Fall in New Jersey marks the season for apple picking, pumpkin picking, and heading to a fun, family-friendly NJ farm, where you can pick the produce of the season, see animals, take a hay or tractor ride, and perhaps indulge in a wine tasting if you’re lucky. And as the temps take a dip, it’s peak photo op time—think crisp autumn weather bundled up in plaid with your littles picking, petting the animals, and even watching farm tractors on the fields. Scroll down for the best family-friendly NJ farm near you, and if you want more fall family fun, be sure to check out our guide to all things to do this fall. (featured photo taken at Happy Day Farm)
These Are The Best NJ Farms For Family Fun
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Photo Credit: Bridge + Pine Photography at Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm
Experience the ultimate Fall Extravaganza at Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm. Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during September and October for a jam-packed day of family fun. Indulge in the quintessential fall activities, such as picking your own apples, pumpkins, and sunflowers, in our mesmerizing Sunflower Photo Trail. Get lost in our family-friendly corn maze or embark on a delightful hayride tour of our sprawling 325-acre farm. Don’t forget to say hello to our adorable goat friends at our Animal Farm! But the fun doesn’t stop there. Make sure to swing by our Farm Market, where you absolutely must grab a bag of our Famous Apple Cider Donuts and explore our mouthwatering selection of baked goods. Discover stunning Fall home décor and unique gifts that’ll add a touch of autumn to your abode. Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm hosts festival weekends throughout the Fall that will keep you entertained with live music, our delectable Farmhouse Grill, and a wine-tasting experience with Tomasello Winery in our Farm Market. Join us this season and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Located minutes from 206, 295 Exit 52A, Exit 7 on NJ Turnpike.
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm, 2691 Monmouth Road, Jobstown, NJ 08041
Northern NJ Farms
There’s nothing like feeding an alpaca at this NJ farm, Abma’s Farm. Photo Credit: @chinita804
Abma’s Farm: Market, Greenhouse, and Petting Zoo – September 30-November 2 in Wyckoff and September 21-November 2 in Hillsborough, both closed on Sundays
Buy tickets online for the fall experience, including hayrides, pumpkin picking, and the barnyard zoo. The Hillsborough location has a corn maze, and pumpkins are separate at this location. This NJ farm makes everything from scratch, and its bounty is raised with love, picked, and cooked daily. Stop by the market for fresh produce and baked goods (both locations) or in the greenhouse (Wyckoff) for a new plant.
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
282 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Alstede Farms – September-November for fall activities
Alstede Farms is one of our favorites because it truly has it all—visit this New Jersey farm market and pick your own apples, pumpkins, raspberries, peaches, and more. Kids will love to feed the animals, take a pony ride, and climb aboard the haywagon, while parents can stop in for a wine tasting and enjoy the crisp fall air.
Open daily
Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
Brookhollow’s Barnyard – Open now-October 31
At Brookhollow’s Barnyard, you’ll find a family-friendly farm ideal for littles. Visit the petting zoo and the pumpkin patch, and enjoy tractor rides and the train.
Petting Farm- 301 Rockaway Valley Rd., Boonton, NJ 07005 and Pumpkin Patch- 425 Powerville Road, Boonton Township, NJ 07005
Conklin Farms – Reopens September 21, 2024
Choose from thousands of pumpkins in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Then sample some apple cider, ride the haunted hayrides on weekends, and try to win a 100-pound pumpkin.
10 Vreeland Avenue, Montville, NJ 07045
Demarest Farms – September-November
Named one of the best places to pick pumpkins in New Jersey, this place also includes hayrides, farm market shopping, and a petting zoo. This season, reserve your picking spot online before you go and make sure you save the date for the Halloween light show, starting October 10.
244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Donaldson Farms – Harvest Weekends from late September- October
Get the authentic farm experience at this 500+ acre family-owned NJ farm. On fall fun harvest weekends, pick pumpkins and apples, take hayrides, run through the corn maze, enjoy delicious foods off the grill, and spend lots of quality time with your family. And bring home a fresh-baked pie or fresh apple cider doughnuts.
