NJIB’s Guide to 25+ New Jersey Events November 1 – 3, 2024
As Halloween weekend meets the first weekend of November, there’s an exciting lineup of events to keep you cozy and entertained despite the chillier weather. From wine and foodie events to variety of fall and Halloween-themed gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy before fully diving into November festivities. Grab your jacket, round up your friends, and make the most of these festive autumn days! PLUS you can find NJIB at Bell Works Fresh on Wednesday, October 30th, LSC After Dark on Halloween, and Lunar Faire at the Sussex County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 2nd. Here is your guide to New Jersey Events November 1 – 3, 2024.
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Lunar Faire – Halloweekend
Saturday, November 2nd. 3 pm – 10 pm
The Lunar Faire crew isn’t ready to say goodbye to spooky season just yet—and neither should you be! Embrace the magic on November 2nd at the 4th Annual Halloweekend Spectacle, a night market packed with wickedly fun extras. Revel in two extra hours of faire excitement, spellwork ceremonies from Samhain to Dia De Los Muertos, a human slot machine raising funds for hurricane relief, and the Pumpkin of Chaos (think mechanical bull but way more Halloween). Don’t miss out on games, vendor trick-or-treating, a Misfit Parade leading to the Costume Contest hosted by Cookie Doe, and epic photo ops with giant props, creepy barns, and glowing vibes. With music by Chained to the Dead, pole dance demos, fire performances, and much more, it’s a celebration taking Halloween all the way to the moon and back!
The Sussex County Fairgrounds, Frankford, NJ
Cost: $25 in advance, $35 the day of. Tickets available here
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Diggerfest Fall Festival
Select Dates Now – December 1
This family event at a top South Jersey construction-themed park features an opportunity for kids to ride and operate all of the amazing construction machines. There will also be live music, specialty food, hay rides, fun and games, a petting zoo, a corn maze, fire truck rides, and more.
Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Dr, West Berlin, NJ
Cost: Cost of Admission
Addams Fest
Now – October 31
The town-wide celebration of Charles Addams, the creator of the Addams Family, is returning with old favorites and new surprises. The event includes art galleries, window displays, tours, an ale garden, a masquerade ball and so much more.
Westfield, NJ
Cost: Varies
Monsterville
Now – October 31
Throughout October, Merchantville transforms into “Monsterville” with a variety of festive activities. Residents can participate in a home decorating contest, while creative minds can take part in a pumpkin carving project. Thrill-seekers will enjoy the haunted house and zombie run, while the town comes alive with a lively street fair. The spooky celebrations culminate with a town-wide trick-or-treat, ensuring fun for all ages.
Merchantville, NJ
Cost: Varies per activity
Turtle Back Zoo Howl-O-Ween
October 31, 4 pm
Come trick-or-treating at the Zoo. With candy stations throughout the grounds, everyone is sure to have a “sweet” time. What to Expect: Candy Stations for Trick or Treating, Stilt walkers, and shows. Come in your Halloween costume and bring your own reusable candy bag
560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ
Cost: $5
LSC After Dark
October 31, 6 pm – 10 pm
A great party, delicious bites and drinks, and a twist of science! Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, exclusively for guests 18 and up, every Thursday from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Each event features a fun theme with a menu to match, dance floor, live DJ, a full bar (for guests 21+) and planetarium and laser shows. And all of the museum’s exhibits are open, too! In October LSC After Dark will have a different Halloween theme! Event themes include Murder at the Museum and Freak Show. When you purchase LSC After Dark tickets, you help the nonprofit Liberty Science Center provide even more programs for our community and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $25 at the door, save $3 buying online in advance
Annual Toms River Halloween Parade
October 31, 7 pm
Reported to be the 2nd largest Parade of its type in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records! It’s a parade with plenty of floats and decorative Halloween-themed attractions. Arrive early. It is recommended you arrive about 2 hours prior to the start of the parade. This allows time to get settled and comfortable so the parade can begin on time. In the past, people have put chairs out even earlier. The parade starts at 7:00 pm, from the Toms River Center located at Main Street and Route 37, proceeding South on Main Street, then east on Washington Street, and concludes at Hooper Avenue. Most trophies will be distributed at 101 Hooper Avenue, Ocean County Administration Building.
Toms River Center, Main Street and Route 37, Toms River, NJ
Jack O’Lantern Experience
Now – November 3
Running from now to November 3, this 30-day event guarantees thrills and chills for the whole family! Enjoy seasonal food and drinks, carnival rides, pumpkin picking/painting, AND a stroll through over 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns in the crisp fall air with family and friends.
94 Championship Place Augusta, NJ
Cost: $19
Halloween House Freehold
Now – November 3
Halloween House Freehold is a completely immersive, one of a kind Halloween experience where you are transported to an all Halloween world. Every one of our impeccably detailed, fully realized rooms is a different Halloween theme designed to make every Halloween lover’s experience unforgettable. Visit the #1 ranked Halloween attraction for all ages! If you love the decor of a haunted house, but don’t want the stress of being touched and scared, Halloween House Freehold is for you. And if you do love haunted houses, you’ll love Halloween House Freehold too!
Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $24.99+
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow @ Adventure Aquarium
Now – November 3 (Weekdays: 10 AM – 4 PM | Weekends: 9:30 AM – 5 PM)
Get ready to explore the glow deep below this fall during Adventure Aquarium’s Fintastic Pumpkin Glow festival, September 19 through November 3. During the fall festivities, guests can discover a mesmerizing collection of glowing gourds in every shape, size, and species shining above the surface or illuminating the depths among sharks, stingrays, and other unique aquatic life. NEW to this year’s festival is a nearly 10-foot underwater octopus shaped out of pumpkins and a snorkeling Scarecrow tasked with keeping watch over the Aquarium’s underwater pumpkin patch. In addition to the fall-themed sights, guests can check out the Aquarium’s seasonal sensory tables, which feature pumpkin slime and other hands-on sensory experiences—all included with admission. For an extra special experience, guests can pay $5 to paint and take home their own pumpkin masterpiece. The Aquarium’s gift shop will also be selling various pumpkin-themed souvenirs. Visitors looking to learn more about ocean life can deepen their aquatic knowledge by tuning into the Aquarium’s “What Goes Bump in the Midnight Zone” show. This show demystifies the animals living in the dark depths of the ocean’s Midnight Zone.
1 Riverside Dr., Camden, N.J., 08103
Cost: Ticket prices vary by date
Argos Farms Fall Festival
October 31 – November 3
Argos Farms is celebrating their Fall Festival until November 3. Gather your family and make your way to the farm for this annual tradition! Find your way through the corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy delicious treats while listening to live music.
12550 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ
Cost: $14.95+
Happy Day Farm’s Fall Festival
October 31– November 3, 10 am – 5 pm
Happy Day Farm offers a fall festival with pumpkin picking, a Luke Bryan-themed corn maze, tractor rides, sunflowers, zinnias, and pumpkin-themed installations. Admission is free for pumpkin picking, with a charge per pumpkin. Weekday visits provide a more intimate experience, while fall festival days on the weekend include additional attractions like an animal zoo, corn box, Snoopy corn maze, corn tunnel, slide, games, and more.
Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ
Cost: Mon, Wed, & Thurs $21.50 cash only at the door, Frid – Sun (+ Columbus Day) $27.50 online only
Blithe Spirit
Thur. Oct. 31, 2024 at 8pm-10:30pm – Halloween Special Performance Come dressed in costume and stay for Halloween Party. November 1 – 3
When author Charles Condomine invites an eccentric medium to conduct a séance as research for his new book, and for an evening’s entertainment, the Condomines’ pristine English country house is turned upside down because Elvira, the stylish ghost of Charles’s past wife, is conjured up. Hilarious mayhem ensues as the wife from the afterlife and the wife from this life battle over Charles’ affections. From the delightfully wicked mind of Noël Coward comes this ghostly tale, where love and marriage devolve into laughter and mayhem – and ‘Till Death Do Us Part’ no longer applies.
Kelsey Theater @ Mercer County Community College 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor NJ
Cost: Adults $22/Seniors, Students $20
Blood Shed Farms Fear Fest – Drive Thru
November 1 & 2
BloodShed Farms “The Last Drive Haunted Drive Thru” is an Immersive, Terrifying, Halloween experience. From the safety of your own vehicle, you will have frightening encounters with twisted creatures and menacing characters as you journey through theatrical sets full of terrifying displays and special effects.
2919 Route 206, Columbus, NJ
Cost: $60
2024 Season at Hill Creek Farms
November 1 – 3
Enjoy picking your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs—plus, don’t miss the beautiful sunflower fields open for U-Pick. Savor delicious farm-to-table cuisine from Haddon Culinary, relax in the wine garden by Auburn Road Winery, and enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and more. Join us for a fun-filled experience at the farm! U-Pick farming will be open every Friday through Sunday (including Columbus Day) during the season. On Saturdays and Sundays, there is a U-Pick admission fee of $20 per vehicle (not per person, but per VEHICLE). This fee includes a hayride for your family. On Fridays, there is no admission fee; you only pay for what you pick! Please note: there is never an admission fee to visit the Market, Bakery, Wine Garden, or Loft. Admission fee is ONLY for U-pick on Saturdays and Sundays.
1631 State Highway 45, Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost: $0 – $20
Heaven Hill Farm’s Great Pumpkin Festival
November 1 – 3
The Great Pumpkin Festival promises a fantastic array of activities for all. With admission, you’ll access 35+ family-friendly experiences, including hayrides to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, pig races, pedal cars, and more. There are also plenty of photo ops throughout. For added excitement, additional attractions are available for a fee, such as carnival rides, the Apple Cannon, Paintball Range, Wine Tasting, and a delicious selection of treats like Apple Cider Donuts.
