Halloween is almost here, and with it, lots of treats to celebrate with the family this weekend. Take a ride through The Spooky Speedway, a family-friendly light show with glowing pumpkins, witches, and ghosts at Glow! – The Spooky Speedway in Washington Township, connect with leading baby and kids brands demonstrating the best in baby gear and accessories at the NJ MOM Baby Expo in Hoboken, or dress up for treats and fun at the Toms River Halloween Parade. And for more start-of-fall fun, find one of the festivals this month near you. (featured photo: Glow! – The Spooky Speedway)
(Note: It’s always best to check ahead for in-person events.)
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NJ MOM Baby Expo
November 2 at 9:30 AM
The NJ MOM Baby Expo, presented by NJ MOM, is the premier celebration for expectant and new parents on November 2, 2025, at the beautiful W Hoboken in Hoboken, New Jersey. At our baby expo, you will connect with leading baby and kids brands demonstrating the best in baby gear and accessories while receiving education on everything from sleeping to feeding to ‘taking care of mama’ and beyond.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
W Hoboken, 225 River Street Hoboken, NJ 07030
Donaldson Farms Fall Harvest Weekends
October 31
Head to the farm for apple and pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn cannons, apple cider samples, and seasonal treats.
Cost: Free to enter
358 Allen Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Toms River Halloween Parade
October 31 at 7 PM
The 86th year of this parade, started by the Toms River Fire Department in 1919, is one of the largest and longest-running Halloween parades in the U.S. Dress warm, line up to see the fantastic costumes that parade down the street, and take in all the Halloween celebrations.
Cost: Free
Main Street & Highland Parkway, Toms River, NJ 08753
Fall Harvest Festival 2025
October 31-November 2 at 10 AM
This festival has everything you need to celebrate the season. There will be a pumpkin patch, petting zoos, wagon rides, train rides, and a market full of fall goodies.
Cost: $6 for adults and $3 for children under 18
Allaire Community Farm, 1923 Baileys Corner Rd, Wall Twp, NJ 07719
Glow! – The Spooky Speedway
October 31-November 2
Take a ride through The Spooky Speedway, a family-friendly light show in the heart of Washington Township, NJ. Travel down Route 66 to see glowing pumpkins, witches, and ghosts mixed with synchronized lights in a non-jump scare environment.
217 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Washington Township, NJ 08081
Skylands Stadium Jack O’ Lantern Experience
October 31-November 2
See over 6,000 Jack O’Lanterns take over Skylands Stadium for some Halloween fun. Enjoy a 45-minute walk-through experience, featuring a family-friendly fall festival with rides, vendors, and food.
Cost: $19 and up
94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822
Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure
October 31-November 2
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
2025 Jacks & Lights at Argos Farm
October 31-November 2
Spend the evening among the lit-up pumpkins at Argos Farm. The whole family can experience a lit pumpkin trail, a pumpkin patch, a flashlight corn maze, tasty treats, and more.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Argos Farm, 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
Disney On Ice Presents Jump In!
October 31-November 2
Get your dancing shoes ready and hang out with all your Disney friends. There will be moments from Zootopia, Inside Out 2, Moana 2, Toy Story, Frozen, and more, all powered by a Magical MousePad.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Fall Funland at Harbaugh Village
October 31-November 2
Make the most of fall with fall-themed activities the whole family can enjoy. Race on the pedal car track, leap over the straw mountain, get totally lost in the corn maze, and have a blast sliding down the Mega Slide.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Harbaugh Village, 126 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ, 08062
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
October 31-November 2
Explore the glow deep in the water for some fall fun at the aquarium. During this fall festival, you can see a mesmerizing collection of glowing gourds in every shape, size, and species, above the surface or illuminating beneath the water among sharks, stingrays, and other aquatic life.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
10th Annual Pitman Food Truck Fest
November 1 at 4 PM
Head outside and enjoy fall fun with the fam at this annual event. Walk around and try delicious eats from as many food trucks as you can.
