We’ve officially entered the pumpkin spice era, and we’re celebrating with lots of fall themed fun all weekend long Enjoy fall flower picking, pumpkin picking, and unlimited photo ops at Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival in Cream Ridge, take in a FREE music fest at the beach featuring live country music, merchandise vendors, dancing, crafts, and food at Boots at the Beach in North Wildwood, or bring the family for a day of fun including live music, delicious food, a cornhole tournament, and more at Netcong Day 2025. And for more start-of-fall fun, find one of the festivals this month near you. (featured photo: NJMOM)
(Note: It’s always best to check ahead for in-person events.)
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Annual Baby Fair – Jersey City Medical Center
September 13 at 11 AM
We have something we are excited to celebrate! Join Monmouth Medical Center’s Breastfeeding Wellness Center as part of this international celebration to honor mothers and babies on their breastfeeding journey. Activities are free and will include hospital and local resources for growing families, physician support, giveaways, a photo booth, and light refreshments. Jersey City Medical Center’s annual Baby Fair offers a one-stop shop for all things baby-related. Whether you’re an expectant parent, a new mom, or a seasoned caregiver, you won’t want to miss it. Please bring your family and friends and spend the day with us!
Cost: Free admission
Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, 07302
Boots at the Beach
September 12-13
It’s a music fest at the beach along Olde New Jersey Avenue, featuring live country music, merchandise vendors, dancing, crafts, and food.
Cost: Free
Old New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, NJ 08260
Lentini Farms Fall Festival
September 12-14
Come to this fall festival and enjoy a different live band and food trucks each weekend, along with their beloved 10-acre corn maze, scenic hayrides, sunflower field (seasonal), beer tent, u-pick pumpkin patch, and Haunted hayrides (starts September 27).
Cost: Prices vary
Route 94 South, 251 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure
September 12-14
Haunted Houses, Scare Zones, and Rides in the Dark can only mean one thing—Fright Fest is back. This spooky event will keep older kids and adults on their toes (recommended for ages 13 and over). Enter if you dare!
Cost: Starting at $65
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527
Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival
September 12-14
Come for fall flower picking, pumpkin picking, and unlimited photo ops. Special weekends include a Food Truck Weekend, a Fall Craft and Live Music Festival, and a Family Fun Weekend.
Cost: $15 per person ages 3 and up
86 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
St. Anianus Coptic Orthodox Church 4th Annual Community Fair
September 13 at 1 PM
Come one, come all, to this second annual community fair. There will be free food, games for the whole family, and a big giveaway. Please bring nonperishable food items to donate. The rain date is September 20.
Cost: Free
143 North Bergen Mills Road, Monroe, NJ 08831
Smithville Artwalk
September 13 at 10 AM
It’s a biannual curated gathering of 75 artists celebrating lowbrow and pop art. Come for the art, but stay for the live music, entertainment, contests, and special guests.
Cost: Free
615 E Moss Mill Rd, Absecon, NJ 08205
Manasquan Bank Presents 12th Annual Community Day 2025
September 13 at 11 AM
This family-friendly festival will have carnival games, arts and crafts, amusements, and food and refreshments. The Manasquan Bank management team will be on the grills and serve hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, and more.
Cost: Free
Squan Plaza in downtown Manasquan, NJ 08736
KidsFit in Motion | Cardio Kids Jam (7-13 years old) – Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
September 13 at 9 AM
KidsFit in Motion, led by Ignite One, will offer Youth Fitness Programming. Get ready for non-stop fun with awesome music, fitness games, cool dance moves, and chances to win prizes! You’ll get stronger, faster, and have a blast with your friends. Don’t miss out! Classes are FREE and graciously funded by the Devils Youth Foundation. A parent or guardian must stay for the duration of the class.
