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Sunday, October 4, 2026 · New Jersey

Sunday, October 4, 2026 · New Jersey

This Week in NJ

Every New Jersey event from Sunday through the following Sunday — festivals, fairs, markets, music, and community days — sorted by county and filterable by type, region, day, and price.

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October 4–11, 2026 · 170 events across 21 counties · 125 free or partly free

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170 events

Atlantic County 5

  1. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Historic Smithville Oktoberfest Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Smithville · Historic Smithville Free10:00 AM-5:00 PM
  2. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Oktoberfest at The Red Barn Farm Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Hammonton · The Red Barn Farm FreeFree entry to fairgrounds; farm attractions (corn maze, hayride, bounce pillow) via paid All Access Pass or single tickets10 AM–8 PM
  3. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm The Red Barn Farm Sunflower and Fall Fest Ongoing through Sun Nov 1 · Hammonton · The Red Barn Farm FreeFree fairgrounds; attractions ticketed individually or via All-Access PassFri 4 PM-dusk; Sat-Sun 11 AM-dusk; night maze Fri-Sat 7-10 PM (Oct 2-31)
  4. Food, Drink & Culture · Irish and Celtic Historic Smithville Irish Festival Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Smithville/Galloway · Historic Smithville (Village Greene) FreeSat 10 AM-6 PM; Sun 10 AM-5 PM
  5. Accessible · Halloween and fall Scullville Fire Company Sensory Friendly Hayride Sat Oct 10 · Egg Harbor Township · Fleming's Junkyard FreeFree; pre-registration requested4:30–6 p.m.

Bergen County 10

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Holiday lights Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms Ongoing through Mon Oct 12 · Hillsdale · Demarest Farms $35 per car; advance reservation required6:30–8 PM (Sept 26–27: 7–8 PM)
  2. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Harvestfest Craft Fair & Antique & Gift Corner Sun Oct 4 · Westwood · Veterans Memorial Park FreeFree admission10 AM–5 PM
  3. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Meadowlands Birding Festival Sun Oct 4 · Lyndhurst · DeKorte Park & Meadowlands Environment Center FreeFree; no registration9 AM–3 PM
  4. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts ProgStock Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 11 · Rutherford · Rivoli Theater at the Williams Center, 15 Sylvan St (Sun after-party: Bolero Snort Brewery, Carlstadt) Day $80 Thu / $100 Fri / $100 Sat; 3-day $225 (Prog-Ducer $295); after-party $25; plus tax/feesThu check-in noon, first set 2:30 PM; Sun after-party noon–8 PM
  5. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets East Rutherford Fall Festival Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 11 · East Rutherford · Park Avenue (stage at Park Ave & Union Ave) Partly freeAdmission not officially stated; past years free entry with paid rides, beer garden and vendors2026 hours not posted (2023: Fri 5–9 PM, Sat noon–9 PM, Sun 1–7 PM)
  6. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Be Fort Lee Artisan Market Sat Oct 10 · Fort Lee · Hudson Lights Park Free
  7. Arts, Music & Community · Harvest and farm Oradell Fall Festival Sat Oct 10 · Oradell · Memorial Field FreeNo admission price listed1–6 PM
  8. Food, Drink & Culture · Pride Bergen County Pride at the Zoo Sun Oct 11 · Paramus · Bergen County Zoo, Van Saun County Park Regular Bergen County Zoo admission: $10 adults ($6 county residents)10 AM–4 PM
  9. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Glen Rock Street Fair & Craft Show Sun Oct 11 · Glen Rock · Rock Road and Glen Avenue FreeFree admission11 AM–4 PM
  10. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Teaneck Day Sun Oct 11 · Teaneck · Cedar Lane (American Legion Drive to Elm Avenue) FreeFree admissionNoon–6 PM; fireworks 8 PM

