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Messy Play in Basking Ridge
2025-09-19 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful play stations, designed by an early childhood educator, foster your child’s natural curiosity while building cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Children can play where they want, when they want, how they want. There’s no wrong way to play!

Fall Festival
2025-09-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-20 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.

Tito Puente Jr. Salsa Night
2025-09-19 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ, 07652, United States
Get ready to move to the rhythm of Latin jazz and salsa as Tito Puente Jr., son of the legendary “Mambo King,” brings his electrifying performance to Westfield Garden State Plaza! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this special outdoor concert will celebrate the vibrant culture, music, and legacy of Latin America through the dynamic sounds of Tito Puente Jr.’s acclaimed ensemble.
Guests can also enjoy special food and beverage offerings from Westfield Garden State Plaza restaurants throughout the evening, as well as give-a-ways, limited- time retailer promotions, and a spin wheel!
Event Schedule
5:00PM Latin Hits with DJ
6:30PM Tito Puente Jr. & Orchestra
7:15PM Latin Hits with DJ
7:45PM Tito Puente Jr. & Orchestra
The event is FREE and open to the public, with plenty of opportunity to dance, dine, and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! The celebration will take place outside near Fogo de Chão and Seasons 52.

Chai & Color Pop Up Event at MarketFair
2025-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | MarketFair, 3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Unwind with an evening of creativity and community! Sip on a enjoy a warm chai, and paint beautiful South Asian inspired art. Tickets are $35 and include art materials, refreshments, and chai.

Women's History Trivia Night
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Alice Paul Center, 128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054, United States
How well do you know HERstory?
Join the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice for our first ever Women’s History Trivia Night at Paulsdale.
Your trivia night ticket includes two drink tickets, light refreshments, and a free self-guided tour of the Alice Paul Center.
Event Highlights
Three rounds of women’s history trivia with topics spanning politics, pop culture, science, and more!
Prize packages for the top three teams!
A minimum of 2 and maximum of 6 people per team, or come solo and we’ll match you!
Please email mgonzales@alicepaul.org after purchasing your ticket to let her know your team name and size.
Space is limited, so gather your team, grab your tickets, and get ready for a fabulous night of food, drinks, and women’s history!

The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-09-20 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.

Medford Oktoberfest and Music Festival
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Put on your lederhosen and celebrate Oktoberfest with authentic German food, a stein-holding competition, multiple music stages, and Saturday kids’ activities.
Cost: Free admission
Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ 08055

The Wildwoods Irish Fall Festival
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Erin Go Bragh—everyone’s Irish at this fest with dancing, music, food, and craft vendors daily. Other festivities include a golf tournament, Irish dance lessons, a 5K run and 1-mile walk, a pipe exhibition, a food court, and a parade.
Cost: Free
Old New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260

Saint Nicholas Greek Fest
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Go Greek at this festival, where your family can celebrate Hellenic culture with Greek music, homemade dishes, vendors, and fun for the whole family.
Cost: Free
467 Grandview Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Roseland Greek Fest
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Travel to Greece during this vibrant festival, which features live music, dancing, Greek specialty boutiques, and delicious Greek cuisine all in one spot.
Cost: Free
80 Laurel Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068

Six Flags Great Adventure Boo and Fright Fest
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
During the day, Six Flags transforms into Kids Boo Fest, a cute and tame Halloween theme, but the scene changes to downright terrifying as the sun sets. The park features “scare zones,” and there is also heart-pounding live entertainment and haunted houses with unique stories and special effects. If the fast-paced rides aren’t enough to thrill you, having ghoulish creatures, mutants, and clowns pop out at you will give you the creeps.
1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527

Great Pumpkin Festival
2025-09-20 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

Happy Day Farm Fall Festival
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
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
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Bring the family to the Fall Festival, featuring over 20 all-ages activities in two locations. Play fall-themed games, take a hayride, navigate 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

Wildwood Crest Seafarers’ Celebration
2025-09-20 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
This huge Bayfront street festival will kick off the new season with live music, craft vendors, food, family entertainment, children’s activities, and more. At dusk, fireworks will go off.
Cost: Free
Centennial Park & Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue between Rambler Road & Miami Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

