Complete Guide to a Kid-Friendly Fall 2024 in South Jersey
I just LOVE Fall, so I've spent time compiling a complete guide of all the Fall Festivals, events, activities, and fun options for families with little ones in South Jersey. Please note, this blog post was updated as of 9/18/24. You should always call, check websites or social pages, to confirm all the information is up-to-date prior to your visit!
**Events with an asterisk are ongoing and run for multiple weeks.
SEPTEMBER
The Red Barn Farm Sunflower & Fall Fest*
Starts Sun. 9/1 and runs through Sun. Nov. 3, open Fridays 3-10pm, Saturdays 10am-10pm, and Sundays 10am-dark
Details: Take a hayride out to our sunflower fields for the perfect photo memories. Every guest gets a sunflower to take home! Get lost in nearly 10 acres of our GIANT CORN MAZE, and this year’s maze is more challenging than our previous! When you finally escape, head over to our fairgrounds and bounce around on our Jumbo Air Pillow, a fun experience for kids of all ages. There are other fun games at the fairgrounds, like trying your hand at lassoing our bull targets!
Cost: Starting at $14.93 per person
Address: The Red Barn Farm: 391 US-Route 206, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Dalton Farms Tri State Sunflower Festival*
Starts Thurs. Sept 5 and runs through Fri. Oct 27, open 10am-7pm daily in September, and 10am-6pm daily in October (CLOSED TUESDAYS)
Details: The Tri State Sunflower Festival at Dalton Farms is a vibrant celebration of the beauty and joy of sunflowers. Enjoy strolling through fields of blooming sunflowers, participate in U-Pick Zinnias and sunflowers, and experience a variety of fun attractions and events for the whole family.
Cost: Weekdays: $14, Weekends: $16 (if purchased online)
Address: 660 Oak Grove Rd, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Pumpkin Pick & Sip at Laurita Winery
Starts Thurs. Sept 5 and runs every Thursday through Thurs. Oct 31 (times at 5pm, 5:45pm, and 6:30pm)
Details: Enjoy a wagon ride out to our own homegrown pumpkin patch loaded with several varieties and sized pumpkins. Pick a pumpkin of your choice, return to the winery and enjoy a special decorating class with our artists in residence. You can choose from several designs to either paint or decoupage your pumpkin masterpiece. During the allotted two hour design and decorate time, the adults will enjoy their glass of wine and a personal sized cheese plate, all included. The children will receive an iced slushie and a fresh soft baked pretzel, all included. PS. Laurita Winery has a great playground too!
Cost: Adults: $40, Children: $20
Address: Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533
Fall Harvest Festival Johnson's Locust Hall Farm* (NEW)
Starts Fri. Sept. 6 and runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Oct. 27 (see full hours below)
Details: Join us at Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm to experience the best of fall harvest! Enjoy pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, sunflowers, and more. Our Park & Pick option allows you to visit every stop along our farm drive at your own pace. Check-in with our friendly host, then explore the apple picking stop, pumpkin picking area, sunflower fields, and corn maze. Don’t forget to stop by the Farm Market for a variety of offerings.
Hours: Fridays: Farm Market: Open 10-7PM, Park & Pick: 9AM-5:30 PM (sept.) & 9AM-4:30 PM (oct.), Hayride Tours: 11-until DUSK, Animal Farm: 10-DUSK. Saturdays & Sundays (9/7-10/27): Farm Market Open 10-5PM, Park & Pick: 9AM-3:45PM, Hayride Tours: 11-5PM on the 1/2 hr., Farm House Grill: 12-5PM, Live Music: 11:30-3:30PM, Animal Farm (includes kids activities): 10-5PM
Cost: Weekdays: $7 online, $8 at gate; Weekends: $10 online, $12 at gate
Address: 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ 08055
Apple Festival at Mood's Farm Market
Sat. Sept 7, 10am-4pm
Details: The Donut Eating Contests begin at 1:00. "I can eat a whole bag of donuts!" How many times have you said that? Now is your chance to prove it, while people cheer you on! The winner receives a cash prize and a bag of donuts. There is one adult contest and two kids contests. The Jazztones will play jazz music from 10:00am-12:30pm. The One Way Express will be playing their unique blend of bluegrass, gospel, and country music from 1:30pm - 4:00pm. Today is the first day for apple hayrides. Rides are from 10:00am to 4:00pm every twenty minutes. Today is the grand opening of the maze. Face painting and activities for kids all day long. Hot dogs, hamburgers, Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Cider Donut Sundaes, and more! Moods offers apple and pumpkin picking hayrides nearly daily during September and October.