Burlington County 11

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Cranberry Festival Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Bordentown · Farnsworth Avenue (Burlington St to Park St) FreeFree admission; free parking and shuttles11am-5pm both days
  2. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Fall Harvest Festival at Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm Ongoing through Sat Oct 31 · Jobstown · Johnson's Locust Hall Farm Combo ticket (weekday and weekend pricing; online tickets discounted)Sat/Sun 9am-6pm (grill and live music 12-4pm); Thu/Fri 9am-5pm
  3. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Johnson’s Corner Farm Harvest Festival Ongoing through Sun Nov 1 · Medford · Johnson's Corner Farm Weekend hayride + barnyard package from $18 (adult) / $22 (child); corn maze packages from $28/$32; weekday discountsLive music 12-4pm; food tent 11am-4pm; weekend hayrides 10am-3pm
  4. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Scarecrows on Main Ongoing through Sat Oct 24 · Medford · Main Street, Medford FreeFree to view; $20 contest entry
  5. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Whitesbog Harvest Festival and Pinelands Discovery Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Brown Mills · Whitesbog Historic Village Free10am-3pm both days
  6. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Autumn in Moorestown Sat Oct 10 · Moorestown · Main Street FreeFree admission10 AM–4 PM
  7. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Burlington City 250th Folk Arts Festival Sat Oct 10 · Burlington · Burlington City Promenade & Band Stand Free8 AM–6 PM
  8. Food, Drink & Culture · Harvest and farm Medford Apple Festival Sat Oct 10 · Medford · Kirby's Mill FreeFree admission and parking9am-4pm
  9. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Paw Prints PetFest & 5K Sat Oct 10 · Eastampton · Smithville Park, 803 Smithville Rd Partly freePetFest and parking free; 5K $40 adult / $30 youth-walk (early) plus fee; 50/50 $5Festival 10 AM–3 PM; 5K check-in 9 AM, race 10 AM
  10. Food, Drink & Culture · Irish and Celtic South Jersey Celtic Festival Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Columbus · Burlington County Fairgrounds FreeFree admission ($10 per person donation requested); whiskey tasting $4510:30am-5:30pm
  11. Arts, Music & Community · Harvest and farm Delran Fall Festival Sun Oct 11 · Delran · Holy Cross Preparatory Academy FreeFree admission2–5 PM

Camden County 7

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Blackwood Pumpkin Festival Sun Oct 4 · Blackwood · Downtown Blackwood (Black Horse Pike and adjoining streets, near Harwan Park) Free11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  2. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Diggerland Fall Festival (Diggerfest) Sun Oct 4, Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · West Berlin · Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Dr Included with park admission: $46.99 online + fee ($50.99–53.99 at the gate); seniors $23.99; under 36" free; free parkingAbout 11 AM–6 PM (park calendar)
  3. Food, Drink & Culture · Greek Greek Agora Festival Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 11 · Cherry Hill · St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church FreeFree admission and parking11:00 AM - 11:00 PM daily
  4. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Barrington Harvest Fest Sat Oct 10 · Barrington · Clements Bridge Road (between Atlantic Ave and Gloucester Pike) FreeFree (per aggregator)10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  5. Accessible · Sports Camden County Miracle League Saturday Games Sat Oct 10 · Cherry Hill · Boundless Field
  6. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm GBBPA Berlin Boro Fall Fest Sat Oct 10 · Berlin · Berlin Park (Berlin Boro County Park) Free
  7. Accessible · Aquariums and zoos Adventure Aquarium Sensory Sundays Sun Oct 11 · Camden · Adventure Aquarium Regular aquarium admission9:30–10:30 a.m.

Cape May County 8

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Cape May Halloween Happenings & Scarecrow Alley Ongoing through Sat Oct 31 · Cape May · Emlen Physick Estate Partly freeScarecrow Alley & Oct 31 trick-or-treat free; ghost tours, trolley tours, murder mystery dinners ticketed
  2. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Wildwood · Morey's Piers FreeFree entry; rides via ticket cards or Oktoberfest wristbandBands Fri 6:30-10:30 pm; Sat 1-5 & 6:30-10:30 pm; Sun 1-5 pm (Oct 11: 2-6 pm)
  3. Food, Drink & Culture · Renaissance Victorian Weekend Ongoing through Mon Oct 12 · Cape May · Historic sites around Cape May, including Lafayette Field Partly freeFree craft show & vintage base ball; tours ticketed (~$30 adults)
  4. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Applefest at John Wesley Gandy Farmstead Sat Oct 10 · Ocean View · John Wesley Gandy Farmstead FreeFree admission and free parking10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  5. Food, Drink & Culture · Harvest and farm Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival Sat Oct 10 · Avalon · Surfside Park, 30th Street & the beach FreeFree admission10 AM–5 PM
  6. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Lower Township Rotary Pumpkin Festival & Halloween Costume Parade Sat Oct 10 · Lower Township · Historic Cold Spring Village FreeFree admission; food-drive donations encouraged
  7. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Ocean City Fall Block Party Sat Oct 10 · Ocean City · Asbury Avenue, 5th–14th Streets FreeFree street fair; free parking9 AM–5 PM
  8. Food, Drink & Culture · Harvest and farm West Cape May Lima Bean Festival Sat Oct 10 · West Cape May · Borough Backyard Park Free9 AM–4 PM

