Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Lawrenceville · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Main Street, Lawrenceville
- weather: Rain date 2026-10-11
- source: https://www.lawrencevillemainstreet.com/calendar-of-events
- Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Princeton · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Sat–Sun, Sept 12–Nov 1 · 10 AM–5 PM, rain or shine; live music 12–4 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — $19.95 in advance, $24.95 day of (ages 3+); under 3 free; picking extra
- venue: Terhune Orchards
- source: https://www.terhuneorchards.com/fall-family-fun-weekends/
- Trenton Makers Market — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Trenton · announced (secondary) · E · Arts and crafts
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Trenton War Memorial (Patriots Theater)
- source: https://allevents.in/trenton/trenton-makers-market/100002001046928229
- Working Dog Winery Fall Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Hightstown · announced (secondary) · E · Beer and wine
- when: Festival from 11 AM; winery and music until 8 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Working Dog Winery
- source: https://workingdogwinerynj.com/upcoming-events
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
- BarronFest — Sat Oct 10 · Woodbridge · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- when: Noon–4 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Acacia Youth Center
- source: https://woodbridgelibrary.org/DocumentCenter/View/31245/BAC-Calendar-of-Events-SUMMER--FALL-2026
- Jamesburg Fall Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Jamesburg · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: Noon–5 PM
- admission: Free — Free entry per third-party listing; food and vendors paid
- venue: West Railroad Ave, downtown Jamesburg
- source: https://www.jamesburgborough.org/government/fall_festivial.php
- Middlesex County 4-H Haunted House and Hayride — Sat Oct 10 · East Brunswick · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Fri–Sat, Oct 2–31 · 7–10:30 PM; Oct 31 haunted house only, 7–9 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — $8 per person for one activity, $15 for both (2026 per Patch); no advance sales
- venue: Middlesex County 4-H Center
- source: https://www.middlesexcounty4h.com/houseofhorrors
- Perth Amboy Hispanic Heritage Month Music Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Perth Amboy · confirmed · E · Latino and Hispanic
- when: 12-3 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Patten Park
- weather: Check city website/social for weather updates
- source: https://www.perthamboynj.org/community/news/announcements/perth_amboy_arts_and_flow_music_concert_series
- Von Thun Farms Fall Festival Weekends (South Brunswick) — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · South Brunswick · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Sat–Sun, Sept 19–Nov 8 · 10 AM–5 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — $21.99-$24.99 online ($24.99-$27.99 at gate); under 3 free
- venue: Von Thun Farms – South Brunswick
- source: https://vonthunfarms.com/events/fall-sb2026/
- Corazon Latino y Mercado Esperanza — Sun Oct 11 · New Brunswick · confirmed · E · Latino and Hispanic
- when: Annual, October (Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month) · 2-6 PM (marketplace opens at noon)
- admission: Free
- venue: Joyce Kilmer Park
- source: https://www.cityofnewbrunswick.org/news_detail_T10_R1848.php
- Dunellen HarvestFest — Sun Oct 11 · Dunellen · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Annual, a Sunday in mid-October · 11 AM - 4 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Washington Memorial Park
- weather: Rain or shine
- source: https://sites.google.com/dunellenborough.com/dunellenharvestfest/home
- New Brunswick Oktoberfest — Sun Oct 11 · New Brunswick · confirmed · E · Oktoberfest
- when: Annual, a Sunday in October · 12-6 PM
- admission: Free — Free entry; food and drink for purchase
- venue: Monument Square Park / George Street
- weather: Rain or shine
- source: https://www.newbrunswick.com/pub/event/story/4300
MONMOUTH COUNTY
- Allentown Fall Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Allentown · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 10 AM–5 PM (aggregator); Main St closed 7 AM–6 PM
- admission: Free — Free entry (per listings); beer & wine garden, food and vendors paid
- venue: Main Street (Church St to High St), downtown Allentown
- source: https://www.allentownnj.com/
