20 Best Fall Festivals You Don't Want to Miss

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Fun Fall Festivals

It’s that time of year to get out to all the Fun Fall Festivals and smell everything pumpkin spice. This is my favorite time of the year to watch and photograph the colorful changing of the leaves and go hiking. Visit my blog on great places to see fall foliage.

For kids, it’s time for pumpkin picking, corn mazes, hayrides, and Trick or Treating. Well, those are my favorites for me too.

I have been to many of the fall festivals listed and they are great for all ages to visit. Before visiting the following, be sure to check their website. Some events require tickets to be purchased before entry due to limiting the space of people attending. Check prices, weekdays, and weekend prices may be different. Wear comfortable shoes. Some events have picnic areas where you are allowed to bring your own food.

A few festivals are being held from September to the early part of November. During this time of year, it’s great to get out in nature and go hiking and see the beautiful Fall Foliage. Visit your local farms to support and enjoy the festivals that they have.

Sun, Oct 2, 8 AM – 1 PM

In 4 Days

Morristown Green
10 N Park Pl, Morristown, NJ

https://g.co/kgs/ZsNkS1

Von Thun Farms- Washington, NJ

I don’t know who enjoyed the festival more, me or the kids. We had a great time at the Von Thun Farms located at 438 NJ-57, Washington, NJ 07882. I purchased tickets online. They had so many activities and it was also a great place to take beautiful fall photos.

We spent over 2 hours on the farm. From going through the corn maze, picking apples, shooting corn, and so much more. The kids were tired after we left and before the season ends we will return again.

Happy Day Farm Manalapan Township, NJ

Farm Hours + Entry Fall Harvest season is now open Saturdays & Sundays, plus Fridays in October. Advance ticket purchase is required to enter. September 11th to October 31st, 10 am to 5 pm. The last entry is at 4 pm sharp. Fall Harvest admission is required to enter. Tickets are non-refundable (no exceptions).

On-site farm purchases are cash only.

https://www.happydayfarmnj.com/

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New Jersey Fairs and Festivals

https://www.njfamily.com/new-jersey-fall-festivals/

https://www.njkidsonline.com/events

Ralston Cider Mill

https://ralstoncidermill.org/index.php

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STONY HILL FARM

September 5th-November

15 North Rd. Chester, NJ https://stonyhillfarms.com/maze-fun-park/things-to-do/

DONALDSON FARM (Events All Year)

Donaldson Farms
358 Allen Road, Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840, Phone: 908-852- 9122

Fall Fun Harvest Weekends

Haunted Houses and Pumpkin Displays

The following events are for people who like haunted houses, spending the day at a farm with apple picking, pig races, carnival rides, hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin picking. If these are things you enjoy, then you will have your calendar filled with fun days to come! Let’s not forget about our furry friends.

Most places DO NOT allow pets. Please call and check before heading to an event. I have seen people turned away because they did not know. I listed a few events for your fur babies. https://www.bringfido.com/event/state/new_jersey/

WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM

197 Mountain Ave, Warren, NJ

Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” event, showcases an elaborate display of intricately & creatively hand-carved and lighted pumpkins. Timed tickets must be purchased in advance and ticket info will follow at a later date

Check their website for any changes!

https://www.wfafnj.org/events/brite-nites-44d4a

HAUNTED RED MILL MUSEUM

https://theredmill.org/haunted-red-mill-2020-coming-this-octoberc/

56 Main Street Clinton, NJ 08809 Phone: 908.735.4101

HEAVEN HILL FARM GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Tickets must be purchased online, in advance, utilizing timeslots. Please note: tickets become available 24 hours in advance. Entry to Fall Harvest is only guaranteed with the purchase of an advanced ticket. We cannot guarantee entry for walk-in guests. (Please: To Keep Our Friendly Farm Animals Safe, We Ask That You Kindly Leave Your Furry Dog Friends Home)

https://heavenhillfarm.com/events/

THE GREAT JACK O’LATERN BLAZE

September-November Van Cortlandt Manor 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

https://hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze/

orange pumpkin — Photo by Trygve Finkelsen

BRIGHTON ASYLUM

Brighton Asylum is located at the REAR of:
2 Brighton Ave Passaic, NJ 07055 (border of Clifton)
Hotline – (201) 716-2827
https://brightonasylum.com/
PLEASE READ! https://brightonasylum.com/know-before-you-go/