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Mood's Farm Market: 901 Bridgeton Pike Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 (Elk Twp)
Food Truck & Apple Festival (Duffield's Farm)
Sat. Sept. 7, 11am-5pm
Details: Come on out to Duffield's Farm for food trucks, live music, hayrides, pony rides, face painting, and more!
Cost: Free to attend, but cost for apple picking + hayride
Address: Duffield's Farm: 280 Chapel Heights Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
Fall at Mood's Farm Market
Starts Sat. Sept 7 and runs through Sat. Oct 26, see times below (also open on Columbus Day from 11am-4pm)
Details: Apple picking hayrides are available in September. They include a ride to the apple orchard, picking a 3 pound bag of apples (red delicious and golden delicious), a drink of apple cider, and an apple cider donut. Rides are available on Friday afternoons in September (at 1, 2, 3, and 4pm) after the Apple Festival. Rides are also available on Saturdays in September from 11:00am - 4:00pm, every twenty minutes. Starting in October, apples are replaced with pumpkins with the same hours and times. During the week, the corn maze, play area (some house, straw bales, etc., wooden petting zoo), apple picking, and raspberry picking, is open Mon-Sat from 8am-5pm.
Cost: Hayrides are $9.00 pp + tax (includes one small pumpkin), if you want to pick apples, they are $1.60 a pound. The corn maze is $3.50 pp + tax, the play area is free.
Address: Moods Farm Market, 901 Bridgeton Pike Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 (Elk Twp)
Fall Harvest Festival at Johnson's Corner Farm*
Starts Sat. Sept. 7 and runs through Fri. Nov. 1, open 10am-5pm daily
Details: Hayrides to the Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Fields, and Corn Maze will leave weekends starting at 10AM and ending at 5PM.Our Fall Food Tent will be open every weekend with our Famous Pulled Pork sandwich, hot dogs, nachos and Farm Made French Fries. Our Corn Maze is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Families can ad to the fun in the Discovery Barnyard or try out our Gem Mining and Duck Races. We will have live Music every weekend from 12-4. (Weekdays do not include the corn maze, fall food tent, or live music)
Cost: Weekdays: $7 online, $8 at gate; Weekends: $10 online, $12 at gate
Address: 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ 08055
Starts Fri. Sept. 13 through Sun. Nov. 3, open Fri.-Sun. from 8am-5pm
Details: Come enjoy Fall U-Pick: Apples, Asian Pears, Sunflowers and Vegetables, Live Music – Every Saturday and Sunday, Kids Activities – including Moon Bounce, Barrel Train rides, Gem Mining, and a FREE playground!, Fresh baked apple cider donuts in our Bakery, Local wine and small bites at Auburn Road Wine Garden, Food by Haddon Culinary, Cherry On Top ice cream trucks, and Kona Water Ice trucks
Cost: There is never an admission fee to visit the Market, Bakery, Wine Garden, or Loft. Admission fee is ONLY for U-pick on Saturdays and Sundays and is $20 per vehicle. Package for kid's attractions is $10 for all 3.
Address: Hill Creek Farms: 1631 NJ-45, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Haddon Township Fall Festival
Sat. Sept 14,12-10pm
Details: The street fair begins at Crystal Lake Pool (W. Park Blvd. & Crystal Lake Ave.) and ROCKS the BLOCKS all the way down West Park Boulevard. Live Music; DANCE, Rides, BOUNCES, Obstacle Courses, KIDS Entertainment, Food Trucks, KIDS Games, Health & Wellness activities, ARTS & CRAFTS, Artisans & Crafters, COMMUNITY GROUPS, school and municipal organizations….And Back by Popular Demand —CAR SHOW! We will have special appearances by Cinderella, Elmo, Spiderman, Captain America & Elsa!!! We will also be hosting our 2nd Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest and Wing Eating Contest!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Crystal Lake Pool (W. Park Blvd. & Crystal Lake Ave.)
