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This Weekend in New Jersey
Things worth leaving the house for.
Your Weekend Starts Here
By Tiffany Slowinski
Looking for something fun to do in New Jersey this weekend? I’ve got you.
I’m Tiffany Slowinski, the creator behind Tiffany Knows New Jersey and co-publisher of Garden State Circle. Every week, we sort through what’s happening across the state and pull together the events actually worth knowing about.
Pick your part of New Jersey. Make a plan.
Event details can change. Check the event website before heading out.
Tiffany’s Picks
Things worth leaving the house for.
Freehold Fri., Oct. 23
iPlay America Trick-or-Treat Around the Park
Enjoy a free trick-or-treat trail around the park, with a Halloween costume contest scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Check the official listing for activity times and participation details.
Rockaway Fri., Oct. 23–Sun., Oct. 25
Foodees Fest
Enjoy the final day of this food and craft festival featuring food vendors, local artisans and family activities. Admission and parking are free.
Asbury Park Sat., Oct. 24–Sun., Oct. 25
Asbury Park Fall Bazaar
Browse local makers and small businesses selling art, vintage finds, handmade goods, jewelry, fashion and specialty foods. The indoor market is free, family-friendly and pet-friendly, with music, entertainment and children’s face painting.
Everything We Know About This Weekend
Friday, Oct. 23
| Event | Town | Date | Time | Cost | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foodees Fest · @foodeesfest | Rockaway | Friday, Oct. 23–Sunday, Oct. 25 | 1 p.m. | Free | Enjoy a food and craft festival featuring food vendors, local artisans and family activities. Admission and parking are free. |
| AddamsFest · @addamsfest | Westfield | Friday, Oct. 23–Sunday, Oct. 25 | Not stated | Not stated | Celebrate Westfield native Charles Addams and his iconic characters during this monthlong festival featuring Addams-inspired art, community events and spooky-season activities. Check the official schedule for specific event dates, times and locations. |
| Sunflower & Fall Festival · @theredbarnfarm_fritzgrill | Hammonton | Friday, Oct. 23–Sunday, Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | Free entry and parking; some activities cost extra | Celebrate fall at the farm with seasonal activities, sunflower and pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, games and food. Entry and parking are free; some activities cost extra. |
| Scare Farm: The Final Ride · @norzhillfarm | Hillsborough | Friday, Oct. 23–Sunday, Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | Not stated | Scare Farm’s 20th and final season features the Madderbaby Lane haunted hayride and additional walk-through scares. |
| Farm of Horrors · @schaefer_farms · @schaefer_farm_of_horrors | Flemington | Friday, Oct. 23–Sunday, Oct. 25 | Not stated | Ticketed | Experience four haunted attractions at Schaefer Farms, including a haunted hayride, a trail of terror, a maze and a carnival-themed scare attraction. Tickets are required. |
| Haunted Wild West City · @wildwestcitynj | Stanhope | Friday, Oct. 23–Sunday, Oct. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Not stated | Explore a haunted version of the Old West with spooky trails and a Halloween-themed train experience. |
| Oasis Island of Terror · @oasisislandofterror | Robbinsville | Friday, Oct. 23–Saturday, Oct. 24 | 6 p.m. | Not stated | A seasonal Halloween attraction at Oasis Family Farm. Check the official website for confirmed operating dates, times, ticket prices and age recommendations. |
| Middlesex County 4-H Haunted House and Hayride · @middlesexcounty4h | East Brunswick | Friday, Oct. 23–Saturday, Oct. 24 | 7 p.m. | $8 for one attraction or $15 for both | Visit the haunted house and take a haunted hayride at this annual fundraiser supporting 4-H community service projects. |
| iPlay America Trick-or-Treat Around the Park · @iplayamerica | Freehold | Friday, Oct. 23 | 5 p.m. | Free | Enjoy a free trick-or-treat trail around the park, with a Halloween costume contest scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Check the official listing for activity times and participation details. |
| 90s Halloween Party @ YESTERcades · @yestercades | Somerville | Friday, Oct. 23 | 8 p.m. | Not stated | Celebrate Halloween with a ’90s-themed party at the Somerville arcade. Check the event listing for the latest schedule and details. |
| Monster Mania 2026 | Manalapan | Friday, Oct. 23 | 4 p.m. | Not stated | A Halloween-season event listed in the Manalapan area. Check the organizer’s listing for confirmed venue details and activities. |
Saturday, Oct. 24
| Event | Town | Date | Time | Cost | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck & Music Festival · @meseventservices | Asbury Park | Saturday, Oct. 24–Sunday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m. | $5; children younger than 10 free | This outdoor festival features 20 food trucks, live bands, costume activities and food and drink vendors. Admission is listed at $5, with children younger than 10 admitted free; confirm hours and details with the organizer. |
| Asbury Park Fall Bazaar · @asburyparkbazaar | Asbury Park | Saturday, Oct. 24–Sunday, Oct. 25 | 12 p.m. | Free | Browse local makers and small businesses selling art, vintage finds, handmade goods, jewelry, fashion and specialty foods. The indoor market is free, family-friendly and pet-friendly, with music, entertainment and children’s face painting. |
| Fall Fest at Mountain Creek Resort · @mountaincreek | Vernon Township | Saturday, Oct. 24–Sunday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m. | Sky rides from $14.99 | Enjoy live music, seasonal food and drinks, lawn games, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, a hay maze and guided hikes. Sky rides and activity packages are available for an additional cost. |
| Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train · @blackriverrailroad | Flemington | Saturday, Oct. 24–Sunday, Oct. 25 | Not stated | Not stated | Ride a vintage train from Flemington to Pumpkin Junction at Everitt Farms for pumpkin picking, a corn maze, wagon rides, a petting zoo, games and other fall activities. Pumpkins cost extra. |
| Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekend · @terhuneorchards | Princeton | Saturday, Oct. 24–Sunday, Oct. 25 | 10 a.m. | Not stated | Spend the day at the farm with more than 30 seasonal attractions, including pumpkin picking, corn and hay bale mazes, pony rides, barnyard animals, live music and wagon rides. |
