Looking for some fun activities around South Jersey this weekend? Here are some fun things to do around Gloucester, Camden, Atlantic, and Salem Counties this weekend.
We’ve got some family-oriented activities👨👩👧👦, and some for adults only🍷🥂. Read on to see what South Jersey has to offer:
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Honored to celebrate Nancy Kowalik, featured on CFC Weekly – Real Estate 🏡👏
A true leader in South Jersey real estate, Nancy’s success is built on integrity, consistency, and a genuine servant’s heart.
⭐ Forbes Five-Star Achiever for 11 consecutive years
📍 Building a legacy through service and exceptional performance
💬 Dedicated to creating lasting impact for clients and the community
This recognition is more than a cover — it’s a testament to passion, trust, and excellence. Congratulations on this well-deserved feature! 🎉💙
🌟 Honored. Grateful. Humbled. 🌟
We’re incredibly proud to share that Nancy Kowalik has been named a 2025 Five Star Real Estate Agent — for the 13th year in a row! 🏆
This recognition isn’t just about real estate — it’s about the amazing clients, families, and community members who put their trust in us year after year. 💙
To every client who chose us to be part of their journey, to every referral, review, and recommendation — THANK YOU. Your support is the reason we continue to grow, serve, and succeed.
Here’s to many more years of helping dreams come true! 🏡
Congratulations! Achieved Platinum Level
I’m Honored to Achieve Platinum Level in the 2024 New Jersey Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®
I am beyond thrilled to share that I have achieved the Platinum Level in the 2024 New Jersey Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®! This incredible milestone is a reflection of my unwavering dedication, passion, and commitment to providing the very best in real estate service.
The Circle of Excellence Sales Award® is one of the highest honors in New Jersey real estate, recognizing professionals who go above and beyond in sales performance and client satisfaction. Reaching the Platinum Level is not just about numbers—it represents the countless hours, dedication, and heart I pour into helping my clients achieve their dreams.
From first-time buyers to seasoned homeowners, I have had the privilege of working with so many wonderful people over the years. Real estate is more than just transactions for me—it’s about the relationships I build, the trust I earn, and the communities I help grow.
This achievement would not have been possible without the incredible support of my lifelong clients, family, and friends. To my amazing clients, thank you for trusting me with one of the most important decisions of your lives. Your loyalty, referrals, and kind words have meant everything to me. To my family and friends, your encouragement, patience, and love have been the backbone of my success. I couldn’t have done this without you.
My journey in real estate has been fueled by a passion for helping others, and I am excited to continue guiding families toward their perfect homes. I am so grateful for every opportunity I have to serve, and I look forward to many more years of making dreams a reality.
This recognition only motivates me further to provide the highest level of service to my clients. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, I’d love to help you navigate the journey with confidence and success.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part of this journey with me!
If you’re ready to work with an award-winning real estate professional, contact my office today!
Top 30 Fall Festivals in New Jersey 2025
The air is getting a little cooler, and New Jersey is starting to embrace the fall spirit. From apple picking and pumpkin patches to hayrides and live music, the Garden State offers plenty of ways to celebrate the season. We’ve gathered the best fall-themed festivals happening across New Jersey—here are 30 fall events you won’t want to miss this season.
Apple Festival – Mullica Hill
Dates: Saturday, Sept. 6
Location: Mood’s Farm Market, 901 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ
Pick fresh apples, snack on cider donuts, and sip sweet cider. Kids and adults can compete in donut-eating contests, explore the corn maze with an ‘80s theme, and enjoy live music from the Jazztones and The One Way Express.
Fall Kickoff Festival – Chester
Dates: Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 6–7
Location: Alstede Farms, Chester, NJ
Celebrate the start of fall with apple picking, corn mazes, live music, and hard cider. Later in the month, Harvest Moon Nights offer evening hayrides and nighttime corn maze adventures.
Fall Family Fun Weekends – Princeton
Dates: Saturdays–Sundays, Sept. 6–Oct. 12
Location: Terhune Orchards, Princeton, NJ
Pumpkin picking, pony rides, barnyard animals, corn mazes, and pumpkin painting await at Terhune Orchards. Families can enjoy live music, wine or sangria tastings, and fun outdoor games.
