NJIB’s Guide to 60+ New Jersey Events October 10th – 12th, 2025
Well, well, well – it’s October! New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey Events, October 10th – 12th, 2025, is your go-to source for the best events happening across the Garden State! Whether you’re searching for Oktoberfests, Halloween events, lively festivals, captivating performances, family-friendly fun, or seasonal activities, our guide has you covered. From local craft fairs and art exhibits to outdoor adventures and winter celebrations, there’s something everyone can enjoy. Explore new experiences, create unforgettable memories, and stay connected with the local community with New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s expertly curated event lineup.
As a reminder, NJIB has no control over the weather or whether (see what I did there) an event is canceled. Please make sure an event is still active before attending.
BONUS! See NJIB at Bell Works Fresh in Holmdel on Wednesday, October 8th, LSC After Dark on Thursday, October 9th, The Jersey Devil Fable Festival on Saturday, October 11th, and The Marlboro Farmers Market on Sunday, October 12th.
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Featured Events!
The Jersey Devil Fable Festival
October 10 & 11
Folklore fans, cryptid chasers, and lovers of all things eerie — mark your calendars! The Jersey Devil Fable Festival is set to descend upon Asbury Park, New Jersey, on October 10 & 11, 2025. Hosted by the iconic Paranormal Books & Curiosities, this two-day celebration promises a weekend packed with myths, monsters, and macabre magic on the 600 block of Mattison Avenue. At its heart, the Jersey Devil Fable Festival is a celebration of folklore and the weird and wonderful creatures that haunt New Jersey’s forests, rivers, and shorelines. Guests can look forward to a weekend filled with costume contests, psychic readings, and the unforgettable March of the Cryptids — where creatures of local legend and lore will parade through the streets in a spectacle of spooky pageantry.
Mattison Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Festival is Free. Film Festival is $17.38 per person
Asbury Park Whiskey and Spirits Fest
October 11, 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Asbury Park Whiskey Fest is a perfect opportunity for guests to meet and hang out with friends and enjoy the libation of their choice. Enjoy the Surf, Sun and Samples throughout the session. Whiskey Fest is your all access pass to emerging in distillers near and far from local Jersey Shore favorites to Scotch from the highlands and more. Guests will enjoy samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games. With over 100 different samples to try it’s a great place to discover new whiskey and speak to master distillers.
Bradley Park, 101-199 Fifth Avenue Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Save 40% with code NJIB
Sinner’s Steakhouse Oktoberfest
October 11 & 12
Sinner’s Steakhouse in Point Pleasant Beach celebrates Oktoberfest with two festive days of beer, food, and live music overlooking the Manasquan Inlet. Guests can enjoy German-inspired dishes like bratwurst, pretzels, and schnitzel alongside Sinner’s signature steaks and seafood. Seasonal draft beers and specialty cocktails such as the Bavarian Spiced Martini and Apple Pie Old Fashioned add to the celebration, while live performances and gift card giveaways create a lively, cheerful atmosphere perfect for embracing the spirit of Oktoberfest at the Jersey Shore.
20 Inlet Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Great Adventure’s Fright Fest/Kids Boo Fest
Now – November 2
Six Flags Great Adventure offers two Halloween events: Fright Fest for older audiences and Kids Boo Fest for families. Fright Fest features haunted houses, scare zones, twisted shows, and devilish treats, while Kids Boo Fest offers kid-friendly attractions like a trick-or-treat trail, a hay maze, a costume contest, and a pumpkin patch. Both events run throughout the fall season.
Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Boulevard Jackson, NJ
Cost: Varies
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow @ Adventure Aquarium
Now – November 2
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
Halloween House Freehold
Now – November 2
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: $29.99+
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
Marlboro Restaurant Week
Now – October 12
Marlboro will host it’s first restaurant week! Participating restaurants and their restaurant week offerings will be announced on the
Restaurant Week website At this time, the participating restaurants include: Amorina, Ristorante Italiano, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, Aunt Butchie’s of Brooklyn, Istanbul Bay Premium, Mizu Sushi and Asian Fusion, Over Easy Kitchen, Rosalita’s Roadside Cantina, SamVera, and Sette Wood Burning Bistro.
