Best Fall Fairs and Festivals in NJ this September for Families

As the carefree days of summer draw to a close, New Jersey families can look forward to plenty of fall fairs and festivals in the Garden State this September. Get in Halloween mode early with the Great Pumpkin Festival, chow down on delicious seafood at The Downbeach Seafood Festival, and spend Labor Day weekend with rides and games at the St. Bartholomew/UNICO Italian Festival. Plus, get a taste of fall at local fairs in Riverdale, Bridgewater, and Jersey City.
Check out the 30+ awesome fall fairs and festivals in New Jersey below and be sure to bookmark this list of the best things to do this September with kids for more Mommy Poppins picks.
As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses and times. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.
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NJ Fall Fairs & Festivals from Wednesday, September 1–Monday, September 6
NJ Fall Fairs & Festivals from Tuesday, September 7–Sunday, September 12
NJ Fall Fairs & Festivals from Monday, September 13–Sunday, September 19
NJ Fairs & Festivals from Monday, September 20–Thursday, September 30
Places featured in this article:
Freedom Park Medford
Boonton Fire Department
St. Barholomew Church
Tranquillity Farms
Brook Valley Farm
Marlboro Municipal Complex
Grove Street Path Plaza
Bayshore Waterfront Park
The Green
Ski Beach
Yogi Berra Stadium
Man Skirt Brewing