Get Your Tractor On: Tapas, Taps, and Tractors
Sat. Sept 14,11am-4pm
Details: Friends Village, a senior living community in Woodstown, NJ, will host Tapas, Taps & Tractors, featuring local small bites and brews, as well as a tractor show. John Deere Tractors, located on Route 40, will be showcasing modern and antique tractors. Taste samples of local wine and beer from participating local wineries and breweries, including Farmers & Bankers Brewery and Wagonhouse Winery. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Enjoy live music and demonstrations by the Salem Community College Glass Blowing School and pick your own sunflowers. The event is free and open to the greater Woodstown community and will be held rain or shine.
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Friends Village, One Friends Drive, Woodstown, NJ 08098
Fall Fun at Duffield's Farm*
Special Fall Fun runs from Sat. Sept. 14 through Sat. Oct 26 from 10am-5:30pm
Details: The Farm Store is open daily M-Sat 9am-7pm, with pumpkin picking 12-5pm daily, and on Saturdays 10am-5:30pm. Additionally, they have Pumpkinland which is open Monday - Saturday from 9am-7pm. Stuffed to the brim with homegrown pumpkins, mums, cornstalks, our corn maze, fun for the kids & more! On Saturdays, they have special fall fun which adds a corn maze, barnyard express, barn bounce, pony rides, face painting, live music, characters and more which is not normally offered the other days of the week! (This is open from 9am-7pm)
Cost: Free to visit market store and Pumpkinland, but individual activities have their own cost (Hayride: $7.99 pp, pick a pumpkin + hayride is $15.99pp, Barn Bounce, Barnyard Express, and Corn Maze is $5pp)
Address: Duffield's Farm: 280 Chapel Heights Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
Argos Farm Fall Festival*
Starts Sat. Sept 14 runs through Sun. Nov. 3, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-6pm, in October and November also open Thurs. and Fri. from 2-6pm
Details: Come on out to the farm and join us for our favorite time of year, fall! Find your way through the corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy delicious treats while listening to live music. You'll find a jumbo jumper pillow, obstacle course, cow train ride, zipline, peddle carts, double hay slide, farm animals, tractor slide, ball zone, and more! We can't wait to see you!
Cost: $21.95 pp, children under 2 are free
Address: 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ 08731
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at the Adventure Aquarium* (NEW)
Starts Thurs. Sept. 19 runs through Sun. Nov. 3, daily from 10am-4pm, and 10am-5pm on Sat. and Sun.
Details: Experience the NEW Fintastic Pumpkin Glow only at Adventure Aquarium! Discover a glowing new adventure as super-sized aquatic animals made of pumpkins take over the aquarium, ready to delight with not-so-spooky daytime fun! Explore among gigantic glowing sea creatures, discover underwater pumpkin carvers, and embark on a search for illuminating surprises waiting around every corner.
Cost: $$27.99 - $47.99pp, children under 2 are free
Address: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
Medford Oktoberfest
Fri. Sept. 20, 5-9pm, and Sat. Sept. 21, 1-9pm
Details: Considered “Medford’s Biggest Party of the Year,” the event is organized and promoted by the Medford Business Association. Parking and admission are free, and the event is open to all ages. This year’s event will feature a massive beer tent and garden sponsored by Taunton Forge Liquors, serving well-known national and international brands and Oktoberfest brews, plus local crafts from all of the Medford breweries. Over a dozen food vendors will be on site offering a variety of options, including traditional German food favorites. There will be kid's activities and more!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, New Jersey.
West Deptford Family Fun Day
Sat. Sept 21, 1-9pm
Details: Hey, West Deptford! Are you ready for Family Fun Day? 🎉 Get set for a day full of excitement with vendors, food, music, a car show, entertainment, and so much more! 🚗🎶 Stay tuned for all the details- you won't want to miss it!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Riverwinds Community Center
Dalton Farms Pumpkin Fest*
Starts Sat. Sept 21 and runs through Sun. Oct 27, open 10am-7pm daily in September, and 10am-6pm daily in October (CLOSED TUESDAYS)
Details: Pumpkin Fest at Dalton Farms is a delightful fall celebration featuring a pumpkin patch, pumpkin town, tractor rides, live music, and a host of family-friendly activities. Join us to pick your perfect pumpkin and enjoy the festive autumn atmosphere!