Marlboro, NJ
Holland Ridge U-Pick Sunflowers Fall Festival
Now – October 13
Dubbed New Jersey’s most unique fall event, this festival is more than just a day at the farm—it’s an experience that fills your hands with vibrant sunflowers, your heart with unforgettable memories, and your stomach with delicious seasonal treats. Come soak up the sun in the middle of this 300 acre flower farm. Pick Your Own Flowers – Just $1 per stem—pick as many as you can carry! Sunflowers, gladiolus, dahlias, and more. Horse and Carriage & Pony Rides (Weekends Only). Asbury FRESH will have a market on the weekends.
108 Rues Road Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Cost: Weekday $17, Weekend $20
Festival of the Moon
October 4 – 20
The Festival of the Moon (Rahway Moon Fest) — held October 4–20, 2025 at UCPAC in Rahway — centers around Luke Jerram’s luminous Museum of the Moon installation and features a mix of music, theater, dance, family programming, and community events such as a Moonlit Market, live orchestral performances, a Pink Floyd tribute, a children’s STEAM musical, ballet, opera, story time under the moon, and timed public tours.
Rahway, NJ
Cost: Varies per event
Flavor of Freehold
October 8 & 9, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
A unique tour of Downtown Freehold’s venerable restaurants, bars, and shops held over two days. Participants walk from place to place with their “Passport” used as a guide of where to go. Everyone will receive signature samples from some of Freehold’s most loved establishments.
Downtown Freehold, 10 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $25
The Fall NJ Gem Show
October 8 – 12
This five-day interactive event will attract collectors, shop owners, gemologists, artists, miners, designers, and metaphysical practitioners from across the globe. With dozens of participating vendors, attendees can purchase and explore an extensive array of rare gems, fossils, minerals, and more! Additionally, The Fall NJ Gem Show will also feature a host of family-friendly interactive elements like a dino dig pit, metal detecting, geode cracking, gemstone sluicing, and panning for gemstones, as well as a rubber ducky hunt throughout the event grounds, which can be exchanged for special prizes.
NJ Convention Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ
Cost: $10+
Newark Arts Festival
October 8 – 12
The Newark Arts Festival will be held in various locations throughout Newark, NJ. The festival invites attendees to envision a world where art, culture, and interconnectedness are foundational to systems and beliefs. It encourages participants to deconstruct and rebuild societal norms to promote equity and justice through creativity and cultural strategy. By reimagining life and embracing collaborative problem-solving, the event aims to create enriching communities, honor past triumphs, and inspire future generations.
Newark Museum of Art, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ, and several locations within Newark, NJ
LSC After Dark
Thursdays, October 9, 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 two different Halloween themes! 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
Jack O’Lantern Experience
October 9 – 12
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: $20 – $39
Hopewell’s Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve
October 9 – 12
This event is an old-time festival with expanded activities – including live music, fire pits with storytelling, games, face painting…and of course, the outrageously carved giant pumpkins.
Woosley Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd, Hopewell Township, NJ
Cost: $5 – $17
ProgStock Festival
October 9 – 12
ProgStock is the American Northeast’s only international progressive rock festival, a three-day event taking place on the weekend in the Rivoli Theater of the Williams Center, located at 15 Sylvan Street.
Williams Center, 15 Sylvan St, Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Varies
Greek Agora Food Festival
October 9 – 12
The largest Wine & Food Festival in the Delaware Valley! Since 1974, the Greek Agora signature event kicks off with all-day festivals of food, wine, music, dance and song. The four-day-long festival is an annual initiative of the Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ which, every October, stages a number of events that represent the Greek way of life.
615 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
Halloween Light Show at Demarest Farms
October 9 – 13
See the largest light show in NJ on a guided drive-through tour of brilliant Halloween light displays. Stop by the farm to enjoy goodies from the market and warm up by the fire pits with make-your-own s’mores and hot cocoa.