- Carm’s Farm Fall Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Sat Sep 19 → Sun Nov 1; check open days) · Colts Neck · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Saturdays and Sundays, plus Columbus Day · 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM weekends
- admission: Paid / see price — $12 per person; babies under 12 months free; pay at gate (3.5% card surcharge)
- venue: Carm's Farm
- source: https://carmsfarm.com/
- Fall Harvest Festival Arts & Crafts Show — Sat Oct 10 · Ocean Grove · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- when: Second Saturday of October · 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Main Avenue, Pilgrim Pathway & Auditorium Square Park
- source: https://www.oceangrovenj.com/vendor-information
- Fall Taste of Highlands — Sat Oct 10 · Highlands · confirmed · E · Beer and wine
- when: Noon–5 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — $50; includes tastings, map, free parking and Seastreak courtesy shuttle; day-of tickets 11 AM–12:30 PM while supplies last
- venue: Huddy Park (check-in)
- source: https://www.highlandsnj.com/Special_Events/Taste_Of_Highlands_Fall/Taste_Of_Highlands_Fall-page.shtml
- Food Trucks in the Fall — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Wall · confirmed · E · Food trucks
- when: Noon–7 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — $12 all-day ticket; fire-pit table with 6 tickets from $100; under 5 free; food extra
- venue: Oak Tree Lodge, 1412 Schoolhouse Rd
- source: https://foodtrucksinthefall.com
- Holmdel Harvest Fest — Sat Oct 10 · Holmdel · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 12–7 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission and parking
- venue: Historic Bayonet Farm
- source: https://holmdeltownship.com/510/HARVEST-FEST
- Keyport Octoberfest - Chili Cook-Off — Sat Oct 10 · Keyport · confirmed · E · Oktoberfest
- when: 12–6 PM
- admission: Free — Free entry; optional chili tasting kit
- venue: MiniPark
- source: https://www.visitkeyport.org/
- Mutiny Beach Oktoberfest — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Asbury Park · announced (secondary) · E · Oktoberfest
- admission: Free — Free admission; food and drinks for purchase
- venue: Convention Hall (Grand Arcade)
- source: https://www.mutinybeach.com/
- Red Bank Oktoberfest — Sat Oct 10 · Red Bank · confirmed · E · Oktoberfest
- when: Second Saturday of October · 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission; unlimited sampling $45 advance/$60 day-of; 12-sample pack $25 advance/$40 day-of
- venue: Edmund Wilson Plaza (between Triumph Brewing and Two River Theater)
- weather: Rain date the following Saturday
- source: https://www.redbank.org/events/red-bank-oktoberfest/
- Spring Lake Pumpkin Patch Day — Sat Oct 10 · Spring Lake · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 10 AM–1 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Third Avenue and Morris Avenue
- source: https://www.visitspringlake.com/event/pumpkin-patch-day/
- Twin Pond Farm Harvest at Howell — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Fri Oct 9 → Mon Oct 12; check open days) · Freehold · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Fri–Sun plus Mon Sept 21 & Oct 12, Sept 19–Nov 1 · Fri 3–6 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM; Mon Sept 21 and Oct 12 10 AM–5 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — $25 regular, $20 seniors; Fridays $19.99 / $15.99; combo $42; 2 and under free
- venue: Harvest at Howell (Twin Pond Farm)
- source: https://twinpondfarm.com/harvest-at-howell/
MORRIS COUNTY
- Alstede Farms Harvest Moon Nights — Sat Oct 10 · Chester · announced (secondary) · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Fri–Sat evenings, Sept 25–Oct 24 · 6–10 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — From $19.99 Friday, $22.99 Saturday; advance online tickets, limited per night
- venue: Alstede Farms
- source: https://www.alstedefarms.com/farm-events-calendar/2026-09-25/
- Hillside Hose Company No. 1 Oktoberfest — Sat Oct 10 · Morristown · announced (secondary) · E · Oktoberfest
- when: Annual first/second Saturday of October · 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (past editions)
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Hillside Hose Company No. 1 firehouse
- source: https://www.hillsidehose.org/oktoberfest
- Morristown Festival of Books — Sat Oct 10 · Morristown · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- when: Fri keynote 7:30 PM; Sat festival about 10 AM–5 PM; KidFest 10:30 AM–4 PM