Cost: Weekdays: $14, Weekends: $16 (if purchased online)
Address: 660 Oak Grove Rd, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Creamy Acres Farm Fall Fest*
Starts Sat. Sept 21 and runs through Sat. Oct 26 (Open Saturdays only from 10am-4pm) AND on Mon. Oct 14 (Columbus Day)
Details: Enjoy a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch (All pumpkins are weighed and priced per pound at the Patch. Pumpkins are prices at $0.75 per pound.) Fun for the family at Creamy Acres Kiddie Corn Maze, take a leisurely stroll on the corn trail. Enjoy the Farm Park, this is fun for families with young children, includes: Tire Mountain, Toss Games, Tube Shute, Tire Climb, Corn Hole Games, Playground, Pedal Karts, Animal Train, Zombie Paintball Shoot and more, and don't forget the barnyard walk and enjoy a visit with our farm animals
Cost: $15 per child, under 2 are free- $7 per adult
Address: 448 Lincoln Mill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Zimmerman's Country Market Fall Fun* (NEW)
Starts Sat. Sept 21 and open daily from 8am-6pm, except Sunday 8am-5pm (with hayrides at 12, 2, and 4pm on weekdays and every hour from 10am-4pm on weekends)
Details: We invite you to come and enjoy the farm in the fall! Come for a hayride with the family to Hilda's house. The kids get a surprise from Hilda's cauldron and get a small pumpkin. The kids can enjoy the fall fun field before and after the hayride. They can take a ride on the cow train. Before you go, you can stop in our market and buy a pumpkin to carve later on in the evening and some of our scratch-made baked goods to enjoy all weekend long!
Cost: $20 a child for Do-it-all wristband or separate prices for each attraction
Address: Zimmerman's Country Market: 425 Salina Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080
Indian Acres Tree Farm* (NEW)
Starts Sat. Sept 21 and open during the week from 11:30am-4:30pm (5pm on Fridays), open 10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday
Details: Step into a world of pumpkin wonder at Indian Acres Tree Farm's Pumpkin Patch. We pride ourselves on providing a fun and memorable experience for the whole family. Our patch is filled with a variety of pumpkins, from tiny miniatures to giant jack-o-lanterns. Enjoy Wagon Rides, 🎃Pumpkin Picking,🌾Giant Sorghum Maze with 40 scarecrows to find,🛢️Barrel Train Rides (weekends only),🛝Free Play Area (Includes: Giant Haybale Maze, Rope Maze, Magic Patch, Mud Kitchen, Corn Box, Corn Boats, Teepee Town, Wooden Truck, Tractor, Ship & Fort with slides, and Wooden Train,🍩Apple Cider Donuts,🎶Live Music (weekends only).
Cost: Wagon rides are $7.50 pp (1 and under are free), Barrel train rides are $6 pp, Mazes are $7.50 pp.
Address: Indian Acres Tree Farm; 111 Tuckerton Rd, Medford, NJ 08055
Autumn with the Animals at Cedar Run
Sun. Sept. 22, 10am-3pm
Details: Kick of your fall festivities with Autumn with the Animals! Our annual Fall Festival will be held on Sunday, September 22 at the Refuge from 10am-3pm. Join us for a fun filled day of games, crafts, live music, educational programs with our resident wildlife and even canoe on Cedar Run Lake! Tickets are available online or at the door.
Cost: $15 per adult, $12 per child 4-14, 3 & under is free!
Address: 4 Sawmill Rd., Medford, NJ 08055
Pinelands Nature Fest
Sun. Sept. 22, 12-5pm
Details: Lectures, nature activities for kids and adults, music, and presentations take place in the restored barn and on the property at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. BYOP (bring your own picnic) and enjoy the beautiful PPA grounds. Our barn and facilities are handicap accessible.
Cost: General Admission tickets are $15/person, and children (ages 7-12) are $5/child.
Address: 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton, NJ 08088
Flashlight Corn Maze at Coombs Barnyard
Starts Fri. Sept. 27 and runs every Fri. and Sat. night until Sat. Oct. 26 (6:30-8:30pm)
Details: 2024 Corn Maze is all about JIMMY Coombs and his favorite things! This is our biggest maze yet - 8 ACRES!!! MAZE opens at 6:30 pm! Last entrance to the maze will be 8:30 pm. Please be sure to bring a FLASHLIGHT! It's going to be dark out there! Food and Pumpkins will be available for sale at the event. Maze will take 30-45 minutes to complete. Tickets can be purchased at the door! Cash and Credit Card Accepted.
