Can't-Miss New Jersey Family Festivals and Attractions

NJ Family Festivals, music, fairs, themed celebrations and events

Our recommendations for the Best New Jersey Family Festivals and Events:
Features Family Oriented Music, Food, Entertainment and Fun Activities

Family festivals and events in New Jersey feature a robust offering of entertainment, food, and fun activities..

From talented artisans crafting unique pieces, and performers captivating the audiences to enjoyable activities and a wide range of food options, there is something for everyone, especially for families with kids.

Especially notable is they feature festivals and themed events with a large variety of kids activities.

To cap it all, every festival further sparks interest by providing a distinct theme that differentiates it from the rest, making these festivals not only a fun-filled experience but also one-of-a-kind!


iPlay America Trick or Treat Event

It’s iPlay America’s Trick or Treat Around the Park FREE event, Friday October 25. Costume contest, prizes and kids eat FREE at The Bistro. Register today!


Multi-Date, North Jersey Family Festivals and Events

Open Cockpit Weekends
October 13, November 9, 2024: 10:30 AM to 4 PM
New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame
400 Fred Wehran Dr,
Teterboro, NJ
Cost: $15.00 Adults, $12.00 Seniors 65+ and Children 3 to 12. Children 2 years old and under are free.
The museum features unique aviation exhibits including the rocket engine that propelled the X-15, the first American hovercraft invented by Charles Fletcher, and more. There are a variety of aircraft, helicopters, and the custom-built "Fundamentals of Flight" interactive aerodynamics exhibit.

Great Pumpkin Festival
Now until – November 3rd, 2024
Heaven Hill Farm.
Rt. 94N
Vernon, NJ
This festival features 35+ family fun outdoor activities included! Hayrides, Alien Invasion themed corn maze, farm animals, live entertainment, and so many fun activities for the entire family. Plus, don’t miss the 100’s of photo opportunity spots along the way! They also have 12 carnival rides, Apple Cannon, Paintball Range, Gem Mining, Wine Tasting, Food Vendors, Kettle Corn, Our Famous Apple Cider Donuts, amazing selection of pumpkins, gourds, mums, the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show followed by Pig Racing.

Jack O' Lantern Experience
Now until November 3, 2024
Skylands Stadium
94 Championship Place
Augusta, NJ 07822
Experience Pure Halloween Madness, Skylands Stadium will be transformed with over 6,000+ Jack-O-Lanterns, for an Original 45-minute Walk-Thru Spectacular. Sussex County's Family Entertainment Destination is set ablaze with spectacular visuals, and a thrilling Fall Festival. Perfect for families, date nights, and lovers of Halloween spirit.

Mountain Creek Resort Fall Festival
Weekends, October 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27, and November 2 & 3, 2023
Mountain Creek
200 Route 94
Vernon, NJ
This Fall famiy event features unlimited rides on the Mountain Coaster to view the Fall Foliage and catch a thrill. Also includes live music, bounce houses, ahay maze, and lawn games.

Skylands Christmas Light Show & Christmas Village
Begining last weekend in November until end of 2024
Skylands Stadium
94 Championship Pl.
Augusta, NJ 07822
Outdoor Village:FREE admission
With more than two million dazzling lights on a mile-long drive-through course PLUS a new outdoor village, it's a must-see holiday attraction for your whole family.
Christmas Joy is coming back to Sussex County, Bigger, and Better than Ever. This Winter, Skylands Stadium will be Dazzled with Lights on a Mile Long Drive-Thru course that now goes ON THE FIELD. Plus a NEW & EXPANDED Outdoor Village & Winter Carnival. It's a Must-See Holiday Attraction for the Whole Family. The event is Safe, Spacious, and Distanced.

October 2024 Northern Jersey Family Festivals and Events

JC Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 5, 2024; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Hamilton Park
Jersey City, NJ
This family event features many fun fall festivities including pumpkin decorating, arts & crafts, music, food vendors and more!

The Pumpkin Patch Trains
Pumpkin Patch Train Rides: October 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th, 2024
Whippany Railway Museum
1 Railroad plaza
Whippany, NJ
Celebrate the Fall Harvest and the Season on the "The Pumpkin Patch Train."The 10-mile, 45-minute round trip from Whippany to Roseland and return is the perfect way to spend a Fall afternoon with the family. After each ride, children with valid train tickets can go to the Pumpkin Patch and pick out a free kid-sized pumpkin and receive a pumpkin decorating kit while supplies last. Children of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes, helping to make the train a spooky sight!

The Raptor Trust Little Wings
Selected dates:Ocrober 9th, 2024
The Raptor Trust Education Center
1452 White Bridge Road
Millington, NJ
Event Cost: $10/child (The programs are designed for children aged 3-5 years old.)
This series of events feature a semester of Little Wings at The Raptor Trust!
The 60-minute fun filled classes are designed for young learners to engage in bird-themed crafts, exciting games, and conclude with a live bird demonstration on their our aviary trail.
Parent or guardian attendance is required to ensure a supportive and enriching experience.

Lambertville Porchfest
October 12, 2024
Throughout Lambertville, NJ
Lambertville Porchfest is a do-it-yourself music festival, featuring musicians of all kinds playing free shows on porches throughout the neighborhood. Created by and for Lambertville residents, the festival seeks to represent and celebrate the community's broad musical talents and picturesque neighborhoods.

Annual Sussex County Harvest Honey and Garlic Festival
October 19, 2024: 10am - 4pm
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Branchville, NJ
Free event
This family festival is a celebration of agritourism, ecotourism and arts & heritage tourism.
The Festival will include local artisans, crafters and vendors plus displays highlighting northern New Jersey's great open spaces and natural history. For kids there'll be a hay ride, pumpkin painting, face painting and crafts.

Celebrate Fall
Sunday, October 20th, 2024; 11am - 3pm
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
165 Hobart Ave
Summit, NJ
This family event features games, crafts, music, and of course goats...these are just a few of the activities that are part of our eagerly anticipated Celebrate Fall Festival! With Halloween right around the corner, families can explore the Spooky Trail and enjoy the golden, autumn colors of our gardens, crisp weather, and some yummy treats from market vendors.

Dia De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead Celebration (Washington)
Thursday, October 24, 2024; 5:30pm until 8:30pm (rain or shine)
Veterans Park
44 E. Washington Ave
Washington, NJ
Event Cost: Free & Free parking
This event features a Day of the Dead Celebration with a traditional Mariachi Band, free sugar skull face painting, artisan and local vendors, sending a message to your deceased loved ones in the fire pit and more! 

November 2024 Northern Jersey Family Festivals and Events

Halsley Festival
November 25, 2024
Halsley Street
Newark, NJ
This family event features a Newark neighborhood festival with a delicious array of food options, exciting programming, and special performances from local DJs and arts organizations.

New Providence Holiday Walk
Friday, November 29th, 2024; 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Downtown New Providence, NJ
This annual holiday family event features Santa's grand arrival, followed by a lively performance by the New Providence HS marching band, and the grand finale fireworks display.

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