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Events Not to Miss:
What: Zoo Boo
Why: Hop on the fun or spooky train, trick or treat, watch a mad science show, and more.
When: Friday October 20, 6-9 pm, Saturday October 21, 10 am-4 pm, 6-9 pm, Sunday October 22, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Why: The annual trick or treating event is back with a costume contest, face painting, cider, and more fall festivities.
When: Saturday October 21, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Tice's Corner, 443 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Woodcliff Lake
Why: We're jazzed for this music-inspired street fair with kids rides and pre-holiday shopping.
When: Saturday October 21, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 234 Main St., Ridgefield Park
Why: Pay to pick a pumpkin then decorate it for free on the farm, and grab a seasonal cider donut while you're there.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 22, 12-3 pm
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: Cider season has arrived, with apple lessons and more.
When: Now through Sunday October 22, 2-4:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Jana Kramer
Why: The singer and actress signs her new book, The Next Chapter.
When: Tuesday October 24, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: Halloween House Paramus
Why: Step inside a scary world of Halloween-themed rooms, and pick your level of spookiness.
When: Now through Wednesday November 1, 3:30-8 pm
Where: Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
Why: Hitch a hayride and head to the patch to get ready for the spooky holiday.
When: Now through Saturday October 28, open Thursdays-Saturdays, 1-4 pm weekdays, 9 am-4 pm Saturdays
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Fall Fun 2023
Why: The season has arrived with hayrides, a petting zoo, corn maze, and more.
When: Now through Sunday October 29, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Lupardi's Nursery, 75 Blanch Ave., Closter
What: Sunday Farmer's Market
Why: The season is back with tasty vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment.
When: Sundays through October 29, 9 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Halloween Light Show
Why: Demarest Farms' annual drive-through event is back with 32 acres of light displays.
When: Now through Tuesday October 31, 7-9:30 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Celebrate autumn with a visit to the farm for some fall farm.
When: Now through Tuesday October 31, Mondays-Fridays, 3-5 pm, Weekends 9:30 am-4 pm
Where: Secor Farms, 85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
Why: Kids and adults can get in on the excitement of inflatables, train rides, pony rides, music, crafters, and more.
When: Saturday October 21, 11 am-3 pm
Where: Pier A Park, Sinatra Drive and First St., Hoboken
Why: The favorite dolls come to live in an on-stage adventure fill with music and dance.
When: Saturday October 21, 1 pm and 5 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown
What: Great Food Expo
Why: Foodies, chefs, and more enjoy the best in food, drink, and cooking.
When: Saturday October 21, 10 am-5 pm, Sunday October 22, 11 am-5 pm
Where: New Jersey Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
What: Harvest Festival 2023
Why: Festivities include pumpkin picking, nature crafts, and fall food.
When: Saturday October 21, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Eastside Park, Paterson
What: Harvest Fest
Why: Fall is in the air with hayrides, pumpkins, games, and food trucks.
When: Sunday October 22, 10 am-5 pm
Where: New Jersey Botanical Garden, 2 Morris Rd., Ringwood
What: Spooky Fest
Why: The scare-free fun includes a Halloween laser show, spider scavenger hunt, pumpkin, lab, and more.
When: Now through Sunday October 29, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
What: Bronx Zoo Pumpkin Nights
Why: This brand new Halloween event is lighting up the fall night with an animal-themed jack o'lantern trail and more.
When: Now through Sunday October 29, 6-10 pm
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd. Bronx
What: Fall Festival
Why: Bring the kids for activities like tractor rides and pig races, and take a trip to pumpkinville.
When: Now through Sunday October 29, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 135 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: Fall Harvest Festivals
Why: Spend the day with PYO apples and pumpkins, wagon rides, and music.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 29, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY
Why: Walk through more than 6,000 lit pumpkins, and end with a fall festival.
When: Now through Sunday November 5, 6:45-8:45 pm
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Pl., Augusta
What: Great Pumpkin Festival
Why: Welcome the not-so-scary season with the massive festival filled with rides, entertainment, cider donuts, and of course, pumpkins.
When: Now through Sunday November 5, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
What: Pumpkin World
Why: Rockland's brand new can't-miss Halloween event brings Jack O'Lantern paths, pumpkin carving, and fall treats.
When: Now through Tuesday October 31, 6:30-9:30 pm
Where: Clover Stadium, 1 Phil Tisi Way, Pomona
Upcoming Events:
Why: Come for the food and fun, stay for the fireworks.
When: Saturday October 28, 11 am-7 pm
Where: 500 Mola Blvd., Elmwood Park