Cumberland County 5

  1. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Cumberland County 4-H Fall Fling & Car Show Sun Oct 4 · Millville · Cumberland County Fairgrounds FreeFree admission; car show entry $5 donationGates open 9 AM; car show 10 AM–2 PM
  2. Food, Drink & Culture · Latino and Hispanic Diocesan Hispanic Celebration Sun Oct 4 · Vineland · Divine Mercy Parish Free3–6 PM
  3. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Millville · WheatonArts $14 adults; $13 seniors (62+); $8 students; children 5 & under free10 AM–5 PM
  4. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Millville Market Thu Oct 8 · Millville · Captain Joseph Buck Waterfront Park FreeFree admission4–7 PM
  5. Food, Drink & Culture · Beer and wine Cumberland County Wineries Mystery Tour Sat Oct 10 · Bridgeton · Hopewell Township Municipal Building $85 per person (reservation; limited to 50)3–7 PM

Essex County 11

  1. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Caldwell Street Fair Sun Oct 4 · Caldwell · Downtown Caldwell FreeFree admissionNoon–5 PM
  2. Accessible · Festivals and fairs Kessler Foundation Fall Fest Sun Oct 4 · West Orange · Kessler Campus FreeFree; donors of $25+ get a T-shirt12–3 p.m.
  3. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Nutley Fall Festival in the Park Sun Oct 4 · Nutley · Memorial Park FreeFree admission11 AM–4 PM
  4. Arts, Music & Community · Conventions Wentworth Con – New Jersey Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Newark · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport Spectator $85/day; GA $185/day or $350 weekend; VIP $250/day or $480 weekend; plus NJ tax and fees
  5. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Newark Arts Festival Wed Oct 7 – Sun Oct 11 · Newark · Galleries and venues citywide Partly freeMost events free (suggested donation); NAC Ball $20 GA / $125 VIPRMN story
  6. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Bloomfield HarvestFest Sat Oct 10 · Bloomfield · Bloomfield Center (Washington St. & Glenwood Ave.) Free12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  7. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Branch Brook Park Fest Sat Oct 10 · Newark · Prudential Concert Grove, Essex County Branch Brook Park FreeFree admission10 AM–5 PM
  8. Food, Drink & Culture · Latino and Hispanic Festival de los Andes Sat Oct 10 · Montclair · Montclair State University Amphitheater FreeFree; RSVP requested2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  9. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Varitage Brew Works Oktoberfest Biergarten at Bloomfield HarvestFest Sat Oct 10 · Bloomfield · Bloomfield HarvestFest FreeFree entry to HarvestFest; beer purchased in the 21+ Biergarten
  10. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Livingston Kiwanis Oktoberfest & Family Fun Day Sun Oct 11 · Livingston · Livingston Oval Partly free$5 suggested donation; under 2 free (2025)11 AM–6 PM
  11. Food, Drink & Culture · Pride Montclair Pride Sun Oct 11 · Montclair · Lackawanna Station Free12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gloucester County 4

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Sunflower/Pumpkin Festival at Dalton Farms Ongoing through Sun Nov 1 · Swedesboro · Dalton Farms Tickets sold online at a discount (prices not captured); some attractions extraSept 10am-7pm; Oct 10am-6pm; closed Tue & Wed; weekend food/beer 11am-5pm, music 1-5pm
  2. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Deptford Township Fall Festival Sat Oct 10 · Deptford · Andaloro Farm FreeFree admission12–5 PM
  3. Food, Drink & Culture · Renaissance Mullica Hill Fall Festival & Living History Weekend Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Mullica Hill Partly freeFree festival; Ghastly Tales ghost tour $8Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 10 AM–3 PM
  4. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Witches of Pitman Shoppe Hop Sat Oct 10 · Pitman · Ballard Avenue, Uptown Pitman Free2–6 PM

