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Fall/ Halloween Fun for Families in and near Sussex County

Family-Friendly Fun In and around Sussex County for Fall 2023

October 5, 2023

This upcoming change of season brings forth so many wonderful events and activities in and around Sussex County. We've also included a list of activities that you can do at home. We hope you will have the opportunity to enjoy many of them!



Multi-Day Festivities

Events are listed by date. 

Ort Farms Fall Festival
LONG VALLEY, NJ ~ Open Everyday in October ~ Families can take hayrides to the pumpkin patch, wander through the corn make, pick apples, visit with farm animals, ride ponies, and dine on food truck eats.

Stony Hill Farms Corn Maze Fun Park
CHESTER, NJ ~ Open Everyday in October ~ This year, celebrate the 100th year of the American Orchid Society. Have fun getting “lost” in the maze, then stop by the Gardens location to enjoy our extensive collection of orchids!

Wright Family Farms Fall Festival: Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
WARWICK, NY ~ September 5 - October 31, 2021 ~ The Fall season at the Wright Family Farm is chock full of fun and old-fashioned harvest traditions. Pumpkins are available starting on September 18th.

Tranquility Farms Octoberfest
ANDOVER, NJ ~ Every weekend in October 
~ Enjoy games, activities, a bounce pillow, cow train, unlimited hayrides, sunflower trail, delicious food, homemade ice cream, on the vine pumpkin picking.

Heaven Hill Farm Great Pumpkin Festival
VERNON, NJ ~ September 11 - November 7, 2021 ~ Bring your family to experience the mad scientist-themed corn maze, hay maze, games, farm animals, food concessions, carnival rides, the paintball range, apple cannons, sand art, magic shows, and pig races.

Alstede Farms Harvest Moon Hayrides
CHESTER, NJ ~ September 17 - October 16, 2021 ~ Fall activities on the farm offer something for everyone, from delightful harvest moon hayrides to nighttime corn maze fun. Delight in picking your own pumpkin, enjoy live entertainment, sip fresh-pressed cider, all while creating the perfect family memories.

Peters Valley School of Craft: Fall Craft Fair
AUGUSTA, NJ ~ September 25-26, 2021 ~ Get reconnected to a Fall tradition. Have a one-of-a-kind experience and buy unique art right from craft artists at the Fall Craft Fair. Ticket sales support Peters Valley School of Craft, fostering creative thinking through fine craft education, programs & events.

Donaldson Farms Fall Fun Harvest
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ ~ September 25 - October 31 ~ Pick your own pumpkins and apples, enjoy hayrides, navigate a 9-acre corn maze, eat delicious food, and make memories as a family.

Tranquility Farms Fall Fest
ANDOVER, NJ ~ beginning September 25, 2021
~ Families may enjoy hayrides, cow train, pumpkin launchers, apple picking, and an abundance of other fall favorites.

Ideal Farm and Garden Fall Fest
LAFAYETTE, NJ ~ Hayrides start September, 25, 2021 ~ Swing by for hayrides, u-pick pumpkins, local apple cider, a petting zoo, Nightmare Alley, and more fall fun!

Haunted Hayride Fun at Blue Boo Arrow Farm
PINE ISLAND, NY ~ October 15-17, 22-24, 29-31, 2021 ~ Join friends and family for a “Not So Spooky” family-friendly train ride from 5pm–7pm, before the ghouls, demon creatures, undead, and evil spirits awaken from their slumber!

Green Valley Farms Harvest Festival
WANTAGE, NJ ~ October 23-24, 2021 ~ Delight in BBQ, corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, kid games, local vendors, fresh baked goods, fall ice cream flavors, apple cider, donuts, and more.

Single Day Events

Sussex Christian School Fall Festival
AUGUSTA, NJ ~ September 18, 2021 ~ Family-friendly attractions include a craft show, car show, children's games, bounce houses, face painting, hayrides, pony rides, Snack Shack, Country Store, bake sale, Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull.

Hardyston Fall Family Festival
HAMBURG, NJ ~ September 24, 2021 ~ Celebrate the changing of the seasons with yummy food, live music, and fireworks.

Franklin Fall Festival
FRANKLIN, NJ ~ September 25, 2021 ~ Enjoy food and vendors, crafts, and live music. Dance the night away!

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps Annual Pig Roast
NEWTON, NJ ~ October 3, 2021 ~ Join the community for a BBQ, camp activities, friendship, and fellowship.

Fall Storytime @ Franklin Branch (Ages 3-5)
FRANKLIN, NJ ~ October 4, 2021 ~ Join Miss Christine for stories, songs, poems, and more kinds of fun.

Historical Society of Stillwater Township's 15th Annual Fall Festival
STILLWATER, NJ ~ October 9, 2021 ~ Participate in pony rides, hayrides, local parade, "apple anything" contest, pumpkin picking, food, live music, and games.

JCPenney Kids Club: FREE Craft for Kids ~ Fall Treasure Box
ROCKAWAY, NJ ~ October 9, 2021 ~ Craft includes box supplies and stickers. Parents will get an extra 10% off coupon to use in store.

Historical Society of Stillwater 15th Annual Fall Festival
STILLWATER, NJ ~ October 9, 2021 ~ Guests can enjoy pony rides, hayrides, games, food, craft vendors, music, parade, pumpkin picking (and painting!), and an "Apple Anything" contest.

Town of Newton's 6th Annual Fall Festival and Car Show
NEWTON, NJ ~ October 10, 2021 ~ Enjoy a 50's costume contest, classic cars, live music, vendors, crafters, and more fall fun!

Pumpkin String Art @ Franklin Branch (Ages 8+)
FRANKLIN, NJ ~ October 14, 2021 ~ Let your creativity flow as you chose how to weave your yarn through the nails to create a pumpkin ripe for display!

Pumpkin Decorating Craft for Adults @ Franklin Branch
FRANKLIN, NJ ~ October 16, 2021 ~ Come join Myriam at the Franklin Library for a fun time decorating pumpkins in different designs. We provide the material and you provide the creativity for an enjoyable day.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Autumn Harvest Craft Fair
SPARTA, NJ ~ October 23, 2021 ~ Enjoy a fun day of local artisans, your favorite brands, and fellowship.

I Saw It On Pinterest! Fall Pumpkin Now Let’s Make It @ Dennis Library (Ages 17+)
NEWTON, NJ ~ October 30, 2021 ~ Join us for a morning of crafting. No experience is required. All supplies are provided.

Fun Fall Recipes for Kids
Fun Fall Crafts for Kids
Even More Fall Fun


Please check back regularly as new events will be added.
If you know of one that we may have missed, please contact Macaroni KID Sussex to let us know.

Have a fun and safe Fall season!