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ
Cost: $35 per car
Annual LBI FLY International Kite Festival
October 10 & 11
The event features a weekend with brilliant colorful artist design kites, fun flying giant inflatable kites and the amazing show of sport kiting to our beautiful island. Many of these fliers are invited guests in prestigious festivals around the world. This free and cross-generational event will yield even more spectacular and unusual kites this year – as well as displayed at local galleries prior to the festival.
Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ
Cost: Free
Brite Nites at Wagner Farm Arboretum
October 10 & 11
The event features a 0.25-mile walk illuminated by intricately hand-carved, LED-lit pumpkins, along with interactive games such as Pumpkin Bowling, Witch Hat Ring Toss, and Pumpkin Bucket Toss. Guests can also enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks and capture memories at themed photo opportunities. A special “spooky section” is available for those seeking a thrill, though it’s separate from the main path to accommodate all guests. Proceeds support Wagner Farm Arboretum’s community programs, including The Giving Garden and The Children’s Garden .
Wagner Farm Arboretum, 197 Mountain Ave, Warren, NJ
Cost: $10, Kids $5, Kids under 5 are free
Camden County 4-H Haunted Walk
October 10 & 11
It’s Haunting time and Camden County 4-H volunteers and members are busy transforming Lakeland into the annual Haunted Walk. Two is better than one! The Haunted Walk will be held on two weekends this year on Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 17-18 from 7-10:30 pm. The walk takes place in and around the Camden County Office of Sustainability at 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood. Suggested for children ages 8 and up, the Haunting serves as the largest 4-H fundraiser of the year and has been held for more than 25 years.
Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Rd., Blackwood, NJ
Cost: $10
Brookdale Haunted Theater
October 10 – 12
Brookdale’s annual Haunted Theater – designed, built and run by current and former students – is a delightfully scary, tormented trip through evil creatures, ghouls and ghosts, bloody body parts, and more. The popular Haunted Theater redefines “stage fright” for its many visitors during the walking tour of a maze of blood-chilling rooms. “Lights on, Scares Off” performance are available during the afternoon.
Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ
Cost: $10 – $20
Night of Frights + Ghost Tour
October 10 – 12(Night of Frights Sat & Sun, Ghost Tours on Sun)
Allaire Village invites you to experience a spooky night where ghosts, ghouls, and monsters come to life. Explore the historic village grounds and buildings, enjoy glow-in-the-dark bubble shows, fire juggling, sword swallowing, scary displays, fortune telling, storytelling, blacksmith demonstrations, a special dinner scene, and more. New this year! Allaire Village offers a new, spooky walking tour that delves into the village’s ghostly history. Learn about tales of paranormal experiences and explore parts of the buildings not usually open to the public. The tour is challenging due to darkness and limited accessibility, and is recommended for ages 12 and up. Only 15 people are allowed per group, and there are 4 groups per 90-minute session.
Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $20 adults, $15 kids. Ghost Tour $50
East Rutherford’s Annual Fall Festival
October 10 – 12
This year there are over 40 food and merchandise vendors, live music at TWO stages all weekend, 4 outdoor bars, pet adoptions, LIVE dinosaurs (Saturday and Sunday), mechanical bull, axe throwing bay, pumpkin patch, and so much more.
Park Ave, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free
Ocean County Columbus Day Parade & Italian Street Festival
October 10 – 12
Celebrating the Annual Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Festival. A fun-filled weekend of food, friends, and Italian Culture. The Parade will be held on Sunday at 1 pm, on the Boulevard from J Street to Sampson Avenue.
Grant Ave, Seaside Heights, NJ
Cost: Free
Blood Shed Farms Fear Fest – Drive Thru
October 10 – 12
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: $65
Oktoberfest ”Bier on the Pier”
October 10 – 12
Features special German-themed menus, an outdoor “biergarten,” live entertainment, a kids “Rootbier Garten” activity area and much more.
Mariner’s Pier, Schellenger Avenue and the boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend, Discounts for rides, foods and drink available online
Lima Bean Festival
October 11, 9 am – 4 pm
The lowly legume takes center stage delighting locals and visitors alike with her vast array of recipes, crafts and products available. Come out and celebrate West Cape May’s farming heritage with lima bean soup, tacos, salad, jewelry, T-shirts and more! Enjoy great food, quality vendors, antiques, crafts, entertainment and fun.
