New Jersey Mom™ Event Calendar
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Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge
Ridgefield Park Music Fest Street Fair
Held Along Main Street 234 Main Street, Ridgefield Park
4th Annual Charlotte Joy Touch-A-Truck Festival
East Freehold Showgrounds 1500 Kozloski Rd., Freehold
The Dog Market: Barktoberfest Dog Adoption Event & Market
Van Saun County Park 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus
Storytime and Book Signing with Author Tess Thomas
Barnes & Noble — Paramus, NJ Fashion Center 634 N State Route 17, Paramus
Friends Village Holds 2nd Annual Tapas, Taps & Tunes Event Featuring Outta Toon
Friends Village 1 Friends Drive, Woodstown
Applewood Village Holds Inaugural Apple Fest Featuring The Smokin’ Mayhacks
Applewood Village 1 Applewood Drive, Freehold
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House 298 Academy Street, Jersey City
Riverwalk Village at The House of the Good Shepard Hosts Inaugural Rockin’ on the River Event Featuring EPICSOUL
Riverwalk Village at the House of the Good Shepard 798 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown
Vintage & Craft Fair at the Fanwood Train Station
Fanwood Train Station 256 South Avenue, Fanwood
The Dog Market: Barktoberfest Dog Adoption Event & Market
Van Saun County Park 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House 298 Academy Street, Jersey City
New Jersey Symphony: TwoSet Violin with the New Jersey Symphony
New Jersey Performing Arts Center 1 Center St, Newark
Laurie Berkner – The Greatest Hits Solo Tour
Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center 46 Washington Ave, Carteret
Week of Events
Fall Harvest Days at Norz Hill Farm
Fall Harvest Days at Norz Hill Farm
Experience Fall Harvest Days at Norz Hill Farm. Get ready for an unforgettable day of farm fun, breathtaking scenery, and educational experiences. From farm tours to corn mazes, kids' corner,…
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
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…
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
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…
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
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…
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
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…
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
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…
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
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…
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
🎃🐠 Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium 🐠🎃
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…
Fall Festival
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…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Fall Festival
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…
A Special Playdate Just for Them
A sensory-friendly play session designed specifically for children on the autism spectrum and their families 🌟 What to Expect: A calm, supportive space to play and connect. Gentle lighting, lower…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Fall Festival
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…
South Orange Farmers Market
Join South Orange Downtown to kick off the 34th season of the Farmers Market beginning Wednesday, June 4 with new hours from 1–6PM in the Sloan Street Parking Lot, South…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
Fall Festival
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…
Oktoberfest at The Park
October 2 2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 300 Connell Drive, Level 2, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Celebrate the season at Oktoberfest in The Park! Included with your ticket,…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Haunted Wild West Fest
Visit during the day or be brave enough to come at night for the Haunted Wild West Fest. Check out the live-action shows, explore museums in the town, view historical…
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
Fall Festival
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…
Mod podge & Mini (pumpkin decorating)
Decorate two mini white pumpkins with this fall and halloween theme mod podge craft! To sign up, DM @momsgonecraftylivingston and venmo $7 registration fee to reserve a spot and supplies…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Dinosaurs After Dark
Explore a mysterious prehistoric world after dark, where you can dare to partake in the Dinosaur Seance, a thrill ride into the realm of dinosaur ghosts. There’s also a nighttime…
DiDonato’s Trick-or-Treat Train
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,…
Haunted Wild West Fest
Visit during the day or be brave enough to come at night for the Haunted Wild West Fest. Check out the live-action shows, explore museums in the town, view historical…
Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers
