Here is a listing of Family Fun Events going on in and around Cape May County, NJ. Please check times and website information for updates and details. Have fun:)
If you have an event you’d like us to add or advertise please email Karen@momsofcapemay.com
Friday October 11th
Pumpkin Picking Hayrides at LeGates
LeGates Farm
3400 Bayshore Rd
North Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/7/2019 – 10/25/2019 Weekly on Monday , Friday
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Pumpkin Painting
Saturday & Sunday 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, & 2pm
$8.00 includes pumpkin
$5.00 paint your own
Scarecrow Making:
Saturday & Sunday 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 4:30pm
$20.00 includes all materials and clothes
$15.00 Bring your own clothes
FREE Spooky Movies every Sunday 7:30-9:30pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
No Registration Required
CALL: (609) 886-8500
WEBSITE
LeGates features hayrides to the pumpkin patch on Fridays & Mondays from 4:30-6:30PM for $6 per person. Pumpkins are .59 cents per pound. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday by appointment only you must call ahead. Saturday & Sunday includes pumpkin painting, scarecrow making and a FREE spooky movie on Sunday nights.
Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest
Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks
Mariners Pier Wildwood New Jersey 08260
Weekly on Friday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
COST: Check Website Link for More Info
CALL: (609) 522-3900
WEBSITE
Join us for Oktoberfest, that ancient German tradition of merriment, roller coasters, tilt-a-whirls, beer, pretzels and bratwurst! Mariner’s Pier will be open for Oktoberfest from 5:00pm to 11:00pm on Friday, from noon to 11:00pm on Saturday, and from noon to 5:00pm on Sunday. Jumbo’s restaurant will feature a special themed selection of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, German potato salad, schnitzel and more. On tap, guests will find a wide selection of beers and tasting flights to be enjoyed at an outdoor ‘biergarten’ located behind Jumbo’s with live entertainment. Raise a glass and tap a toe as bands play throughout the night Friday and Saturday on the main stage from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. A kid’s zone with a ‘Rootbier Garten’ will be set-up near the Wave Swinger and kids can enjoy a variety of activities including a pumpkin and cookie decorating station. Wristband holders 12 years old and under will receive a free souvenir root beer cup with first fill free. Prices per kid activity vary.
Ocean City Ghost Tour
Ghost Tour of Ocean City Asbury Ave at E 9th St
Ocean City 08226
Weekly on Friday & Saturday 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
Book Online or Call: 609-814-0199
COST: Tickets are $18 per person ($12 ages 4-12). Advance ticket purchase required. We recommend purchasing by 6pm to ensure your spot. Book online or call 609-814-0199.
WEBSITE
A candlelight walking tour where “fun in the sun” turns into “FEAR IN THE DARK”! Join us on the Jersey Shore’s most unique and entertaining tour as we stroll the avenues and historic town center of the beautiful resort town of Ocean City, NJ. Listen to tales of the unknown and folklore of the shore on the Ghost Tour of Ocean City! The tour materializes at 9th St. and Asbury Ave., outside of City Hall. Advanced ticket purchase required. We recommend buying tickets by 6:00 pm to ensure your spot on the tour. Purchase tickets by calling 609-814-0199 or purchase tickets online.
Saturday October 12th
Ocean City Ghost Tour
Ghost Tour of Ocean City Asbury Ave at E 9th St
Ocean City 08226
Weekly on Friday & Saturday 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
Book Online or Call: 609-814-0199
COST: Tickets are $18 per person ($12 ages 4-12). Advance ticket purchase required. We recommend purchasing by 6pm to ensure your spot. Book online or call 609-814-0199.
WEBSITE
A candlelight walking tour where “fun in the sun” turns into “FEAR IN THE DARK”! Join us on the Jersey Shore’s most unique and entertaining tour as we stroll the avenues and historic town center of the beautiful resort town of Ocean City, NJ. Listen to tales of the unknown and folklore of the shore on the Ghost Tour of Ocean City! The tour materializes at 9th St. and Asbury Ave., outside of City Hall. Advanced ticket purchase required. We recommend buying tickets by 6:00 pm to ensure your spot on the tour. Purchase tickets by calling 609-814-0199 or purchase tickets online.
