What's Happening this Fall?

Autumn is upon us and the leaves are changing into beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow. Below are some kid friendly things to do. From harvest festivals, book fairs to Oktoberfests, there's something for everyone. Confirm venue dates and times before heading out. Check NJ Kids for more events.

Mountain Creek Fall Fest

Saturdays & Sundays through November 2, 2025. Fall Fest is family friendly and offers something for everyone. This celebration is a fantastic way to soak in the stunning fall colors of the Vernon Valley while enjoying a variety of activities like scenic sky rides, Alpine Mountain Coaster rides, live music, giant lawn games, guided hikes and plenty of seasonal snacks and treats! Visit Mountain Creek today. Tickets available online.

Snyder's Farm Fall Festival

October 2025, Weekends Only, 11AM-6PM. Celebrate Fall at Snyder's Farm with U-pick pumpkins, U-pick flowers, hay rides, corn maze, big slide, hay bale activities, corn hole, photo opportunities, food, and more! Tickets at entry. 586 South Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ.

Cranberry Fest 2025

Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2025, 11AM-5PM. FREE Admission. Stroll along Bordentown’s downtown area at this Cranberry Festival. Featuring handmade arts & crafts from 100+ vendors, family fun zone, live music, food & drinks. Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown City, NJ.

Morristown Festival Of Books Kidfest 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10AM-5PM. Where readers meet fabulous kids book authors. Kidfest is a FREE fun filled day with kids activities, games, workshops, crafts, and books galore! From Pre-K to Young Adult, check website for KidFest author lineup. Downtown Morristown NJ.

Morristown Festival Of Books 2025 - Main Authors

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10AM-5PM. It’s where authors and readers meet. Talented lineup of fiction and non-fiction authors giving in-person talks and Q&A sessions (FREE). Book tents will sell copies of author’s books. Authors will greet and sign books at signing tents. The 2025 Keynote Speaker is Rick Atkinson and tickets are needed for this Friday October 10th evening event at Mayo Performing Arts Center. Downtown South Street in Morristown, NJ, morristownbooks.org

Dunellen Harvestfest

Sunday, October 12, 2025, 11AM-4PM. FREE Admission to the Dunellen Harvestfest. Live music, crafters, pumpkin decorating, kids activities, food and more! Washington Memorial Park, Dunellen, NJ.

Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers

Weekends through October 12, 2025. Celebrate Oktoberfest with German fare, live bands, games, German food, and rides. Family friendly for all. Wildwood, NJ.

New Brunswick Oktoberfest

Sunday, October 12, 2025, 12PM-7PM. FREE Admission. Celebrate Oktoberfest and the Fall Harvest season. Local and traditional German food fare, German music and dancing. Children’s activities, live performances, and games. Wear your best festive German attire. Monument Square Park, New Brunswick, NJ.

Diwali Festival of Lights Celebration in Edison NJ

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 2PM-9PM. This FREE Diwali Festival will feature a display of over 100,000 lights, a show, vendors, food, dance, musical performances, and more! Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd, Edison, NJ.

New Providence Fall Fest & Pioneer Day 

Sunday, October 26, 2025, 11AM-5PM. FREE Family oriented street festival with art and entertainment for all. Fun kids games, crafters, food vendors, and live music. Downtown New Providence, NJ.

NYC Village Halloween Parade

Friday, October 31, 2025, starts at 7PM. FREE public event in New York City where creativity and imagination meets. The 2025 Halloween Parade Theme is “It’s a Pot Luck”. View along 6th Ave from King St to West 15th St. See glittery costumes, character costumes, custom made costumes, outrageous costumes and more! 

Great Pumpkin Festival At Heaven Hill Farm

Through November 2, 2025. Largest Fall Festival in Northern New Jersey. Admission includes many activities: hayrides, corn maze, pig races, farm animals, giant straw pyramid, and more! Buy your tickets online. Don’t forget to bring home a pumpkin. 51 State Route 94, Vernon, NJ.

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