The calendar says it’s time for kids to go back to school and I completely understand why it can be hard to say goodbye to summer. But let me give you some reasons to be excited for fall. September brings a plethora of New Jersey fall festivals you will love. Your kids will love!
Whether you’re looking for a harvest festival, a festival themed around apples or pumpkins, a festival that surrounds you with food trucks, cultural festivals to celebrate your Irish/Italian/German heritage, or unique festivals like Woofstock or a Festival of the Sea, we have them in New Jersey this fall.
Fill up a cup of apple cider, pull out your favorite pen, take out your planner and start planning for a fabulous fall with these New Jersey festivals.
At the time of this first publishing we’re up to almost 200 New Jersey fall festivals on our calendar of events and I have no doubt that as we get full into swing we’ll double that number. Bookmark or save this so you can keep coming back to it.
New Jersey Fall Festivals the Whole Family Will Love
How we organized our guide to fall festivals in New Jersey
When you’re talking about organizing all the NJ fall festivals into one guide it can be quite the task. So I’ve tried to organize this in a manner that would be the most helpful to our readers.
By type of festival
First, this guide to New Jersey fall festivals is organized by the type of festivals. This time of year we have fall/harvest festivals, community days, food truck festivals, apple festivals, and more. To help our readers, who might be looking for a certain type of fall festival in New Jersey I started by breaking the festivals into the types of festivals as just mentioned. There’s a catch all heading for all the other festivals that are happening this fall.
By region and county
Within each of those festival categories I’ve separated those NJ fall festivals by their region and then sorted by the county hosting the festival.
Why not by date or month
Some festivals always happen on the same weekend from year to year. Some New Jersey fall festivals change it up by moving to a different weekend or even month. We’ve chosen to invest our time in making sure that we find as many free and cheap family-friendly New Jersey fall festivals as we can to share with you rather than putting the list in order by exact date.
For the purpose of this guide to NJ fall festivals we’re a little generous with what we consider fall. We know once the kids start going back to school and summer break is over, most of us consider it fall. The festivals and fairs listed below all happen between September 1 and November 30.
At any time you can visit our calendar of events to see these NJ festivals listed by date. This is our overall calendar. Other non-festival events will also be visible.
- Calendar list view
- Calendar day view – Select the drop down arrow next to today’s date. Then, select the date you are interested in.
- Calendar week view – This is not my favorite view because when there are multiple events over the same time period it can be difficult to see each one.
- Calendar monthly views
How do I get my NJ fall festival listed with Jersey Family Fun?
Fall fairs and festivals that are family-friendly are usually eligible for a listing on our calendar of events and in this guide. Depending on the admission price there may be a small fee to be listed. Please visit our Event Submission Form for more details.
New Jersey Fall Festivals
FALL FESTIVALS!! Autumn festivals, harvest festivals, Ocktober festivals our guide to New Jersey festivals starts with a look at the fall festivals happening across communities in New Jersey.
North Jersey Fall Festivals
Bergen County Fall Festivals
- Fall Festival in Lodi
- Fall Festival in East Rutherford
- Fall Street Festival in Garfield
- Fall Festival in Paramus at Petruska Park
- Harvest Festival in Fair Lawn at Garretson Forge and Farm
- Bergen County Harvest Festival in Paramus at Van Saun County Park
- Fall Festival in Maywood
- Fall Festival and Trick or Treat in Woodcliff Lake at Tice’s Corner
Essex County Fall Festivals
- Fall Festival in Nutley
- Fall Family Festival in Roseland
- Fall Festival at Fairfield Library in Fairfield
Hudson County Fall Festivals
Morris County Fall Festivals
- Family Hoedown in Pequannock Township
- Fall Festival on the Green in Morristown
- Fall Festival in Parsippany
- Fall Festival in Kinnelon
- Fall Festival in Rockaway at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