Ocean City Fall Block Party & Fireworks Extravaganza
Ocean City
5th – 14th on Asbury Ave Ocean City NJ
10/12/2019 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
CALL: 609.399.6111
WEBSITE
Ocean City’s premier autumn event – the Fall Block Party – will go off rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. More than 400 crafters, food vendors and entertainers will line a mile of downtown Asbury Avenue between Fifth Street and 14th Street. The Block Party helps draw tens of thousands of people to Ocean City for Columbus Day Weekend. Entertainers and bands will perform at various spots along the Avenue between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Just a few of the perennial favorites include the Tidal Wave Band (at 10th Street) and the Pennsport String Band (at 13th Street). The cast of “The Marvelous Wonderettes” will perform from the steps of City Hall. Pony rides for children will be available on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle (at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue) during the same hours. Vendors including Asbury Avenue restaurants will offer food of every variety. Street parking will be free at all metered spots and municipal parking lots in Ocean City, including at the Transportation Center lot (Ninth Street and Haven Avenue) and at the municipal lots on the 700 and 800 blocks of Central Avenue. A 9 p.m. fireworks display over the ocean caps off the evening. The show will be launched from a barge off the Ocean City Music Pier and will be best viewed from the boardwalk and beach between Fifth Street and 14th Street.
19th Annual AppleFest in Upper
Upper Township Department of Recreation JOHN WESLEY GANDY FARMSTEAD 26 Tyler Road (ROUTE 616) Greenfield 08270
10/12/2019 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: Free Paring & Admission
CALL: 609-628-2011 x248
WEBSITE
The 19th Annual AppleFest will be held once again at Gandy Farmstead and will feature a large variety of Apple treats including caramel apples, apple dumplings, apple butter, apple cider, cobbler & of course fresh apples. There will also be an apple pie baking contest for children & adults, children’s activities, live music, bee keeping demonstrations, pies for sale & more! Free Admission & Parking.
Kids Pumpkin Painting in Avalon
Avalon Free Public Library 235 32nd St Avalon New Jersey 08202
10/12/2019 10:00 am – 11:00 am
REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED But Recommended
AGE RANGE: All Ages
FREE
CALL: (609) 967-7155
WEBSITE
Kids can paint and decorate their own pumpkin.
Avalon Seafood Festival
Borough of Avalon Community Hall Avalon 08202
10/12/2019 – 10/13/2019 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
CALL: (609) 967-3936
WEBSITE
YUM! Tantalize your taste buds with delicious seafood and refreshing beverages from local restaurants. There will be more than 30 local vendors selling art, home good, clothing seasonal dècor and more. Kids will enjoy hands-on activities, balloon art, face painting an art bar and lot more.
Family Fun in the Field at Secluded Acres in Rio Grande
Secluded Acres Farm 1024 Route 47 S Rio Grande 08242
Weekly on Saturday til 10/27/2019 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
COST: Free activities. Charge for pumpkins.
CALL: (609) 886-8574
WEBSITE
Join us Saturday’s in October from 10 am-4 pm for FREE family fun including corn boxes, pedal tractors, a corn walk/simple maze, water pump duck races and a harvest obstacle course. There will be a charge for pumpkins.
Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest
Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks
Mariners Pier Wildwood New Jersey 08260
Weekly on Friday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 12 noon- 11:00 pm
Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
COST: Check Website Link for More Info
CALL: (609) 522-3900
WEBSITE
Join us for Oktoberfest, that ancient German tradition of merriment, roller coasters, tilt-a-whirls, beer, pretzels and bratwurst! Mariner’s Pier will be open for Oktoberfest from 5:00pm to 11:00pm on Friday, from noon to 11:00pm on Saturday, and from noon to 5:00pm on Sunday. Jumbo’s restaurant will feature a special themed selection of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, German potato salad, schnitzel and more. On tap, guests will find a wide selection of beers and tasting flights to be enjoyed at an outdoor ‘biergarten’ located behind Jumbo’s with live entertainment. Raise a glass and tap a toe as bands play throughout the night Friday and Saturday.,
Right to Unite Unity Day
Fox Park Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues
Across from Convention Center Wildwood New Jersey 08260
10/12/2019 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
AGE RANGE: FREE All Ages
WEBSITE
Completely FREE family day involving Churches, Community Helpers, & Community Resources coming together to promote God’s love and Community Unity ! BBQ, Bouncy Houses, Baked goods & Guest speaker Leon Patillo of Santana
Alpaca Farm Visits
Jersey Shore Alpacas 521 S Route 47 Cape May 08204
Weekly on Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
COST: Donations Accepted
CALL: (609) 889-4957
WEBSITE
We will begin our 2019 season on Saturday, March 2nd 10am-4pm and be open every Saturday thereafter. 🙂 We do accept private appointments Mon.-Fri. only. (Note: private tours are available year-round M-F, except July). Private tour rates are below: Off-Season (Oct. – April) $25 for a group of 4, and $5 per additional person In-Season (May-Sept.) $30 for a group of 4, and $5 per additional person Please call or email us for a reservation. Reservations must be confirmed in advance.
