Best Fall Festivals near New Jersey for Families

As the carefree days of summer draw to a close, New Jersey families can look forward to plenty of fall festivals in New Jersey 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 these 30 awesome fall festivals and fairs 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: Cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.
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NJ Fairs and Festivals in September 2022
Places featured in this article:
Boonton Fire Department
St. Barholomew Church
Vasa Park
Mercer County Educational Gardens
Downtown Burlington
Grove Street Path Plaza
The Green
Ski Beach
Bayshore Waterfront Park
Downtown Woodbridge
Ridgewood Street Fair
Marlboro Municipal Complex
Man Skirt Brewing
Holland Ridge Farms