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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
Community Planning and Advocacy Council Civic Leadership Awards Gala 2025
Double Tree by Hilton 2349 Marlton Pike W., Cherry Hill Township
American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick“Tricks & Treats” with the New Jersey Wind Symphony
West Side Presbyterian Church 6 S Monroe Street, Ridgewood
Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse Annual Oktoberfest
Sinner's Seafood & Steakhouse 20 Inlet Drive, Point Pleasant Beach
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
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Arch Performances Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah
American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse Annual Oktoberfest
Sinner's Seafood & Steakhouse 20 Inlet Drive, Point Pleasant Beach
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
American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick
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…
The Fall NJ Gem Show
The Fall NJ Gem Show
Hart Events’ Fall NJ Gem Show returns to the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center for five dazzling days of gems, minerals, and family fun! Shop museum-class minerals, meteorites, beads,…
🎃🐠 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…
Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse Annual Oktoberfest
Sinner’s Seafood & Steakhouse Annual Oktoberfest
🍺🎶 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…
🎃🐠 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…
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…
Gold Ball
WHERE: The Newark Museum of Art WHEN: Wednesday, October 8 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm PRICE: $25 Inspired by last year’s sold-out Pink Ball, The Gold Ball returns as…
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…
Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve
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…
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…
South Orange Downtown Fashion Show
The South Orange Downtown Fashion Show returns to Spiotta Park on Thursday, October 9 from 6:00–8:00 PM, kicking off Disability Employment Awareness Month with an inspiring evening of style and…
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…
Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve
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…
Lentini Farms Fall Festival
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,…
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm Fall Extravaganza
Enjoy a jam-packed day full of family fun that will keep you entertained with live music, a delectable Farmhouse Grill, Food Trucks, and a wine-tasting experience with Tomasello Winery. Indulge…
LBI Fly International Kite Fest
Soak up the last of summer fun at this kite festival with colorful artist-designed kites, fun flying giant inflatable kites, and sport kiting all along the beach. Cost: Free Long…
Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival
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…
Great Pumpkin Festival
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…
Skylands Stadium Jack O’ Lantern Experience
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:…
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…
Community Planning and Advocacy Council Civic Leadership Awards Gala 2025
Community Planning and Advocacy Council (CPAC) is presenting the Civic Leadership Awards Gala on October 10, 2025, at 5:00-9:30pm located at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Cherry Hill, NJ. This year’s…
Brite Nites 2025
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…
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…
American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE
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,…
“Tricks & Treats” with the New Jersey Wind Symphony
Join the New Jersey Wind Symphony for Tricks & Treats—a family-friendly concert packed with spooky, magical, and just plain fun music! Ridgewood’s own acclaimed soprano Kristen Plumley will host the…
Fall Planetarium Shows at CCM
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…
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,…
Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve
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…
Lentini Farms Fall Festival
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,…
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm Fall Extravaganza
Enjoy a jam-packed day full of family fun that will keep you entertained with live music, a delectable Farmhouse Grill, Food Trucks, and a wine-tasting experience with Tomasello Winery. Indulge…
LBI Fly International Kite Fest
Soak up the last of summer fun at this kite festival with colorful artist-designed kites, fun flying giant inflatable kites, and sport kiting all along the beach. Cost: Free Long…
Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival
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…
Great Pumpkin Festival
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…
Skylands Stadium Jack O’ Lantern Experience
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:…
Fall Festival
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…
Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
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…
Donaldson Farms Fall Harvest Weekends
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
VonThun Farms Fall Festival
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…
Diggerfest
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,…
Renaultber Fest
Renaultberfest at Renault Winery is full of family-friendly festivities. Take a scenic tractor ride or try your hand at traditional grape stomping. Kids can participate in lawn games. Don’t miss…
Turkey Brook Park Oktoberfest
Bring your crew to this day-long, family-friendly event where you can listen to live music, peruse vendors, and play plenty of games. Kids will love the hay rides and sliding…
Somerset County’s Journey Through The Past
Discover the history of Somerset County and experience what life was like 100 years ago by visiting local sites and museums, and enter to win great prizes from participating stores.…
Lima Bean Festival
West Cape May will celebrate the area’s farming heritage with the Annual Lima Bean Festival in the Borough’s Backyard Park. Learn about a vast array of recipes and crafts 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…
Fairgrown Farm Fall Festival
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…
Milk & Cookies: Mr. RAY
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…
The Craft Show at Oktoberfest
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…
GBBPA Berlin Boro Fall Fest
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…
Forest Lodge Oktoberfest
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…
Family Saturday: Halloween
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…
Milk & Cookies: Mr. RAY
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…
Stafford Fall & Harvest Wine Festival
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…
Bloomfield Harvest Festival
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…
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.…
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
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…
American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE
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,…
Fall Planetarium Shows at CCM
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…
Festival of Lights Diwali Celebration
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…
Brite Nites 2025
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…
Boots on the Ground
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…
2nd Annual METAvivor Glow Walk
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…
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…
American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE
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,…
MOANA Live-to-Film Concert
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…
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,…
Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve
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…
Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival
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…
Great Pumpkin Festival
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…
Skylands Stadium Jack O’ Lantern Experience
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:…
Fall Festival
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…
Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
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…
Donaldson Farms Fall Harvest Weekends
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
VonThun Farms Fall Festival
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…
Diggerfest
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,…
Renaultber Fest
Renaultberfest at Renault Winery is full of family-friendly festivities. Take a scenic tractor ride or try your hand at traditional grape stomping. Kids can participate in lawn games. Don’t miss…
Turkey Brook Park Oktoberfest
Bring your crew to this day-long, family-friendly event where you can listen to live music, peruse vendors, and play plenty of games. Kids will love the hay rides and sliding…
Somerset County’s Journey Through The Past
Discover the history of Somerset County and experience what life was like 100 years ago by visiting local sites and museums, and enter to win great prizes from participating stores.…
Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while there are many ways to show your support, a walk-a-thon with your family and friends is a meaningful way to do so.…
Fall Block Party and Drone Show
With over 400 crafters, food vendors, music, and tons of fun for the whole family, this is one event you won’t want to miss. At night, a drone show will…
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…
Stafford Fall & Harvest Wine Festival
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…
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.…
American Repertory Ballet presents GISELLE
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,…
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…