Mercerville-Hamilton Square Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

48 family-friendly fall activities in Mercerville-Hamilton Square and nearby

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 8 mi

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

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 11 mi $$

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

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 15 mi $$$

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

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 16 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 20 mi Free

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

Illustration of an older person handing out candy to costumed children on a glowing neighborhood porch at dusk (The Count's Halloween Spooktacular)

The Count's Halloween Spooktacular

Sep 19 – Nov 1

Langhorne 10 mi

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

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 10 mi $$

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

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 21 mi $$

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

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Medford Historical Society Annual Apple Festival)

Medford Historical Society Annual Apple Festival

Sat, Oct 10

Medford 23 mi

Historic mill festival featuring cider donuts, live music, and 120+ crafters.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Johnson's Corner Farm Fall Harvest)

Johnson's Corner Farm Fall Harvest

Sep 12 – Nov 1

Medford 24 mi

Wagon rides to pick pumpkins and a five-acre corn maze.

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 7 mi $$

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

Bullock Farms Fall Activities

Sep 19 – Oct 25

Cream Ridge 12 mi

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

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 13 mi $$

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

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 13 mi

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

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Riverside Police Fall Festival & Night Market)

Riverside Police Fall Festival & Night Market

Sat, Oct 24

Riverside 20 mi Free

Features an optional haunted walkthrough, trunk or treat, and local vendors.

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Winding Brook Farm Agritainment

Warrington 25 mi $$

Haunted hay wagon ride winding through dark woods and eerie creatures

Illustration of a town square fall festival with striped pumpkin booths, costumed figures, and orange autumn trees (5th Annual Historical Haunts at the Farmstead)

5th Annual Historical Haunts at the Farmstead

Sat, Oct 24

Hatboro 22 mi Free

Spooky lore, firepits, local vendors, and self-guided historic tours.

Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (6th Annual DJP Fund Fall Festival)

6th Annual DJP Fund Fall Festival

Sun, Oct 11

Horsham 24 mi $$

Features kids' activities, a beer garden, food, and over 90 raffle baskets.

Tacony Fall Festival 2026

Sat, Oct 24

Philadelphia 24 mi Free

Features carnival games, costume contests, and entertainment.

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 24 mi

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

Mini Pumpkin Painting - Ages 12-14

Wed, Oct 28

Edison 24 mi

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

Jug Jackolanterns

Wed, Oct 21

Edison 24 mi

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

Farmhouse Pumpkin Craft & Sip

Thu, Sep 24

Plumsted 15 mi $$$

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

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Fall Festival at Laurita Winery)

Fall Festival at Laurita Winery

Oct 3 – Oct 11

Plumsted 15 mi $$

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

Illustration of two small ghosts and a witch with a black cat carrying pumpkin buckets on a street of cozy houses at dusk (CHSC Kick or Treat Soccer Tournament)

CHSC Kick or Treat Soccer Tournament

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Cherry Hill 28 mi

Youth soccer tournament featuring team Halloween costumes, contests, and food trucks.

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 28 mi

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

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Cherry Hill Harvest Festival at Croft Farm)

Cherry Hill Harvest Festival at Croft Farm

Sun, Oct 18

Cherry Hill 29 mi

Features over 100 vendors, pony rides, and a local beer garden.

Port Richmond Pumpkin Festival

Sat, Sep 19

Philadelphia 28 mi $

Features 1,000 free pumpkins, live music, and food trucks.

Spookfest Market 3.0

Sat, Oct 31

Piscataway 27 mi Free

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

Philly Flannel Fest 2026

Sun, Oct 25

Philadelphia 29 mi $$

Attempting to assemble the largest gathering of people wearing flannels.

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 26 mi Free

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

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Halloween Trunk or Treat)

Halloween Trunk or Treat

Sat, Oct 31

Martinsville 26 mi Free

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

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Cherry Hill Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market)

Cherry Hill Spooktacular Craft & Vendor Market

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Cherry Hill Township 27 mi Free

Indoor seasonal shopping market with local crafters, costumes, and treats.