Festival in the Borough
2025-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
All ages will have fun at this festival, with a free climbing wall, photo booth, family fun zone, and three stages of live music.
44 E. Washington Avenue (Route 57), Washington, NJ 07882

47th Annual Festival of the Sea
2025-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Downtown Point Pleasant is the place to be for seafood lovers, with over 250 craft vendors and local restaurants offering local specialities. There will be live music, family activities, and a wine and beer garden.
Cost: Free
Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, 601 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Hopewell Harvest Festival
2025-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
It’s the 37th annual fair with contests, entertainment, games, and a Kids Korner. The rain date is October 4.
Cost: Free
35 Princeton Avenue, Hopewell, NJ 08525

The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
2025-09-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-20 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | pfleeger concert hall, North Campus Drive, Glassboro, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, United States
The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
A TheaterWorksUSA Production
Saturday, September 20, 2025
11:00 AM & 4:00 PM | Pfleeger Concert Hall
Families will love watching their favorite characters from the classic book & TV series explore the atmosphere on Mercury, Venus, and Mars on an epic interplanetary field trip. Guided by Ms. Frizzle, the class must pull together to find their way across the galaxy while learning as much about teamwork as they do about the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic!
Recommended for ages 4-10. Runtime is approximately 60 minutes with no intermission. Accessibility: This event will offer closed captioning in addition to our standard accommodations.
General Admission $30 / Eligible Discounts $20/ FREE for 12 and under (ticket required)

Wind and Sea Festival
2025-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Celebrate all things water at this festival, where the whole family can enjoy a range of coastal activities, including kayaking, fishing, kite flying, crabbing, sandcastle building, seining, shelling, children’s crafts, naturalist-led activities, and food vendors.
Cost: Free
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758

Allaire Fall Harvest Festival
2025-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Join the villagers in celebrating the harvest and try your hand at apple cider pressing, enter an apple pie baking contest, interact with strolling villagers, witness historical demonstrations, play games, and have a lot of fall fun.
Cost: Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for ages 3-12
The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township, NJ 07727

Latino Festival of Monmouth County
2025-09-20 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Bring your crew to honor Latino culture with dancing, live performances, food, and lots of fun during this cultural festival.
Cost: Free
1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728

IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
2025-09-20 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.

Arts Fest
2025-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Check out the artist marketplace, see emerging artists, watch urban and eclectic performances, and take part in interactive art. There will also be wearable art and gifts, culinary arts, art classes, and face painters.
Cost: Free
Irving Street from Central Avenue to Elizabeth Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

South Orange Downtown's Beer Fest
2025-09-20 14:00 - 18:00 UTC | Sloan Street Lot, Sloan Street, South Orange, New Jersey, 07079
Beer lovers, mark your calendars! On Saturday, September 20 from 2–6PM, Beer Fest returns to South Orange, NJ to transform the Sloan Street Parking Lot into a lively outdoor tasting room. Sample craft beers from regional breweries, savor bites from local food vendors, and enjoy an afternoon of music, games, and activities. This 21+ event is the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends. Proceeds benefit programs that support small businesses and enhance community spaces in South Orange Downtown. Purchase tickets at: southorangedowntown.org/beer-fest. The rain date for this event is Sunday, September 21.

Princesses Character Brunch at The Bistro
2025-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | iPlayAmerica, 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ, NJ, 07728, United States
Princesses Character Brunch at The Bistro
Sunday, September 21 • 11 AM–2 PM
Join us for brunch at the Bistro and meet your favorite Fairytale Princesses! Get ready for hugs, high-fives, big hair and poofy gowns! Don’t miss this magical event!
Featuring:
FREE Photos
Kids Coloring Book
Specialty Kids Menu
RESERVATIONS
SEE YOU THEN!

25th Anniversary Pequannock Street Festival
2025-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | festival, corner of Newark Pompton Turnpike and Jackson Ave., POMPTON PLAINS, NJ, 07444-1743, United States
Fun for the whole family! Food Trucks, Beer & Wine Garden, Car Show, Kids Zone with bounce houses, games & ride on cars! Over 100 vendors.
