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Events Not to Miss:
Why: The author and the Frozen star sign their book, Loud Mouse.
When: Thursday September 29, 6 pm
Where: Bookends, 211 E Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why: Z100's afternoon hosts announce the lineup for the December Jingle Ball show, with performances by Lauv, Jax and JVKE
When: Friday September 30, 4 pm
Where: American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
What: Halloween Light Show
Why: Drive through more than 30 acres of spook-free lights, then enjoy s'mores by the fire pit.
When: Friday September 30-Monday October 31, 7-9:30 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Bring your appetite for a drool-worthy day of eats and entertainment.
When: Sunday October 2, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: HarvestFest
Why: Get a head start on holiday gift shopping from more than 100 vendors.
When: Sunday October 2, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Veterans Park, 3rd Ave. and Park Ave., Westwood
Why: Join the block party filled with a kidz zone, crafts and food trucks.
When: Sunday October 2, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 299 Market St., Saddle Brook
Why: Hop on a hayride, pick a pumpkin and visit with the barnyard animals.
When: Saturdays in October, 9 am-4 pm, Weekdays starting October 3, 1-4 pm
Where: Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Rd., Wyckoff
What: Broadway @GSPlaza
Why: Enjoy the best of Broadway, with this week's show featuring music from Frozen.
When: Saturdays through October 22, 11 am and 1 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Apple Cider Making
Why: Learn about cider as you make your own fresh batch.
When: Sundays through October 23, 2 pm and 3:30 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Fall Fun at Secor Farms
Why: Hayrides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, photo ops and more fall festivities.
When: Now through Monday October 31, weekdays 3-4:50 pm, weekends 10 am-4 pm
Where: Secor Farms, 85 Airmont Ave., Mahwah
Why: Enjoy acres of fall festivities from a huge corn maze and scavenger hunt to fresh cider donuts.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 30, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Lupardi's Nursery, 75 Blanch Ave., Closter
For our full list of FALL FESTIVALS, click HERE
If you're heading out of Bergen:
What: Irving's Legend
Why: See "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" in a new way, and get a glimpse of the Headless Horseman.
When: Friday September 30-Monday October 31, Fridays-Sundays, select times
Where: 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington
What: Croton Fall Festival
Why: Food trucks, vendors to shop, and plenty of family fun.
When: Saturday October 1, 12-6 pm
Where: Vassallo Park, Croton-on-Hudson
Why: Back from 2019, enjoy beer, live music, family activities and a scenic view.
When: Saturdays-Sundays starting October 1-October 23, 12-5 pm
Where: Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Harriman State Park
Why: Something for everyone from hayrides to exhibits to games and much more.
When: Saturday October 1, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 5 Morris Rd., Ringwood
Why: Enjoy Ort Farms' fall family fun as you sip on some brews and enjoy live music
When: Saturday October 1-Sunday October 2
Where: Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Rd., Long Valley
What: Fall Harvest Weekend
Why: Apples and pumpkins, corn maze and hayrides.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 30, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Rd., Hackettstown
What: New City Street Fair
Why: Rides for them, crafts and goodies for you.
When: Sunday October 2, 10 am-5 pm
Where: 49 S. Main Street, New City
What: The Pumpkin Patch Trains
Why: Spend your fall day on a scenic ride to the pumpkin patch, and catch a glimpse of goblins and ghosts.
When: Sundays October 2, October 9 and October 16, 1-4 pm
Where: Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany
Why: More than 6,000 Jack O'Lanterns will brighten your day (and night), with carnival rides and treats to top off the fun.
When: Now through Sunday November 6, check schedule for available daily times
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
Why: Stroll through thousands of jack o'lanterns as they light up the night sky.
When: Now through Sunday November 20, check schedule for daily times
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
What: Great Pumpkin Festival
Why: Pumpkins, gem mining, hayrides, animal performances and so much more.
When: Now through Sunday November 6, 10 am-6 pm
Where: Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Route 94, Vernon
What: Fall Festival
Why: Endless amounts of fall fun including pumpkinville, a corn maze, pig races, pirate ship and acres more.
When: Weekends in September, Fridays-Sunday in October, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: Fall Harvest Festivals
Why: Spend the day on the farm with live music, corn maze exploration, wagon rides, pumpkin and apples.
When: Weekends through Sunday October 30, 9 am-6 pm
Where: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd., Hopewell Jct., NY
What: Fall Festival
Why: Fall adventures include animal fun, rides, pumpkins and a corn maze.
When: Weekends through September, Fridays-Sundays in October, 10 am- 5pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
Why: Get some turtle power with an up-close look at the super turtles.
When: Now through Monday January 16, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Upcoming Events:
Why: Arts and crafts for the whole family, vendors, birdfeeding and canoe rides for a nature-filled day of fun.
When: Saturday October 8, 10 am-5pm
Where: Demarest Nature Center, Wakelee Dr., Demarest
What: Oktoberfest
Why: Hop on a hayride for awesome NYC views, plus treats, pumpkins, scarecrows and music.
When: Saturday October 8-Sunday October 9, 12 pm
Where: West Village at Wilsey Square, Ridgewood
Why: Visit the uber popular street fair for entertainment, eats, and excellent finds.
When: Sunday October 9, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Main Street & Broadway, Nyack