- Morristown Festival on the Green
- Family Fall Festival in Dover
- Fall Festival in Jefferson Township
Passaic County Fall Festivals
- Autumn Lights Festival in West Milford
- Harvest Festival in Ringwood
- Fall Festival in Little Falls
- Harvest Festival in Clifton at Richfield Farms
Sussex County Fall Festivals
- Harvest, Honey, and Garlic Festival at Sussex County Fairgrounds
- Fall Festival and Fireworks in Hardyston
- Fall Festival in Stillwater
- Fall Festival in Wantage
- Fall Festival and Car Show in Newton
Union County Fall Festivals
- Harvest Festival in Scotch Plains at the Frazee House
- Oktoberfest in Roselle Park
- Union County Red Ribbon Fall Festival in Cranford
Warren County Fall Festivals
Central Jersey Fall Fall Festivals
Hunterdon County Fall Festivals
- Fall Festival in Lambertville at Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn
- Fall Festival in Clinton at Grayrock Farm Sanctuary
- Harvest Festival in Tewksbury
- Fall Festival in Lebanon
- Hunterdon Harvest Festival in Flemington
Mercer County Fall Festivals
- Fall Festival in Princeton at the Princeton Shopping Center
- Oktoberfest in Hamilton Township
- Hometown Harvest Fair in Hightstown
Middlesex County Fall Festivals
- Harvest Festival in Dunellen
- Fall Festival in Old Bridge
- Fall Family Festival in Edison
- Fall Festival in Spotswood
- Fall Festival in South Plainfield
Monmouth County Fall Festivals
- Pooch Parade and Fall Festival in Long Branch
- Fall Festival in West Long Branch
- Fall Family Festival and Car Show in Freehold at Patterson Greenhouses
- Fall Festival in Allentown
- Fall Harvest Festival in Ocean Grove
- Harvest Home Festival in Holmdel at Historic Longstreet Farm
- Fall Festival in Ocean Township at Joe Palaia Park
- Fall Craft Fair in Manasquan
- Fall Festival in Bradley Beach
- Harvest Festival in Wall Township at Grace Bible Church
- Fall Festival in Spring Lake Heights
Somerset County Fall Festivals
- Fall Festival in Bedminster at River Road Park
- Chinese Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival in Bridgewater
- Harvest Festival in Watchung
- Fall Festival in Bound Brook
- Oktoberfest in Branchburg
South Jersey Fall Festivals
Atlantic County Fall Festivals
- Fall Festival in Mays Landing at Funny Farm Rescue
- Oktoberfest in Galloway at Historic Smithville
- Fall Festival in Margate
- Fall Arts and Crafts Festival in Egg Harbor City
- Fall Bazaar in Atlantic City
- Harvest Festival in Atlantic City
- Fall Carnival in Hammonton
Burlington County Fall Festivals
- Fall Festival in Bordentown
- Fall Festival in Moorestown
- Harvest Festival in Chesterfield Township
- Harvest Festival in Evesham
- Fall Festival in Cinnaminson
- Fall Festival in Medford at JCC Camps
- Fall Festival in Browns Mills
- Fall Festival in Maple Shade
Camden County Fall Festivals
- Harvest Festival in Cherry Hill at Croft Farm
- Fall Festival in Bellmawr
- Oktoberfest Birthday Bash in Atco
- Fall Festival in Berlin Boro
- Harvest Festival in Barrington
- Fall Festival in Berlin at Stella Farms
- Fall Festival in Sicklerville at Timber Creek High School
- Fall Festival in Atco at Assembly of God Church
- Fall Festival in Brooklawn
- Fall Festival in Gloucester City
- Olde Tyme Harvest Festival in Middle Township
Cape May County Fall Festivals
- Irish Fall Festival in North Wildwood
- Fall Block Party and Fireworks in Ocean City
- Fall Family Festival in Sea Isle City
- Fall Festival in Upper Township
Cumberland County Fall Festivals
Gloucester County Fall Festivals
- Fall Festival in Deptford Township
- Main Street Arts and Craft Fall Festival in Monroe Township
- Fall Festival in Pitman
- Harvest Festival in Washington Township (Gloucester County)
- Fall Festival in Franklinville
- Fall Festival in Williamstown at Abundant Living Church
- Fall Festival in Westville
Ocean County Fall Festivals
- Fall Harvest Festival in Stafford Township
- Fall Family Fun Day Festival in Toms River at The Church of Grace and Peace
- Fall Festival and Movie in Barnegat
- Harvest Arts Festival in Toms River
- Fall Festival in Brick Township
- Fall Festival in Whiting
Salem County Fall Festivals
Community Days happening in New Jersey this Fall
Nearly every New Jersey community has a community day to celebrate the families, businesses, first responders and community organizations in their town. For the community days that happen in the fall, we have them listed here.
