Cool Pumpkin Displays, Festivals, and Decorating Events in NJ

Enjoy more than 40 pumpkin- and fall-themed activities at the Pumpkin Festival at Heaven Hill Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
10/1/21 - By Michelle Vames
Kick off the festive fall season at one of the many wonderful pumpkin-themed events happening around New Jersey, from elaborate pumpkin displays and carving competitions to good old-fashioned pumpkin picking at New Jersey's local farms, and plenty of pumpkin decorating fun.
Read on for our top picks, plus a couple of bonus events that are worth a drive across state lines. You can find even more even seasonal events in our Fall Fun and Halloween Guide.
Get decked out for the Pumpkin Festival at Historic Cold Spring Village. Photo courtesy of the venue
Pumpkin Festivals in New Jersey for Families
Pumpkin Displays in and Near New Jersey
Paint a pumpkin at Pumpkin Patch Day at the Liberty Hall Museum. Photo courtesy of the event
Pumpkin Decorating Events in New Jersey
When Halloween's over, set your pumpkin afloat on Echo Lake. Photo courtesy of Trailside Nature Center
Post-Halloween Pumpkin Events in New Jersey
Places featured in this article:
Skylands Stadium
Hook & Ladder Firehouse
Thompson Park
Storybook Land
Echo Lake Park