Cost: Cost is $10 per person
Address: Coombs Barnyard, 20 Route 77, Elmer NJ 08318
Evesham Harvest Fest
Sat. Sep. 28, 10am-4:30pm
Details: Evesham Harvest Festival is a great event that everyone in the area looks forward to every year! This years events include craft vendors, local food, live music, and a family fun festival that happens on Main Street, festivities begin at 10:00 and go until 4:30pm, Rain or Shine
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Main Street, Evesham, NJ
Har-Toberfest
Sat. Sep. 28, 11am-9:30pm
Details: Get ready to put on your lederhosen and dirndls as Harbaugh Village hosts its first ever Har-Toberfest celebration on September, 28 2024! The festivities promise an unforgettable experience for both kids and adults, offering a perfect blend of family-friendly activities, traditional German fare, lively entertainment, and a special guest appearance by Philadelphia Eagles Alumni! For the Kids: Gingerbread Decorating, Pretzel Necklace Station, Crafts and More: Let your little ones get creative with a variety of fall-themed arts and crafts.
Roller Skating Rink and Merry-Go-Round: Kids will delight in the magic of our merry-go-round and enjoy the thrill of gliding on our roller skating rink, perfect for all ages. Fall Friendly Movies: Cozy up with the little ones for a selection of enchanting fall-themed movies, sure to captivate and entertain throughout the day.
Cost: $19.95 pp, 2 and under are free!
Address: Harbaugh Village, 126 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ
Woodstown Fall Fest Train Ride
Sat. Sep. 28, trains depart at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm
Details: Climb aboard our faithfully restored 1930s passenger train for a Fall Festival Train Ride! As you make your way along the railroad, take in the sights that make up the South Jersey countryside. This excursion is great for families, friends, and explorers looking to make Woodstown Central a part of their Fall Festival Celebrations! Before or after your train ride, head downtown to Woodstown’s Fall Festival for craft vendors, live music, and good food!
Cost: Starting at $25 for Adults, $18 for Children, and $3 for Toddlers
Address: Trains depart from West Wilson Ave. in Downtown Woodstown, NJ
DiDonato's Trick or Treat Train
Starts Sat. Sep. 28 and runs every Sat. and Sun. through Sun. Oct. 27 (11:30am-4:30pm), also open on Columbus Day from 11:30am-3:15pm
Details: ALL A BOO DiDonato's Trick-or-Treat Train🎃This little goblin-friendly Halloween outdoor train ride will leave the whole family laughing and gasping for more! Tricks, treats, and surprises are included for kids and grownups! Your admission includes:🚂Train ride through a little-goblin friendly Halloween Town🌙 Halloween Corn Maze🎃Pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch👻Endless Fun on the giant slide🏅Inflatable 40’ obstacle course🍫 5 Trick-or-Treat spots🧙♀️ Meet & Greet and photo op with the Local Witch🏬 Toy Market will be on site at their Pop-up Snack & Toy Cottage🎈 Endless play, climbing, imagination-building, and fun on our custom-made, interactive train, and more!🎳 One FREE Game of Bowling & one shoe rental per person…and more!
Cost: $16.95 pp online, or $19.95 at the door (Under 1 are free)
Address: DiDonato Family Fun Center, 1151 South White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Storybook Land's Fall into Fun Festival*
Starts Sat. Sep. 28 and runs every Fri. (10am-3pm), Sat. (11am-5pm), & Sun. (11am-5pm), through Fri. Oct. 25 also open on Columbus Day
Details: Hay bales, cornstalks, mums and pumpkins take over the landscape here at Storybook Land. Your pay-one-price admission to Storybook Land includes unlimited rides, along with access to all of our storybook attractions! During the Fall into Fun Festival we proudly offer in addition to the rest of the park: Elmer's Hay-Mazin' Maze, Happy Hayrides, and The Pumpkin Patch.
