Crisp air, colorful leaves, and pumpkin spice everywhere - fall is officially here in New Jersey! Whether you’re looking for spooky thrills, family-friendly farm fun, or festive parades, Monmouth and Ocean Counties have something for everyone this October. Here’s your guide to the best local events and attractions.
Haunted Attractions
Casola Farms Haunted Attractions
- 131 S Main St (Route 79), Marlboro, NJ
- Weekends in October
Get ready for a full night of scares with their Haunted Hayride of Terror, Haunted Barn, 3D Haunted Maze, Living Maze, and Haunted Wooded Trail.
Field of Terror Haunted House & Hayride
- 831 Windsor Perrineville Rd, East Windsor, NJ
- Sept 27 – Nov 2 (select nights)
This massive event features multiple haunted houses, a haunted hayride, the Killer Kornfield, and Zombie Attack.
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
Wemrock Orchards – Freehold, NJ
- Weekends in October
Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn maze, and a kid-friendly play area.
Emery’s Blueberry Farm – New Egypt, NJ
- Weekends in October
Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a corn maze for all ages, and plenty of family fun.
Argos Farm Fall Festival – Forked River, NJ
- Sept 21 – Oct 27 (weekends + select days)
Pumpkin picking, corn maze, hayrides, animals, and tasty seasonal treats.
Happy Day Farm Fall Festival – Manalapan, NJ
- Sept 14 – Oct 27 (weekends)
U-pick pumpkins, a corn maze, sunflower fields, hayrides, fall treats, and games for all ages.
Festivals
Fall Festival at Laurita Winery & Marketplace
- New Egypt, NJ
- October 5, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sip wine, shop local vendors, and enjoy fall fun in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Island Beach Fall Fest
- Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, NJ
- October 5, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Food, live music, vendors, and nature activities in a scenic setting by the shore.
Halloween Parades
Ocean County
- Stafford Recreation Halloween Parade – October 11 at 12:00 pm (Manahawkin, NJ)
- Toms River Fire Co. #1 Halloween Parade – October 31 at 7:00 pm (Downtown Toms River)
Monmouth County
- 77th Annual Red Bank Halloween Parade – October 19 at 2:00 pm (Red Bank, NJ)
- Freehold Spooktacular Costume Parade – October 25 & 26 at 1:00 pm (Freehold, NJ)
Whether you’re seeking thrills, pumpkins, or parades, Monmouth and Ocean Counties are the perfect place to celebrate the fall season. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this autumn, now is also a great time to make a move—reach out, I’d love to help you find your perfect place to cozy up this fall.
