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Pick the largest pumpkin you can carry at Alstede Farms. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
20 Family-Friendly Pumpkin Patches in New Jersey
Find the perfect pumpkin and more fall fun these 20 NJ farms.
Get your apples at Alstede Farms. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
40 Things We Can't Wait to Do with NJ Kids This Fall
Fall colors, apple harvests, pumpkin patches, and more await this fall in NJ!
Come to Terhune Orchards to pick your own apples! Photo courtesy of the orchard
Where To Go Apple Picking with Kids at NJ Farms and Orchards
Apple picking season is here! Check out our favorite spots in NJ.
Black River and Western Railroad has again teamed up with Everitt Farms to offer train rides to Pumpkin Junction. Photo courtesy of the railroad
Halloween and Fall Train Rides in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Hop aboard a pumpkin train this fall for scenic and spooky fun!
Most trails at Hacklebarney State Park follow along the river.
A Dozen Easy Fall Hikes in NJ for Families with Small Children
Get back to nature with 12 NJ hikes that are perfect for little legs.
Halloween Events and Guide for NJ Kids
The Halloween events, parades, and seasonal celebrations for New Jersey kids.
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The Skytop Lodge has family activities for every season. Photo courtesy of the lodge
14 Fall Weekend Family Getaways Near NYC
Colorful foliage, hiking, even luxury digs: Plan your fall escape.
Explore the easy trails at Eagle Rock Reservation and you might just find something new. Photo by Judith San Pedro Belmonte
10 Favorite NJ Parks and Reservations with Fun for Kids
Have a nature adventure with hiking, fishing, picnicking, and more!
Heaven Hill Farm's corn maze opens Saturday, September 12 for fall fun. Photo courtesy of the farm
Amazing Corn Mazes at Family-Friendly New Jersey Farms
From mini paths to 10-acre monsters, NJ boasts tons of corn maze fun this fall.
Explore the undersea world of Federico Uribe: Animalia at the Montclair Art Museum.
Best Kid-Friendly Museums in Northern New Jersey
Learn about art, science, music, and history at these kid-friendly museums.
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze opens its 2020 season Friday, September 18. Photo by Susan Miele
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Returns for 2020 Season
The Hudson Valley Halloween staple is set for its 2020 season.
Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!
25 Things to Do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Kids
Mountain hikes, lakes, skiing, and more adventures await in New Hampshire.
Take a day trip to see the amazing sculptures and stunning foliage at Grounds for Sculpture. Photo by David Howarth for dmhphotographer
25 Fun-Filled Fall Day Trips for New Jersey Families
Grab some apple cider and get ready for fall-fun day trips in and around NJ!
Jeffrey Gibson; 'Because Once You Enter My House It Becomes Our House;' 2020; Courtesy the Artist; Socrates Sculpture Park; Sikkema Jenkins & Co., NY; Kavi Gupta, Chicago; Roberts Projects, LA; Image by Scott Lynch
Outdoor Art Day Trips Near NYC
Spend a day enjoying spectacular sculptures at these outdoor art spots.
Grab your list and head out for a scavenger hunt with the kids!
Indoor and Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids (Cute Printables!)
Print out one of these scavenger hunts for a quick boredom buster!
Which pumpkin carving design will you choose? Spooky or sweet?
Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas and Stencils for Halloween
Carve your jack-o-lantern to perfection with these templates.
Invest in an apple corer; it will be useful for several of these recipes (and your kids will appreciate the "apple telescope" you can make using one).
Apple Recipes to Make with Kids: Making the Most of Apple Picking Adventures
What to do with all those gorgeous fall apples? Join your kids in the kitchen and try one or more...
Guide to Family Day Trips in New Jersey
New Jersey has tons to offer, from museums to beaches, state parks to cute main streets. We help...
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Under cover of darkness, with a roaring fire and some blankets, prepare for a movie that might scare you silly. Photo by Ally Noel
30 Halloween Movies with Kid-Friendly Thrills and Chills
Queue up some mild Halloween frights for family movie night.
Pick Your Own Guide to Farms in New Jersey
Apple picking spots, hayrides, baby animals, pumpkin patches, and more fun at NJ farms.
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Heaven Hill Farm's corn maze opens Saturday, September 12 for fall fun. Photo courtesy of the farm
Amazing Corn Mazes at Family-Friendly New Jersey Farms
From mini paths to 10-acre monsters, NJ boasts tons of corn maze fun this fall.READ MORE 
Come to Terhune Orchards to pick your own apples! Photo courtesy of the orchard
Where To Go Apple Picking with Kids at NJ Farms and Orchards
Apple picking season is here! Check out our favorite spots in NJ.READ MORE 
Take a day trip to see the amazing sculptures and stunning foliage at Grounds for Sculpture. Photo by David Howarth for dmhphotographer
25 Fun-Filled Fall Day Trips for New Jersey Families
Grab some apple cider and get ready for fall-fun day trips in and around NJ!READ MORE 
Under cover of darkness, with a roaring fire and some blankets, prepare for a movie that might scare you silly. Photo by Ally Noel
30 Halloween Movies with Kid-Friendly Thrills and Chills
Queue up some mild Halloween frights for family movie night.READ MORE 
Which pumpkin carving design will you choose? Spooky or sweet?
Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas and Stencils for Halloween
Carve your jack-o-lantern to perfection with these templates.READ MORE 
Explore the easy trails at Eagle Rock Reservation and you might just find something new. Photo by Judith San Pedro Belmonte
10 Favorite NJ Parks and Reservations with Fun for Kids
Have a nature adventure with hiking, fishing, picnicking, and more!READ MORE 

Outdoor Fun around NJ this Fall

Most trails at Hacklebarney State Park follow along the river.
A Dozen Easy Fall Hikes in NJ for Families with Small Children
Get back to nature with 12 NJ hikes that are perfect for little legs.READ MORE 
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Guide to Playgrounds & Parks in New Jersey
Find great playgrounds for your New Jersey kids, nature trails, hiking in our many state parks and...READ MORE 
Explore the easy trails at Eagle Rock Reservation and you might just find something new. Photo by Judith San Pedro Belmonte
10 Favorite NJ Parks and Reservations with Fun for Kids
Have a nature adventure with hiking, fishing, picnicking, and more!READ MORE 
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Guide to Family Day Trips in New Jersey
New Jersey has tons to offer, from museums to beaches, state parks to cute main streets. We help...READ MORE 
Boonton's "Little Niagara" is an easily accessible waterfall in Grace Lord Park. Photo courtesy of Boonton, NJ
Easy Waterfall Hikes for Families in Northern NJ
Find the best spots to go chasing waterfalls in northern NJ with kids!READ MORE 
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Pick Your Own Guide to Farms in New Jersey
Apple picking spots, hayrides, baby animals, pumpkin patches, and more fun at NJ farms.READ MORE 

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Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas and Stencils for Halloween
Carve your jack-o-lantern to perfection with these templates.READ MORE 
Cream of the Crop: 10 Best Farms for Family Fun and Entertainment in NJ
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30 Halloween Movies with Kid-Friendly Thrills and Chills
Queue up some mild Halloween frights for family movie night.READ MORE 
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Hauntingly fun Halloween activities for kids of all ages. READ MORE 
Harvest Festival and Fall Fair Fun in New Jersey
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'Halloween Is On,' New Jersey Governor Declares
Start planning your costumes; Halloween is happening in the Garden State. READ MORE 
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