- admission: Partly free — Saturday author talks free (no tickets except select special events); Friday Malcolm Gladwell keynote ticketed
- venue: Fri: Mayo Performing Arts Center; Sat: South Street churches and library, Vail Mansion lawn
- source: https://morristownbooks.org/faq/
- Oktoberfest at the Park — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Mt. Olive Township/Budd Lake · confirmed · E · Oktoberfest
- when: Annual second weekend of October · Sat 12-8 PM; Sun 12-5 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — $5 ages 18+; free ages 17 and under
- venue: Turkey Brook Park - Event Field
- weather: Weather dependent
- source: https://www.mountolivetwpnj.org/recreation-department/page/oktoberfest-1
- Riamede Farm Fall Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Tue Sep 1 → Sun Nov 1; check open days) · Chester · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Wed–Mon (closed Tuesdays), Sept 1–Nov 1 · 9 AM–5:30 PM (Sept–Oct); 9 AM–4:30 PM (Nov); closed Tuesdays
- admission: Paid / see price — Weekend/holiday tickets Sept 19–Oct 25 and Mon Oct 12: $15.50 online, $19.50 at gate; other weekend dates $12.50 online, $16.50 gate; weekday ticket $5
- venue: Riamede Farm
- source: https://www.riamedefarm.com/fall-festival
- Taste of Italy Italian Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Randolph · confirmed · E · Italian and feast days
- when: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Patch); Just Jersey Fest lists 11 AM - 6 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — $5, kids under 5 free
- venue: County College of Morris, Lot 1
- source: https://www.justjerseyfest.com/
OCEAN COUNTY
- Downtown Toms River Scarecrow Walk — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Fri Oct 9 → Fri Oct 23; check open days) · Toms River · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- admission: Free
- venue: Downtown Toms River
- source: https://downtowntomsriver.com/scarecrow-walk/
- Fall Festival at Argos Farm — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Sat Sep 12 → Sun Nov 1; check open days) · Forked River · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Select days, mid-September through October · Sept: Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, plus Sept 28-30 2pm-6pm; Oct: Thu-Fri 2pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, Columbus Day 10am-6pm
- admission: Paid / see price — Ticketed general admission; you-pick pumpkins extra; pumpkin patch accessible without GA ticket
- venue: Argos Farm
- source: https://www.argosfarm.com/fall-festival
- Fall Festival at Laurita Winery — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · New Egypt · confirmed · E · Beer and wine
- when: October weekends · 12pm-7pm
- admission: Paid / see price — $15 online until 6pm the day before; $20 after and at the door; under 21 free
- venue: Laurita Winery
- source: https://lauritawinery.com/event/
- Jenkinson's Aquarium Sensory Saturday — Sat Oct 10 · Point Pleasant Beach · confirmed · A · Aquariums and zoos
- when: 9–10 a.m., before public opening
- admission: Paid / see price — General admission applies
- venue: Jenkinson's Aquarium
- accessibility: reduced-sound, dimmed-lighting, reduced-capacity, early-entry
- source: https://jenkinsons.com/aquarium/upcoming-events/
- Nightmare at Gille Park — Sat Oct 10 · Lacey · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Sensory-friendly tours 5:30–6:15 PM; regular groups 6:30–9:30 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — Sensory-friendly tour $5; advance $16; at the door $20; VIP $50 (ticket, T-shirt, priority entrance)
- venue: Gille Park
- weather: Rain date 2026-10-11
- source: https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/laceynj
- Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Street Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Seaside Heights · confirmed · E · Italian and feast days
- when: Columbus Day weekend · Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-8pm; parade Sun 1pm
- admission: Free — Free (parade free to watch)
- venue: Grant Avenue (festival) and the Boulevard (parade)
- source: https://www.columbusnj.org/events.htm
- Pine Barrens Jamboree — Sat Oct 10 · Waretown · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- when: 10 AM–4:30 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Wells Mills County Park, 905 Wells Mills Rd
- source: https://oceancountytourism.com/event/32nd-annual-pine-barrens-jamboree/
- South Toms River Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival — Sat Oct 10 · South Toms River · confirmed · E · Food trucks