Hudson County 6

  1. Food, Drink & Culture · Parades and civic celebrations Hispanic State Parade of New Jersey Sun Oct 4 · North Bergen · Bergenline Avenue (80th Street, North Bergen to 43rd Street, Union City) FreeFree to watch12:30–5 PM
  2. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST) Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Jersey City · Open studios and venues across all Jersey City wards Partly freeMany events free; some tours and parties ticketedStudios open noon–9 PM Fri–Sun; kickoff Thu evening
  3. Food, Drink & Culture · Parades and civic celebrations Jersey City Columbus Day Parade Sat Oct 10 · Jersey City · Dickinson High School (step-off) Free1 PM step-off
  4. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Oktoberfest at 902 Brewing Sat Oct 10 · Jersey City · 902 Brewing Co. FreeFree (Eventbrite RSVP)12–6 PM
  5. Food, Drink & Culture · Parades and civic celebrations Dominican American Parade of Hudson County Sun Oct 11 · North Bergen · 79th Street and Bergenline Avenue (step-off) FreeFree to watchAbout 12 PM step-off
  6. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Main Street Pops Hoboken Artisan Market Sun Oct 11 · Hoboken · Pier A Walkway / 770 Jackson Street Plaza (Monroe Center) FreeFree admission11 AM–4 PM

Hunterdon County 6

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Black River & Western Pumpkin Train Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Flemington · Black River & Western Railroad – Flemington Station $16.99–$22.99 (per Mommy Poppins); timed departures booked online
  2. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Chimney Rock Inn Oktoberfest Ongoing through Tue Oct 27 · Flemington · Chimney Rock Inn FreeNo cover; menu items purchased
  3. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Memory Maker's Trail of Magic Ongoing through Sat Oct 31 · Lambertville · Shops and community spaces throughout downtown Lambertville Free
  4. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Tewksbury Harvest Festival Sun Oct 4 · Califon · Christie Hoffman Farm Park $25 per car; $5 walkers and bikers12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  5. Food, Drink & Culture · Renaissance Hunterdon Living History Day & Skirmish at Geary's Ridge Sat Oct 10 · Lambertville · South County Park – Fairgrounds Section (Hunterdon County Fairgrounds) FreeFree admission11 AM–4 PM
  6. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Califon Street Fair Sun Oct 11 · Califon · Main Street, downtown Califon Free11 AM–4 PM

Mercer County 8

  1. Food, Drink & Culture · Latino and Hispanic Festival Cultural Latino Sun Oct 4 · Princeton · Palmer Square Green and Hinds Plaza FreeFree admission1–5 PM
  2. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Princeton · Terhune Orchards $19.95 in advance, $24.95 day of (ages 3+); under 3 free; picking extra10 AM–5 PM, rain or shine; live music 12–4 PM
  3. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm West Windsor History Museum Fall Festival Sun Oct 4 · West Windsor · West Windsor History Museum (Schenck Farmstead) FreeFree admission1–4 PM
  4. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Amazing Pumpkin Carve Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 11 · Pennington · Needle Creek Farm Brewery Adults $20, seniors $15, youth 5–17 $8, under 5 free; arts council members discountedThu Oct 8 7–9 PM; Fri Oct 9 3–9 PM; Sat Oct 10 noon–9 PM; Sun Oct 11 noon–6 PMRMN story
  5. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Trenton Makers Market Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 11 · Trenton · Trenton War Memorial (Patriots Theater) FreeFree admission
  6. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Hopewell Porchfest Sat Oct 10 · Hopewell · Porches throughout Hopewell Borough; maps at Hopewell Train Station FreeFree (Art Sparks kids session 1–2 PM requires registration)Noon–5 PM
  7. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Lawrenceville Fall Arts Festival Sat Oct 10 · Lawrenceville · Main Street, Lawrenceville FreeFree admission
  8. Food, Drink & Culture · Beer and wine Working Dog Winery Fall Festival Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Hightstown · Working Dog Winery FreeFree admissionFestival from 11 AM; winery and music until 8 PM