Cost: $37.99 per person, under 2 are free... (Trick or Treat weekends on 10/19, 10/20, 10/26, & 10/27 are SEPARATE ticketed event, tickets open 9/7)
Address: Storybook Land: 6415 E Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Diggerfest Fall Festival*
Starts Sat. Sep. 28 and runs from 12-5pm on Sat., & Sun. (rides open from 11am-6pm), also open on Columbus Day, 10/14
Details: It’s the time of year all of the pumpkins sprout up to drive, ride & operate all of the amazing machines at Diggerland USA. This is our exclusive fall festival where you can enjoy live music, specialty food, hay rides and plenty of fun and games. Don’t miss it!
Cost: Regular admission price, around $45.99 per person, children under 36" are free
Address: Diggerland: 100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
Hedge Field Farms Fall Fest* (NEW)
Starts Sat. Sep. 28 and runs every Sat., & Sun. from 11am-4pm
Details: Join us this fall season by walking through our unique handmade corn maze! Stroll through our sunflower field ( and pick some!), take a hayride around the farm, pick a pumpkin, visit our concessions stand and SO much MORE! Flashlight maze nights on Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26 from 6:30-9:30pm. Monster truck rides on Oct 18 (night only), 19, and 20... Oct 25 (Night only), 26, and 27.
Cost: $12 per person, pony rides are an extra $5...Flashlight maze nights are $8 per person, bring your own flashlight!
Address: Hedge Field Farms: 609 Garton Rd., Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Fall Fun on the Farm (Galactic Sky Farm)
Sun., Sept. 29, 11am
Details: We cannot wait for our Fall Fun on the Farm! We have a few spots left! A family fun day on the farm with story time, yoga for kids, nature crafts, fall sensory play, and adorable animals! Register your kiddos soon to join in the fun of this inclusive, donation based event! 🍁🍂 Email galacticskyfarm@gmail.com to register.
Cost: Donation-based event
Address: Winslow, NJ
OCTOBER
The Spooky Speedway at Glow
Starts Tues. 10/1 and runs through Sat. 11/2, runs daily from 6:00-11:00pmish (but check calendar for exact times based on sunset)
Details: The Spooky Speedway is Glow's exciting new Halloween attraction, designed to delight visitors of all ages! This family-friendly light show takes you on a thrilling journey through "Route 66," but with a spooktacular twist! As you navigate the eerie yet enchanting roadway, you'll encounter glowing pumpkins, friendly ghosts, and whimsical witches, all brought to life by thousands of synchronized lights in a non-jump scare environment! Whether you're a fan of Halloween or just looking for a magical evening out, this illuminated adventure down Route 66 is sure to leave you “glowing” with excitement!
Cost: $35.75 per vehicle (weekdays), $40.75 per vehicle (weekends)
Address: 217 Berlin - Cross Keys Rd, Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Magic Pumpkin Show*
Starts Fri. Oct. 4 and runs every Fri. (5-8:30pm), Sat. (11am-8:30pm) & Sun. (11am-6:30pm) through Sun. 10/27. Also open on Thurs. 10/17 and 10/24 from 5-8:30pm.
Details: What’s included in the Day Ticket? Harbaugh Village Play Yard (Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, 150ft Slide, Pedal Cars, Tug A War Zone, Tire Mountain and much more!) Magic Pumpkin Patch - Family Friendly Illuminated Pumpkin Walking Trail (STARTS AT DUSK), Live Entertainment, Carousel Rides, Boardwalk & Sports Games, Exclusive Halloween Photo Opportunities, Theme Days & Special Entertainment, Vendor Village, Free Parking at Harbaugh Village
Cost: $14.95 pp, 2 and under are free!
Address: Harbaugh Village, 126 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ
Freedom Farm's Fall Festival
Sat. Oct. 5, 10am-4pm
Details: Everyone is welcome! There will be a basket raffle, pumpkin painting, a hay ride, food trucks, desserts, face painting, music, craft vendors, firetruck and ambulance tours, and other rescues with adoptable pets! It’s going to be an amazing day! Our events are always a blast! Come on out, meet all our rescued residents, tour our 43 acre sanctuary, and go home with some Freedom Farm Animal Rescue merch! Although we are an animal sanctuary we ask you to please leave your fur-babies at home.
Cost: There is no admission fee to visit the sanctuary, however, donations are greatly appreciated to help us continue to do what we do!