| Trick-or-Treat Train at DiDonato Family Fun Center · @didonatofuncenter | Hammonton | Saturday, Oct. 24–Sunday, Oct. 25 | 11:30 a.m. | Not stated | Ride a train through Halloween Town, go trick-or-treating, pick a pumpkin and explore a corn maze. The experience also includes seasonal characters and other family activities. |
| Tice’s Corner Fall Harvest Festival · @ticescorner | Woodcliff Lake | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. | Free | Enjoy a free fall festival with trick-or-treating, face painting, balloon art, a bounce house, fall games and a costume contest. The event is scheduled rain or shine. |
| Annual Pumpkin Patch Day · @libertyhallmuseum | Union | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. | $14 for children, $8 for adults; children 2 and younger are free. Pumpkins cost extra. | Pick pumpkins, take tractor rides, decorate pumpkins, enjoy crafts and games, and browse vendors and food options. |
| Monster Bash Zombie Walk | Smithville | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. | Not stated | This Halloween celebration features zombie costumes, photo opportunities, spooky vendors and seasonal entertainment in the historic village. |
| Mystical Oddities & Hauntings Festival · @elationevents.llc | Bridgewater | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 3 p.m. | Not stated | Explore oddities and mystical vendors, food trucks and spooky music, with a haunted house for festivalgoers. Haunted-house proceeds are donated to children with cancer. |
| Coast to Coast International Halloween Spooktacular Pageant · @americandream | East Rutherford | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 1 p.m. | Not stated | This Halloween-themed pageant features a costume showcase, fall fashion, talent opportunities, a pumpkin-decorating contest, trick-or-treating and a Halloween dance party. |
| Halloween Haunted Harvest · @ridgewoodlocal | Ridgewood | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 11 a.m. | Not stated | A seasonal Halloween event in downtown Ridgewood featuring a parade, pumpkin patch and haunted graveyard. |
| 4 Paws in the Park · @4pawsinthepark | Leonia area | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 11 a.m. | Not stated | A pet adoption festival featuring adoptable animals, a Halloween pet parade, an agility course, puppy yoga and a Best Trick Contest. |
| Coco Live-to-Film Concert · @mayopac | Morristown | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 3 p.m. | $35–79 | Watch Disney and Pixar’s Coco on the big screen while the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México performs the score live. |
| Origins of Halloween Night Hike · @thewatershedinstitute | Pennington | Saturday, Oct. 24 | Not stated | Free | Follow a lantern-lit trail and explore the Irish folktale of Stingy Jack through guided hikes, costumed performers and storytelling. The event is designed for families with children ages 5 and older. |
| Cape May County Park & Zoo Boo at the Zoo · @capemaycountyzoo | Cape May Court House | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. | Free | Enjoy a free family Halloween event with games, crafts, candy, entertainment, animal presentations and a costume contest. |
| Boo at the Boardwalk · @jenkinsonsboardwalk | Point Pleasant Beach | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 12 p.m. | Not stated | Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, character appearances, live entertainment, underwater pumpkin carving and other seasonal activities. Select amusement park rides are available for half the usual credit amount. |
| Fall Harvest Festival · @middlesexcntynj | Piscataway | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m. | Free | Enjoy a seasonal harvest festival with pumpkin picking, wagon rides, historic interpreters, crafts, pies, cider and cider doughnuts. Admission is free. |
| Pumpkin Illumination · @morrisartsnj | Morristown | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 5 p.m. | Free | Free community gathering featuring carved pumpkins, storytelling, an art workshop and a mask parade. |
| Harvest Fest 2026 | Basking Ridge | Saturday, Oct. 24 | 6:30–9:30 p.m. | $60 after Oct. 18 and at the door | The St. James Men of Charity present Harvest Fest 2026 at the St. James Parish Center, with local beers, a selection of wines, live music, a photo booth and a catered dinner and drink included. The 2nd annual pie baking contest is part of the night. Guests must be 21 or older. All proceeds support local people in need. |
Sunday, Oct. 25
| Event | Town | Date | Time | Cost | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlicsville · @megabiteevents | Bernardsville | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 5 p.m. | Not stated | This garlic-themed food and street festival is listed on the VisitNJ calendar. Check the official organizer’s information for the confirmed schedule, vendors and activities before attending. |
| Cranford Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade · @downtowncranford | Cranford | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m. | Not stated | Dogs dressed in their Halloween best take center stage at this festive community parade. Expect adorable costumes, photo opportunities and seasonal fun for pet lovers. |
| Spooky Spiotta · @southorangedowntown | South Orange | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m. | Not stated | Celebrate Halloween with a costume contest, prizes, face painting, trick-or-treat stations and family-friendly activities. Confirm the schedule with the organizer before attending. |
| Witches Day Out · @historicsmithvillenj | Galloway | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 12 p.m. | Not stated | Grab your witch’s hat and explore this charming historic village during a Halloween-themed day featuring shopping, treats, raffles and seasonal festivities. |
| Stratford Fall Festival · @borough_of_stratford | Stratford | Sunday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m. | Not stated | Enjoy a classic fall festival featuring food trucks, local vendors, live entertainment and community activities. Check with the borough for the latest event details and schedule. |
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About This List
This is what we know about across New Jersey this weekend, with the details as each organizer posted them. Things change — check their page before you go. If we’re missing one, tell us about it. Last updated Oct. 22, 2026.