North Jersey Community Days this Fall
Bergen County Community Days
- Community Day in Midland Park
- Community Day in Mahwah
- Community Day in Rutherford
- Demarest Day at Demarest Duck Pond
- Community Night in Tenafly
- Community Festival in Ho Ho Kus
- Ramsey Day in Ramsey
- Community Day in Franklin Lakes
- Community Day in North Arlington
- Community Day in Mahwah
- Community Day in Northvale
- Community Day in Demarest
- Community Day in Haworth
Essex County Community Days
Hudson County Community Days
- None at this time.
Morris County Community Days
Passaic County Community Days
- Town Pride Day in Bloomingdale
- Community Day in Prospect Park
- Community Day in North Haledon
- Community Day in Hawthorne
Sussex County Community Days
Union County Community Days
Warren County Community Days
Central Jersey Community Days this Fall
Hunterdon County Community Days
Mercer County Community Days
- None at this time.
Middlesex County Community Days
Monmouth County Community Days
Somerset County Community Days
- None at this time.
South Jersey Community Days this Fall
Atlantic County Community Days
- None at this time.
Burlington County Community Days
Camden County Community Days
Cape May County Community Days
- None at this time.
Cumberland County Community Days
Gloucester County Community Days
Ocean County Community Days
Salem County Community Days
- none
Apple Festivals in New Jersey
Fall is the season for picking some yummy apples. Our New Jersey apple picking farms offer such a variety of apples and the best experiences of picking apples from the orchards. Extend that apple fun with a visit to one of these New Jersey apple festivals.
Only a few apple festivals have been announced so far but I’m sure there will be more in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
South Jersey Apple Festivals
Burlington County NJ Apple Festival
Gloucester County Apple Festival
Salem County Apple Festival
Food Truck Festivals this Fall in New Jersey
What’s the best thing about food truck festivals? It’s the variety of foods available! With so many food trucks in one place, everyone can have something different to eat without the grown ups having to cook a different meal for each person. Check out these food truck festivals coming to New Jersey this fall.
North Jersey Food Truck Festivals this Fall
Bergen County Fall Food Truck Festivals
Essex County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- Food Truck and Music Festival in Bloomfield
- Food Truck and Music Festival in Livingston
- Food Truck Festival in Belleville
Hudson County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- None at this time. This doesn’t mean there aren’t any food festivals happening in Hudson County. It just means there may not be food truck festivals happening in Hudson County. Please check the more festivals heading below for other food-themed festivals in this area.
Morris County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- None at this time. This doesn’t mean there aren’t any food festivals happening in Morris County. It just means there may not be food truck festivals happening in Morris County. Please check the more festivals heading below for other food-themed festivals in this area.
Passaic County Fall Food Truck Festivals
Sussex County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- Food Truck and Music Festival at Sussex County Fairgrounds
- Food Truck and Music Festival in Hopatcong
- Food Truck and Music Festival in Manville at Central Jersey Regional Airport
Union County Fall Food Truck Festivals
Warren County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- None at this time. This doesn’t mean there aren’t any food festivals happening in Warren County. It just means there may not be food truck festivals happening in Warren County. Please check the more festivals heading below for other food-themed festivals in this area.
Central Jersey Food Truck Festivals this Fall
Hunterdon County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- None at this time. This doesn’t mean there aren’t any food festivals happening in Hunterdon County. It just means there may not be food truck festivals happening in Hunterdon County. Please check the more festivals heading below for other food-themed festivals in this area.
Mercer County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- None at this time. This doesn’t mean there aren’t any food festivals happening in Mercer County. It just means there may not be food truck festivals happening in Mercer County. Please check the more festivals heading below for other food-themed festivals in this area.
