Top New Jersey Events November 3 – 5 , 2023
It’s the first weekend of November! It’s time for cooler weather, and falling leaves,. New Jersey has a lot of great festivals and events this weekend including foodie events, free activities, and much more. Check out our list of the top New Jersey events from now until November 5, 2023:
Always check the weather and the event links before you attend in case of cancellations and rescheduling.
For more New Jersey events throughout the year, check out our Event Guide.
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New Jersey Events November 1 – 5:
Great Pumpkin Festival
Now – November 5
35+ family fun outdoor activities including hayrides to the pumpkin patch, Alien Invasion themed corn maze, farm animals, pig races, Canine Dog Show, pedal cars, touring cars, giant sling shot, giant straw pyramid, boo barn, Baseball Speed Throw (new this year), and so many fun activities for the entire family!
Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon, NJ
Cost: $14.99+
LuminoCity Festival
Now – November 5
The LuminoCity Festival offers a delightful experience for all attendees. The festival welcomes children aged 3 and under free of charge, ensuring an inclusive environment. It is wheelchair accessible and conveniently provides free parking for visitors. Attendees can marvel at over 40 real-sized, motion, and lighted dinosaurs, creating a captivating prehistoric atmosphere. The festival transforms into an immersive wonderland of lights and boasts multiple interactive attractions on-site, making it an ideal choice for friends and families seeking a memorable outing. For added excitement, guests can opt for the Dino Speedway Ride with an additional ticket fee of $5 per ride or enjoy the Dino Paradise Bounce House for $18 per person.
Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $23 – $27
Skylands Stadium Jack O’Lantern Experience
Now – November 5
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.
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl. Augusta, NJ
Cost: $19 – $24
Diggerfest Fall Festival
Now – November 26
This family event at a top south NJ construction-themed park features an opportintiy for kids to ride & operate all of the amazing construction machines. There will also be live music, specialty food, hay rides, fun and games, hay rides, a petting zoo, a corn maze, fire truck rides, and more.
Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Dr, West Berlin, NJ
Cost: $42.95
Day of the Dead Night Market
November 1, 4 pm – 9 pmRain Date November 3
A vibrant celebration of the Day of the Dead. The event promises attendees the opportunity to savor delicious Mexican cuisine, experience live entertainment, and partake in various free activities. The Night Market will feature a 21+ Cocktail Bar by Little Tijuana, a Mariachi Performance at 5:30 PM, DJ and dancing throughout the night, food trucks and food vendors, talented artisans and makers showcasing handmade crafts and artwork inspired by the Day of the Dead, as well as a Community Altar de Muertos (Ofrenda). Additionally, attendees can enjoy free activities such as face painting, a 360 photo booth, portraits, screen printing, and sugar skull decorating.
Harriet Tubman Square, 33 Washington St, Newark, NJ
Cost: Free
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
November 3 – 12
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week™ is a wonderful opportunity to re-visit your favorite restaurants & try new ones …the perfect time to gather friends & enjoy Jersey Shore’s great restaurants.
Various Restaurants in the Jersey Shore
Cost: Varies Per Location
Sparta Special Olympics Fall 2023 Vendor & Craft Fair
November 4, 10 am – 3 pm
Local crafters and small business owners will be gathered at Sparta High School selling their products and sharing their talents. There will be food, shopping, music and more! Come support Sparta Special Olympics and Special Olympics NJ Area 3 and help spread the word of inclusion. Come meet some amazing Athletes of Determination and wish them luck for the 2023/2024 season!
70 W. Mountain Road, Sparta Township, NJ
Cost: Free
Healthy HeARTS Festival
November 4, 10 am – 3 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
Clinton Twp Food Truck & Music Fest
November 4, 11 am – 6 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!
Bundt Park, 8 Red School House Rd, Lebanon, NJ
Cost: $5, kids 10 and under are free
Edison Township Diwali Festival
November 4, 12 pm – 9:30pm ( Rain date: Sunday, Nov 5th)
This family-friendly event features live music and dance, Diya lighting, food, vendors, and fireworks at dusk
Papaianni Park, 25 Linden Ave,Edison, NJ
Cost: Free
Beers on the Boards
November 4, 2 Sessions – 12:30 -4 pm | 6 – 9:30 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
Fall Chili Cook-Off at the Meadowlands Racetrack
November 4
The Meadowlands Racetrack is keeping things spicy this fall with the Fall Chili Cook-Off scheduled for Saturday, November 5th. The competition features homestyle, chili verde and salsa categories. Not a cook? Free samples will be given for the People’s Choice vote following the 8 pm turn in. Cook-off takes place in the Food Court & outdoor East Apron.
1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford, NJ
el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival)
November 4, 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
Paramus Fall Food Truck Festival
November 5, 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
