All Weekend

11th Annual South Jersey Pumpkin Show (Woodstown, NJ)
Experience anything and everything pumpkin at this jam-packed festival, including a giant pumpkin pyramid, NJ’s largest pumpkin pie, a pumpkin dessert contest and the Little Miss & Mister Pumpkin Show. Kids will also love the amusement and pony rides, crafts and goody bags.

Allentown Fall Festival (Allentown, NJ)
Stroll along Main Street in historic Allentown and enjoy the creativity of local vendors, including crafters, artisans, and live music. In addition, don’t miss the classic car show, petting zoo, food and a Civil War reenactment.

African Penguin Awareness Weekend (Camden, NJ)
It’s the weekend of the penguin at Adventure Aquarium. Take part in penguin-tastic activities, including observing the creatures up close, chatting with biologists and watching penguin painting demonstrations. You may even choose to adopt a feathered friend at the gift shop.

Saturday, October 11th

Hightstown Hometown Harvest Fair (Hightstown, NJ) The tree-lined business district of Hightstown sets the stage for an enjoyable community event , with local vendors and family activities, such as pedal boats, mechanical bull-riding and a Ducky Derby. Stop by the children’s area for pony rides, inflatables, a petting zoo and entertainment. .

Ocktoberfest & Vendor Fair (Warren, NJ)
Celebrate New Jersey’s German community at this family-friendly event, with German music, local vendors and fun for the kids, including rides and face-painting. Be sure to come hungry; traditional German fare will be in abundance.

Fall Block Party (Newark, NJ)
Autumn’s looking green at this Greater Newark Conservancy’s Garden party. Pick up fresh produce, learn about gardening, participate in a scavenger hunt and decorate pumpkins. Enter to win door and raffle prizes.

Sussex County Harvest, Honey and Garlic Festival (Augusta, NJ)
Calling all garlic fans. This agricultural celebration features a farmer’s market, honey products and an abundance of garlic products. Children’s activities are also featured at this harvest event.

Sunday, October 12th

Dunellen HarvestFest (Dunellen, NJ)
Stop by the 2nd annual HarvestFest for a variety of fall festivities. Artists from around the state will feature their work while families can participate in music, dancing and kid activities.

19th Century All Hallow’s Eve (Farmingdale, NJ)
It’s all about Halloween, 19th century style, at Allaire Village. Activities include a costume contest, wagon rides, puppet shows and all kinds of old-fashioned fun.

Wellness in the Park Expo (Bloomfield, NJ)
Fitness and family are the focus of health festival with over 150 health and wellness vendors. The fair features live music, health screenings, eco-friendly products and children’s activities.

Monday, October 13

Action Painting Workshop (Elmer, NJ)
A school-day-off morning of expressive art making in the spirit of art innovator, Jackson Pollack. Learn about Jackson Pollack and the Abstract Expressionist movement as children create their own large-scale action painting in the style and uninhibited spirit of Jackson Pollack. Call 856-358-2472 for more info.

Columbus Day Cooking Camp (Jersey City, NJ)
No school, no problem. Sign up your budding chef for cooking and baking fun at Bambino Chef. Camp is more fun with an apron, messy hands and a colorful fun kitchen. 9am to 12pm., Ages 4-7. 1pm to 4pm, Ages 8-12.