Middlesex County 11

  1. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Dunellen Open Air Market Sun Oct 4 · Dunellen · Washington Memorial Park, 300 N. Washington Ave Free11 AM–3 PM
  2. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets East Brunswick Day Sun Oct 4 · East Brunswick · Community Arts Center FreeFree admissionNoon–4 PM
  3. Arts, Music & Community · Jazz and blues Hub City Jazz Festival Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · New Brunswick · Hyatt Regency New Brunswick (main stage) + downtown venues Main stage VIP/Priority/General tickets (General passes sold out); some club events by reservationMain stage doors 12 PM Oct 4; club sets evenings Oct 1-3
  4. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Von Thun Farms Fall Festival Weekends (South Brunswick) Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · South Brunswick · Von Thun Farms – South Brunswick $21.99-$24.99 online ($24.99-$27.99 at gate); under 3 free10 AM–5 PM
  5. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Middlesex County 4-H Haunted House and Hayride Fri Oct 9 – Sat Oct 10 · East Brunswick · Middlesex County 4-H Center $8 per person for one activity, $15 for both (2026 per Patch); no advance sales7–10:30 PM; Oct 31 haunted house only, 7–9 PM
  6. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts BarronFest Sat Oct 10 · Woodbridge · Acacia Youth Center FreeFree admissionNoon–4 PM
  7. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Jamesburg Fall Festival Sat Oct 10 · Jamesburg · West Railroad Ave, downtown Jamesburg FreeFree entry per third-party listing; food and vendors paidNoon–5 PM
  8. Food, Drink & Culture · Latino and Hispanic Perth Amboy Hispanic Heritage Month Music Festival Sat Oct 10 · Perth Amboy · Patten Park Free12-3 PM
  9. Food, Drink & Culture · Latino and Hispanic Corazon Latino y Mercado Esperanza Sun Oct 11 · New Brunswick · Joyce Kilmer Park Free2-6 PM (marketplace opens at noon)
  10. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Dunellen HarvestFest Sun Oct 11 · Dunellen · Washington Memorial Park Free11 AM - 4 PM
  11. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest New Brunswick Oktoberfest Sun Oct 11 · New Brunswick · Monument Square Park / George Street FreeFree entry; food and drink for purchase12-6 PM

Monmouth County 16

  1. Food, Drink & Culture · Food trucks Atlantic Highlands Music and Food Truck Festival Sun Oct 4 · Atlantic Highlands · Atlantic Highlands Marina Lawn $5; kids under 5 free (series standard)Aug 2: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Oct 4: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  2. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Carm’s Farm Fall Festival Ongoing through Sun Nov 1 · Colts Neck · Carm's Farm $12 per person; babies under 12 months free; pay at gate (3.5% card surcharge)9:00 AM - 6:00 PM weekends
  3. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Culture Around the Corner Sun Oct 4 · Long Branch · Whitechapel Projects, 15 Second Ave Free11 AM–4 PM
  4. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Freehold Oktoberfest Sun Oct 4 · Freehold · West Main Street FreeFree to attend12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  5. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Middletown Day Sun Oct 4 · Leonardo · Croydon Hall FreeFree admission; optional $5 rides wristband (cash)Festival 1–5 PM; concert 5–6:30 PM; fireworks 6:30 PM
  6. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Twin Pond Farm Harvest at Howell Ongoing through Mon Oct 12 · Freehold · Harvest at Howell (Twin Pond Farm) $25 regular, $20 seniors; Fridays $19.99 / $15.99; combo $42; 2 and under freeFri 3–6 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM; Mon Sept 21 and Oct 12 10 AM–5 PM
  7. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Mutiny Beach Oktoberfest Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 11 · Asbury Park · Convention Hall (Grand Arcade) FreeFree admission; food and drinks for purchase
  8. Arts, Music & Community The Shining: Live on Stage! Fri Oct 9 · Atlantic Highlands · SModcastle Cinemas 8 PM
  9. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Allentown Fall Festival Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Allentown · Main Street (Church St to High St), downtown Allentown FreeFree entry (per listings); beer & wine garden, food and vendors paid10 AM–5 PM (aggregator); Main St closed 7 AM–6 PM
  10. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Fall Harvest Festival Arts & Crafts Show Sat Oct 10 · Ocean Grove · Main Avenue, Pilgrim Pathway & Auditorium Square Park Free10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  11. Food, Drink & Culture · Beer and wine Fall Taste of Highlands Sat Oct 10 · Highlands · Huddy Park (check-in) $50; includes tastings, map, free parking and Seastreak courtesy shuttle; day-of tickets 11 AM–12:30 PM while supplies lastNoon–5 PM
  12. Food, Drink & Culture · Food trucks Food Trucks in the Fall Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Wall · Oak Tree Lodge, 1412 Schoolhouse Rd $12 all-day ticket; fire-pit table with 6 tickets from $100; under 5 free; food extraNoon–7 PM
  13. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Holmdel Harvest Fest Sat Oct 10 · Holmdel · Historic Bayonet Farm FreeFree admission and parking12–7 PM
  14. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Keyport Octoberfest - Chili Cook-Off Sat Oct 10 · Keyport · MiniPark FreeFree entry; optional chili tasting kit12–6 PM
  15. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Red Bank Oktoberfest Sat Oct 10 · Red Bank · Edmund Wilson Plaza (between Triumph Brewing and Two River Theater) FreeFree admission; unlimited sampling $45 advance/$60 day-of; 12-sample pack $25 advance/$40 day-of1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  16. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Spring Lake Pumpkin Patch Day Sat Oct 10 · Spring Lake · Third Avenue and Morris Avenue Free10 AM–1 PM