Fall Harvest Festival Fun & Corn Maze
Nauti Spirits Distillery 916 Shunpike Road Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/4/2019 – 10/27/2019 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
CALL: (609) 770-3381
WEBSITE
Join us on the farm, adjacent to the distillery for the Nauti Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Painting, Fall Fun Games, Food on the Farm, and Live music under the stars! Journey through the high corn fields of Nauti Spirits up and down, over and around to find your way out! Set up with Nauti Trivia, selfie stations and friends along the way to help you navigate your way through. Pirates and Mermaids under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Harvest Farm Games: FREE to ALL Discover the farm fun games we have all set up in the Nauti Kid Zone. Pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Ring toss and much much more! Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Painting: Pick your pumpkins or paint your own Jr. Pumpkin. Market price per pound for each.
Father Christmas Visits Whale’s Tale in Cape May
Whale’s Tale 312 Washington Street Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/12/2019 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
CALL: 609-884-4808
WEBSITE
MORE DETAILS:
Father Christmas is back on Saturday, October 12th from 1-4 pm! Father Christmas is headed back to Cape May. Come meet him at the Whale’s Tale on Saturday, October 12th. He’ll be signing and personalizing your Old World Christmas Ornaments from 1-4 pm, so be sure to bring your camera and stop by to say hello and revel in the magic of the season! While you’re visiting Father Christmas don’t forget to enter to win a beautiful Old World Christmas Ornament basket valued at over $300! Winners will be drawn on October 12th!
Monarch Tagging Demo
Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse Ave
Meets at the East Shelter next to the Hawkwatch Platfor
Cape May Point New Jersey 08212
10/12/2019 Saturday 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
FREE
CALL: 609-400-3868
WEBSITE
Weather permitting. Meets at the East Shelter next to the Hawkwatch Platform at Cape May Point State Park. Join CMBO Monarch Monitoring Project naturalists to learn about the Monarch butterflies that migrate through Cape May. You’ll learn how you can help with Monarch conservation. After the talk, watch as small tags are affixed to Monarchs to track their migration. No preregistration required. Family-friendly. Cost: FREE For more information on all of CMBO’s walks and programs, please call 609-400-3868
Hawk ID Mini-Workshop in Cape May
Cape May Point State Park Lighthouse Ave
Cape May Point New Jersey 08212
10/12/2019 Saturday 10:30 am – 11:30 am
AGE RANGE: All Ages
Cost: FREE
CALL: 609 884 2159
WEBSITE
Meets at the East Shelter next to the Hawkwatch Platform at Cape May Point State Park. Join CMBO interpretive naturalists to learn how seasoned hawk watchers spot and identify these magnificent birds. No preregistration required. Family-friendly. Cost: FREE For more information on all of CMBO’s walks and programs, please call 609-400-3868
Pumpkin Picking Hayrides at LeGates
LeGates Farm 3400 Bayshore Rd
North Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/7/2019 – 10/25/2019 Weekly on Monday , Friday
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Pumpkin Painting
Saturday & Sunday 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, & 2pm
$8.00 includes pumpkin
$5.00 paint your own
Scarecrow Making:
Saturday & Sunday 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 4:30pm
$20.00 includes all materials and clothes
$15.00 Bring your own clothes
FREE Spooky Movies every Sunday 7:30-9:30pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
No Registration Required
CALL: (609) 886-8500
WEBSITE
LeGates features hayrides to the pumpkin patch on Fridays & Mondays from 4:30-6:30PM for $6 per person. Pumpkins are .59 cents per pound. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday by appointment only you must call ahead. Saturday & Sunday includes pumpkin painting, scarecrow making and a FREE spooky movie on Sunday nights.
West Cape May Lima Bean Festival
Wilbraham Park Broadway & West Perry Sts. West Cape May 08204
10/12/2019 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
CALL: 609-408-2556
WEBSITE
West Cape May celebrates her farming heritage with the Annual Lima Bean Festival in Wilbraham Park! The lowly legume takes center stage beginning at 9:00 am and delights locals and visitors alike with her vast array of recipes, crafts and products available. Any questions for this event should be directed to the Event Organizers, Theresa Enteado and/or Suzanne Schumann at (609) 884-1005 ext 100 or 101 or via email to limabean@westcapemay.us
Hawktoberfest
Hawk Haven Winery 600 South Railroad Ave
Rio Grande New Jersey
10/12/2019 – 10/13/2019 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
CALL: (609) 846-7347
WEBSITE
We are celebrating harvest season this Columbus Day weekend with the first ever HAWKTOBERFEST! Join the Hawk Haven staff for a weekend of wine, live music, and food trucks! The tasting room will be open 11 am-6 pm, and the outside bar will be serving up wine by the glass, can, and bottle. THE MUSIC: Saturday, October 12th, 2019 12-2:30pm: Subliminal Message Band 2:30-5 pm: Chris GS & the Ramble Sunday, October 13th, 2019 12-2:30 pm: Ryan Tennis Band 2:30- 5 pm The Willing (members of Bluebone and the Herb Moore Trio) THE FOOD TRUCKS: Jenni Mac’s Winey Snacks Hit the Road Jack’s Mermaid Mutineer Empanada Mama’s
Chalk About AC
Atlantic City
O’Donnell Memorial Park Atlantic City New Jersey
10/12/2019 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
FREE
WEBSITE
Chalk About AC is a free city-wide chalking event encouraging participants to create chalk artwork throughout the city. The event is family-friendly and invites everyone to enjoy and celebrate Atlantic City through the creation of positive, inspirational messages and images! Check-in & Coffee: 9am-10am Chalking: 10am-12pm Lunch: 12pm-1pm Rain Date: Sunday, October 13 Participants are supplied with chalk, water, paper towels, and an event t-shirt. Coffee & treats offered during registration, event closes with a light lunch. Free with registration!
