As summer fades into crisp evenings and vibrant autumn colors, New Jersey transforms into one of the best places to celebrate fall. From seaside seafood feasts and Oktoberfests to pumpkin patches, street fairs, and cultural celebrations, the Garden State offers families and festival-goers something exciting every weekend. Whether you’re looking to sip cider, listen to live music, shop local crafts, or kick off Halloween early, the season’s calendar is packed.
Here’s your complete guide to the best fall festivals and fairs happening across New Jersey in 2025.
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Statewide & Multi-Weekend Events
Holland Ridge Farms Fall Flower Festival – Cream Ridge (Sept. 12–Oct. 13, Weekends)
Known for its breathtaking spring tulip fields, Holland Ridge Farms also shines in autumn. Visitors can walk through millions of blooming sunflowers and dahlias, enjoy food vendors, browse the artisan marketplace, and take Instagram-worthy photos among fields of color.
Fright Fest & Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure – Jackson (Sept. 12–Select Dates)
One of New Jersey’s biggest seasonal attractions returns with haunted mazes, scare zones, and live entertainment. For younger guests, the daytime Kids Boo Fest provides a not-so-scary Halloween alternative.
The Great Pumpkin Festival at Heaven Hill Farm – Vernon (Sept. 13–Nov. 2)
With hayrides, pig races, a giant corn maze, farm animals, and more than 35 attractions, this is North Jersey’s ultimate fall farm festival.
Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers – Wildwood (Sept. 12–Oct. 12, Weekends)
Celebrate Bavarian culture along the Jersey Shore. The event spans five weekends with German food and beer, oompah bands, family games, and a festive kids’ activity area.
Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends – Princeton (Sept. 6–Nov. 2, Weekends)
A seasonal staple featuring pumpkin picking, pedal tractors, pony rides, corn mazes, live music, barnyard animals, and even wine tastings for adults.
September Festivals
- Wildwood End of Summer Block Party – Wildwood (Aug. 31): A family-friendly farewell to summer with music, food, and kids’ activities.
- St. Bartholomew UNICO Italian Festival – Scotch Plains (Aug. 29–Sept. 1): A Labor Day tradition featuring Italian cuisine, rides, games, and nightly entertainment.
- St. Demetrios Greek Festival – Union (Sept. 4–7): Authentic Greek food, folk dancing, live music, and carnival fun.
- Red Bank Fall Street Fair & Craft Show – Red Bank (Sept. 7): Downtown Red Bank turns into a bustling hub of vendors, food, rides, and crafts.
- Sea Isle City Fall Family Festival – Sea Isle City (Sept. 13): A beachside celebration with crafts, food, free kids’ rides, and live music.
- Downbeach Seafood Festival – Ventnor (Sept. 13–14): A seafood lover’s dream, featuring tastings, cooking demos, live music, and family activities.
- Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival – West Windsor (Sept. 13): Watch colorful dragon boats race across Mercer Lake in an exciting cultural event.
- All About Downtown Street Fair – Jersey City (Sept. 20): One of the state’s biggest street fairs, with food trucks, vendors, craft beer, and live performances.
- Medford Oktoberfest – Medford (Sept. 19–21): A mix of German food, live music, beer gardens, and family-friendly fun.
- Italian Festival at Historic Smithville – Galloway (Sept. 27): Bocce ball, folk dancing, live entertainment, and an authentic Italian marketplace.
- Hackettstown Oktoberfest – Hackettstown (Sept. 26–28): Downtown Hackettstown fills with German food, beer, music, and vendors.
- Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival – Hoboken (Sept. 28): A mix of local artisans, food, and live performances on the waterfront.
October Festivals
- Oktoberfest in Historic Smithville – Galloway (Oct. 4–5): Over 150 crafters, international food, music, and kids’ activities in a quaint village setting.
- Mercer County Italian American Festival – West Windsor (Oct. 4–5): A celebration of Italian heritage with food, carnival rides, music, wine, and fireworks.
- Annual Blackwood Pumpkin Festival – Blackwood (Oct. 5): A massive community festival featuring vendors, entertainment, and fall fun.
- Ocean County Italian Street Festival – Seaside Heights (Oct. 10–12): A three-day Italian celebration along the boardwalk.
- LBI Fly International Kite Festival – Long Beach Island (Oct. 10–11): Stunning displays of giant kites and aerial artistry over the beach.
- Chatsworth Cranberry Festival – Chatsworth (Oct. 18–19): Celebrating New Jersey’s cranberry harvest with crafts, food, live music, and a car show.
- Thompson Park Day – Lincroft (Oct. 19): Family activities like pumpkin painting, archery, and races in a scenic park setting.
November Festivals
- Exit Zero Jazz Festival – Cape May (Nov. 7–9): An intimate, world-class music festival where jazz artists perform across Cape May’s restaurants and clubs.
Why New Jersey Loves Its Fall Festivals
Fall in New Jersey isn’t just about pumpkin spice—it’s about community. Each festival, from bustling city street fairs to small-town harvest days, reflects the diversity and spirit of the state. Families come for the rides and food, adults stay for the music and local brews, and everyone enjoys the chance to connect before winter sets in.
Whether you’re planning a weekend road trip, looking for family-friendly outings, or just want to celebrate the season, New Jersey’s fall festival calendar is as vibrant as the autumn leaves.
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