358 Allen Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Fairfield Farms & Greenhouses – Mid-September-October
Fall is the best time of the year at Fairfield Farms, with activities like hayrides, a child-friendly corn maze, a rope maze, a pumpkin slingshot, and, of course, pumpkins.
177 Big Piece Rd., Fairfield, NJ 07004
Heaven Hill Farm – The Great Pumpkin Festival from September 14-November 3
This Farm has it all—food, carnival rides, paintball, apple cannons, boo barn, pig races, and, of course, pumpkins. The Great Pumpkin Festival is a full day of fun for the whole family and features The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show and pig racing.
451 State Route 94 Vernon, NJ 07642
Ort Farms – Oktoberfest September 21-22, Fall Festival weekends September 28-November 3
Ort Farms offers lots of ways for your family to have fun and snap those fall insta-moments. Take a stroll through this gorgeous sunflower farm in New Jersey, pick sunflowers, and then head to the vegetable-picking areas. During the fall festival, weekday activities include hayrides to the pumpkin patch, the corn maze, and the friendly farm animal viewing area. Enjoy train rides, an apple cannon, and monster truck rides, too.
25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Schaefer Farms – Select dates from September 14-October
In the heart of Hunterdon County, your crew will have fun picking pumpkins, testing out the corn cannons, getting lost in the corn maze, and sampling fall treats.
1051 County Route 523, Flemington, NJ 08822
Secor Farms – September 16-November 3
Bring your crew for pumpkin picking and hayrides in mid-September, and don’t miss the fresh-pressed apple cider, homemade apple cider donuts, and more.
85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah, NJ 07430
Snyder’s Farm – Select dates from October 5-27
Hayrides, a corn maze, pumpkin picking, food, and a giant slide—what more fall fun can you ask for? Kids can play games like a rubber duck race, hop on a pony, climb through a tunnel, and find corn cannons and a bounce house too.
586 S. Middlebush Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
Stony Hill Farms – late September-October
This New Jersey pumpkin patch goes beyond pumpkin picking—check out their corn mazes, including a mini one for younger kids and first-timers. There’s also lots of barnyard fun, including games, apple cannons, a rope maze, gemstone mining, hayrides, and trike rides for every age. Need a break? Take your kids to the Noah’s Ark playground, featuring ladders, slides, and lookouts on a giant ark while you hang back at nearby picnic tables.
15 North Rd., Chester, NJ 07930
Sun High Orchards – Apple picking info coming soon
At this Farm in Randolph, New Jersey, your family can enjoy NJ apple and pumpkin picking in the fall, along with a hayride. Visit with the resident alpaca and mini donkey, stop by the market for a fresh pie or ice cream, or book the farm for a special birthday celebration with a bouncy house and hayrides.
Check ahead for fall activities
19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869
Tranquility Farms – September 23-October 29
Pumpkin launchers, hayrides, the cow train, and weekly food trucks are on the slate for fall at this family farm in NJ. Don’t miss their apple cider slushies with soft-serve ice cream, and add an apple cider donut on top.
47 Decker Pond Road, Green Township, NJ 07821
VonThun Farms – Select dates from September 14-October 27
VonThun’s in Washington offers all the favorite fall activities. That means you can have a fun fall day with the fam, picking pumpkins and apples and taking hayrides. Don’t miss the themed “Luke Bryan: Country Music Superstar” corn maze, corn cannons, and more.
438 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ 07882
Wightman Farms – September – November
At Wightman Farms, you can pick your own crops of apples and pumpkins or stop by the market that’s open every day for fresh fall produce and baked goods. Starting Labor Day Weekend, the popular Fall Festival weekends bring plenty of seasonal fun with unlimited hayrides, a giant corn maze, and lots of fall-themed play spaces.