Wilbraham Park, Perry S, West Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free
Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular
October 11, 9 am – 5 pm
This annual family event features over 400 crafters, food vendors, music, and more. In the evening, fireworks over the boardwalk from 6th Street – 14th Street.
6th – 14th Streets on Asbury Ave., Ocean City, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Berlin’s Annual Fall Festival
October 11, 10 am – 4 pm
This event features a Mutt Strut dog costume parade, pumpkin painting, a car show, food merchants and a beer garden.
Berlin Boro County Park, 43 S Park Drive, Berlin, NJ
Cost: Free
Pine Barrens Jamboree
October 11, 10 am – 4:30 pm
This free event celebrates the culture, history, and ecology of the Pinelands with a full day of live music organized by Albert Music Hall, handmade crafts, local artisans, and traditional “piney vittles.” Visitors can also explore educational exhibits, nature displays, and the park’s scenic trails, making it a fun and enriching experience for all ages.
Wells Mills County Park, 905 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, NJ
Witches Paddle for a Cause
October 11, 10 am
The witches and warlocks are coming back to Spring Lake! Registration is $35 per paddler, a portion to be paid to this year’s recipient – Friends of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center which supports the facility designed to minimize the trauma child victims experience in a physically and psychologically safe environment.
1207 Third Ave Spring Lake, NJ
Cost: The cost is participate is $35. Free for spectators. Donations accepted!
Avalon Art & Seafood Festival
October 11, 10 am – 5 pm
Taste delectable treats from the sea at the Chamber’s Annual Seafood Festival. Featuring fresh seafood vendors, chowder contest, live music, vendors, and more. This year, the Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival will feature a focus on vendors with original artwork and photography, craft and artisan items, food, and island businesses.
30th Street and the Beach, Avalon, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Pork Roll Palooza
October 11, 11 am – 5 pm. Rain Date Oct 12
Norwescap, in partnership with the Phillipsburg Downtown Association, is hosting the Annual Pork Roll Palooza. The event will take place at Shappell Park in the heart of downtown and offers a family-friendly day of live music, games, and delicious food. Vendors are invited to showcase and sell their gourmet creations, arts and crafts, products, and services to a crowd of more than 3,000 visitors from across the region.
Shappell Park, Phillipsburg, NJ
Cost: Free
Forest Lodge Oktoberfest
October 11, 11 am – 5 pm
This family event will feature a Wies’n” feast, complete with beers, wines, and mouth-watering German foods, like spaetzle, brats, spätzle, and knödel! While enjoying the day on our lush grounds taking in authentic German entertainment and decor, you’ll think you’re in Munich!
Forest Lodge, 11 Reinman Road, Warren, NJ
Cost: $10 (FREE for Children under 10 yrs). The admission fee to Oktoberfest includes access to the Vendor Fair, and Live Music & Dancing in the main pavilion
Twp of Washington Food Truck and Music Fest
October 11, 11 am – 7 pm
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! It’s a fun filled family day. Over 20 Gourmet Food Trucks, music, pony rides, petting zoo, knockerball, hatchet tossing, inflatables, face painting, sand art, vendors & a beer, sangria & margarita garden. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pop ups and blankets.
Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurfville -Crosskeys Road, Sewell, NJ
Cost: $7, kids under 5 are free
Harvest Celebration
October 11, 12 pm – 5 pm
Celebrate a successful grape harvest season with Unionville Vineyards. Live music by Free Soil, the Antimo’s Italian Kitchen Food Truck, vineyard walks, and wine to toast to the end of their 2025 harvest season. Free to attend and all ages welcome!