- when: Early-mid October Saturday · 12pm-8pm
- admission: Free — Free (per MoreJersey listing); food and drinks for purchase
- venue: Mathis Plaza Park
- source: https://oceancountytourism.com/event/south-toms-river-food-trucks-craft-beer-festival-2/
- Stafford Fall Harvest and Wine Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Manahawkin · confirmed · E · Beer and wine
- when: Columbus Day weekend · 12pm-5pm
- admission: Paid / see price — Samplers (21+) $20 advance / $25 gate (cash only); spectators and non-samplers free
- venue: Heritage Park
- weather: May cancel for severe weather; no refunds
- source: https://newjerseywineevents.com/events/stafford-fall-harvest-wine-festival-manahawkin/
- 18 Mile Run & 12K Run/Walk — Sun Oct 11 · Long Beach Township · confirmed · E · Races and fun runs
- when: Sunday in mid-October · 18 Mile and 12K 10:00 AM
- admission: Paid / see price — 18 Mile $110-$115; 12K $90-$95 (2026)
- venue: St. Francis Community Center (packet pickup and shuttles)
- source: https://www.18milerun.org/
PASSAIC COUNTY
- Dey Mansion Fall Encampment — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Wayne · confirmed · E · Renaissance
- admission: Free — No encampment admission listed
- venue: Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters
- source: https://seepassaiccounty.org/dey-mansion-events/
- Main Memorial Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market — Sat Oct 10 · Clifton · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: Second Saturday monthly · 9 AM–5 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Main Memorial Park
- source: https://jcpromotions.info/product/main-memorial-park-2nd-saturday-everything-flea-collectible-market-september-to-be-confirmed-duplicate-1/
- Paws in the Park — Sat Oct 10 · Hawthorne · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 11 AM–5 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — Admission not stated (fundraiser)
- venue: Goffle Brook Park
- source: https://www.passaiccountynj.org/our-county/paws-in-the-park
SALEM COUNTY
- Pedricktown Day — Sat Oct 10 · Pedricktown · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: Second Saturday of October
- admission: Free — No admission; rides/food paid
- venue: Downtown Pedricktown & Logan Fire Hall
- source: https://www.pedricktownday.org/
SOMERSET COUNTY
- Fall Festival at Snyder’s Farm — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Somerset · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: October weekends · 11am-6pm per NJ101.5 and the farm's 2025 policy (last entry 4:30pm); county listing says 10am-3pm
- admission: Paid / see price — Pay at gate; 2025 price was $24 per person (under 2 free), cash only. 2026 price not confirmed.
- venue: Snyder's Farm
- source: https://www.snyders-farm.com/featured-events/fall-festival/
- Farmstead Arts fall 2026 programming — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Basking Ridge · RMN dispatch · D
- when: 11 AM
- admission: Paid / see price
- venue: Farmstead Arts
- Function For Fiction — Sat Oct 10 · Hillsborough · confirmed · E · Beer and wine
- when: 6–9 PM
- admission: Free — No cover; drinks for purchase
- venue: Flounder Brewing Co.
- source: https://www.flounderbrewing.com/music-and-events
- Hillsborough Scarecrow Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Mon Sep 28 → Mon Oct 26; check open days) · Hillsborough · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- admission: Free
- venue: Hillsborough Municipal Complex
- source: https://www.hillsboroughnj.gov/news-announcements/2300-hillsborough-s-scarecrow-festival-celebrates-america-s-semiquincentennial
- Journey Through the Past — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Somerville · confirmed · E · Renaissance
- when: Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun noon–4 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: 30+ historic sites across Somerset County
- source: https://www.somersetcountynj.gov/government/public-works/cultural-heritage/journey-through-the-past
- Oktoberfest at Forest Lodge — Sat Oct 10 · Warren · confirmed · E · Oktoberfest
- when: Annual, a Saturday in October
- admission: Paid / see price — $12 at door; $35 unlimited rides wristband incl. entry; kids under 10 free
- venue: Forest Lodge
- source: https://www.forestlodgecatering.com/oktoberfest
- Tales & Tabletops — Sun Oct 11 · Hillsborough · confirmed · E · Beer and wine
- when: Recurring pop-up; frequency unconfirmed · 1–4 PM
- admission: Free — No cover; drinks for purchase
- venue: Flounder Brewing Co.