Get ready for four consecutive weekends of German-themed goodness with “Oktober das Oktopus,” live entertainment, kids’ activities, and more at the lively Oktoberfest on Morey’s Piers. 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ…
Six Flags Great Adventure Oktoberfest Food Festival
Sample German cuisine from Bavarian pretzels to German Chocolate Cake, and wash it down with a Root Beer or a real one. The Gutentag One Man Band will keep the…
Snyder’s Farm Fall Festival
Step out this season to a corn maze, pumpkin picking, fire pits, comfort food, and more. Snyder’s has everything to put you in a fall mood. Cost: $18, and under…
Annual Cranberry Fest
Head over to the 35th annual Maker Fest on Farnsworth, with over 100 crafters, artists, and vendors. Live music and children’s activities will be held on both days. Cost: Free…
Ridgefield Park Music Fest Street Fair
Main Street will be transformed into a giant town block party, from Park Street to Cedar Street. This event is presented by the Ridgefield Park Board of Commissioners and each…
4th Annual Charlotte Joy Touch-A-Truck Festival
Welcome back once again to the largest Touch-A-Truck on the East Coast! 100% of the proceeds raised from this fundraiser go directly to The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that…
Fall Festival
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…
Festival of Fine Craft
Celebrating 26 years of artistic excellence, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center hosts the anticipated annual Festival of Fine Craft on October 4 and 5, rain or shine! This crowd-favorite event…
JC Harvest Fest
There will be dance performances, arts and crafts, and food for the whole family to enjoy. And don’t miss the pumpkin painting station. Cost: Free Hamilton Park, Jersey City, NJ…
Hightstown Family Fair
This annual festival in the cozy town of Hightstown is a fun way to spend time with the fam and take in all those fall feels. Everyone in your crew…
Annual Wheaton Festival of Fine Craft
This two-day event will host a collection of 150 artists exhibiting and selling their handcrafted works of art. The whole family can enjoy crafting demonstrations or participate in hands-on family…
PuchiCon
The Ultimate Anime & Gaming Con for all ages is coming to DoubleTree Fort Lee on October 4-5, 2025! Puchicon is an inclusive community-driven anime and gaming convention founded to…
The Dog Market: Barktoberfest Dog Adoption Event & Market
The Dog Market is back at Van Saun County Park in Paramus NJ! Join us for Barktoberfest Dog Adoption Event and Dog-themed Market. Bring your family, friends, and four-legged pals…
Storytime and Book Signing with Author Tess Thomas
Please join us for a special storytime and signing with Tess Thomas, author of SHIBU'S TAIL. Shibu the cat has a lot of feelings and thankfully his fluffy tail helps…
Friends Village Holds 2nd Annual Tapas, Taps & Tunes Event Featuring Outta Toon
Join the Friends Village Life Plan Community for their annual Tapas, Taps & Tunes event, featuring live entertainment from Outta Toon. In addition to live music, attendees will enjoy pumpkin…
The Asbury Park Zombie Walk
It’s the 17th year of spooky fun in Asbury Park, otherwise known as the official kick-off event of the Halloween season. Watch zombies and ghouls take over the streets of…
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
Let’s celebrate this heartwarming Mid-Autumn Festival together at Palisades Park Library! Our 中秋節家庭樂日 will be held at 11am-1:30pm. We’ll have Cantonese story time with books related to the holiday, craft…
Grand Harvest Wine Festival
The wait is almost over! Grand Harvest Wine Festival at the idyllic and beloved Fosterfields Living Historical Farm returns on October 4 and 5, 2025 from 12 noon to 5pm…
Applewood Village Holds Inaugural Apple Fest Featuring The Smokin’ Mayhacks
Join the Applewood Village Life Plan Community for their inaugural Apple Fest event, featuring live entertainment from The Smokin’ Mayhacks. In addition to live music, attendees will enjoy tasty bites…
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
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.…
Riverwalk Village at The House of the Good Shepard Hosts Inaugural Rockin’ on the River Event Featuring EPICSOUL
Join Riverwalk Village at The House of the Good Shepherd, a FellowshipLIFE community in Hackettstown, New Jersey, for the inaugural Rockin’ on the River event, featuring live entertainment from EPICSOUL.…
North Brunswick Heritage Day
It’s the 43rd Annual North Brunswick Heritage Day at Community Park, with vendors, entertainment, and an art contest. After the evening band performance, there will be fireworks. The rain date…
Edelweiss Passaic Oktoberfest
Enjoy a Bavarian Oktoberfest buffet, live German music, dancing, and traditional Bavarian entertainment. 1 Perrin Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Dinosaurs After Dark
Explore a mysterious prehistoric world after dark, where you can dare to partake in the Dinosaur Seance, a thrill ride into the realm of dinosaur ghosts. There’s also a nighttime…
More Than Pink Walk
Get everyone in your family to lace up their sneakers to walk and help support all those who have been affected by breast cancer. Opening ceremonies begin at 8:30 AM,…