1111 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Central NJ Farms
It’ll be a day full of smiles at Happy Day Farm’s Fall Fest. Photo Credit: @happydayfarmnj
A. Casola Farms – Opens mid-September
During their Fall Fest days, enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn mazes, and a petting zoo. After, indulge in farm market treats featuring apple cider donuts, candy apples, fresh pies, donuts, roasted corn, and funnel cakes.
178 Highway 34 & Schanck Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Argos Farm – September 14-November 3
Your littles will love the fall festivities here—a corn maze, hayrides, bee zip line, cow train rides, pony rides, pumpkin bounce pad, double hay slide, farm animals, and pick your own pumpkins.
1250 Lacey Rd., Forked River, NJ 08731
Atlantic Farms – Starts September 25
Pick the perfect pumpkin, take a hayride, and visit adorable llamas, sheep, pigs, cows, and more at this family-run farm. And if you’re looking to fill up the ‘gram, pose for photos with the vintage tractor displays in the background.
1506 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Bullock Farms – Mid-September-October 31
On over one hundred acres of farmland filled with a corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkin picking, the Farm also has the Bullock Barnyard, especially for kids. Littles will love climbing into the corn crib (sandbox), climbing a straw mountain, and getting lost in a kiddie maze.
83 Emley’s Hill Road, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Etsch Farms – September 21-October 26
Visit the 8-acre corn maze and get lost with your friends and family–but remember, Corn Central is there to get you out. Also, enjoy pumpkin picking, a ride on our corn train, or a hayride. Swing by their Bakery Barn for fresh apple cider donuts, pies, and hot chocolate. Then, shop from their selection of jams, mustards, and preserves.
556 Buckelew Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
Giamarese Farm & Orchard – Open now
Pick pumpkins or visit the farmers market. During their fall harvest weekends, littles can also take a pony ride.
155 Fresh Ponds Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Happy Day Farm – September 14-November 3, select dates
This family-friendly NJ farm has over 30 activities for the whole family, ranging from a giant spider web and bee barn to tractor rides, corn mazes, pumpkin bowling, tug-of-war, and a Fun Slide.
106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, New Jersey 07726
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Lentini Farms
Weekends starting September 13 through October 27
Bring your crew to this fall festival featuring their renowned 10-acre corn maze, scenic hayrides, sunflower field (seasonal), beer tent, u-pick pumpkin patch, and live bands and food trucks each weekend. Get ready for Haunted Hayrides (starting September 27th) and two fireworks shows—opening weekend, Saturday, September 14th, and Columbus Day weekend, Friday, October 11th, at dusk.
Cost: Prices vary
Route 94 South, 251 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Lee Turkey Farm – Fall dates TBA
Once you sign up to be a Lee Farm Picking Club member, you can pick all the pumpkins your kids find and then head to the corn maze, saying hi to the turkeys along the way.
201 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Maple Leaf Farms – September 14-October 27
Your littles will ooh and ahh over all the fun activities they can experience at Maple Leaf Farms’ Fall Fun Fest this year. In addition to pumpkin picking, they can go pumpkin bowling, ride the pedal karts, and much more. Before you head out, grab some local honey and Maple Leaf Farms’ famous apple cider donuts.
525 Rt 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Melick’s Town Farm – Open now through the first week of November
Bring the family for a ride to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkins for jack-o-lantern making and fall decorations. Cut sunflowers and zinnias or visit the cider mill in their Oldwick location.
472 County Road 513, Califon, NJ 07830
Norz Hill Farm & Market – Pumpkin picking starts September 14
Wander through a corn maze, find the perfect pumpkin, a Kid’s CORNer, a Farm Market, and more. If you want a scare, visit Scare Farm, which has three haunted attractions.
120 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844
Oasis Family Farm – End of September-October
This farm in New Jersey has some seriously cool activities for the kids, including a fun zone, a sand fossil adventure, slides, and swings. During their fall fun festivities, you can pick pumpkins and ride a wagon.
