What's Happening this Fall?

Autumn is upon us and the leaves are changing into beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow. Below are some kid friendly things to do. From harvest festivals, book fairs to Oktoberfests, there's something for everyone. Confirm venue dates and times before heading out. Check NJ Kids for more events.

Cranberry Fest 2024

Sat & Sun, Oct 5 & 6, 2024, 11AM-5PM. Stroll along Bordentown’s downtown area and enjoy a fun Cranberry Festival. Featuring handmade arts & crafts, family fun zone, live music, food & drinks. Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, NJ.

Diwali On The Hudson

Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 12PM-6PM. FREE. Celebrate Diwali Festival of Lights with Indian Cultural & Folk Dances, fashion show, live music and performances, children's activities and great food. Fun for everyone! Presented by Saraswati Cultural Association of New Jersey. Montgomery St, Hudson & Green Streets, Jersey City, NJ.

Dunellen Harvestfest

Sun, Oct 13, 2024 11AM-4PM. FREE Admission to the Dunellen Harvestfest. Live music, crafters, pumpkin decorating, kids activities, food and more! Washington Park on Washington Ave, Dunellen, NJ.

Oktoberfest at Morey's Piers

Weekends through Oct 13, 2024. Celebrate Oktoberfest with German fare, live bands, games, German food, and rides. Family friendly for all. Wildwood, NJ.

New Brunswick Oktoberfest

Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 12PM-7PM. FREE Admission. Celebrate Oktoberfest and the Fall Harvest season. Local and traditional German food fare, German music and dancing. Children’s activities, live performances, and games. Wear your best festive German attire. Monument Square Park, New Brunswick, NJ.

Morristown Festival Of Books Kidfest 2024

Sat, Oct 19, 2024, 10AM-5PM. Where readers meet fabulous kids book authors. Kidfest is a FREE day long fun filled with kids activities, games, workshops, crafts, and books galore! From Pre-K to Young Adult, check website for KidFest author lineup. Downtown Morristown NJ, morristownbooks.org/kidfest

Morristown Festival of Books 2024 - Main Authors

Sat, Oct 19, 2024, 10AM-5PM. The Morristown Festival of Books is where authors and readers meet. Talented lineup of fiction and non-fiction authors giving in-person talks and Q&A sessions (FREE). Book tents will sell copies of author’s books. Authors will greet and sign books at signing tents. The 2024 Keynote Speaker is CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria and tickets are needed for this Friday Oct 18th evening event. South Street in Morristown, NJ.

New Providence Street Fair

Sun, Oct 27, 2024. Family oriented street festival with art and entertainment for all. Fun kids games, crafters, food vendors, and live music. Springfield Ave between South St and Livingston Ave, New Providence, NJ.

NYC Village Halloween Parade

Thurs, Oct 31, 2024, starts at 7PM. The NYC Village Halloween Parade is a FREE public event in New York City where creativity and imagination meets. The 2024 Parade Theme is “MEOW” and it runs up 6th Ave from Canal St to West 15th St. See glittery costumes, character costumes, custom made costumes, outrageous costumes and more! 

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