Milk & Cookies: Mr. RAY
2025-10-11 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-10-11 12:00 - 12:45 UTC | State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, United States
With a guitar full of stickers a heart full of catchy tunes, here comes mr. RAY! This acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to STNJ to motivate and inspire children to see the best in themselves and in each other, performing themed songs just in time for the Halloween season! In 2021, mr. RAY was asked to be an official United Nations NGO Representative of Pathways To Peace for his message of kindness, anti-bullying, diversity, and inclusion for children.
Milk & Cookies is a lively, interactive storytelling and music series for families. This program, which takes place in our Studio, is the perfect way to introduce children ages 3-8 to live theater. Includes a cookie and a carton of milk for every child after the show.
The 12pm show is a Sensory-Friendly Performance, specially designed to provide a safe, welcoming environment for kids on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities.

Fairgrown Farm Fall Festival
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Fairgrown Farm, 260 Wargo Rd, Pennington, NJ, 08534, United States
Celebrate fall at Fairgrown Farm! Join us on Oct 11, 10am-2pm, for food, live music, hayrides, & community fun! Admission is free!
Activities include…
Making fresh apple cider
Hayrides
Field Walk with Farmer James
Scarecrow Building
Pumpkin Picking & Painting
Touch-a-Tractor
& more to come!
Vendors include…
Beechtree Farm, The Dimpled Date, Fresh Kitchen, The Happy Cactus, Pearl Brewing Company, Penn Medicine, Princeton Fitness & Wellness, Wildflower Homesteading, Zell’s Farm, & more!

Fall Festival
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Hours:
September 13 through November 2
Saturdays and Sundays
Plus Fridays in October & Columbus Day
10am – 5pm
Last entry at 4pm
Admission:
Tickets sold ONLINE ONLY and are open NOW!
Children 1 and under are always free! Admission pricing applies to adults and children.
In the pumpkin patch you pay for what you pick.
Farm Admission Includes:
Entrance into our sunflower and zinnia field (weather dependent), Visiting the farm animals , Hi-Striker, Ring Toss, Bee Barn, Horse Bouncers, Rubber Duck Racing, Bubble Cart, Horse Lasso, Sand Cranes, Corn Box, Horse Swings, Spider Web, Cornhole, Ok Corral (must be 42″ or taller), Tetherball, Corn Maze, Pig Races, Tilt-A-Maze, Corn Tunnel, Pirate Ship, Tire Mountain, Fun Slide (must be 42″ or taller), Pumpkin Bowling, Tractor Ride, Giant Checkers, Giant Connect Four, Pumpkin Guess Who, Tug-O-War, Giant Jenga, Pumpkinville, Wooden Train, Hay Maze, Rainbow Tires & Wall Ball Games
Available for an Additional Fee:
Sunflowers ($2.50 per stem), Zinnias ($0.50 each) Bag of Feed ($1), Corn Cannon ($2 for 3 shots), Paintball ($5 for 50 balls, $8 for 100 balls), Pumpkin Blaster ($3 per shot), Pony Rides ($10) & Pumpkins ($0.89 per pound)
Food Concessions:
Pizza, Cheese Steaks, Fries, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Tenders, Gyros, Zeppoles, Fried Oreos, Apple Fritters, Funnel Cakes & More!
Remember:
-On-site farm purchases are cash only.
-Hours of operation are weather dependent, visit our Facebook or Instagram page before visiting. Tickets are open NOW. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of a farm closure, tickets will be rescheduled to another Fall Festival day. Otherwise, TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. We recommend visiting early, 12pm to 2:30pm are peak times.
As cute as they are, no pets allowed.

The Craft Show at Oktoberfest
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
This Oktoberfest has enough fun for the whole family. You can also get a head start on holiday shopping with makers and crafters offering handmade wares. Don’t miss out on the live music, food, and canoe rides on the pond.
Demarest Duck Pond, 24 Park Street, Demarest, NJ 07627

GBBPA Berlin Boro Fall Fest
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Looking for something fun to do with the fam? Head to this 13th-annual event featuring vendors, crafters, food trucks, antique cars, and tons of fun. Don’t miss the Mutt Strut dog costume parade.
Cost: Free
Berlin Boro County Park, 43 S. Park Drive, Berlin, NJ 08009

Forest Lodge Oktoberfest
2025-10-11 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Celebrate Oktoberfest in New Jersey by putting together your “Wies’n” feast with beers, wines, and mouth-watering German foods, like wurst. Don’t miss the authentic German entertainment and decor.
11 Reinman Road, Warren, NJ 07059

Family Saturday: Halloween
2025-10-11 12:00 - 14:30 UTC | Alice Paul Center, 128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054, United States
Join the Alice Paul Center for a free not-so-spooky celebration of Halloween!
Come to Paulsdale at 12 PM to play historical fortune telling games and make Halloween-themed crafts. Join us at 1 PM for a presentation on the history and traditions of tarot cards.

