Get ready for spooktacular fun at our fall festivals! Enjoy hayrides through pumpkin patches, brave our haunted corn mazes, and cozy up with hot cocoa for scary movie nights under the stars. From pumpkin picking to thrilling adventures, it’s guaranteed to be a gourd time! Check out what’s coming up below:
Brite Nites at Wagner Farm Arboretum – Wagner Farm Arboretum’s Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” event features a spectacular display of intricately and creatively hand-carved and LED-lit pumpkin scenes. Don’t miss the exciting new displays and installations planned for 2024!
Norz Hill Scare Farm & Market – Corn mazes, pony rides, and farm tours are an appetizer to the fall offerings at Norz Hill Farm & Market. Family can enjoy a plethora of activities including u-pick pumpkins and hayrides and cap off the evening with their famed Scarefest that includes three separate experiences – 2 haunted walking trails and one haunted hayride.
Snyder’s Farm – Make a family friendly day at their Farm Fall Festival during the weekends in October and enjoy activities such as pumpkin picking, corn maze, hamster wheel, giant slide, and more!
Raritan Headwaters Lantern Walk – Be on the lookout for their ever-popular Fall Lantern Festival in November where you can walk through the fields while celebrating the end of the fall harvest. This is an outdoor event that is great for the family. You’ll walk the trails of Fairview Farms Wildlife Preserve with lanterns and hear tales along the way.
Bedminster Charities Fall Fest – A family fun day with live music and entertainment, food trucks, beer/wine gardens, and kids’ games and activities!
Downtown Somerville – Dress up and hit the town for Spooktackular! This event includes trick-or-treating, music, activities, and more fun! Or join for a spooky walking tour as the Headless Horseman Rides into Somerville!
Haunted History Ghost Tours – Get ready for a spooky adventure with the Haunted History Ghost Tours of New Jersey! Explore eerie local tales and meet the spirits of the past on this family-friendly walking tour.
Lord Stirling Stables – Join the Halloween fun at the Stables with Halloween Hayrides and a barn trick-or-treat event, Stalls, Sweets, & Treats! From ghost stories to horses in costume, there’s something for everyone!
Iron Peak – Parents’ Night Out is bringing the Halloween fun! Drop the kids off, and let them dive into games, cheesy pizza, popcorn, rock climbing, and a special screening of Hocus Pocus! It’s the perfect setup for a date night, or just some quiet time for yourself.
Additional Fall Fairs, Festivals, and Markets:
- Fall Vendor Fair – September 28th, 2024
- Vendor and Craft Show – October 5, 2024
- All Things Apple Fest – October 5, 2024
- Oktoberfest’s – See location details
- 41st Annual Country Fair – October 6, 2024
- Bound Brook Riverfest – October 6, 2024
- Neshanic Flea Market – October 12, 2024
- Autumn Festival at the Black Barn – October 19, 2024
- Bound Brook Fall Festival – October 27, 2024
