Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Hillsborough 2026

50 family-friendly fall activities near Hillsborough

Stony Hill Farms Maze Fun Park

Sep 5 – Nov 1

Chester 20 mi $$

Features a 10-acre corn maze celebrating New Jersey's 250th anniversary.

Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Happy Day Farm Fall Festival)

Happy Day Farm Fall Festival

Sep 19 – Nov 8

Manalapan 21 mi $$

Features pumpkin houses, pig races, tractor rides, and a themed corn maze.

Illustration of scarecrows in hats and overalls around a small table with pumpkins on a village green in autumn (Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival)

Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival

Sep 19 – Sep 20

New Hope 23 mi Free

Free fall weekend with scarecrow workshops, live music, and family activities.

Illustration of a small clay figure on a path between tall golden cornstalks, with a red flag, pumpkins and a tiny cottage (Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest)

Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest

Sep 12 – Oct 31

Manalapan 22 mi $$

Fall festival featuring live bull riding shows, pig races, and farm attractions.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (FallFest at Shady Brook Farm)

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Sep 11 – Oct 30

Yardley 23 mi $$

Features an America 250 corn maze, wagon rides, and nighttime illuminations.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Alstede Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch)

Alstede Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Tue, Sep 29

Chester 19 mi $$

Corn maze and pumpkin picking with hay wagon rides included.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Fall Festival Weekends at Von Thun Farms)

Fall Festival Weekends at Von Thun Farms

Sep 19 – Nov 8

Monmouth Junction 11 mi $$

Features a six-acre corn maze, hayrides, and over 30 fall activities.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Fall Family Fun Weekends at Terhune Orchards)

Fall Family Fun Weekends at Terhune Orchards

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Princeton 13 mi $$

Over 30 farm activities, corn mazes, live music, and pumpkin picking.

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees (Edison’s “Fall Family Spectacular” Street Fair & Food Truck Fest 2026)

Edison’s “Fall Family Spectacular” Street Fair & Food Truck Fest 2026

Sat, Oct 17

Edison 16 mi

Eight blocks of food trucks, crafters, live music, and pro wrestling.

Addams Family Fun Day

Sun, Oct 18

Westfield 19 mi

Family street festival with pumpkin carving, themed slimes, and character visits.

Harvest Moon Nights

Oct 2 – Oct 30

Chester 19 mi $$

Nighttime corn maze, moonlit hayrides, campfires, live music, and hard cider.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Whippany Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch Train)

Whippany Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch Train

Oct 4 – Oct 11

Whippany 25 mi $$

Round-trip heritage train excursion with pumpkin picking and decorating for children.

Illustration of a corn maze path with tall golden cornstalks, small costumed figures, a flag, pumpkins and a red barn (Donaldson Farms Fall Harvest Weekends)

Donaldson Farms Fall Harvest Weekends

Sep 26 – Oct 31

Hackettstown 25 mi $

Nine-acre maze donating one dollar from every ticket to LocalShare

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (2026 Howl-O-Ween Family Fest)

2026 Howl-O-Ween Family Fest

Sat, Oct 17

Allentown 23 mi

Family- and dog-friendly sanctuary festival with pet contests and food trucks.

Spookfest Market 3.0

Sat, Oct 31

Piscataway 11 mi Free

Community Halloween market with trick-or-treating, costume contests, and local vendors.

Illustration of costumed figures mingling among striped festival booths, pumpkins, and orange autumn trees at dusk (Holland Ridge Farms Fall Festival)

Holland Ridge Farms Fall Festival

Sep 10 – Oct 12

Cream Ridge 25 mi $$

Pick your own sunflowers and wildflowers across 350 scenic farm acres.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Bridgewater United Methodist Church Community Trunk or Treat)

Bridgewater United Methodist Church Community Trunk or Treat

Sun, Oct 25

Bridgewater 7 mi Free

Community trunk or treat featuring costumes, games, and candy.

Halloween Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 31

Martinsville 8 mi Free

Free community trick-or-treating from creatively decorated car trunks.

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees (Not-so-Spooky Scavenger Hunt)

Not-so-Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Wed, Oct 14

Edison 12 mi

Hunt for hidden creatures around the library to redeem a prize.

Illustration of two small costumed children and a witch among pumpkins, hay bales and autumn trees on a sunny lawn (Mini Pumpkin Painting - Ages 12-14)

Mini Pumpkin Painting - Ages 12-14

Wed, Oct 28

Edison 12 mi

Paint and take home a one-of-a-kind mini pumpkin craft.

Jug Jackolanterns

Wed, Oct 21

Edison 12 mi

Kids transform water jugs into glowing jack-o'-lantern crafts.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Monster Puppets - Family)

Monster Puppets - Family

Tue, Oct 13

Edison 15 mi

Craft a monster puppet using paper, googly eyes, and markers.

Paper Ghosts - Family

Tue, Oct 20

Edison 15 mi

Family-friendly DIY craft session making cute paper ghosts for Halloween.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure)

Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Jackson 27 mi $$$

Daytime, no-fear Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, shows, and costume contests.

Historic Irvington Halloween Festival

Oct 24 – Oct 31

Irvington 26 mi

An 80th annual week-long community Halloween celebration with a street fair.