Stafford Fall & Harvest Wine Festival
2025-10-11 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Heritage Park, 49 West Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
Toast with us to the many joys of Autumn at The Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival. This can’t miss event at Heritage Park in Manahawkin, NJ on October 11 and 12 from 12 pm to 5 pm each day is the perfect blend of seasonal ambiance.
Taking place in a quaint park that is nestled along the foot of Long Beach Island. This festival will feature 9 NJ wineries, live music Saturday and Sunday, delicious food trucks, and local artisan crafters. Join us to sip, savor, and soak up the essence of fall as we celebrate at one of the most anticipated events of the season!
Sample and learn about each of the wines brought to the festival from the wineries and vineyards onsite, located all across the state of New Jersey. Then, be sure to purchase the wines you love by the bottle directly from each winery to open onsite or bring home. Participating wineries include: Angelico Winery, Chestnut Run Farms, DiMatteo Vineyards, Plagido’s Winery, Salem Oak Vineyards, Tomasello Winery, Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, and Wagonhouse Winery.
Pair the wine samples with tasty bites from local food trucks. From savory BBQ to fresh seafood and authentic Cuban cuisine, your palate will be covered! Food trucks onsite include: Cubano Express, Meat Wagon (Saturday only), and Station One Seafood (Sunday only).
Take a stroll through the artisan crafters to see their talents and do some shopping. Crafters include:
B. Baths – Luxurious handmade bath products
Bee Stamped – Custom metal-stamped gifts
Chunky Blankets – Handmade knit blankets
Cynful Bliss – Decadent alcohol infused desserts
Drunken Fruit – Delicious fruit aged in a propriety blend of alcohol
For Goodness Cakes – Sweet homemade baked goods
Gracie Moo Candles – Luxury, hand poured soy candles
Jerky James – High quality, mouthwatering jerky
Keystone Farms Cheese – All-natural cheese handcrafted in Wisconsin
Mimi’s by the Sea Gourmet Mixes – Flavor packed seasonings and dips
Pink Pelican Soap – Small batched soaps packed with skin loving ingredients
Shirley Sews – Charming handmade sewn goods
Live music will set the tone, with bands performing live on Saturday and Sunday. Get your advanced tickets today to save on a celebration that brings together the best of what New Jersey has to offer. Raise a glass with family and friends as you come together to create lasting memories!
Event Tickets:
$20 for Guests 21+
Ticket price goes up to $25 CASH ONLY at the door.
All Spectators and guests under 21 are FREE

Bloomfield Harvest Festival
2025-10-11 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
This exciting festival is one you definitely won’t want to miss. You’ll find many ways to celebrate the season, including delicious food, live music, carnival games, and fun for the whole family.
Cost: Free
Glenwood Avenue & Washington Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Sinner's Seafood & Steakhouse Annual Oktoberfest
2025-10-11 12:00 - 2025-10-12 16:00 UTC | Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse, 20 Inlet Drive, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
🍺🎶 Prost to Oktoberfest at Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse! 🎶🍺
Join us for Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse’s annual Oktoberfest! This year the event will be hosted inside as we undergo exciting renovations to our outside! Expect a family-friendly event with daily entertainment, including live music, giveaways, and authentic German food and drink specials.
We look forward to having you back! For the full Oktoberfest food and drink menu, check out the pictures here or head to our website. You can also savor the tastes of fall with our seasonal cocktail and mocktail menu, crafted to capture the cozy flavors of the season. Sinner’s full food menu will also be available at the event!
Join us on October 11 & 12 at 20 Inlet Dr., Point Pleasant Beach for a weekend packed with:
✨ Authentic Oktoberfest menu specials
✨ Seasonal cocktails & beer on draft
✨ Live music from The Celtic Rebels (12–4pm each day)
✨ $150 Gift Card Giveaways daily!
📅 Saturday 10/11 & Sunday 10/12
📍 Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse – Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Beer • Food • Music • Giveaways – you don’t want to miss this Oktoberfest celebration! 🍂🥨🍻

IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.
IN HER FOOTSTEPS will be on Saturdays and Sundays in March 2025 at 1 PM and 4 PM at the Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ. For more information, www.speranzatheatre.org.