9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes, NJ
Cost: Free
Annual Fall Taste of Highlands
October 11, 12 pm – 5 pm
The event features a fall theme and offers five hours of food samplings and cocktails from 18 local restaurants and retailers, rain or shine. Tickets are $45 and include a map of participating businesses, tastings, access to the Seastreak Courtesy Shuttle, and free parking. Attendees check in at Huddy Park to receive their map and bracelet, collect stamps at each stop, and can enter to win tickets to future events by visiting all stops and returning the completed map. Tickets are available at highlandsnj.com or on the day of the event.
Huddy Park Check in, 329 Bay Ave. Highlands, NJ
Cost: $45
BarronFest: Woodbridge’s Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
October 11, 12 pm – 4 pm
Woodbridge’s annual fine arts and crafts festival is back featuring pottery, paintings, glasswork, ceramics, photography, metal work, hand-crafted jewelry, fabric art, weaving, and more—featuring 40+ talented artists and crafters.
400 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ
Cost: Free
Wild Fern Brewing Oktoberfest
October 11, 12 pm – 10 pm
Wild Fern Brewing will be hosting it’s first Oktoberfest and brewing their first Festbier! There will be a stein holding contest, outdoor beer tent, cornhole, live music all day, food by The Borscht Belt & other fun surprises.
62A Trenton Ave, Frenchtown, NJ
Lawrenceville Fall Arts Fest
October 11, 12 pm – 4 pm
As autumn arrives and the air turns crisp, the vibrant street fair transforms the neighborhood into a lively fall festival. Over 150 talented artists, crafters, and vendors will showcase their unique creations. Families are welcome, with a free Kids Zone for children and a student market highlighting young entrepreneurs. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy dozens of live performances by local musicians, creating a festive autumn atmosphere.
Main St, Lawrenceville, NJ
1899 Camp Meeting Reenactment
October 11, 12 pm – 4 pm
Join SSAAM for a free, family-friendly living history event like no other! Step back into 1899 as we recreate an old-fashioned Camp Meeting, complete with live music, costumed reenactors, and horse & buggy rides for kids. This exciting event will take place at the historic Reasoner-True House and Mt. Zion AME Church, which hosted annual camp meetings from the 1800s to the 1930s.
Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, 189 Hollow Road Skillman, NJ
Red Bank Oktoberfest
October 11, 1 pm – 5 pm
RiverCenter is proud to team with Triumph Brewing, Fresh Markets, and The Two River Theater for the Annual Red Bank Oktoberfest from 1pm to 5pm in Edmund Wilson Plaza (between Triumph Brewing & The Two River Theater)! Admission is free for visitors of all ages! Tasters ages 21+ can purchase sampling packages.
Downtown Red Bank, NJ
The Craft Show @ Oktoberfest
October 11, 1 pm – 5 pm
This event features a high-quality craft show with up to 75 craftspersons bringing their handmade crafts in many media. It’s a great place for holiday shopping, for gifts, or for items for your own use and enjoyment. There will be German music, German food, water, and soft drinks; Korean delicacies; inflatable games. While at the fair visit the Demarest Nature Center and environmental information tables. All proceeds go to benefit The Demarest Nature Center.
Demarest Nature Center Duck Pond, 38 Park St, Demarest, NJ
Cost: Free
Haddon Township Annual Music Festival
October 11, 1 pm – 9 pm
Haddon Township will hold it’s Annual Music Festival on Haddon Ave. between Strawbridge Ave. and Cooper St. in the heart of the downtown. The Haddon Township Music Festival is a perfect getaway for music aficionados who prefer to ‘experience” live music and interact with artists from all over the Delaware Valley. The lineup features a diverse range of acts, spanning many different musical genres on two separate stages. The avenue will be lined with food trucks, local artisans, beer gardens, a kid-zone and a 70” foot ferriswheel. The event is free and open to the public and approximately four blocks from the Westmont PATCO Speedline.
Haddon Ave. between Strawbridge Ave. and Cooper St., Haddon Twp, NJ
Cost: Free
North Jersey Craft Beer & Wine Fest
October 11, 5 pm – 8 pm
The North Jersey Craft Beer & Wine Fest is an exclusive outdoor tasting experience celebrating small-batch brews, boutique wines, and gourmet food under the stars. This curated evening invites guests to sip and savor their way through a handpicked selection of regional craft breweries and independent winemakers, hosted by Sandy’s Wine & Spirits. Enjoy live music, artisan vendors, and delicious pairings from top local food purveyors—all in a relaxed, open-air atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just looking for a fun night out, this festival offers a perfect blend of flavor, ambiance, and community spirit. 21+ only.
