Autumn in New Jersey wouldn’t feel complete without a trip to a farm, a corn maze, or a pumpkin patch, and Von Thun Farms in Washington is making sure families across the state have plenty of reasons to celebrate the season. Beginning Saturday, September 13, 2025, and running every Saturday and Sunday through November 2, the farm will once again host its annual Fall Festival Weekends – a beloved tradition filled with apple picking, pumpkin hunting, outdoor games, and more than 20 activities designed for all ages.
Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with the last tickets sold at 4 p.m.), these festival weekends transform the farm into a hub of seasonal entertainment. Families, couples, and groups of friends will find a full day’s worth of activities spread across the property at 438 Route 57 West. The festival is part of New Jersey’s rich calendar of seasonal events and has become a highlight of autumn in the Garden State. For more happenings across the region, visitors can also check entertainment events here.
Activities and Attractions
Admission to Fall Festival Weekends includes unlimited hayrides to the pumpkin patch, entry into a sprawling 5+ acre corn maze, and access to a wide variety of farm games and attractions. Kids can race pedal karts, conquer barnyard bouncers, or take on pumpkin bowling, while adults can enjoy farmyard mini golf or join in on tug-of-war and barnyard basketball.
Some of the most popular activities return this year, including:
- Giant pumpkin checkers and tic-tac-toe
- Rubber duck races and straw mazes
- Barnyard baseball, soccer pool, and skee ball
- Connect Four and Jenga on a larger-than-life scale
- Farm pong, croquet, and tilt games
- Visits with barnyard animals and the Bee Barn
Families will also discover countless photo opportunities scattered around the farm to capture the perfect seasonal memory.
Apple and Pumpkin Picking
No fall visit to Von Thun Farms is complete without time spent in the orchards and pumpkin fields. Guests can pick from five varieties of apples that ripen throughout September and October, with daily updates available from the farm market at 908-689-3761. The pumpkin patch, one of the festival’s main attractions, is open for u-pick fun or pre-picked purchases near the market for those who prefer convenience.
Ticket Options
Von Thun Farms offers flexible admission options to fit every family’s plans:
- General Admission: $21.99 in September, $24.99 in October. Includes the corn maze, hayrides, and access to all 20+ activities.
- General Admission with U-Pick Apples: $30.99 in September, $33.99 in October. Adds a quarter-peck bag of apples (3–4 lbs) to your day.
- Blast Pass: $30.99 in September, $33.99 in October. Includes General Admission plus 5 corn cannon shots and 5 apple blaster shots.
- Ultimate Pass: $38.99 in September, $41.99 in October. Combines General Admission, apple picking, and both cannon and blaster fun.
Tickets purchased online are $1 cheaper than those at the gate, and kids under three enter free. Because parking can become limited in October, the farm strongly recommends advance online ticket purchases, especially for busy weekends.
Special Passes and Extras
For those who can’t get enough fall fun, Von Thun Farms offers a Season Pass for $45.99 plus tax, which allows unlimited visits during all festival weekends. A BounceBack Pass, available for $9.99 plus tax when purchased at the end of a visit, allows families to return another time during the same season.
Additional attractions, like corn cannons and apple blasters, are available at extra cost, with packages starting at $5. Food trucks, face painting, and other pop-up experiences will also be on-site, creating even more reasons to stay and explore.
Private Parties and Events
Beyond the festival, Von Thun Farms also rents out its Party Zone for birthdays, reunions, corporate retreats, and even gender reveal parties. The farm’s festive setting and customizable packages make it a go-to venue for fall gatherings that want something different than a traditional event space.
Why It Matters for New Jersey
Von Thun’s Fall Festival Weekends are more than just a seasonal outing – they’ve become a community tradition. The farm offers families an opportunity to disconnect from screens, spend time outdoors, and enjoy some of the state’s most scenic farmland. For parents, it’s a chance to pass down memories of hayrides and pumpkin picking to the next generation, and for kids, it’s the type of interactive fun that defines autumn.
With a wide variety of activities and flexible ticketing options, Von Thun Farms ensures that everyone – from toddlers to grandparents – can take part in the experience. As New Jersey continues to celebrate its seasonal festivals, this Washington Township tradition stands out as one of the best ways to enjoy fall in the Garden State.