Morris County 10

  1. Food, Drink & Culture · Food trucks Denville Food Truck Festival Sun Oct 4 · Denville · Gardner Field FreeFree general admission (per local listings); Eventbrite tickets exist; kids' activities $15 unlimited12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  2. Food, Drink & Culture · Beer and wine Grand Harvest Wine Festival Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Morristown · Fosterfields Living Historical Farm Samplers (21+) $25 advance / $30 gate (cash); non-sampling spectators 21+ $5 (cash, gate); under 21 free12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  3. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Morristown Festival on the Green Sun Oct 4 · Morristown · Morristown Green FreeFree admission; game tickets/beer extraNoon–5 PM
  4. Accessible · Play and family fun centers Parsippany Library Sensory Friendly Library Session Sun Oct 4 · Parsippany · Parsippany-Troy Hills Main Library Free12:15–1 p.m.
  5. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Riamede Farm Fall Festival Ongoing through Sun Nov 1 · Chester · Riamede Farm 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 $59 AM–5:30 PM (Sept–Oct); 9 AM–4:30 PM (Nov); closed Tuesdays
  6. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Alstede Farms Harvest Moon Nights Fri Oct 9 – Sat Oct 10 · Chester · Alstede Farms From $19.99 Friday, $22.99 Saturday; advance online tickets, limited per night6–10 PM
  7. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Morristown Festival of Books Fri Oct 9 – Sat Oct 10 · Morristown · Fri: Mayo Performing Arts Center; Sat: South Street churches and library, Vail Mansion lawn Partly freeSaturday author talks free (no tickets except select special events); Friday Malcolm Gladwell keynote ticketedFri keynote 7:30 PM; Sat festival about 10 AM–5 PM; KidFest 10:30 AM–4 PM
  8. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Hillside Hose Company No. 1 Oktoberfest Sat Oct 10 · Morristown · Hillside Hose Company No. 1 firehouse FreeFree admission2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (past editions)
  9. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Oktoberfest at the Park Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Mt. Olive Township/Budd Lake · Turkey Brook Park - Event Field $5 ages 18+; free ages 17 and underSat 12-8 PM; Sun 12-5 PM
  10. Food, Drink & Culture · Italian and feast days Taste of Italy Italian Festival Sat Oct 10 · Randolph · County College of Morris, Lot 1 $5, kids under 5 free11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Patch); Just Jersey Fest lists 11 AM - 6 PM

Ocean County 12

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off and Merchant Mart Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Beach Haven · Downtown Beach Haven Partly freeMerchant Mart (Sat) free; Cook-Off (Sun) $35 advance / $40 day-of; kids 10 & under free
  2. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Fall Festival at Argos Farm Ongoing through Sun Nov 1 · Forked River · Argos Farm Ticketed general admission; you-pick pumpkins extra; pumpkin patch accessible without GA ticketSept: Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, plus Sept 28-30 2pm-6pm; Oct: Thu-Fri 2pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, Columbus Day 10am-6pm
  3. Food, Drink & Culture · Beer and wine Fall Festival at Laurita Winery Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · New Egypt · Laurita Winery $15 online until 6pm the day before; $20 after and at the door; under 21 free12pm-7pm
  4. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Island Beach Fall Fest Sun Oct 4 · Seaside Park · Island Beach State Park, Swimming Area 1 Partly free$10 suggested donation; state park entry fees may apply10 AM–4 PM
  5. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts LBI Sea Glass & Art Festival Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Ship Bottom · Things A Drift Free10 AM–4 PM
  6. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Downtown Toms River Scarecrow Walk Ongoing through Fri Oct 23 · Toms River · Downtown Toms River Free
  7. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Nightmare at Gille Park Fri Oct 9 – Sat Oct 10 · Lacey · Gille Park Sensory-friendly tour $5; advance $16; at the door $20; VIP $50 (ticket, T-shirt, priority entrance)Sensory-friendly tours 5:30–6:15 PM; regular groups 6:30–9:30 PM
  8. Food, Drink & Culture · Italian and feast days Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Street Festival Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 11 · Seaside Heights · Grant Avenue (festival) and the Boulevard (parade) FreeFree (parade free to watch)Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-8pm; parade Sun 1pm
  9. Accessible · Aquariums and zoos Jenkinson's Aquarium Sensory Saturday Sat Oct 10 · Point Pleasant Beach · Jenkinson's Aquarium General admission applies9–10 a.m., before public opening
  10. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Pine Barrens Jamboree Sat Oct 10 · Waretown · Wells Mills County Park, 905 Wells Mills Rd Free10 AM–4:30 PM
  11. Food, Drink & Culture · Food trucks South Toms River Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival Sat Oct 10 · South Toms River · Mathis Plaza Park FreeFree (per MoreJersey listing); food and drinks for purchase12pm-8pm
  12. Food, Drink & Culture · Beer and wine Stafford Fall Harvest and Wine Festival Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Manahawkin · Heritage Park Samplers (21+) $20 advance / $25 gate (cash only); spectators and non-samplers free12pm-5pm