451 Rte. 94, Vernon, NJ
Cost: Varies
Healthy HeARTS Festival
November 2, 10 am – 1 pm
This FREE family-friendly festival is a celebration of arts and wellness for the South Jersey community. All are welcome to join us for live music by local musicians on the Grove Stage; crafters of handmade goods; food trucks; locally crafted wine, beer and spirits; wellness demonstrations; and art-making activities for the whole family. At 10am, visitors can participate in a fundraiser 5k race and 1 mile walk on and around Appel Farm’s beautiful campus. Pre-registration is required for the fundraiser 5k/1mile walk. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Appel Farm’s arts programming throughout South Jersey.
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ
Cost: Free
Sparta Special Olympic 2024 Fall Vendor & Craft Fair
November 2, 10 am to 3 pm
On Saturday, November 2nd, Local crafters and small business owners will be gathered at Sparta High School selling their products and sharing their talents at the Sparta Special Olympics 2024 Fall Vendor & Craft Fair. There will be food, shopping and more. Come support the Sparta Special Olympics and Special Olympics NJ Area 3. Come meet Sparta’s amazing Athletes of Determination and wish them luck for the 2024/2025 season. This is an outdoor event located in the front parking lot of Sparta High School. If there is bad weather, the fair will be moved inside.
70 W Mountain Rd, Sparta, NJ
Cost: Free
Beers on the Boards
November 2, 2 Sessions – 12:30 -3:30 pm | 5:30 pm – 9 pm
Savor craft beers from more than 30 different breweries, indulge in an all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet, and enjoy a selection of craft beer, spiked seltzer, and hard cider from New Jersey local breweries.
Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: $65. Includes all beer and all food
el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival)
November 2, 3 pm – 5 pm
Celebrate el Día de los Muertos with the Arts Council of Princeton! Join for a free, family-friendly outdoor festival to learn about this culturally rich holiday with Mariachi, dance, delicious food and hands-on projects inspired by traditional folk art.
Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free, open to the public
Jersey Fest
November 2, 7 pm – 11 pm
A celebration of the Garden State and the people who make it great. Join them at the legendary Wonder Bar in Asbury Park for a night of Jersey bands, beers, spirits, food and more surprises. Lineup: The Hard Maybes, Christian Sparacio and the Yellowbrooks, and Dentist
1213 Ocean Avenue N, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $20
Ort Farms Fall Festival
November 2 & 3, 10 am – 5 pm
Ort Farms’ notorious six-acre corn maze has been known to challenge even the most intrepid explorers in the Garden State, so you must be up for the challenge! This captivating corn maze is a highlight of Ort Farms’ Fall Festival, which runs until Halloween. Please note that tickets are a must for entry into this thrilling adventure.
25 Bartley Rd. Long Valley, NJ
Cost: Varies
Sip in Autumn Wine Festival
November 2 & 3, 12 pm – 5 pm
Celebrate the grand finale of this year’s wine festival season at the Sip in Autumn Wine Festival on November 2 and 3 from 12-5 p.m. daily at Veterans Park in Bayville, NJ. Raise a glass to autumn’s beauty with New Jersey’s finest wines, music, artisans, and food. Stroll from winery to winery, sampling seasonal wines and meeting the passionate winemakers behind each unique blend. Participating wineries include Angelico, Autumn Lake, DiMatteo, Plagido’s, The Vintner’s Wife, Valenzano, Villari, and Wagonhouse. Enjoy bites from food trucks like G’Day Gourmet and Meatwagon, and live music from Goldenseal on Saturday and Rock It Fish on Sunday. Plus, browse a variety of artisan crafters offering unique goods. Gather family and friends for the perfect autumn afternoon!
Veteran Park, 489 Bill Zimmerman Jr Way, Bayville, NJ
Cost: $20 for Guests 21+, Ticket price goes up to $25 CASH ONLY at the door. All Spectators and guests under 21 are FREE
NJ Baby Expo
November 3, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
The NJ Baby Expo, presented by NJ MOM, is an exclusive event for expectant and new parents in the greater New Jersey area on Sunday, November 3, at the beautiful W Hoboken in Hoboken, New Jersey. Over 50 baby and toddler brands (hello UPPAbaby, Doona, Thule, Cybex & more!) will showcase the best in baby gear & accessories, local services and more. Test, shop & learn about everything you need to know to step into parenthood with ease. Sample products from exhibitors, attend educational demos, win over $15k in giveaways, receive VIP gift bags and get pampered while enjoying healthy bites in a relaxed setting at the W Hoboken.
W Hokoben, 225 River St, Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $20 – $80
Day of the Dead Celebration at the Riverview Farmers Market
November 3, 10 am – 2 pm
This event features the Dia de Los Muertos / Days of the Dead celebration to honor lost loved ones and the authentic traditions that are part of this Mexican holiday with traditional live music and dance.
Riverview Park, 1 Bowers St, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Paramus Fall Food Truck Festival
November 3, 11 am – 5 pm
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 15 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some great music, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Fall day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pups, pop ups and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden. Face painting, kids’ activities, and more!
Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $5, kids 10 and under are free