Cost: Free
Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Christian Community Health & Wellness Center – 208 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
KidsFit in Motion | Happy Feet Fitness (3-7 years old) – Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
September 13 at 9 AM
KidsFit in Motion, led by Ignite One, will offer Youth Fitness Programming. Get ready for non-stop fun with fantastic music, fitness games, cool dance moves, and chances to win prizes! You’ll get stronger, faster, and have a blast with your friends. Don’t miss out! Classes are FREE and graciously funded by the Devils Youth Foundation. A parent or guardian must stay for the duration of the class.
Cost: Free
Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Christian Community Health & Wellness Center – 208 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
9/11 Heroes 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
September 13 at 9 AM
Twenty-four years later, America has not forgotten the fallen soldiers, officers, mothers, fathers, and children who lost their lives on that tragic day. Sign up for the 5K or bring the whole family to participate in the mile walk to honor those who have fallen, embrace those who have survived, and support those affected.
Raritan Campus, 1000 Route 202 S, Raritan, NJ 08869
Great Pumpkin Festival
September 13-14
Head to Heaven Hill Farm for this fall-themed festival featuring the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show, hayrides, farm animals, pedal carts, a “Big Top” themed corn maze, gem mining, apple cannons, and more fall fun. This year, the corn maze will be themed after Alice in Wonderland.
Cost: $14.99-$21.99 online & $19.99-$21.99 at the door
451 State Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462
Happy Day Farm Fall Festival
September 13-14
Weekends are full of autumnal fun at Happy Day, featuring activities like an animal zoo, a Lainey Wilson-themed corn maze, horse swings, pedal carts, and all the fall fun you can imagine in one place during their annual Fall Festival. Be sure to check out the Pumpkinvile House for photo ops.
Cost: $27 per person; tickets for weekends must be purchased online.
106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
VonThun Farms Fall Festival
September 13-14
Bring the family to the Fall Festival with over 20 all-ages activities in two locations—play fall-themed games, go on one of the hayrides, take a challenge through the 6-acre interactive corn maze, see farm animals, pick pumpkins and apples, and don’t forget to take lots of photos.
Cost: Ticket prices vary. Free Parking
519 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
438 Route 57 West, Washington Township, NJ 07882
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm Fall Extravaganza
September 13-14
Enjoy a jam-packed day full of family fun that will keep you entertained with live music, a delectable Farmhouse Grill, Food Trucks, and a wine-tasting experience with Tomasello Winery. Indulge in the quintessential fall activities, such as picking your own apples, pumpkins, and sunflowers, getting lost in the family-friendly corn maze, or hopping on a hayride tour of the 325-acre farm.
Cost: $8.00-$16.00 + fees
2691 Monmouth Road, Jobstown, NJ 08041
Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
September 13-14
Get all the fall feels at Terhune with their adventure barn, live music, pony rides, pumpkin picking, duck races, and pick-your-own opportunities. Make sure you mark your calendars for the 50th Anniversary “Apple Day” Celebration on September 13 and 14.
Cost: A variety of packages are available
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Fanny Wood Day
September 14 at 10 AM
With plenty of kid activities, you can find fun for the day. Events include a bandstand, a kids’ stage featuring local bands, Rogue the Magician, a bubble gum contest, kiddie rides, and a scavenger hunt.
Cost: Free
Downtown Fanwood, NJ 07023
Sussex County Day
September 14 at 11 AM
Celebrate Sussex County with live music, fun activities for kids, vendors, exhibitors, the Chopped Sussex Cooking Challenge, and the crowd-pleasing chicken wing eating contest.
Cost: Free
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822
Netcong Day 2025
September 14 at 10 AM
Bring the family for a day of fun, including live music, delicious food, a cornhole tournament, children’s entertainment, and even a beer tent for the 21 and over crowd.
Cost: Free
Arbolino Park, 93 Koclas Dr, Netcong, NJ 07857
Ridegwood Fall Crafts & Art Street Fair
September 14 at 11 AM
There’s no better way to enjoy the beautiful September weather than taking the family to a street fair. Enjoy a day of mouth-watering food, inflatables, face painting, games, and live music.
Cost: Free
Downtown Ridgewood, East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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