Hello, November, and the weekend after Halloween, which means we’re still enjoying a last blast of fall festivities with the family this weekend. Celebrate the Day of the Dead with gorgeous costumes, painted faces, and energetic dances all set to a traditional mariachi band at the Family Friendly Dia de los Muertos Celebration in Paramus, catch the last blast of fall with hayrides, shows, and games at the Great Pumpkin Festival in Vernon, get the family together for a day activity for a good cause at the Running with the Devils 5K Run and Wellness Walk 2024 in West Orange, or find tons of new products and take in the fantastic brands, educational demos, raffles, experts, and healthy food at the NJ MOM Baby Expo in Hoboken. Want to find out more about the winter festivals happening? Check out our guide to all the winter festivals here. (featured photo credit: Westfield Garden State Plaza)
(Note: It’s always best to check ahead for in-person events.)
NJ MOM Baby Expo
November 3 at 9:30 AM
The NJ MOM Baby Expo, presented by NJ MOM, is the premier celebration for expectant and new parents on November 3, 2024, at the beautiful W Hoboken in Hoboken, New Jersey. At our baby expo, you will connect with leading baby and kids brands demonstrating the best in baby gear and accessories while receiving education on everything from sleeping to feeding to ‘taking care of mama’ and beyond.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
W Hoboken, 225 River Street Hoboken, NJ 07030
Fall Harvest Festival 2024
November 1 at 10 AM
It’s the last day of this fall festival, with everything you need to celebrate the season. There will be a pumpkin patch, petting zoos, wagon rides, train rides, and a market full of fall goodies.
Cost: $6 for adults and $3 for children under 18
Allaire Community Farm, 1923 Baileys Corner Rd, Wall Twp, NJ 07719
Glow! – The Spooky Speedway
November 1-2
Take a ride through The Spooky Speedway, a family-friendly light show in the heart of Washington Township, NJ. Travel down Route 66 to see glowing pumpkins, witches, and ghosts mixed with synchronized lights in a non-jump scare environment.
217 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Washington Township, NJ 08081
Bloodshed Farms Drive-Thru
November 1-2
Be warned—this is scary stuff, so it’s strictly for teens and adults who like seeing twisted and menacing ghouls, zombies, and creepy special effects. Upgrade your ticket to a “psycho pass” to make the drive-thru even more interactive with more graphic and ghostly surprises along your route.
2919 Route 206, Columbus, NJ 08022
Great Pumpkin Festival
November 1-3
Head to Heaven Hill Farm for a fall-themed festival featuring the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show, hayrides, farm animals, pedal carts, a 40th anniversary-themed corn maze, gem mining, apple cannons, and more fall fun.
Cost: $11.99-$21.99 online & $14.99-$26.99 at the door
451 State Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462
Skylands Stadium Jack O’ Lantern Experience
November 1-3
Can’t say goodbye to Halloween just yet? See over 6,000 Jack O’Lanterns take over Skylands Stadium during the last weekend of this annual event. Enjoy a 45-minute walk-through experience mixed with a family-friendly fall festival with rides, vendors, a petting zoo, and food.
Cost: $29 and up
94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822
2024 Jacks & Lights at Argos Farm
November 1-3
Spend the evening among the lit-up pumpkins at Argos Farm. The whole family can experience a lighted pumpkin trail, pumpkin patch, flashlight corn maze, tasty treats, and more.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Argos Farm, 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
Happy Day Farm Fall Festival
November 1-3
Weekends are full of autumnal fun at Happy Day with activities like an animal zoo, Snoopy corn maze, horse swings, pedal carts, and all of 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; weekend tickets must be purchased online.
106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Diggerfest
November 1-3
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, West Berlin, NJ 08091
8th Annual Max’s Family Fall Fest & Fishing Tournament
November 2 at 12 PM
Grab your fishing poles and spend the day with the family at this fun fall event. There will be alpacas, a clown, local bands, bounce houses, a magic show, and delicious seasonal food. Net proceeds benefit the Maximillian Foundation and the Elks Drug Awareness Program.
Cost: Free
520 Hilliard Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Healthy HeARTS Festival & 5K
November 2 at 10 AM
This event is a wonderful way to spend time with the family and celebrate arts and wellness in the South Jersey community. There will be live music, crafters, food trucks, wellness demonstrations, and art activities to do together.
Cost: Free
Appel Farm, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ 08318
Fleming’s Pumpkin Run
November 2 at 8 AM
Bring the entire family and enjoy a day of fun checking out the antique and vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles, and tractors. There will also be a flea market with antique vendors, crafters, and food.
Cost: Free
353 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Twp NJ 08234
Touch A Truck Day
November 2 at 11 AM
Get a close-up look at the workhorse vehicles that kids love. Over 25 vehicles will be on display, from dump trucks and fire trucks to police cars and military trucks.