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
2025-10-11 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Arch Performances, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
The TheaterWorksUSA Production of
CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day?
This hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander – the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL!
Ideal for grades 1-5 and their families!

American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
American Repertory Ballet’s 2025/26 season opens with the highly anticipated return of Ethan Stiefel and Johan Kobborg’s acclaimed adaptation of GISELLE. A haunting tale of love, betrayal, and the supernatural, GISELLE tells the story of a young woman who dies of a broken heart—only to forgive her beloved from beyond the grave. Featuring emotionally powerful and technically stunning performances, this moving production had its world premiere at the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2012 and has since captivated audiences around the world, including its ARB Company Premiere at NBPAC in 2022. Step into the Halloween spirit with this hauntingly beautiful ballet!

Fall Planetarium Shows at CCM
2025-10-11 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Longo Planetarium, 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ, 07869, United States
This fall the County College of Morris’ Longo Planetarium will present three dazzling shows for the general public on the second and fourth weekends of the month.
The planetarium will feature a new show for kids. Cosmic Colors will take you on a wondrous journey across the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Discover why the sky is blue, Mars is red and black holes give off x-rays. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light! In Messengers of Time and Space visitors can also get an in-depth look at how large telescopes are mapping the universe and patrolling the sky for supernovas, pulsating stars, comets, and asteroids. Join our planetarium’s astronomer under the dome for a live tour of the night sky in Starlit Nights using the planetarium’s state of the art Digistar 7 system.
Note all shows include a tour of the night sky and planets.

Festival of Lights Diwali Celebration
2025-10-11 15:30 - 20:30 UTC | NJ
Bring the whole family to celebrate the spirit of the Festival of Lights with cultural music, dance performances, festive photo opportunities, creative crafts, snacks, and a variety of vendors at this free, family-friendly event full of color, culture, and joy.
Cost: Free
3535 US Route 1 South, Princeton, NJ 08540

Boots on the Ground
2025-10-11 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | 76 South Orange Ave, 76 South Orange Ave, South Orange, 08886, United States
Step into your boots and join Love You Girl Boutique, Events & More for Boots on the Ground on Saturday, October 11 from 5:00–8:00 PM at 76 S. Orange Ave (entrance on Valley Street side), South Orange, NJ. This special evening in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month will feature shopping deals, line dancing with a DJ, free appetizers and beverages, and a themed outfit contest. Fans and bandanas will be provided. Attendance is free, but guests are encouraged to bring a $10–$20 Stop & Shop or ShopRite gift card or make a monetary donation to directly support local shelters and survivors of domestic violence. RSVP is required. Presented as part of Downtown on Display, a series of unique events that showcase the vibrancy, energy, and community spirit of South Orange’s downtown. Learn more and RSVP at southorangedowntown.org/events-calendar/boots-on-the-ground.

Brite Nites 2025
2025-10-11 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Wagner Farm Arboretum, 197 Mountain Avenue, Warren, NJ, 07059, United States
Wagner Farm’s 13th Annual Brite Nites
Wagner Farm Arboretum (WFA) is excited to welcome back Brite Nites for its 13th year! This season, we’re unveiling a brand-new twist: Brite Nites Lite — a spellbinding Halloween adventure featuring all the magic and fun you’ve come to love, with some fresh surprises along the way.
Event Details:
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays in October: 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
Time: General entry from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Gates close at 10 PM)
Location: Wagner Farm Arboretum, 197 Mountain Ave, Warren, NJ 07059
Ticket Prices:
Children under 5: Free
Children 5-12 & Seniors 62+: $5
Ages 13-61: $10
Event Includes:
Pumpkin Displays: Enjoy a dazzling 1/4 mile walk featuring intricately hand-carved and LED-lit pumpkins.
Unique Attractions: Discover skeletons interacting with excavation equipment!
Spooktacular Games for all Ages!!!
Photo Ops: Capture the fun with our exciting Halloween-themed photo ops! And remember to share your photos with us – we’d love to see them!
Food Trucks: Savor tasty treats from local food trucks, including pizza, ice cream, and many more!
Please note: the walking path is gravel, which may be difficult for strollers and wheelchairs. For a smoother ride, we recommend wagons, garden carts, or wheelchairs with larger wheels.
Weather Policy: Brite Nites is weather-dependent. The event will proceed in light rain but may be canceled in severe weather. Cancellation decisions will be made by 3:15 PM on the event day, with updates posted on the WFA website: WFAFNJ.org.
Rain Date October 26th

