All Weekend

12th Annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show (Woodstown, NJ)
If you like your pumpkin events big 'n' splashy, this is the place for you. Live bands, amusement rides, a giant pumpkin pyramid, a costumed dog parade, a Little Miss and Mr. Pumpkin contest--who could ask for anything more?

Fall Family Fun Weekends (Princeton, NJ)
Head to Terhune Orchards for a day of classic family fun on the farm. What better way to celebrate autumn than with pick-your-own pumpkins, pony rides, the corn maze, and a barnyard of farm animals? Round out the afternoon by letting the kids paint a mini pumpkin and take a break at the farm stand for some homemade pie.

Allentown Fall Festival (Allentown, NJ)
Bring on the small town charm! This annual festival takes place in the quaint and historic village of Allentown. Highlights include local artisans, crafters and food vendors, as well as live music, a petting zoo and a classic car show.

Saturday, October 10th

Come & Play Day (Warren, NJ)
Looking for a great fall afternoon event for the whole family? Check out Camp Harmony and The Orchard Academy's first ever Come & Play Day. Enjoy 25 acres of playgrounds, tennis courts, adventure ropes course, mini-golf, food, music, crafts and more.

Madeline and the Bad Hat (South Orange, NJ)
Madeline and the Bad Hat is a colorful musical that captures the lively spirit of Ludwig Bemelmans’ beloved Madeline book series. Featuring a beautiful score, this is a delightful tale of friendship and family.

The Little Star That Could (Toms River, NJ)
For a fun and different way to spend a Saturday, head to the Novins Planetarium for a warm and engaging story about The Little Star That Could. Little Star is an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect – and along the way he meets other stars and learns what makes each one special.

Haunted Halloween Fun (Holmdel, NJ)
Are you brave enough for a haunted adventure? Pack up your goblins and monsters and head to A.Casola Farms for some spooky Halloween fun. Face your fears in the House of Horrors, Haunted Hayride and Corn Walk of Terror. End your spooky night with some complimentary hot chocolate or cider. This one’s best for kids 12 & over!

Sunday, October 11th

19th Century All Hallows Eve (Farmingdale, NJ) Celebrate Halloween early at the Allaire Historic Village 19th Century All Hallow’s Eve. Learn about the early traditions that make up Halloween today as you listen to stories, play games and take tractor rides. Kids are invited to come in costume for a parade and contest with prizes!

Clifford the Big Red Dog Live (Morristown, NJ)
Clifford the Big Red Dog comes to life on stage at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in this interactive musical. Join Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and all their friends from Birdwell Island as they embark on fun-filled adventures with singing, dancing and fun the whole gang will enjoy.

Check out our NJ GoList featuring our top picks for the entire month of October. And don't forget: We have additional activity listings in our Event Calendar.

And if you are heading into NYC for the weekend, make sure you check out the New York City Mommy Poppins Event Calendar to get the latest on all the fun to be had Big Apple-style.