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat reading a book in an orange armchair beside pumpkins, a lamp and black cats (The Enchanted Mini Theater Show - Halloween Adventure)

The Enchanted Mini Theater Show - Halloween Adventure

Wed, Oct 28

Cherry Hill Township 26 mi $

Interactive Mommy & Me storytelling, dancing, and character meet-and-greets for young children.

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 29 mi

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

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (Pumpkin Succulent Garden Workshop)

Pumpkin Succulent Garden Workshop

Tue, Oct 6

North Wales 30 mi $$$

Craft a seasonal arrangement using a real pumpkin and succulents.

Illustration of a Halloween craft scene with clay kids, a friendly ghost, bats and glowing pumpkins under party bunting (Adult & Child - DIY Trick or Treat Bag Workshop)

Adult & Child - DIY Trick or Treat Bag Workshop

Sun, Oct 25

Glenside 27 mi $

Decorate a custom canvas trick-or-treat bag using paint pens and stamps.

Paper Ghosts - Family

Tue, Oct 20

Edison 29 mi

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

Illustration of two tiny costumed figures near a flag among tall golden cornstalks, with small farm houses and pumpkins (Hellerick's Family Farm Fall Festival)

Hellerick's Family Farm Fall Festival

Sep 11 – Nov 15

Doylestown 25 mi $$

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

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Hometown Harvest Festival & Vendor Market)

Hometown Harvest Festival & Vendor Market

Sat, Oct 10

Jenkintown 26 mi Free

Free festival featuring a trick-or-treat trail, petting zoo, and pumpkin patch.

West Haven Farms Fall Fun

Allentown 10 mi Free

Classic fall fun with corn mazes and hayrides.

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 22 mi Free

Free costume distribution for attendees.

Howell Farm Corn Maze

Hopewell Twp. 14 mi $$

Maple sugaring themed corn maze with interactive trivia

Emery's Farm Fall Fun

New Egypt 17 mi $

Treasure Hunt Corn Maze with prize opportunities

Illustration of a ghost and a small witch carrying a pumpkin bucket on a sidewalk past glowing porches on an autumn street (Halloween Costume Swap)

Halloween Costume Swap

Abington 25 mi Free

Community costume swap for all ages and pets

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

MarketFair Halloween Spooktacular

Princeton 6 mi Free

Halloween trick-or-treating and family fun

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 28 mi $

Community trunk-or-treat with decorated car trunks

Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Springdale Farms Corn Maze & Hayrides)

Springdale Farms Corn Maze & Hayrides

Cherry Hill 28 mi $

New Jersey's last working farm with corn maze and hayrides.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct Riverside Police Fall Festival & Night MarketRiverside

Sat24Oct 5th Annual Historical Haunts at the FarmsteadHatboro

Sat24Oct Tacony Fall Festival 2026Philadelphia

Sat24Oct CHSC Kick or Treat Soccer TournamentCherry Hill

Sat24Oct Cherry Hill Spooktacular Craft & Vendor MarketCherry Hill Township

Sun25Oct Philly Flannel Fest 2026Philadelphia

Other Halloween categories in Mercerville-Hamilton Square

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

Mercerville-Hamilton SquareHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties8 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

Mercerville-Hamilton SquareHaunted Experiences15 haunted attractions

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

Mercerville-Hamilton SquareHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment1 shows & screenings

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

Mercerville-Hamilton SquareUnique Halloween Events13 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities in Mercerville-Hamilton Square

For a big splash of Halloween fun, the Six Flags Boo Fest in Jackson Township offers a full day of family-friendly attractions. If you're seeking a more contained, community gathering, consider events like the Trunk or Treat hosted by FSO of MC & New Brunswick Middlesex School. Mercerville-Hamilton Square families have many ways to celebrate this autumn. From large amusement park events to local farm festivals and community markets, explore what's happening near and a short drive away for your Halloween enjoyment.

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