- source: https://www.flounderbrewing.com/music-and-events
- Abma's Farm Fall Fun Package — Mon Oct 12 · Hillsborough · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Mid-September through October on holidays, Saturdays and select weekdays; only the Columbus Day date is listed here · Timed arrivals; choose a slot when booking
- admission: Paid / see price — $19 per person ages 2+; advance booking required; pumpkins sold by weight, cash only in the field
- venue: Abma's Farm Hillsborough
- source: https://www.abmasfarm.com/hillsborough/events/
SUSSEX COUNTY
- Garlic Festival at The Shoppes at Lafayette — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Lafayette · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Annual, a mid-October weekend · Sat 10 AM - 5 PM; Sun 10 AM - 3 PM (Catalpa Ridge lists 10 AM - 3 PM both days)
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: The Shoppes at Lafayette
- source: https://theshoppesatlafayette.com/2026/08/
- Great Pumpkin Festival — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Sat Sep 12 → Sun Nov 8; check open days) · Vernon · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Weekends in September; Wednesday–Sunday in October · Weekends/holidays 10 AM - 6 PM; Oct weekdays (Wed-Fri) 11 AM - 5 PM; Nov weekend listed 10 AM - 6 PM on calendar (FAQ says 10-5)
- admission: Paid / see price — Sept: $24.99 online / $29.99 day-of; from Oct 1: $15.99 online / $19.99 day-of; season pass $59.99 ($64.99 day-of); age 2 and under free
- venue: Heaven Hill Farm
- source: https://heavenhillfarm.com/our-events/great-pumpkin-festival/
- Harvest Festival at Lentini Farms — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Fri Oct 2 → Sun Oct 25; check open days) · Newton · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Fridays–Sundays, September and October · Fall Fest: Fri 4-10 PM, Sat 11 AM-10 PM, Sun 11 AM-4 PM; Haunted Hayrides 7-10 PM; Sept 25 evening 4-8 PM
- admission: Paid / see price — Paid general admission wristband (price not shown; $1 off online); children 3 and under free
- venue: Lentini Farms (main farm)
- weather: Weather permitting; weather cancellations posted on site
- source: https://lentinifarms.com/
- Skylands Stadium Jack-O’-Lantern Experience — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Augusta · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Select nights, late September through Halloween · Evening timed slots; times vary
- admission: Paid / see price — Standard $20 (timed slot); VIP $39 (skip the line, drink token); children 36" and under free
- venue: Skylands Stadium
- weather: Rain or shine; may delay or close in severe weather
- source: https://skylandsstadium.com/jackolantern/
- Stillwater Historical Fall Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Stillwater · announced (secondary) · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 11 AM–4:30 PM
- admission: Free — No admission listed
- venue: Stillwater Township School
- source: https://allevents.in/stillwater/20th-annual-stillwater-historical-fall-festival/200030469427825
- Tranquillity Farms Fall Fest Weekends — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Fri Oct 9 → Mon Oct 12; check open days) · Andover · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Sat–Sun through October, plus Fridays in October and Columbus Day (Oct 12) · 10 AM–5 PM weekends; Fall Fest Fridays 2:30–6:30 PM
- admission: Free — No admission fee; pay by fall activity package
- venue: Tranquillity Farms
- source: https://www.tranquillityfarmsnj.com/fall-activities-farm-market
- Vernon Chamber Haunted Trail & Fall Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Glenwood · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 3–10 PM (festival 3–7 PM)
- admission: Partly free — Haunted trail $5 (younger kids) / $10 (scarier trail)
- venue: Pochuck Valley Farms Market & Deli
- weather: Rain date 2026-10-11
- source: https://vernonchamber.com/fall-festival
- Newton Fall Festival & Car Show — Sun Oct 11 · Newton · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 11 AM–4 PM
- admission: Free — Free; free parking
- venue: Spring Street (car show Lot 4, Trinity St; art show at 39 Trinity St)
- source: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/newton/sections/arts-and-entertainment/articles/newton-free-family-fall-fun-in-october
UNION COUNTY
- AddamsFest — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Thu Oct 1 → Sat Oct 31; check open days) · Westfield · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- admission: Partly free — Many events free; some (Ale Garden, Heritage Trail Tour) require tickets