Middletown Day 2026

Sun, Oct 4

Leonardo 31 mi

Community festival featuring touch-a-trucks, rides, live music, and evening fireworks.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (The Count's Halloween Spooktacular)

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Langhorne 26 mi

Trick-or-treat and meet Sesame Street characters dressed in Halloween costumes.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Howl-O-Ween at Turtle Back Zoo)

Howl-O-Ween at Turtle Back Zoo

Sat, Oct 31

West Orange 26 mi $

Trick-or-treating across the zoo with candy stations and stilt walkers.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Bullock Farms Fall Activities)

Bullock Farms Fall Activities

Sep 19 – Oct 25

Cream Ridge 26 mi

Six-acre corn maze with a lookout tower and farm play areas.

Thompson Park Day

Sun, Oct 18

Lincroft 29 mi Free

Autumn festival featuring wagon rides, scarecrow building, contests, and kids races.

Boooo-mfield 5K

Bloomfield 30 mi $$$

Halloween-themed 5K race and block party supporting local student-athletes and parks.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Johnson's Locust Hall Farm Fall Harvest Festival)

Johnson's Locust Hall Farm Fall Harvest Festival

Sep 12 – Oct 31

Jobstown 31 mi

Hayrides to pick apples, pumpkins, and explore a five-acre corn maze.

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Winding Brook Farm Agritainment

Warrington 32 mi $$

Haunted hay wagon ride winding through dark woods and eerie creatures

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Jersey Cares Halloween Costume Drive)

Jersey Cares Halloween Costume Drive

Sep 2 – Oct 19

Livingston 25 mi

Collects new and gently used Halloween costumes for New Jersey children.

Farmhouse Pumpkin Craft & Sip

Thu, Sep 24

Plumsted 31 mi $$$

Craft a fabric scrap pumpkin with a cork stem while enjoying wine.

Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Hellerick's Family Farm Fall Festival)

Hellerick's Family Farm Fall Festival

Sep 11 – Nov 15

Doylestown 28 mi $$

Features an 18-acre adventure farm with a 5-acre corn maze.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Fall Festival at Laurita Winery)

Fall Festival at Laurita Winery

Oct 3 – Oct 11

Plumsted 31 mi $$

Autumn festival with wine, food trucks, and pumpkin picking shuttle.

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Alstede Farms Fall Festival and Corn Maze)

Alstede Farms Fall Festival and Corn Maze

Chester 19 mi $$

Expansive corn maze and 'Pick Your Own' farm experiences.

Illustration of a ghost and two costumed kids trick or treating past glowing houses with pumpkins and autumn leaves at dusk (Halloween Costume Distribution Party)

Halloween Costume Distribution Party

New Brunswick 10 mi Free

Free costume distribution for attendees.

Illustration of clay figures clinking foamy beer steins at wooden tables under a striped tent with pretzels and pumpkins (Ort Farms Fall Festival)

Ort Farms Fall Festival

Long Valley 20 mi $

Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins at the Fall Festival

Illustration of a row of cars with open trunks decorated for Halloween at sunset with balloons, pumpkins and costumed kids (Edison Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat)

Edison Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat

Edison 16 mi $

Community trunk-or-treat with decorated car trunks

Howell Farm Corn Maze

Hopewell Twp. 18 mi $$

Maple sugaring themed corn maze with interactive trivia

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (Westfield Halloween Family Fun & Parade)

Westfield Halloween Family Fun & Parade

Westfield 18 mi $

Family Halloween fun with 'Cops & Goblins' and a parade

West Haven Farms Fall Fun

Allentown 24 mi Free

Classic fall fun with corn mazes and hayrides.

Illustration of costumed children carrying pumpkin buckets along a winding path past glowing cottages at dusk (MarketFair Halloween Spooktacular)

MarketFair Halloween Spooktacular

Princeton 13 mi Free

Halloween trick-or-treating and family fun

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (Trick-Or-Treating At The Museum)

Trick-Or-Treating At The Museum

Staten Island 30 mi $$

Family-friendly trick-or-treating event for children

Illustration of kids in costumes at a table with pumpkins, bowls of treats, and paper bats and bunting overhead (Halloween Boo Bash at Randall's Island)

Halloween Boo Bash at Randall's Island

New York 30 mi Free

Free, family-friendly Halloween celebration in a park.

Tranquillity Farms Fall Fest

Green Township 31 mi $$

U-Pick pumpkins and scenic hayrides.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles, pumpkin seeds and small figures on a wooden table under string lights (McLoone's Boathouse Pumpkin Carving Party)

McLoone's Boathouse Pumpkin Carving Party

West Orange 26 mi $

Choose and carve your own pumpkin

Staten Island Zoo Spooktacular

Staten Island 29 mi $$

Spooky zoo experience with animal exhibits after dark

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct Historic Irvington Halloween FestivalIrvington

Sun25Oct Bridgewater United Methodist Church Community Trunk or TreatBridgewater

thru1Nov Stony Hill Farms Maze Fun ParkChester

thru30Oct FallFest at Shady Brook FarmYardley

thru15Nov Hellerick's Family Farm Fall FestivalDoylestown

thru31Oct Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun FestManalapan

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Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

HillsboroughHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties6 parties & tastings

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HillsboroughHaunted Experiences18 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

HillsboroughHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment3 shows & screenings

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon

HillsboroughUnique Halloween Events13 unique events

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