Cost: Free
Broadway Ave & Ballard Park, Pitman, NJ 08071
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Community Celebration
November 1 at 5 PM
This family-friendly outdoor event is a fun way to celebrate this culturally rich holiday. There will be a mariachi band, sugar skull decorating, Mexican food and drinks, and face painting.
Cost: Free
102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Fleming’s Pumpkin Run
November 1 at 8 AM
Bring the entire family and enjoy a day of vehicle races. The vehicles will range from antiques and classics to motorcycles and tractors.
Cost: Free
353 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
Cider Making at Howell Living History Farm
November 1 at 10 AM
This is the perfect time of year to enjoy a cup of fresh apple cider, and your little ones can turn the crank of the cider press before having a taste. They can also peel an apple with a hand-crank apple peeler and stop by the farmhouse for lunch.
Cost: Free
Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Twp., NJ 08530
Light the Night Walk for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
November 1 at 4:30 PM
Grab your flashlights, lanterns, and glow sticks for a night to honor patients living with leukemia and lymphoma cancer and those who’ve passed. The lanterns will light the path as you walk through the park, while donations help fund treatments and support services. It’s a heartwarming evening of resilience and remembrance.
Cost: Donation
Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550
Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
November 1-2
Get all the fall feels at Terhune with their adventure barn, live music, pony rides, pumpkin picking, duck races, and pick-your-own opportunities.
Cost: A variety of packages are available
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
VonThun Farms Fall Festival
November 1-2
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
Happy Day Farm Fall Festival
November 1-2
Weekends are full of autumnal fun at Happy Day with activities like an animal zoo, a Lainey Wilson-themed corn maze, horse swings, pedal carts, and all of 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; weekend tickets must be purchased online.
106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Great Pumpkin Festival
November 1-2
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 Alice in Wonderland-themed.
Cost: $14.99-$21.99 online & $19.99-$21.99 at the door
451 State Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462
Diggerfest
November 1-2
Pumpkins are popping up all over Diggerland USA for this season’s annual Diggerfest. Enjoy hayrides, live music, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, fall parades, and more.
Cost: $45.99
100 Pineadge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
Paramus Fall Food Truck Festival
November 2
Bring your appetites to this food truck festival, where you will find 21 gourmet trucks, music, mini golf, a rock wall, pony rides, and more.
Cost: $5 per person; kids under 5 are free
Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ 07652
Fanwood’s Holiday Vendor Pop-Up and Craft Fair
November 2 at 10 AM
It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping. Visit this outdoor fair, featuring a fabulous array of top-notch exhibitors selling quality items, arts and crafts, and collectibles. All exhibitors are hand-picked and chosen for their unique items, hand-made creations, start-ups, and well-groomed businesses, and together create this posh marketplace. Stop by, shop a little, relax, enjoy the good food, great music, and 75+ exhibitors.
Cost: Free
Fanwood Train Station, 256 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023
9th Annual Max’s Family Fall Fest & Fishing Tournament
November 2 at 12 PM
Grab your fishing poles and spend the day with the family at this fun fall event. There will be alpacas, a clown, local bands, bounce houses, a magic show, and delicious seasonal food. Net proceeds benefit the Maximillian Foundation and the Elks Drug Awareness Program.
Cost: Free
520 Hilliard Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Running with the Devils 5K Run and Wellness Walk 2025
November 2 at 9 AM
RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils are once again teaming up at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex to honor RWJBarnabas Health’s 38,000 healthcare workers with the Running with the Devils 5K and Wellness Walk. Besides all the fun and saying hello to former NJ Devil players, your family can feel good about participating—100% of the proceeds will benefit RWJBarnabas Healthcare in their efforts to protect and build healthier communities throughout NJ. You can register here in advance for the in-person run, live walk, or virtual experience.
Registration Fee: Registration is $40 for adults for the 5K, $35 for adults for the Wellness Walk, and $35 for adults to participate virtually
9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052
Holiday 2025 Denville Makers’ Market
November 2 at 8 AM
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at this fun and festive event. This market is outdoors and features local crafters selling a variety of items. The rain date is November 10.
Cost: Free
Denville Farmers’ Market, Bloomfield Avenue Parking Lot, Denville, NJ 07834
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