Veterans Community Park, 100 Calais Road Randolph, NJ
Cost: $15 – $45
Stafford Fall & Harvest Wine Festival
October 11 & 12, 12 pm – 5 pm
The Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival returns to Heritage Park in Manahawkin offering the perfect autumn celebration along the foot of Long Beach Island. Guests can sample and purchase wines from nine New Jersey wineries, including Tomasello, Valenzano, and Wagonhouse, while enjoying live music, local food trucks, and artisan crafters. With delicious bites ranging from BBQ to seafood and Cuban cuisine, plus handmade goods like candles, soaps, desserts, and cheeses, the festival combines seasonal flavors, shopping, and entertainment into one of the region’s most anticipated fall events.
49 West Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ
Cost: $20
Catsbury Cat Con
October 11 & 12
Hosted by the Asbury Park-based nonprofit Catsbury Park, this two-day event brings together cat lovers, rescue advocates, and curious visitors for a weekend of feline-filled fun, with all proceeds supporting lifesaving work for cats and kittens in need. Headliners for this year include internationally known kitten rescuer and educator Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and beloved cat behaviorist and TV personality Jackson Galaxy. Attendees can also enjoy Catman Bingo, Neptune Tattooville’s cat tattoo contest, a pop-up Cat Café, on-site adoptions, vet-led workshops, and more than 50 cat-themed vendors.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $25+ Kids 5 and under are Free.
Atlantic City Comedy Festival
October 11 & 12
The Atlantic City Comedy Festival features two days of hilarious entertainment. There are a total of 2 shows, with one show each day. Each show typically features 5, and sometimes more, comedians each day.
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Somerset County’s Journey Through The Past
October 11 & 12
Make a vibrant connection to history at Somerset County’s annual Journey Through the Past! Bring the whole family as you explore the vast history of Somerset County and discover what life was like 50, 100, or even 200 years ago! 30 historic sites throughout Somerset County will be open free to the public.
Somerset County, NJ
Cost: Free
Mahwah Museum Hosts Mahwah Revolutionary Run, Walk, Talk
October 11 & 12
The Mahwah Museum will host a Revolutionary-themed weekend on October 11 and 12, 2025, in partnership with Bergen 250 and RevNJ 250 to mark America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. On Saturday at 4:30 PM, historian Dr. Robert A. Selig will present “The Garden of America and the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail 1781” at the Mahwah Museum, exploring Franco-American encounters during the Revolution. On Sunday at 8:30 AM, the celebration continues with the Mahwah Revolutionary 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk at Ramapo Valley County Reservation, featuring a Town Crier proclamation, historic scenery, and an awards ceremony. Registration is required for both events, with tickets and race sign-ups available online.
201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ
Allentown Fall Festival
October 11 & 12, 10 am – 5 pm
Stroll Main Street in Allentown filled with local businesses, crafters, food trucks, kid zones, street music and a Beer & Wine Garden.
Downtown, Allentown, NJ
Smithville’s Irish Festival
October 11 & 12, 11 am – 5 pm
The annual Irish festival at Historic Smithville is a well-attended festival and for good reason! It is lots of fun. The music alone is worth the ride with two stages there is live music throughout the entire day. Irish market, children’s activities and a food court are also part of this amazing festival sponsored by Cape Atlantic Irish Association.
615 East Moss Mill Rd., Smithville, NJ
All A Boo DiDonato’s Trick or Treat Train
October 11 & 12
Don’t miss out on the “ALL A BOO DiDonato’s Trick-or-Treat Train,” a Halloween outdoor train ride designed for goblin-friendly family fun. The admission includes a train ride through a Halloween Town, exploration of the Halloween Corn Maze, a pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch, exhilarating experiences on the giant slide, a 40′ inflatable obstacle course, visits to 5 Trick-or-Treat spots, a Meet & Greet with the Local Witch, and a Toy Market at their Pop-up Snack & Toy Cottage. Plus, there’s endless play and enjoyment on a custom-made interactive train, with additional options like a game of Bowling and one shoe rental with socks for $7 per person at the door. It’s a spooky, delightful adventure for everyone!