3 Circle Drive, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Schaefer Farms – Starts in late September
Set in the heart of Hunterdon County, have fun picking pumpkins with the family, seeing the adorable farm animals, getting lost in the corn maze, eating delicious food, and more. The Halloween-themed Farm of Horrors will open when the sun sets.
1051 County Route 523, Flemington, NJ 08822
Snyder’s Farm – October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27
This NJ farm has plenty of activities your littles will love, including a hayride, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, a corn hole, and a giant slide. Kids will be all over the jumbo jumper, a hay bale maze, corn cribs, a giant spider web, bowling, a wooden train, and rubber duck races.
586 South Middlebush Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
Terhune Orchards – Weekends of September 14-November 3
This fall, keep the fun rolling at this NJ farm with a barnyard of animals, a discovery barn, a hay bale maze, pumpkin painting, pedal tractors, live music, and pick apples and pumpkins. And did we mention the amazing apple cider doughnuts and an on-site winery? Yes, please.
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
VonThun’s Country Farm Market – September 14-October 27
Have a fun fall day at this Middlesex county farm with the fam picking pumpkins and apples, taking hayrides, going through the “Luke Bryan” corn maze, and soaking up all the fall feels.
505 Ridge Rd., Dayton, NJ 08810
Southern NJ Farms
Johnson’s Corner Farm is a great family-friendly farm for fall fun and Insta-worthy photo spots. Photo Credit: @bombchellebaby
Coombs Barnyard – September-October
Bring your flashlights for a non-scary corn maze in the dark, and don’t miss the Barnyard Bash with pumpkin picking, barrel train rides, barnyard animals, and a corn maze. Check out their pumpkins with a decorating kit and Pay It Forward Pumpkin activity.
20 NJ-77, Elmer, NJ 08318
Creamy Acres Farm – September 21-October 14
Enjoy a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, where pumpkins up to 25 pounds can be found, or let the kids loose in the kiddie corn maze. Don’t miss the Farm Park, which features toss games, pedal karts, and zombie paintball.
448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Duffield’s – Select dates from September 21-October 26
It’s time for some fall fun with pumpkin, apple picking, and a corn maze. There is also a Barnbounce, pony rides, face painting, and the Barnyard Express.
280 Chapel Heights Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
Hill Creek Farms – Opens September 13, 2024
With over 14,000 apple trees and u-pick opportunities, a pumpkin patch, and family fall fun activities—Hill Creek Farms has lots to do to celebrate fall. Kids can dig for buried treasure at the Gem Mining Company and ride the Barrel Train Express.
1631 State Highway 45, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Indian Acres Tree Farm – September 21-October 31
The whole family will have a ball trying to find the scarecrows hidden in their small and giant mazes and then pick the perfect pumpkin. There’s also a barrel train ride, a farm-themed playground, and goats and alpacas for petting.
111 Tuckerton Rd., Medford, NJ 08055
Johnson’s Corner Farm – September 7-October 31
Fall harvest weekends at Johnson’s Corner Farm feature live music, a family-friendly corn maze (weekends only), gem mining, apple, gourd, pumpkin-picking hayrides, and a food tent. After that, check out the Discovery Barnyard and Animal Farm. Also, look out for their sweet potato and popping corn-picking hayrides in November.
133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ 08055
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm – September and October
You won’t have to deal with long lines or waiting for a hay wagon to get your picking—at this family-friendly farm in New Jersey, you park the car at stops along the trail to pick apples, pumpkins, and sunflowers. Afterward, park to stroll through the corn maze, take a scenic hayride, listen to live music, and grab a snack at the Farmhouse Grill.
2691 Monmouth Rd., Jobstown, NJ 08041
Mood’s Farm Market – September 7-October 31
A corn maze, apple hayrides, and even a donut eating contest happen early in September. Then, get ready for pumpkins in October.
901 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
R and J Farm – Opening day September 21, 2024
Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, put your pumpkins to the side, and make your way through the corn maze. And don’t worry if you get lost in the corn maze — you can always ask a “corn cop” for help.
723 W. Herschel St., Galloway, NJ 08215
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