- venue: Downtown Westfield and venues around town
- source: https://www.addamsfest.com/2026-schedule-of-events
- Clark UNICO Italian-American Feast — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Clark · announced (secondary) · E · Italian and feast days
- when: Thu 5–9 PM; Fri 5–11 PM; Sat 1–11 PM; Sun 1–8 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Clark Township municipal grounds
- source: https://www.nj-carnivals.com/2026/clark-unico-italian-american-feast-2026-in-clark-nj/
- Cranford Porchfest — Sat Oct 10 · Cranford · confirmed · E · Arts and crafts
- when: 2–6 PM
- admission: Free
- venue: Porches across Cranford
- weather: Rain date 2026-10-17
- source: https://www.cranford.cc/porchfest
- ReelAbilities Film Festival New Jersey at Kean University — Sat Oct 10 · Union · confirmed · A · Movies
- admission: Paid / see price — $7 per screening; $5 groups and students
- venue: NAAB Auditorium, Kean University
- accessibility: captioning, audio-description, wheelchair-accessible
- source: https://keanstage.com/reelabilitiesnj/
- Union County Red Ribbon Day Walk & Family Fun Festival — Sat Oct 10 · Cranford · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 10 AM–2 PM (walk 10 AM; festival 11 AM)
- admission: Free — Festival free; walk requires registration
- venue: Nomahegan Park, 995 Springfield Ave (parking at Union College)
- source: https://preventionlinks.org/get-involved/special-events/red-ribbon-day/
- Westfield Street Fair and Craft Show — Sat Oct 10 · Westfield · announced (secondary) · E · Parades and civic celebrations
- admission: Free — Free admission for spectators
- venue: South Avenue West and Boulevard, Downtown Westfield
- source: https://streetfairs.org
- Union Car, Truck and Bike Show — Sun Oct 11 · Union · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 11 AM–6 PM
- admission: Free — Free to attend; show-car registration $25–$30
- venue: Union Center, Morris & Stuyvesant Avenues
- source: https://uniontownship.com/432/Annual-Fall-Car-Bike-Truck-Show
- Union County Fall Festival for All Abilities — Sun Oct 11 · Clark · confirmed · A · Festivals and fairs
- when: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- admission: Free — Free; advance registration required
- venue: Oak Ridge Park
- accessibility: trained-staff
- source: https://ucnj.org/press-releases/public-info/2026/09/28/union-county-to-host-fall-festival-for-all-abilities-at-oak-ridge-park/
- Union County Hayrides & Campfires — Sun Oct 11 · Roselle · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- admission: Paid / see price — $6 Union County residents; $12 non-residents (advance only)
- venue: Warinanco Park and Trailside Nature & Science Center
- source: https://ucnj.org/press-releases/public-info/2026/08/31/union-county-announces2026-hayrides-campfires-at-warinanco-park-trailside-nature-science-center/
WARREN COUNTY
- Donaldson Farms Fall Harvest Weekends — Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 12 (ongoing run Sat Oct 10 → Mon Oct 12; check open days) · Hackettstown · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Sat–Sun plus Columbus Day (Oct 12), Sept 26–Oct 31 · Activities 10 AM–5 PM
- admission: Free — No entry fee; hayrides $3 per person (4 and under free); activities and food priced individually
- venue: Donaldson Farms
- source: https://donaldsonfarms.net/pumpkin-festival/
- Pork Roll Palooza — Sat Oct 10 · Phillipsburg · confirmed · E · Fairs and night markets
- when: 10 AM–5 PM (some listings 11 AM–5 PM)
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: Shappell Park
- weather: Rain date 2026-10-11
- source: https://norwescap.org/pork-roll-palooza/
- Von Thun Farms Fall Festival Weekends (Washington) — Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Washington · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: Sat–Sun, Sept 19–Nov 8 · 10 AM–5 PM (last ticket 4 PM)
- admission: Paid / see price — General admission $21.99 online in September, $24.99 online in October ($3 more on site); under 3 free; online tickets required on October weekends
- venue: Von Thun Farms – Washington
- source: https://vonthunfarms.com/washington/fall-fun/
- Apple Fest at TreeLicious Orchards — Sun Oct 11 · Port Murray · confirmed · E · Harvest and farm
- when: 11 AM–4 PM
- admission: Free — Free admission
- venue: TreeLicious Orchards
- weather: Rain date 2026-10-12
- source: https://treeliciousorchards.com/event/applefest26/