1151 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Varies
Diggerfest Fall Festival + Circus Stella
October 11 & 12
Get ready for Diggerland USA’s Diggerfest weekends! Enjoy fall-themed fun for the whole family with exciting activities, seasonal attractions, live entertainment, and more—all included with admission. Circus Stella features balance artist Dextre Tripp, his and wife Jana’s five rescued dogs plus other performers for a comedy filled, family friendly, acrobatic stunt show in their gorgeous one-ring circus stage.
100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ
Cost: Price of admission
Mountain Creek Fall Festival
October 11 & 12
The event offers scenic Sky Rides and an Adventure Package that includes unlimited access to Sky Rides and the Alpine Mountain Coaster. Additional attractions include bounce houses, a hay maze, a pumpkin patch, lawn games, and guided hikes. Live music performances are scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM on select dates, featuring local bands. Guests can also enjoy food and drink offerings, with more details to be announced. Tickets must be purchased online, and all activities are subject to availability.
Mountain Creek, 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ
Bark for Life of Central Jersey
October 12, 9 am – 1 pm
Join participants for the Annual Bark For Life of Central NJ – a certified 5K Fun Walk and festival to honor canine caregivers and cancer survivors.
Bell Works, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: Register here
Califon Street Fair
October 12, 11 am – 4 pm
All are welcome to attend this free event. Sections of Main Street will be closed to automobile traffic and the historic downtown area will be transformed into a communal scene of fall fun, shopping, food, and entertainment. Attendees will be able to stroll through Califon’s picturesque downtown and enjoy exquisite artisans and crafters, a variety of tasty food trucks and vendors, beer garden, pie eating contest and live music.
Downtown Califon, 53 Main Street, Califon, NJ
Cost: Free
Holistic Health & Healing Expo
October 12, 11 am to 5 pm
The Holistic Health & Healing Expo is the go-to resource for natural wellness and green living in South Jersey and Philadelphia. The HHH expo is dedicated to empowering individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet, educating communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability, and inspiring them to lead more balanced lives.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia, 2349 Marlton Pike West Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free, VIP $5
Blackwood Pumpkin Show
October 12, 11 am – 4 pm
This family-friendly event, organized by the Mainstage Center for the Arts, is a beloved tradition that draws visitors from across the region to celebrate the fall season. The festival features a variety of activities, including pumpkin painting, hayrides, moon bounces, live music, food vendors, a petting zoo, face painting, scarecrow building, and even costume contests.
Black Horse Pike area at Harwan Park, Blackwood, NJ
Cost: Free
The Living Dead Market
October 12, 12 pm – 6 pm
A spooky shopping event, featuring 20 of your favorite dealers of the odd and unusual. This event takes place within the gates of the Historic Harsimus Cemetery – a once abandoned historic site that has become a cultural hub and beloved public green space within Jersey City.
The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $8. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Harsimus Cemetary
Big J Food Truck Festival
October 13, 11 am – 4 pm
Celebrate the Navy’s 250th birthday with a feast of flavors at the Battleship New Jersey’s Food Truck Festival on the pier! From 11am-4pm, take in the stunning backdrop of the Delaware River AND an exciting Flyover by the Blue Angels. Enjoy a delicious variety of local food trucks including soba from Noodle Wagon, tacos from Loco Gingo’s Street Taco Express, hot dogs and lemonade from Not Your Average Weiner, soul food from Shugar Shack, BBQ from Motley Que, sandwiches & salads from Red’s Rolling Restaurant, and ice cream from UMM Ice Cream! Tickets to this experience also get you self-guided access to the ship.
Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial,v100 Clinton St, Camden, NJ
Cost: $5 – $30