DiDonato’s Trick-or-Treat Train
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,…
Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers
Get ready for four consecutive weekends of German-themed goodness with “Oktober das Oktopus,” live entertainment, kids’ activities, and more at the lively Oktoberfest on Morey’s Piers. 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ…
Six Flags Great Adventure Oktoberfest Food Festival
Sample German cuisine from Bavarian pretzels to German Chocolate Cake, and wash it down with a Root Beer or a real one. The Gutentag One Man Band will keep the…
Snyder’s Farm Fall Festival
Step out this season to a corn maze, pumpkin picking, fire pits, comfort food, and more. Snyder’s has everything to put you in a fall mood. Cost: $18, and under…
Annual Cranberry Fest
Head over to the 35th annual Maker Fest on Farnsworth, with over 100 crafters, artists, and vendors. Live music and children’s activities will be held on both days. Cost: Free…
The Pumpkin Patch Train at Whippany Railway Museum
Climb aboard a train at the Whippany Railway Museum to admire the changing leaves. Littles can dress in Halloween costumes as you ride past the reds, yellows, and oranges and…
Vintage & Craft Fair at the Fanwood Train Station
Join JC as we bring our very popular Vintage & Craft Fair to Fanwood NJ. This event is held on the South side of the NJ Transit Train Station, 256…
Fall Festival
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…
Mission Gratitude Touch-a-Truck
Mission Gratitude Touch-A-Truck is a high-energy, hands-on community celebration honoring our heroes in uniform — including service dogs! Little ones can climb aboard fire trucks, rescue vehicles, police cars, and…
Festival of Fine Craft
Celebrating 26 years of artistic excellence, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center hosts the anticipated annual Festival of Fine Craft on October 4 and 5, rain or shine! This crowd-favorite event…
Annual Wheaton Festival of Fine Craft
This two-day event will host a collection of 150 artists exhibiting and selling their handcrafted works of art. The whole family can enjoy crafting demonstrations or participate in hands-on family…
Ridgefield Park Music Fest & Street Fair
Head to this lively fair, featuring music, dancing, karate demonstrations, and The Kids Zone —a section dedicated to children, complete with kiddie bounce rides, slides, interactive blow-ups, face painters, sand…
New Jersey Botanical Garden Harvest Fest
Hayrides and pumpkin painting are just part of the fun during this NJ fall festival. Enjoy games, face painting, applesauce making, booths, exhibits, free activities, food, all-day music and dancing,…
Historic Smithville Oktoberfest
Grab your crew for a family-friendly Oktoberfest with over 100 juried crafters, an International food court, live music, kids’ activities, non-profit organizations, and more. The Villages 60 Shoppes, train and…
The Dog Market: Barktoberfest Dog Adoption Event & Market
The Dog Market is back at Van Saun County Park in Paramus NJ! Join us for Barktoberfest Dog Adoption Event and Dog-themed Market. Bring your family, friends, and four-legged pals…
Somerville Street Fair & Craft Show
There is something for everyone here, with artists, vendors, food, rides, live music, and so much more. For the kids in the fam, enjoy the children’s rides and games. Cost:…
Annual Fall Festival
It’s the perfect time for a fall festival filled with food trucks, mums, inflatables, a kids’ corner, pumpkin decorating, and more. Cost: Free Fair Lawn High School, 14-00 Berdan Avenue,…
PuchiCon
The Ultimate Anime & Gaming Con for all ages is coming to DoubleTree Fort Lee on October 4-5, 2025! Puchicon is an inclusive community-driven anime and gaming convention founded to…
Grand Harvest Wine Festival
The wait is almost over! Grand Harvest Wine Festival at the idyllic and beloved Fosterfields Living Historical Farm returns on October 4 and 5, 2025 from 12 noon to 5pm…
Caldwell Street Fair
Kick off the first weekend in October at this street fair where you will find vendors, delicious food, and live music. Cost: Free 348 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
Freehold Oktoberfest
Get ready for a fun-filled day of vendors, food, live music, games, and a beer garden for the adult crowd. Cost: Free Downtown Freehold, 20 Court Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
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.…
New Jersey Symphony: TwoSet Violin with the New Jersey Symphony
TwoSet Violin New Jersey Symphony World-famous YouTube classical music comedy duo TwoSet Violin take the stage with the New Jersey Symphony for a wide-ranging night of musical fun! Violinists Eddy…
Oradell Touch-A-Truck Event
If you have a little one who loves trucks, then this is an event you won’t want to miss. There will be all kinds of trucks to explore. From 1…
Laurie Berkner – The Greatest Hits Solo Tour
A live performance by Laurie Berkner! Get ready to sing and dance with the “queen of kids music” at Laurie Berkner’s “Greatest Hits” solo show. You’ll hear classic songs like…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…