Beach Plum Festival – Island Beach State Park
Dates: Sunday, Sept. 7
Location: Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, NJ
Celebrate the beach plum harvest with artisan vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. Sample beach plum jelly, ice cream, and support local nonprofits in a beautiful seaside setting.
Tri State Sunflower Festival & Pumpkin Fest – Swedesboro
Dates: Sept. 6–Oct. 26
Location: Dalton Farms, Swedesboro, NJ
Pick pumpkins and sunflowers, ride a giant slide or trike track, and explore the corn maze. Weekends feature live music, food vendors, a beer garden, and pedal boat rentals.
Food Truck & Apple Festival – Sewell
Dates: Saturday, Sept. 13
Location: Duffield’s Farm, Sewell, NJ
Take a scenic hayride to the orchard for apple picking, explore the corn maze, and enjoy the Barnyard Express rides or Barn Bounce. Food trucks will also be on site.
50th Anniversary Apple Day Celebration – Princeton
Dates: Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 13–14
Location: Terhune Orchards, Princeton, NJ
Pick-your-own apples, visit barnyard animals, enjoy pony rides, a corn maze, pumpkin picking and painting, and barnyard sports. Live music completes the festive experience.
Grape Stomping Festival – New Egypt
Dates: Saturday, Sept. 13, 12–9 p.m.
Location: Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Rd., New Egypt, NJ
Step into the wine-making tradition with grape stomping. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and wine tastings. Kids can roll up their sleeves and help sort grape clusters or take themed photos, while adults sip local wines. Admission is $14 in advance, $15 at the gate, free for under 21.
Fall Harvest Days – Hillsborough
Dates: Saturday, Sept. 13–Thursday, Oct. 31
Location: Norz Hill Farm, Hillsborough, NJ
Enjoy farm tours, corn mazes, and kids’ activities while sampling seasonal treats at Café 120. Live entertainment and a pumpkin patch make it a perfect autumn outing for families.
Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival – Cream Ridge
Dates: Sept. 12–Oct. 13
Location: Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge, NJ
Admire millions of flowers from sunflowers, dahlias, mums, and many more. Highlights include photo opportunities, a windmill tour, the Bloom Bar, and hayrides.
Happy Day Farm Fall Festival – Manalapan
Dates: Select dates, Sept. 13–Nov. 2
Location: Happy Day Farm, Manalapan, NJ
Pick sunflowers and pumpkins, watch pig races, play in the corn cannons, or explore the petting zoo. Kids can ride ponies, launch pumpkins from the corn cannons, and wander through the sunflower fields, while parents enjoy cider donuts and fall photo ops.
Great Pumpkin Festival – Vernon
Dates: Saturday, Sept. 13–Sunday, Nov. 2
Location: Heaven Hill Farm, Vernon, NJ
From hayrides and corn mazes to farm animals, pig races, a dog show, and a straw pyramid, this festival has over 35 fall-themed attractions. Carnival rides, apple cannons, paintball, and gem mining round out the weekend fun.
Von Thun Farms’ Fall Festival – Washington Twp.
Dates: Saturday, Sept. 13–Sunday, Nov. 2
Location: Von Thun Farms, Washington Twp., NJ
Pick apples and pumpkins, ride hayrides, enjoy cider donuts and apple blasters, and navigate a Sesame Street-themed corn maze.
Etsch Farms Fall Festival & Corn Maze – Monroe Twp.
Dates: Weekends, Sept. 20–Oct. 26
Location: Etsch Farms, Monroe Twp., NJ
Navigate the 8-acre corn maze, take a hayride, meet farm animals, sample apple cider donuts, and pick a pumpkin for the season.
Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest – Manalapan
Dates: Weekends, Sept. 20–Nov. 1 (Plus Monday, Oct. 13)
Location: Maple Leaf Farms, Manalapan, NJ
Hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin villages, train rides, and farm animal encounters keep kids and adults entertained. Live bull riding shows and pig races happen daily, alongside interactive outdoor games.
Bergen County Harvestfest – Over Peck Park, NJ
Dates: Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 27–28
Location: Over Peck Park, NJ
Shop from over 75 exhibitors selling arts, crafts, and collectibles. Enjoy food trucks, a petting zoo, carnival rides, hands-on activities, live music, and family-friendly entertainment.
