Fall Fun in New Jersey: Farms, Pumpkin Trains, a Halloween House + More

Abma’s Farm
700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff • 201-891-0278
282 Amwell Rd., Hillsborough • 908-292-0278
240 Township Line Rd., Hillsborough

Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, storytime, kids’ dance parties, music, yoga, and workshops in Wyckoff; plus hayrides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and petting zoo in Hillsborough.

Wyckoff:
Morning Yoga:
September 13 at 7 am; September 17 at 9:30 am; September 20 at 7:30am
Music Class For Ages 0-5:
September 19 at 10:15 am; September 26 at 10:15 am
Hayride, Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Picking Adventure:
September 23 to November 1; select weekdays 2-4:30 pm; Saturdays and holidays 9 am to 4 pm (and available for schools during the week)
Tall Tales and Tractor Time For Kids:
September 30 and October 9 at 10 am and 11:30 am
Spooky Storytime:
October 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 at 6:30 pm and 7:45 pm
Bushel Basket Workshop For Adults:
October 14 at 10:30 am and 5pm; October 16 at 10:30 am
Halloween Dance Party: October 29 at 10:15 am

Hillsborough:
Hayride, Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Picking Adventure:
September 13 to October 31; weekdays 3-4:30 pm, Saturdays and holidays 10 am to 4:30 pm (available for schools during the week)

Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Ln., Chester
908-879-7189

Starting Friday, September 26, join us every Friday and Saturday night for an unforgettable evening under the glow of the harvest moon at our Harvest Moon Nights celebration.

Embrace the crisp fall air as you navigate our enchanting corn maze, where surprises and delights await around every corner. Whether you’re seeking adventure or simply want to enjoy the serenity of the night, our corn maze offers a fun and exciting challenge for all ages.

After conquering the maze, relax and enjoy a leisurely hayride through the starlit fields, soaking in the rustic beauty of the countryside. Warm up by our cozy campfires while savoring a delicious array of seasonal foods. To quench your thirst, indulge in our selection of locally crafted hard ciders from Ironbound Hard Cider at the Ironbound Hard Cider Garden.

Come create cherished memories and celebrate the splendor of the season at Harvest Moon Nights. We look forward to sharing this magical autumn experience with you!

Black River & Western Railroad Pumpkin Train
Black River & Western Railroad, Flemington/Ringoes

All aboard the Pumpkin Train! Ride the train from Flemington Station to Everitt Farms for the ultimate fall adventure! Pick a pumpkin, explore the corn maze, take wagon rides, see sunflowers, music, and more.

Tickets are on sale now. Reserve your seats today!

Dates and times:
Every weekend, from Saturday, September 27, to Sunday, October 26.
Daily departures from Flemington Station at 10 am, 12:30 pm and 3 pm.

Delaware River Railroad Excursions – The Great Pumpkin Train
Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg

In the month of October, every train is The Great Pumpkin Train. Ride along the Delaware River during the most beautiful time of the year. Disembark at The Corn Maze/ Susquehanna Mine ( Snyders Station) and spend 2 hours at the mine panning for gem stones you can take home, and/or take on the challenge of our corn maze.

If you do not have the time for the corn maze and mine, just take the beautiful train ride.

Not to worry: every train stops at the Pumpkin Patch on the way home. Every child is welcome to get off the train and pick a pumpkin for free.

The pumpkin patch sits in a beautiful glade in front of the century-old Carpentersville Lime Kilns. The lime kilns are not only the oldest but also the largest left in existence in New Jersey, dating to before the Revolutionary War.

Open Dates: October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26

Donaldson Farms, in Hackettstown NJ, hosts seasonal Fall Fun Harvest Weekends during our apple and pumpkin harvest season. Join us for a day of family farm fun! Our 500+ acre family-owned and operated farm market and activity area is surrounded by long-range views of growing crops and mountains. You will delight in the natural and authentic farm setting when you visit!

Etsch Farms Corn Maze
Etsch Farms, 556 Buckelew Ave., Monroe Twp.
etschfarms.com
732-794-6785

Etsch Farms is a fourth-generation family-owned farm in Monroe Twp. Each fall we create a newly themed 8-acre corn maze experience for you and your family. Come enjoy a hayride, meet our farm animals, sample our apple cider doughnuts and slushies, find your perfect pumpkin, and create new traditions on our farm.

Our corn maze is open from September 20 to October 26 on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-6 pm.

Funtober at The Funplex

Celebrate the season at The Funplex’s Funtober festival. Enjoy thrilling rides, live entertainment, pumpkin decorating, fall treats, and family-friendly activities. Join us in East Hanover and Mount Laurel for three festive weekends filled with fun for all ages.

Funplex Mt. Laurel
3320-24 Rte. 38
September 27–28; October 4–5, 11–13
Saturdays, 10 am to 10 pm
Sundays, 11 am to 9 pm
For Mount Laurel tickets, click here.