Passaic County 4

  1. Food, Drink & Culture · Latino and Hispanic PCCC Hispanic/Latino Heritage Festival Thu Oct 8 · Paterson · PCCC Cultural Wellness Courtyard Free12–4 PM
  2. Food, Drink & Culture · Renaissance Dey Mansion Fall Encampment Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Wayne · Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters FreeNo encampment admission listed
  3. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Main Memorial Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market Sat Oct 10 · Clifton · Main Memorial Park FreeFree admission9 AM–5 PM
  4. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Paws in the Park Sat Oct 10 · Hawthorne · Goffle Brook Park Admission not stated (fundraiser)11 AM–5 PM

Salem County 2

  1. Accessible · Festivals and fairs Salem County Disability Awareness & Caregiver Resource Fall Festival Wed Oct 7 · Woodstown · Salem County Fairgrounds Free
  2. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Pedricktown Day Sat Oct 10 · Pedricktown · Downtown Pedricktown & Logan Fire Hall FreeNo admission; rides/food paid

Somerset County 7

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Fall Festival at Snyder’s Farm Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Somerset · Snyder's Farm Pay at gate; 2025 price was $24 per person (under 2 free), cash only. 2026 price not confirmed.11am-6pm per NJ101.5 and the farm's 2025 policy (last entry 4:30pm); county listing says 10am-3pm
  2. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Hillsborough Scarecrow Festival Ongoing through Mon Oct 26 · Hillsborough · Hillsborough Municipal Complex Free
  3. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Readington Brewery Oktoberfest Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Neshanic Station · Readington Brewery & Hop Farm FreeFree admission; parking fee12pm-8pm
  4. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Somerville Street Fair & Craft Show (Fall) Sun Oct 4 · Somerville · Grove Street and East Main Street FreeFree admission11 AM–5 PM
  5. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Spooky Night Market Thu Oct 8 · Somerville · Downtown Somerville Free5–9 PMRMN story
  6. Food, Drink & Culture · Renaissance Journey Through the Past Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Somerville · 30+ historic sites across Somerset County FreeFree admissionSat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun noon–4 PM
  7. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Oktoberfest at Forest Lodge Sat Oct 10 · Warren · Forest Lodge $12 at door; $35 unlimited rides wristband incl. entry; kids under 10 free

Sussex County 8

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Great Pumpkin Festival Ongoing through Sun Nov 8 · Vernon · Heaven Hill Farm 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 freeWeekends/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)
  2. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Harvest Festival at Lentini Farms Ongoing through Sun Oct 25 · Newton · Lentini Farms (main farm) Paid general admission wristband (price not shown; $1 off online); children 3 and under freeFall 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
  3. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Skylands Stadium Jack-O’-Lantern Experience Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Augusta · Skylands Stadium Standard $20 (timed slot); VIP $39 (skip the line, drink token); children 36" and under freeEvening timed slots; times vary
  4. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Tranquillity Farms Fall Fest Weekends Ongoing through Mon Oct 12 · Andover · Tranquillity Farms FreeNo admission fee; pay by fall activity package10 AM–5 PM weekends; Fall Fest Fridays 2:30–6:30 PM
  5. Food, Drink & Culture · Harvest and farm Garlic Festival at The Shoppes at Lafayette Sat Oct 10 – Sun Oct 11 · Lafayette · The Shoppes at Lafayette FreeFree admissionSat 10 AM - 5 PM; Sun 10 AM - 3 PM (Catalpa Ridge lists 10 AM - 3 PM both days)
  6. Food, Drink & Culture · Harvest and farm Stillwater Historical Fall Festival Sat Oct 10 · Stillwater · Stillwater Township School FreeNo admission listed11 AM–4:30 PM
  7. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Vernon Chamber Haunted Trail & Fall Festival Sat Oct 10 · Glenwood · Pochuck Valley Farms Market & Deli Partly freeHaunted trail $5 (younger kids) / $10 (scarier trail)3–10 PM (festival 3–7 PM)
  8. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Newton Fall Festival & Car Show Sun Oct 11 · Newton · Spring Street (car show Lot 4, Trinity St; art show at 39 Trinity St) FreeFree; free parking11 AM–4 PM