Middlesex County Fall Food Truck Festivals
Monmouth County Fall Food Truck Festivals
Somerset County Fall Food Truck Festivals
South Jersey Food Truck Festivals this Fall
Atlantic County Fall Food Truck Festivals
Burlington County Fall Food Truck Festivals
Camden County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- Food and Craft Beer Festival in Blackwood
- Fall Food Truck and Craft Festival in Sicklerville at Camden County Technical Schools
Cape May County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- None at this time. This doesn’t mean there aren’t any food festivals happening in Cape May County. It just means there may not be food truck festivals happening in Cape May County. Please check the more festivals heading below for other food-themed festivals in this area.
Cumberland County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- None at this time. This doesn’t mean there aren’t any food festivals happening in Cumberland County. It just means there may not be food truck festivals happening in Cumberland County. Please check the more festivals heading below for other food-themed festivals in this area.
Gloucester County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- Food Truck and Music Festival in Sewell
- Food Truck and Apple Festival in Sewell at Duffield’s Farm
- Food Truck Festival in Glassboro with Car Show
Ocean County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- None at this time. This doesn’t mean there aren’t any food festivals happening in Ocean County. It just means there may not be food truck festivals happening in Ocean County. Please check the more festivals heading below for other food-themed festivals in this area.
Salem County Fall Food Truck Festivals
- None at this time. This doesn’t mean there aren’t any food festivals happening in Salem County. It just means there may not be food truck festivals happening in Salem County. Please check the more festivals heading below for other food-themed festivals in this area.
More New Jersey Fall Festivals
The fall is just such a great time for festivals that we just couldn’t fit them all into the categories we have above. Before you put away those calendars or close out your calendar app, take a look at these last bit of New Jersey fall festivals we think you’ll love.
Diwali Festivals this Fall
Diwali is celebrated in October and there are a number of Diwali Festivals in New Jersey. To learn more about them and when and where they are happening visit Great Ways to Celebrate Diwali in New Jersey with Kids and Teens.
North Jersey Festivals happening this fall
Bergen County Festivals happening this fall
- Street Fair in Saddle Brook
- Multicultural Festival in Rutherford
- Multicultural Family Fun Festival in Paramus at Van Saun County Park
- Family Fun Day in Little Ferry
- Arts and Music Festival in Edgewater
- Street Fair in Ridgefield Park
- Bergen Street Fest in Teaneck
- Saint Joseph Feast Festival in Lodi
- Children’s Book Festival in Glen Rock
- Street Fair in Glen Rock
- Street Fair in Montvale
- More Bergen County festivals
Essex County Festivals happening this fall
- Art Walk and Music Festival in Maplewood
- Children’s Book Festival in Maplewood
- Greek Festival in Roseland
- House Music Festival and A Splash of Caribbean in Newark at Weequahic Park
- Green Fair in Belleville
- Latin Festival in Newark
- More Essex County festivals
Hudson County Festivals happening this fall
- Street Fair in Secaucus
- All About Downtown Street Fair in Jersey City
- Arts Festival in Bayonne
- More Hudson County festivals
Morris County Festivals happening this fall
- Food, Wine and Brew Festival in Hanover Township
- Jazz and Blues Festival in Morristown at Morristown Green
- Honor the Heroes Day in Long Hill Township
- Jazz and Blues Festival in Morristown at Morristown Green
- Bottle Hill Day Festival in Madison
- Book Festival in Morristown
- Cultural Festival in Dover
- More Morris County festivals
Passaic County Festivals happening this fall
- St. Ann’s Food Festival in Woodland Park
- Paws in the Park Festival in Hawthorne
- Poetry Festival in Paterson
- More Passaic County festivals
Sussex County Festivals happening this fall
Union County Festivals happening this fall
- Arts Festival in Roselle Park
- Polish Festival in Linden
- St. Demetrios Greek Festival in Union
- Street Fair and Craft Show in Westfield
- Street Fair and Craft Show in Cranford
- Saint James Parish Festival in Springfield
- Latin Festival in Roselle Park
- Latin Festival in Linden