Address: Freedom Farm Animal Rescue: 229 Newport Rd, Cedarville NJ 08311
Autumn Leaf Pumpkin Train
Starts Sat. Oct. 5 and runs every Sat. and Sun. through Sun. Oct. 27 (Trains run at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm on Sat. and 10am, 12pm, and 2pm on Sundays)
Details: Embark on a rare-milage autumn-themed journey along the Woodstown Central Railroad! Take in the lush woods and scenic farmland as our train travels to the beautiful Fenwick Grove. Here, passengers will disembark for 30 minutes and enjoy many of the activities included in your train ticket: Pick out a pumpkin, Enjoy cider and a donut from our station, Play fall-themed activities, Take in the views along the Fenwick Creek. This is an unforgettable Fall experience that you won’t soon forget. Please allow approximately 90 minutes for your entire experience.
Cost: Starting at $30 for Adults, $22 for Children, and $5 for Toddlers
Address: 650 Alloway-Woodstown Road, Woodstown, NJ
Annual Blackwood Pumpkin Festival
Sun. Oct. 6, 11am-4pm
Details: Blackwood, NJ comes alive on the first Sunday of October with entertainers, vendors, shoppers and families who converge on the area for the 31st Annual Blackwood Pumpkin Festival. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of visitors have attended. The festival features amusements, food, music, shopping, live entertainment, pumpkin painting, hayrides, moon bounces, a petting zoo, face painting, scarecrow building, costume contests, and much more!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: In and around the area of the Black Horse Pike at Harwan Park.
Barnyard Bash at Coombs Barnyard
Starts Sun. Oct. 6 and runs every Sunday until Sun. Oct 27 (1-4pm)
Details: This year's Barnyard Bash will be an open house style! Come to the Barnyard on Sundays in October between the hours of 1p-4 pm for a hayride, pumpkin picking (from a REAL patch), barrel train rides, visit with our Barnyard Animals and our 2024 CORN MAZE!! It will take about 2 hours to complete all the activities. Cost is $20/child and includes all activities (wagon ride, animal visits, corn maze. barrel train rides) AND pumpkin with decorating kit. Tickets can be purchased at the door! Cash and Credit Card Accepted.
Cost: Cost is $10/adult and includes wagon ride, animal visits and corn maze. Additional Picked Pumpkins are available at additional cost based on size.
Address: Coombs Barnyard, 20 Route 77, Elmer NJ 08318
Get Your Glow On at Family Fun Night (Duffield's Farm)
Fri. Oct. 11, 6:30-8:30pm (Tickets go on sale on 9/27!!)
Details: Come on out to Duffield's Family Fun Night for hayrides, corn maze by flashlight, smores pit, DJ, photo booth, carnival games, and more!
Cost: $16.99 per ticket
Address: Duffield's Farm: 280 Chapel Heights Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
South Jersey Pumpkin Show
Fri. Oct. 11, Sat. Oct 12, Sun. Oct 13, various times
Details: South Jersey Pumpkin Show is a pumpkin festival and pumpkin carve longstanding NJ event. New this year is our pumpkin patch with rides, along with the kids zone and PG haunted house. The sj pumpkin show is now a fundraising event for Ravenwood Farms charity where kids with cancer and mental and physical disabilities receive free riding lessons. All event proceeds go towards these programs and the care of the farm animals.
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Salem County Fairgrounds 735 Harding Hwy, Woodstown NJ 08908
Mullica Hill Fall Festival & Living History Weekend
Sat. Oct. 12 and Sun. Oct. 13 at 10am
Details: Mullica Hill’s Annual Fall Festival, now celebrating its 52nd year, promises a weekend filled with seasonal family fun! This year’s festivities feature live music, two craft courtyards, glass-blowing demonstrations, delicious food trucks, and an array of activities for the kiddos, including free bounce houses, entertainment by Jonathan the Juggler plus a mesmerizing magic show, and so much more. The festival also highlights Mullica Hill’s rich history with its annual living history program, showcasing authentic Civil War camps and battle reenactments.