Cost: Free
Deer Path Park, 120 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington, NJ 08822
5th Annual Hoofy’s Fall Festival
November 2 at 11 AM
Bring your crew out to Barnegat and enjoy food trucks, children’s inflatables, fire pits, and more before heading to the outdoor movie to end the day.
Cost: $10 per adult; children are free
14 Birdsall Street, Barnegat, NJ 08088
Cider Making at Howell Living History Farm
November 2 at 10 AM
This is the perfect time of year to enjoy a cup of fresh apple cider, and your little ones can turn the crack of the cider press before having a taste. They can also peel an apple with a hand-crank apple peeler and stop by the farmhouse for lunch.
Cost: Free
Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Twp., NJ 08530
Sparta Special Olympics Fall 2024 Vendor & Craft Fair
November 2 at 10 AM
With over 60 craft vendors, food trucks, and music, there’s so much to do at this fair. While you’re there, meet the incredible athletes participating in the 2024/2025 season.
Cost: Free; donations welcome
Sparta High School, 70 W. Mountain Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871
9th Annual Pitman Food Truck Fest
November 2 at 4 PM
Head outside and enjoy fall fun with the fam at this annual event. Walk around and try delicious eats from as many food trucks as you can.
Cost: Free
Broadway Ave & Ballard Park, Pitman, NJ 08071
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival
November 2 at 1 PM
This family-friendly outdoor event is the perfect way to celebrate this culturally rich holiday. There will be a mariachi band, sugar skull decorating, Mexican food and drinks, and face painting.
Cost: Free
102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
4th Annual Fall Family Festival
November 2 at 12 PM
From live music and face painting to a bounce house and more, you’ll have a ball at this fall festival.
Cost: Free
Core3Brewery, 609 North Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312
Family Friendly Dia de los Muertos Celebration
November 2 at 1 PM
This lively and colorful celebration comes to Westfield Garden State Plaza and is a great way to spend the day with the family. You will have the chance to participate in rich culture with gorgeous costumes, painted faces, and energetic dances, all set to a traditional mariachi band.
Cost: Free
Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652
Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show
November 2-3 at 10 AM
If you or anyone in your family loves rocks or gems, this is the place to be. Spend time learning about unusual minerals, rocks, gemstones, jewelry, and fossils with the whole family.
Cost: Free
Trailside Nature & Science Center, 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
November 2-3
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
Friendship Circle Walk
November 3
The Friendship Circle Walk benefits the Friendship Circle and LifeTown programs for children and adults with special needs. There will be a 5K walk, and afterward, there will be fun, food, and entertainment.
Registration Fee: Registration is free for the walk and $30 for the run
Friendship Circle, 10 Microlab, Livingston, NJ 07039
Running with the Devils 5K Run and Wellness Walk 2024
November 3 in-person 5K or join October 3-November 3 virtually
RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils are teaming up again this year at the Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex to honor RWJBarnabas Health’s 38,000 healthcare workers with the Running with the Devils 5K and Wellness Walk. Besides all the fun and NJ Devil players lending a hand, your family can feel good about participating—100% of the proceeds will benefit RWJBarnabas Healthcare in their efforts to protect and build healthier communities throughout NJ.
Registration Fee: Registration is $35 for adults for the 5K, $25 for adults for the Wellness Walk, and $30 for adults to participate virtually
9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052
Disney On Ice Presents Let’s Dance!
November 3 at 3 PM
Get your dancing shoes ready and hang out with all your Disney friends. There will be a remix of all your favorite Disney tunes and colorful worlds, including Simba, Timon, Pumba, Elsa, Anna, Ariel, and more.
Cost: Tickets start at $20 per person
Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Holiday 2024 Denville Makers’ Market
November 3 at 8:30 AM
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at this fun and festive event. This market is outdoors and includes local crafters who will be selling assorted items. The rain date is November 10.
Cost: Free
Denville Farmers’ Market, Bloomfield Avenue Parking Lot, Denville, NJ 07834
Fall Festival
November 3 at 1:30 PM
This festival includes family-friendly activities such as crafts, a petting zoo, vendors, and a garden tour.
Cost: Free
John Patrick Sports Complex, Vine Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Paramus Fall Food Truck Festival
November 3 at 12 PM
Bring your appetites to this food truck festival, where you will find 21 gourmet trucks, music, mini golf, a rock wall, pony rides, and more.
Cost: $5 per person; kids under 5 are free
Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ 07652
ONGOING EVENT
Play & Swim at Five Star Swim School Eatontown
Every Thursday at 10 AM
Play & Swim at Five Star Swim School Eatontown is back! Join us every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 AM for a morning of swimming, fun, and socializing. Children and caregivers love our padded play area and heated pool. Homeschooler groups are welcome. The pool is open from 10 to 11 AM. A lifeguard is always on duty.
Cost: $15 per child and parents/caregivers are free
Five Star Swim School, 1 Corbett Way, Eatontown, NJ 07724
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