- Street Fair in New Providence
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Union
- More Union County festivals
Warren County Festivals happening this fall
- Downtown Music Festival in Washington Borough – Warren County
- Railroad Festival in Philipsburg
- More Warren County festivals
Central Jersey Festivals happening this fall
Hunterdon County Festivals happening this fall
- Street Fair in Califon
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Union
- OPA! Greek Festival in Flemington
- Jazz Festival in Flemington
- Riverfest in Frenchtown at Sunbeam Lenape Park
- More Hunterdon County festivals
Mercer County Festivals happening this fall
- Music Festival in Princeton
- River Fest in Trenton
- Community Festival in Ewing
- Dog Festival in Ewing
- Insect Festival in Pennington at Mercer Educational Gardens
- More Mercer County festivals
Middlesex County Festivals happening this fall
- Heritage Day Celebration in North Brunswick
- Irish Festival in South Amboy
- Hub City Sounds Festivals in New Brunswick
- Street Fair in Woodbridge
- Jazz Festival in Metuchen
- Jazz Festival in New Brunswick
- More Middlesex County festivals
Monmouth County Festivals happening this fall
- AsburyFest in Asbury Park
- World Diversity Day Children’s Festival in Freehold
- County Seat Jazz and Blues Street Festival in Freehold
- Fairy Day Festival in Middletown at Deep Cut Gardens
- San Gennaro Festival in Belmar
- Latino Festival of Monmouth County in Freehold
- Wind and Sea Festival in Port Monmouth at Bayshore Waterfront Park
- Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Keansburg
- Fireman’s Fair in Fair Haven
- Street Fair and Craft Show in Red Bank
- Family Kite Festival in Wall
- More Monmouth County festivals
Somerset County Festivals happening this fall
- Branchburg Country Fair
- Jazz Festival in Somerville
- Street Fair and Craft Show in Somerville
- Street Fair and Craft Show in Bound Brook
- RiverFest in Bound Brook
- Diversity Festival in Somerville
- 1770s Festival in Basking Ridge
- More Somerset County festivals
South Jersey Festivals happening this fall
Atlantic County Festivals happening this fall
- Country Living Fair in Hammonton at Batsto Village
- Irish Festival in Galloway at Historic Smithville
- Green Day Festival in Hammonton
- Italian Festival in Galloway at Historic Smithville
- Latino Festival in Atlantic City
- Bark in the Park Family Fair in Mays Landing
- Good Old Days Festival in Somers Point
- Art Festival in Absecon
- More Atlantic County festivals
Burlington County Festivals happening this fall
- Cranberry Festival in Chatsworth
- Cranberry Fest in Bordentown
- Community Festival in Delanco
- Cultural Day in Evesham
- More Burlington County festivals
Camden County Festivals happening this fall
- Pumpkin Festival in Blackwood
- Health and Wellness Festival in Haddonfield
- Book Festival in Collingswood
- Woofstock Festival in Voorhees
- Toy Collectible Street Fair in Merchantville
- Camden County 4-H Fair
- Italian American Festival in Pennsauken
- Block Party in Haddon Township
- Music Festival in Haddon Township
- Night Market Festival in Magnolia
- More Camden County festivals
Cape May County Festivals happening this fall
- Food and Music Festival in Wildwoods
- Seafood and Art Festival in Avalon
- Lima Bean Festival in West Cape May
- Olde Time Italian Festival in Wildwood
- New Jersey Jeep Invasion in Ocean City
- Monarch Migration Festival in Cape May
- Seafarers Celebration in Wildwood Crest
- Country Music Festival in North Wildwood
- Airport Festival in Ocean City
- More Cape May County festivals
Cumberland County Festivals happening this fall
Gloucester County Festivals happening this fall
- Block Party in Sewell at Washington Township High School
- St. Anthony’s Italian Heritage Festival in Glassboro
- Family Fun Festival in Williams at WAG Church
- Family History Festival in National Park at Red Bank Battlefield
- More Gloucester County festivals
Ocean County Festivals happening this fall
- LBI FLY International Kite Festival
- Chowderfest Celebration in Beach Haven
- Greek Festival in Toms River at Saint Barbara Greek Church
- Comic Book Festival in Toms River
- Festival of the Sea in Point Pleasant Beach
- Pirates Day in Barnegat
- Ocean County Irish Festival in Manahawkin
- Oyster Shellabration Festival in Long Beach Township
- Italian Street Festival and Columbus Day Parade in Seaside Heights
- More Ocean County festivals
Salem County Festivals happening this fall
Fall Things to Do in New Jersey with Kids