Cost: $8.00 pp
Address: 41 S Main St, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 United
Deptford Fall Festival
Sat. Oct. 12, 1-7pm
Details: Deptford Township’s annual Fall Festival is coming up on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Join us at Andaloro Farm for live music, food trucks, hayrides, craft vendors, and so much more!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Andaloro Farm, 138 Andaloro Way, Deptford Twp., NJ, 08093
Renaultber Fest (NEW)
Sun. Oct. 13, 10am-4pm
Details: Celebrate the 2024 Harvest season at Renaultberfest, a weekend filled with family fun, activities, and live music! Join us for a variety of events that everyone can enjoy. Activities & Pricing: Pick and Stomp: $20, Tractor Rides, Guess How Many Jar, Stein Holding Contest, Sack Races, Donuts on a String, Pumpkin Painting, 50/50 Raffle, and more! Bring the whole family for a day of autumn fun at Renault Winery Resort!
Cost: FREE to attend, $20 for Pick and Stomp
Address: Andaloro Farm, 138 Andaloro Way, Deptford Twp., NJ, 08093
Enchanted Pumpkin Walk at Saddler's Woods
Sat. Oct. 19, 4pm-8:30pm
Details: It’s almost that most magical pumpkin time of the year! Saddler's Woods will host the much loved enchanted pumpkin walk on Saturday 10/19 from 4pm - 8:30pm. More details coming soon!
Cost: $10, Free for 3 and under
Address: Saddler's Woods: 250 MacArthur Blvd, Haddon Township, NJ 08108
Reed's Farm Fall Bazaar
Sat. Oct. 19, 9am-3pm
Details: Enjoy a variety of vendors featuring vintage, sustainable & upcycled goods, plants, crafts, handmade goods and much more! The fall bazaar will have tons of family friendly fun like face painting, costume contests, pie eating contests, lawn games, photo ops, and DJ Lousy spinning an all vinyl set inside the farm shop! & of course, everything else Reed’s Farm has to offer like: a bakery & kitchen, serving up incredible pastries and farm to table foods, like their legendary pizzas, a coffee bar, farm fresh produce, an indoor market, and cute farm animals, all of whom are rescued.
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Reed's Farm, 5075 Spruce Avenue, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
Diggerland Fall Family Campout
Sat. Oct. 19
Details: Bring your tent and join Diggerland USA for an all-exclusive fan-favorite camp out event at our theme park. During the evening, campers can enjoy the entire theme park with free zip line rides, our fully stocked arcade and buckets of fun around every corner. Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet, sit around our bonfires with s’mores and enjoy desserts. The following day, campers are served breakfast and given general admission for an additional fun-filled day.
Cost: $79.99 per person, children under 36 inches are free
Address: Diggerland: 100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
Cherry Hill Harvest Festival
Sun. Oct. 20, 12-4pm
Details: Join us at this year's Harvest Festival for a day packed with fun for the entire family... free pumpkins, a petting zoo, food trucks, beer garden, live music, kids activities, DJ, craft show, and more!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Stella Farms Fall Festival (NEW)
Sat. Oct. 26, 9am-4pm
Details: Join us for a family fun day including a halloween costume contest, hayrides, pumpkin picking, pony rides& petting zoo, pumpkin pie/pumpkin rolls, crafters, food/alcohol vendors, live music & more!! Costume contest at 12pm (🎃This is for ages 0-10 years old, must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: Stella Farms, 15 School House Lane, Berlin, NJ 09009
Cape May County Zoo's Annual Boo at the Zoo!
Sat. Oct. 26, 10am-2pm
Details: Visitors of all ages are invited to wear a costume to this fun family event, which includes activities for the kids, craft station, games, candy, entertainment, animals, inflatable obstacle course, pirate ship, and more. A Costume Contest will start at 11:00 a.m., registration begins at 10:00 a.m. An awards presentation will follow the Halloween costume contest. The Cape May Dancers will perform at 12:00 p.m. with a live animal presentation in the boneyard throughout the day. Master DJ & Sound will be rocking the event with some special Halloween tunes.
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: 707 North Route 9, Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210
Boo! at the Cohanzick Zoo!
Sat. Oct. 26, 11am-2pm
Details: Save-the-date! Bring the whole family out in your very best costume for an afternoon of trick-or-treating and best costume contests! House of Cupcakes dessert food truck will be on site for all your sweet treat needs. More information coming soon!
Cost: FREE to attend
Address: 45 Mayor Aitken Drive, Bridgeton, NJ, 08302