Tewksbury Harvest Festival – Tewksbury
Dates: Saturday, Sept. 27 (rain date Oct. 5)
Location: Christie Hoffman Farm Park, Tewksbury, NJ
Hayrides, 10 food trucks, live music, 40+ antique and craft vendors, a beer garden, pet adoptions, and kids’ activities make this festival a full day of autumn fun.
Smithville Oktoberfest – Galloway
Dates: Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 4–5
Location: Historic Smithville Village Greene, Galloway, NJ
Celebrate fall with over 150 juried crafters, an international food court, live music, and kids’ activities. Explore the village’s carousel, train rides, paddle boats, and seven eateries. Admission is free with a complimentary shuttle.
Laurita Winery Fall Festival I & II – New Egypt
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Location: Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ
Two weekends of fall fun feature local wines, food trucks like Tacoholics and NJ Ghostburger, live music, vendors, and family activities. Kids can enjoy face painting, a clown show, and playground fun. Admission is free for anyone under 21.
Snyder’s Farm Fall Festival – Somerset
Dates: Weekends, Oct. 5–26
Location: Snyders Farm, Somerset, NJ
Pick pumpkins and sunflowers, explore the corn maze, enjoy live music, food trucks, and kid-friendly activities.
Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival – Manahawkin
Dates: Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 11–12, 12–5 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park, Manahawkin, NJ
Sip New Jersey wines from Tomasello and Salem Oak, sample eats from Cubano Express and Station One Seafood, browse handmade goods, and enjoy live music. Family-friendly activities make it a perfect autumn outing.
Waggin’ Tails Fall Fest – Skillman
Dates: Friday, Oct. 11
Location: SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals, Skillman, NJ
Celebrate adoptable dogs in costume, enjoy a parade, bounce houses, scavenger hunts, live music, pumpkin decorating, food, and craft vendors.
Palmer Square Fall Fest – Princeton
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 12
Location: Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ
Enjoy live music, food, and autumn-themed festivities in a family-friendly outdoor atmosphere.
Dunellen HarvestFest – Dunellen
Dates: Sunday, Oct. 12
Location: Washington Park, Dunellen, NJ
Local artists, crafters, nonprofits, and live music come together for pumpkin decorating, apple pie contests, and family entertainment.
Heartstrings Fall Festival – Colts Neck
Dates: Friday, Oct. 18
Location: Colts Neck Firehouse, Colts Neck, NJ
Enjoy a petting zoo, face art, inflatables, live music, and shopping from local vendors at this fall festival. This event creates a perfect day for families.
Chatsworth Cranberry Festival – Chatsworth
Dates: Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 18–19
Location: Downtown Chatsworth, NJ
Celebrate the Pine Barrens’ cranberry harvest with a juried craft show, live music, and seasonal food. On Sunday, car lovers can visit the PTO Car Show at the Woodland Township Municipal Building.
18th Century Field Day & Fall Harvest Festival – National Park
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 19
Location: Red Bank Battlefield Park, National Park, NJ
Watch colonial battle reenactments, meet farm animals, participate in kids’ games and crafts, enjoy live music, and sample local food vendors.
Fall Harvest Festival – Piscataway
Dates: Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–26 and Oct. 31–Nov. 2
Location: East Jersey Old Town Village, Piscataway, NJ
Pick pumpkins, ride in a wagon, enjoy children’s arts and crafts, and savor seasonal foods like pies and cider donuts at this historic village.
Argos Farm Fall Festival – Forked River
Dates: Select dates, Sept. 13–Nov. 2
Location: 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ
Enjoy farm attractions including a petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, double hay slide, and obstacle courses. Pony rides run weekends and Columbus Day. Tickets are required.
Fall Family Festival – Holmdel
Dates: Saturday, Nov. 1
Location: 2139 NJ-35, Holmdel, NJ
Family fun with food, music, vendors, raffles supporting Monmouth SPCA, and a petting zoo. Activities are designed for all ages while benefiting a good cause.