2nd Annual METAvivor Glow Walk
2025-10-11 17:30 - 21:30 UTC | NJ
Head to this fun and unique charity walk to bring awareness and raise funds for METAvivior, which supports anyone living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. Anyone attending is encouraged to wear their brightest colors and favorite glow accessories to light up the night as you walk.
Cost: Registration
Jackson Justice Complex, 1 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527

The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Paranormal Museum, 621 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Paranormal Books & Curiosities is a boutique destination located in the heart of historic downtown Asbury Park. Located at 621 Cookman Avenue, the shop offers a one-of-a-kind blend of paranormal literature, spiritual supplies, curious artifacts, and immersive supernatural experiences. It’s a place where history, mystery, and magic converge, welcoming skeptics and believers alike.
In addition to its thoughtfully curated selection of books, the shop is home to two of Asbury Park’s most unique attractions: The Paranormal Museum and the Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours.
The Paranormal Museum features an eerie and intriguing collection that includes haunted dolls, vintage Ouija boards, cursed objects, and rotating exhibits such as “Famous Haunts of the USA.” Visitors can explore these displays through private, docent-led tours designed to educate, entertain, and unsettle. The museum offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the unexplained and the uncanny.
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours—created by founder and local paranormal expert Kathy Kelly—invite guests to walk the haunted streets and discover the city’s darker side. These tours weave together historical events, local legends, and first-hand accounts of ghostly encounters to reveal a side of Asbury Park rarely seen in the daylight.
Whether you’re fascinated by folklore, intrigued by the supernatural, or simply looking for a memorable experience, Paranormal Books & Curiosities promises an unforgettable journey into the unknown.

MOANA Live-to-Film Concert
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Alexander Kasser Theater, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07043, United States
Experience the magic of Disney’s “Moana” like never before! Watch the full feature film on the big screen while a live ensemble of Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters, and powerhouse vocalists perform the beloved score in real time. From “How Far I’ll Go” to “You’re Welcome,” this live-to-film concert brings the adventure, music, and spirit of *Moana* to vibrant life for the whole family.

🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
2025-10-12 | Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, 08103, United States
Explore the glow deep below this fall during Adventure Aquarium’s Fintastic Pumpkin Glow. From September 25 through November 2, visitors can discover one-of-a-kind glowing pumpkin sculptures, both above ground and illuminating among sharks, stingrays, and other aquatic life that you won’t find anywhere else! Families can also take part in Paint-A-Pumpkin, creating a festive keepsake to bring home. This non-spooky, glowing adventure promises a delight for the whole family.
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind fall celebration!

DiDonato’s Trick-or-Treat Train
2025-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
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 starting this weekend. Have your tickets yet? The Trick-or-Treat Train officially leaves the station this September & October, and you won’t want to miss out on a spooktacular family tradition that gets bigger and better every year! Calling all little goblins, witches, and warlocks — climb aboard for a magical ride through our goblin-approved Halloween Town, where surprises and sweet treats await around every corner. Along the way, kids will collect candy at 5 trick-or-treat stops, explore our twisty-turny Halloween Corn Maze, and meet beloved characters like Count Splitz and our friendly local Witchy Pinzella! NEW for 2025: a chilling encounter with the mysterious Warlock!
Cost: Ticket prices
DiDonato Family Fun Center, 1151 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037

Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve
2025-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Bring your crew to check out the amazing carvings and Jack O’Lanterns at this 11th annual event, where local artists will carve pumpkins weighing over 150 pounds. There will also be live music, fire pits with storytellers, face and mini-pumpkin painting, and food trucks. New this year is a beer garden.
Cost: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $8 for children under 18, and children in strollers are admitted free.
Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ 08560

Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival
2025-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Come for fall flower picking, pumpkin picking, and unlimited photo ops. Special weekends include Food Truck Weekend, Fall Craft and Live Music Festival, and Family Fun Weekend.
Cost: $15 per person ages 3 and up
86 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

Great Pumpkin Festival
2025-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
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 an Alice in Wonderland theme.
Cost: $14.99-$21.99 online & $19.99-$21.99 at the door
451 State Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462

Skylands Stadium Jack O’ Lantern Experience
2025-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
See over 6,000 Jack O’Lanterns take over Skylands Stadium for some Halloween fun. Enjoy a 45-minute walk-through experience mixed with a family-friendly fall festival with rides, vendors, and food.
Cost: $19 and up
94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822

Fall Festival
2025-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Gather the family and stroll along the picturesque small town of Allentown, where you will find crafters, food trucks, kid zones, street music, and a beer and wine garden for the 21 and over crowd.
Cost: Free
Downtown Allentown, Main Street, Allentown, NJ 08501

Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
2025-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
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
