Looking for fall fun? Our guide to North Jersey fall festivals in October
When we think of October, many of us think of Halloween and all of the festivities that go along with it. But there are a lot more that goes on in October, from street festivals and light shows to music festivals and craft fairs.
Looking for some fun fall activities this month? No fear, we've compiled a list of all the fall events taking place in October. Here's you're guide to all things fall taking place throughout the month:
North Jersey's October 2023 fall events:
Oct. 1
Morristown Festival on the Green, Morristown. Noon to 5 p.m. Morris Town Green, 10 N Park Place.
20th Annual Fall Festival, Parsippany. Noon to 5 p.m. North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha.
Whippany Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch Train, Whippany. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza.
Hoboken Fall Art and Music Festival, Hoboken. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St.
Harvestfest Craft Fair and Antique Corner, Westwood. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Veteran Park, Washington Avenue and Third Avenue.
Saddle Brook UNICO Fun Family Street Fair, Saddle Brook. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Along Market Street between Mayhill Street and Westminster Place.
Caldwell Street Fair, Caldwell. Noon to 5 p.m. Down Bloomfield Avenue, from Central Avenue to Roseland Avenue.
Fall Festival at Wightman Farms, Morristown. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays throughout the fall. 111 Mt Kemble Ave.
Oct. 7
13th Annual Ridgefield Park Street Fair, Ridgefield Park. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Ridgefield Park, 234 Main Street.
Autumn Lights Festival, West Milford. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1 Marshall Hill Road.
Crystal Springs Resort Music Festival, Hamburg. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Crystal Springs Festival Field, Route 94 and Wild Turkey Way.
Oct. 8
Newton Fall Festival and Car Show, Newton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spring Street, from Moran Street to Union Place.
Whippany Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch Train, Whippany. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza.
Flower Power Flea Market Fall Festival, Pompton Lakes. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge,15 Perrin Ave.
Florham Park PBA Food Truck and Music Fest, Florham Park. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Corporate Park, 100 Campus Drive.
Oct. 14
Apple Cider Fall Festival, Franklin Lakes. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lorrimer Sanctuary, 790 Ewing Ave.
19th Annual Oktoberfest, Franklin Lakes. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. McBride Field, 813 Franklin Lakes Ave.
Maywood Fall Festival, Art in the Park and Green Fair, Maywood. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maywood Memorial Park, Spring Valley Road and Coolidge Avenue.
Garden State Plaza Saturday Fall Food and Music Fest, Paramus. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Dr.
New Jersey Botanical Gardens Harvest Festival and Craft Show, Ringwood. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New Jersey Botanical Gardens, 2 Morris Rd.
Tenafly Street Fair and Craft Show, Tenafly. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14-15, Washington Street and Railroad Avenue.
Oct. 15
Fall Street Fair and Craft Show, Fair Lawn. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Fair Lawn, River Road.
Wayne Valley Fall Craft Fair, Wayne. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wayne Valley High School, 551 Valley Rd.
Art Walk and Music Fest, Maplewood. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maplewood Avenue, Baker Street and Highland Place.
Whippany Railway Museum Pumpkin Patch Train, Whippany. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Whippany Railway Museum, 1 Railroad Plaza.
Oct. 20
12th Annual Montclair Film Festival, Montclair. Oct. 20-29, Investors Bank Film and Media Center, 505 Bloomfield Ave.
Oct. 21
Paterson Harvest Festival, Paterson. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastside Park, 817 14th Ave.
Oct. 29
Falling Leaves Arts and Crafts Show, Montville. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Montville High School, 100 Horseneck Rd.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NJ things to do: Guide to must-visit fall events in October