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Bast Brothers Garden Center
About us
South Jersey’s Hidden Gem! We’re a Family owned and operated garden center in the heart of Gloucester County, established in 2014. As proud Master Nursery Garden Center, Bast Brothers continually offers a specialized selection of the best flowers, shrubs & garden decor to make you garden stand out! It is our mission to provide South Jersey with the best quality gardening products while serving up personal customer service. Voted best garden center in South Jersey & Gloucester County.
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Website www.bastbrothers.com
Phone 856-612-5344
Address 1214 Ellis Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ, USA
Tasting Room on Main
About us
Welcome to Tasting Room on Main, where passion and craftsmanship converge to create a remarkable pairing experience. As a haven for coffee and wine enthusiasts and seekers of warm, inviting spaces, we strive to provide a perfect blend of exceptional flavors, comfortable ambiance, and personalized service.
Offers/ Specialities
- Gourmet Coffee
- Wine Tasting
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Small Plates
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Website
Phone 8567665022
Address 32 S Main St, Mullica Hill, NJ, USA
Amici Mullica Hill Bakery and Cafe
About us
Serving the finest baked goods, coffee & espresso. Amici was founded on the belief that love is shown through food. Every item is done so with care, patience, and only the finest ingredients. Private orders are available for your dessert and catering needs.
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Website http://www.amicimullicahill.com/
Phone 8564181647
Address 69 N Main St, Mullica Hill, NJ, USA
Cherry on top Ice Cream Shoppe
About us
Welcome to Cherry On Top, a family-owned and operated ice cream shop where quality and tradition come together in every scoop. We pride ourselves on crafting homemade ice cream, offering 16 standard flavors and 8 seasonally rotating options. For those with dietary preferences, we have 4 vegan-friendly ice cream flavors and 4 refreshing water ice choices. Don’t miss our decadent candy selection, featuring gourmet chocolates and freeze-dried delights. Our new Cherry On Top truck is ready to bring our sweet treats to your next family gather, birthday or graduation party or town wide event!
Find us
Website https://www.cherryontopshoppe.com
Phone +856-417-3614
Address 26 South Main Street, Mullica Hill, NJ, USA
D-Signed For You
About us
We offer curated home decor for any design style. We host an array of DIY workshops from wood, candles, wreaths, & chunky knit blankets for adults to Childrens Birthday Parties & Summer Camps. We accept custom orders for all projects offered. We provide in home organizing & styling.
Find us
Website https://www.dsignedforyou.com
Phone 856-220-3971
Address 45 S Main St, Mullica Hill, NJ, USA
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Wine and Music Amongst The Vines at Plagido’s is Happening in South Jersey This Weekend!
Wine & Music Amongst the Vines
Plagido’s Winery: 570 N 1st Road,Hammonton, NJ 08037
Plagido’s specializes in small artisanal hand-crafted wines, that are produced using a basket press. The grapes come from small lots, on a single vineyard, with sandy loam soil. The quality of wine speaks for itself.
Come escape to their little oasis located in the heart of South Jersey. They welcome you to relax on our patio with a glass of wine and enjoy the tranquil view of their vineyard.
The Tasting room is open daily, for tastings, relaxation, and wine sales. Groups of 6 or more require a reservation.
They have live music every weekend!
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Visit the Battleship NJ!
Anchored along the New Jersey-side of the Delaware River just across from Philadelphia, the Battleship New Jersey is a must-see attractions while in the area. Military history enthusiasts will put this at the top of their list of places to visit in New Jersey and places to visit in Philadelphia. However, the tours of the Battleship New Jersey are interactive, so guests of all ages and interests will equally enjoy themselves as they navigate the decks of the Battleship. You will be going up and down on ladders, stepping through passageways and sometimes maneuvering in tight spaces – just like the officers and the crew of the USS New Jersey did. We’re among the best tourism-related things to do in Philadelphia and for good reason – coming aboard a real battleship and experiencing history can leave a lasting impact.
See a Galaxy, Light, or Laser Show at the Planetarium
Look to the skies with the Edelman Planetarium! They offer live stargazing and immersive 360-degree video on their digital sky. Private shows can be scheduled for school, church, and scout groups. All are welcome to attend their public shows. Check out our special events for one-time events and special programming. View the night skies through their telescopes during their observatory open houses.Tickets for Edelman Planetarium