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Events Not to Miss:
What: Masters of Illusion
Why: Prepare to be amazed at this show filled with tricks, lols, and plenty of surprises.
When: Friday October 10, 7 pm
Where: BergenPAC, Englewood
Why: Pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate as you enjoy farm-fresh donuts and cider.
When: Saturday October 11-Sunday October 12, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, New Milford
Why: Meet and greet the author of I'm Very Busy.
When: Saturday October 11, 11 am
Where: Books & Greetings, Northvale
What: Fall Harvest Festival
Why: Travel back to life in the 1800s — see costumed guides, enjoy kids activities, and shop handcrafted goods.
When: Sunday October 12, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Garretson Forge & Farm, Fair Lawn
What: Open Cockpit Day
Why: Hop into the pilot's seat and pretend to take flight.
When: Sunday October 12, 10 am-4 pm
Where: NJ Aviation Hall of Fame, Teterboro
What: Halloween Light Show
Why: Enjoy a not-so-frightful drive through the farm as it's lit up with a spook-free glow.
When: Now through Friday October 31, 6:30-8 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: This apple-solutely delish and fun day mixes learning with tasting.
When: Sundays through October 19, 2 pm and 3:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly
Why: Fall has arrived at secor farms with pumpkins, hayrides, and more.
When: Now through Sunday November 2, 3-4:30 pm weekdays, 9:30 am-4 pm weekends
Where: Secor Farms, Mahwah
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
What: Nyack Famous Street Fair
Why: This huge street fair brings hundreds of vendors, a kids-only zone, and tons of treats.
When: Sunday October 12, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Main Street and Broadway, Nyack
Why: Take a walk through over 6,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns then stay for the rest of the fall fest.
When: Friday September 26-Sunday November 2, 7 pm
Where: Skylands Stadium, Augusta
What: Boo at the Zoo
Why: Halloween is back at the zoo with some new happenings, including a pumpkin garden, candy trail, and boo dance party.
When: Opens Saturday September 27-Sunday October 26
Where: Bronx Zoo, Bronx
What: Great Pumpkin Festival
Why: Fall arrived at the farm with pumpkin picking, a boo barn, gem mining, a hay maze, and tons more.
When: Now through Sunday November 2, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, Vernon
What: Fall Festival
Why: Families of all ages will love the animal zoo, corn maze, pony rides, and other farm-fun activities.
When: Now through Sunday November 2, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, Manalapan
Why: This year, check out new displays, including the Wicked-inspired dreamscape, and gaze at the stars in the pumpkin planetarium.
When: Now through Sunday November 16
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson
Upcoming Events:
What: Zoo Boo 2025
Why: All aboard the scary (or friendly) train at the zoo's annual Halloween-themed day.
When: Friday October 17-Sunday October 19, various times each day
Where: Bergen County Zoo, Paramus
What: Fall Harvest Festival
Why: Fall is so on at this day filled with costume awards, fall-inspired games, balloons, and more.
When: Saturday October 18, 10 am-2 pm
Where: Tice's Corner, Woodcliff Lake
