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Things To Do in NJ this Weekend: Harvest Fests, Peppa Pig, Oktoberfest

The Hopewell Harvest Fair features arts & crafts and lots of other fun for kids. Photo courtesy of the fair
The Hopewell Harvest Fair features arts & crafts and lots of other fun for kids. Photo courtesy of the fair
9/17/19 - By Laurie Rein

With a roster full of harvest festivals, apple picking, and corn mazes, it's beginning to look a lot like fall on this first official weekend of the season. Take in everything autumn has to offer at seasonal festivals like Morey's Piers' Annual Oktoberfest, Wildwood Crest's Annual Seafarers Celebration, and fall festivals in Hopewell and Westfield.

Experience the flavors of fall at Allaire's Fall Apple Festival and Tenafly's Apple Cider Making. Plus, make it a theatrical weekend at State Theatre Family Day or a production of Peppa Pig Live!

Check out our Fall Fun Guide for NJ Kids for more options, including 20 Fall Day Trips and 50+ Fall Events for NJ Preschoolers. And look to our September GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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Saturday kicks off three weekends of German-themed revelry at Morey's Piers. Photo curtesy of Morey's Piers
Saturday kicks off three weekends of German-themed revelry at Morey's Piers. Photo curtesy of Morey's Piers

Things To Do All Weekend

Annual Oktoberfest Fun at Morey’s Piers

Wildwood
This fall, Oktoberfest takes over Morey’s Piers for four consecutive weekends of German-themed revelry, live entertainment, a kids “Rootbier Garten” activity area, and much more. READ MORE

Alstede Farms Corn Maze

Chester
It's the season to explore Alstede Farms' popular corn maze, which covers 10 acres of farmland.  READ MORE

Diggerfest

West Berlin
Full-day admission to this annual seasonal celebration grants you access to all of the rides and attractions at Diggerland USA, plus additional fall festival and Halloween fun. READ MORE

Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival

Paramus – FREE
This free family event features a craft fair, carnival rides, a petting zoo and other animals, archery, a farmer's market, pumpkin picking, music and entertainment. There will also be a demonstration by 4-H master gardeners. READ MORE
Peppa Pig comes to the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 21. Photo courtesy of the production
Peppa Pig comes to the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 21. Photo courtesy of the production

Things To Do on Saturday, September 21

Peppa Pig Live! Peppa's Big Adventure

Morristown
Peppa Pig Live! is here with the all new action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters. in her new live show. READ MORE

Smithsonian's Museum Day Live

Trenton – FREE
Visit the New Jersey State Museum for Museum Day Live. This year, celebrate the influence of music. READ MORE

Annual Seafarers Celebration

Wildwood Crest – FREE
Take a day trip to Wildwood Crest, and spend the day with dozens of crafters, food vendors, family entertainment, live music, children’s activities and much more. READ MORE

Hopewell Harvest Fair

Hopewell – FREE
This 33rd annual community event features live entertainment throughout the day plus inflatables, hay rides, pony rides and a petting zoo. READ MORE

Allaire Fall Apple Festival

Farmingdale
The harvest has been gathered, and now it is time for the families of the Howell Iron Works to relax. Join in celebrating the harvest, and try your hand at cider pressing, games, dancing, and much more. READ MORE

Rahway Culture Crawl Festival

Rahway – FREE
Come to this free, one-day festival, which is an explosion of the arts all throughout downtown. Artists of all genres display their handiworks, lining the streets of Rahway. READ MORE

Small Explorers September Program

Trenton – FREE
Join September's Small Explorers program whose theme is Art Exploration: Sculpture. Read “Sandy's Circus” by Tanya Lee Stone, visit the American Perspectives gallery and explore a work by Alexander Calder, then head back to the STEAM Center for fun hands-on activities. This free program is offered at 10am and 12pm, and is designed for children 6 months to 5 years old and their caregivers. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact Kerry.Scott@sos.nj.gov to reserve your spot. Reservation requests must be received by 10am the Friday before the program in... READ MORE

Wildwood Comic Book Festival

Wildwood
Wild Con is a fun filled collectibles show featuring vendors, artists, writers and costume groups. Meet Keith Williams (Spider-Man), Joe del Beato (G.I. Joe), Greg LaRoque (The Flash), Steven Lisefski (How to Train Your Dragon) and Tony DiGerolamo (Ther Simpsons). READ MORE
At State Theatre New Jersey’s Family Day festival, kids and their families can spend the day at the State Theatre enjoying performances by Illusionist Jason Bishop, free live music on our outdoor stage, costumed characters, face painting, balloon animals, games, a photo booth, and lots more. Photo courtesy of the theater
At State Theatre New Jersey’s Family Day festival, kids and their families can spend the day at the State Theatre enjoying performances by Illusionist Jason Bishop, free live music on our outdoor stage, costumed characters, face painting, balloon animals, games, a photo booth, and lots more. Photo courtesy of the theater

Things To Do on Sunday, September 22

State Theatre Family Day

New Brunswick – FREE
Families are invited to enjoy a day of activities at State Theatre. The fun includes live music, illusionist Jason Bishop, face painting, balloon animals, ice sculpting, a photo booth and more. READ MORE

Apple Cider Making

Tenafly
'Tis the season to test the old adage about an apple a day. Kids and their parents are invited to drop by the nature center to learn a little about the history of apple cultivation then make their fresh cider using an old-fashioned press. READ MORE

Westfield FestiFall- CANCELED

Westfield – FREE
(canceled due to weather)Welcome the fall season at this bustling annual festival, featuing entertainment, fantastic food, over 300 vendors and more. A special KidZone houses rides, games and activities just for children. READ MORE

SB Moms Touch a Truck

Monmouth Junction
Stop by for a Touch a Truck event benefiting the Middlesex County Family Support Organization. There will be lots of different types of trucks and equipment there including an excavator, police car, dump truck, and many many more. READ MORE

Parsippany Fall Festival

Parsippany – FREE
Rides, games, entertainment and vendors are all part of the fall fun at this 14th annual festival.  READ MORE

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