Funplex East Hanover
182 Rte. 10 West.
September 27–28; October 4–5, 11–13
Saturdays, 10 am to 10 pm
Sundays, 10 am to 9 pm
For East Hanover tickets, click here.

Halloween House
Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold
Deptford Mall, Deptford

Halloween House is an all-ages, immersive and interactive experience where every impeccably detailed room showcases a unique Halloween theme. Our goal is to deliver unforgettable Halloween fun—no scares, just magic.

Freehold:
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Website/Tickets

Deptford:
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Heaven Hill Farm’s The Great Pumpkin Festival
Heaven Hill Farm, Vernon

Join us this fall for The Great Pumpkin Festival, a seasonal celebration for the whole family. Enjoy classic autumn fun with hayrides to our u-pick pumpkin patch, the A-MAZE-ing Corn Maze, action-packed pig races, carnival rides, over 35 farm-friendly activities and the AGT Canine Dog Show.

Stop by our Farm Market for fresh, local seasonal produce; homemade pies and ice cream; apple cider slushies and donuts made fresh daily; and wine tastings for adults.

Whether you’re 2 or 92, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendars and make us part of your fall traditions.

Open weekends and holidays from 10 am to 6 pm.
Starting October 1, we are also open Wednesday to Friday, from 11 am to 5 pm.

Visit heavenhillfarm.com for more information about activity dates and times, and to purchase your tickets in advance.

Lentini Farms
Newton

Lentini Farms Harvest Festival runs every weekend, September 5-28, until sunset. Every Friday we will be hosting a Cars, Pies and Harvest Skies Event with classic car show and Angelo’s Pizza food truck making a Lentini Pie from our own harvest veggies. O’Reilly’s Pub will be joining us every Friday night.

Saturday, September, 27, we will be hosting our first line dancing event, Boot Scootin BBQ, with Discover Line Dancing and Smokin Mos BBQ truck. Buy tickets online.

Lentini Farms Fall Festival will be every weekend, October 3-26. Haunted hayrides will take place every Friday and Saturday night in October from 7-10 pm. Food trucks, live bands, Angry Erik’s Brewery, Milk Street Distillery and O’Reilly’s Pub will be with us the entire season.

Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, September 20, and Friday, October 10.

We have a 10-acre corn maze, u-pick sunflowers and pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn cannons, corn pits, tractor bikes, pumpkin bowling and much more every weekend.

Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest
525 Rte. 9, Manalapan

Join Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest for a live bull riding show, pig races, train rides, hayrides, a corn maze, an animal barnyard, a pumpkin patch, and a country store full of holiday décor and garden gifts. This year’s fall fest features 10+ new fun activities, bringing the total to over 40 different activities for families to enjoy.

Event Dates:
Saturdays and Sundays, from September 20 to November 1; plus Columbus Day
10 am to 5 pm (Last entry at 3:45 pm)

Admission is $26 per person.

October Happenings at Pier Village: Festivals, Dining & Family Fun
Pier Village, Long Branch

This October, Pier Village in Long Branch is packed with excitement! Enjoy wine tastings, trivia nights, pet-friendly events, sidewalk sales, festivals, and the Halloween Spooktacular. Explore shopping, dining, and family fun all month long at the Jersey Shore’s premier destination.

Riamede Farm’s Pumpkin Days
Riamede Farm, Chester

Pumpkin Days at Riamede Farm is a festive autumn celebration featuring a pumpkin patch, hay wagon rides, live music, and a variety of family-friendly activities.

Join us to pick your perfect pumpkin, stock up on our more than 50 varieties of apples, explore the farm’s charming landscape, and enjoy the vibrant fall atmosphere.

Fall Festival weekends are from September 20 to October 26; hours are 9 am to 5:30 pm. Tickets include the hay ride, live music, access to food at the Orchard Grill, and ice cream at the Sweet Shack. You-pick pumpkins and apples are available Wednesday to Monday, from 9 am to 5:30 pm.

Von Thun Farms Fall Festivals
438 Route 57 West, Washington Twp.

Von Thun Farms’ Fall Festivals in Warren County is your one-stop-shop for fall fun. There will be apple and pumpkin picking, hayrides, cider donuts, apple blasters and corn cannons, kids’ activities – they have it all! Plus, their Sesame Street corn maze is a must-visit.

Dates & Times:
Saturday and Sunday, September 13 to November 2; plus select school closures
10 am to 5 pm

Whippany Railway Museum’s The Pumpkin Patch Train
Whippany Railway Museum, Whippany

Join in the Halloween fun at the Whippany Railway Museum onboard “The Pumpkin Patch Train.” After each ride, children with valid tickets can pick out a free kid-sized pumpkin and a pumpkin decorating kit.

Dates are October 5, 11 and 12.

Order tickets at WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net or call 973-887-8177.