Union County 13

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm AddamsFest Ongoing through Sat Oct 31 · Westfield · Downtown Westfield and venues around town Partly freeMany events free; some (Ale Garden, Heritage Trail Tour) require tickets
  2. Arts, Music & Community · Jazz and blues Central Jersey Jazz Festival Sun Oct 4 · Plainfield · Downtown Plainfield BLM Plaza FreeFree, open to the publicNoon - 6:00 PM
  3. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Cranford Fall Street Fest Sun Oct 4 · Cranford · North Union Avenue and Alden Street FreeFree admission
  4. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Deutscher Club of Clark Oktoberfest Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Clark · Deutscher Club of Clark $10
  5. Food, Drink & Culture · Italian and feast days Feast of Saint Michael Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Cranford · Saint Michael's School parking lot (Alden and Holly Streets) FreeFree admission; ride tickets sold separately
  6. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Union County Hayrides & Campfires Sun Oct 4, Fri Oct 9, Sun Oct 11 · Roselle · Warinanco Park and Trailside Nature & Science Center $6 Union County residents; $12 non-residents (advance only)
  7. Food, Drink & Culture · Italian and feast days Clark UNICO Italian-American Feast Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 11 · Clark · Clark Township municipal grounds FreeFree admissionThu 5–9 PM; Fri 5–11 PM; Sat 1–11 PM; Sun 1–8 PM
  8. Accessible · Movies ReelAbilities Film Festival New Jersey at Kean University Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 10 · Union · NAAB Auditorium, Kean University $7 per screening; $5 groups and students
  9. Arts, Music & Community · Arts and crafts Cranford Porchfest Sat Oct 10 · Cranford · Porches across Cranford Free2–6 PM
  10. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Union County Red Ribbon Day Walk & Family Fun Festival Sat Oct 10 · Cranford · Nomahegan Park, 995 Springfield Ave (parking at Union College) FreeFestival free; walk requires registration10 AM–2 PM (walk 10 AM; festival 11 AM)
  11. Arts, Music & Community · Parades and civic celebrations Westfield Street Fair and Craft Show Sat Oct 10 · Westfield · South Avenue West and Boulevard, Downtown Westfield FreeFree admission for spectators
  12. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Union Car, Truck and Bike Show Sun Oct 11 · Union · Union Center, Morris & Stuyvesant Avenues FreeFree to attend; show-car registration $25–$3011 AM–6 PM
  13. Accessible · Festivals and fairs Union County Fall Festival for All Abilities Sun Oct 11 · Clark · Oak Ridge Park FreeFree; advance registration required10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Warren County 6

  1. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Donaldson Farms Fall Harvest Weekends Ongoing through Mon Oct 12 · Hackettstown · Donaldson Farms FreeNo entry fee; hayrides $3 per person (4 and under free); activities and food priced individuallyActivities 10 AM–5 PM
  2. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Oktoberfest at Buck Hill Brewery Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Blairstown · Buck Hill Brewery and Restaurant FreeNo admission; pay for food and drink11 AM–9 PM daily
  3. Food, Drink & Culture · Oktoberfest Oktoberfest at the Vass Farmstead Sun Oct 4 · Hardwick · Vass Farmstead FreeNo admission price listed11 AM–4 PM
  4. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Von Thun Farms Fall Festival Weekends (Washington) Ongoing through Sun Oct 4 · Washington · Von Thun Farms – Washington General admission $21.99 online in September, $24.99 online in October ($3 more on site); under 3 free; online tickets required on October weekends10 AM–5 PM (last ticket 4 PM)
  5. Arts, Music & Community · Fairs and night markets Pork Roll Palooza Sat Oct 10 · Phillipsburg · Shappell Park FreeFree admission10 AM–5 PM (some listings 11 AM–5 PM)
  6. Harvest & Halloween · Harvest and farm Apple Fest at TreeLicious Orchards Sun Oct 11 · Port Murray · TreeLicious Orchards FreeFree admission11 AM–4 PM