Cardiff Fire Company Annual Fall Festival
Raymour & Flanigan Furniture 6115 Black Horse Pike
EHT New Jersey
10/12/2019 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Our Annual Fall Festival is BACK!! We’re so excited! Vendor applications will be available soon. We will update as soon as they are available. We will have games for the kids many craft vendors as well as local favorite food trucks! We hope to have a bigger better time than ever before!
Smithville Irish Festival *Hours Vary*
Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 2 Cape May County Historic Smithville Galloway 08205
10/12/2019 – 10/13/2019 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
FREE
CALL: (609) 316-7901
WEBSITE
There is no time to be upset about the end of summer, especially with all of the exciting fall festivities Smithville has lined up! The Irish Festival is October 12 & 13,2019. This festival has a full schedule for both days of music games and food. Saturday the 12th the Festival starts at 10:00 am Sunday the 13th it starts at 11:00 am. An Irish Market with lots of vendors will be located right outside the Colonial Inn bed and Breakfast, in the Village Greene parking lot Kids activities Delicious Food Court All of these great events are proof that you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy the Irish Festival, anyone can participate in the fun! So mark your calendars!
Sunday October 13th
Avalon Seafood Festival
Borough of Avalon Community Hall Avalon 08202
10/12/2019 – 10/13/2019 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
CALL: (609) 967-3936
WEBSITE
YUM! Tantalize your taste buds with delicious seafood and refreshing beverages from local restaurants. There will be more than 30 local vendors selling art, home good, clothing seasonal dècor and more. Kids will enjoy hands-on activities, balloon art, face painting an art bar and lot more.
Monarch Festival 2019
NJ Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Ave
Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/13/2019 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
CALL: (609) 898-8848
Cost: Donations Accepted: Suggested donation of $5 a person.
WEBSITE
The Nature Center will host a Monarch Butterfly Festival with games, activities, and live monarch tagging demonstrations. It is the peak season for the monarch butterfly migration and the Monarch Monitoring Project is in full swing. Come and check out what the fuss is all about and learn what you can do to help save this declining species. Cost: Suggested donation of $5 a person.
Rea’s Country Harvest Fair
Rea’s Farm
4th Avenue & Bayshore Rd
West Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/19/2019
10:00 am – 5:00 am
REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED
AGE RANGE: All Ages
CALL: (609) 884-4522
WEBSITE
MORE DETAILS:
Juried Crafters! Hayrides, Critters, Pumpkins, Vendors & more details to follow. .Check “website” link as event approaches for details from Rea’s.
Hawktoberfest
Hawk Haven Winery 600 South Railroad Ave
Rio Grande New Jersey
10/12/2019 – 10/13/2019 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
CALL: (609) 846-7347
WEBSITE
We are celebrating harvest season this Columbus Day weekend with the first ever HAWKTOBERFEST! Join the Hawk Haven staff for a weekend of wine, live music, and food trucks! The tasting room will be open 11 am-6 pm, and the outside bar will be serving up wine by the glass, can, and bottle. THE MUSIC: Saturday, October 12th, 2019 12-2:30pm: Subliminal Message Band 2:30-5 pm: Chris GS & the Ramble Sunday, October 13th, 2019 12-2:30 pm: Ryan Tennis Band 2:30- 5 pm The Willing (members of Bluebone and the Herb Moore Trio) THE FOOD TRUCKS: Jenni Mac’s Winey Snacks Hit the Road Jack’s Mermaid Mutineer Empanada Mama’s
Fall Harvest Festival Fun & Corn Maze
Nauti Spirits Distillery 916 Shunpike Road Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/4/2019 – 10/27/2019 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
CALL: (609) 770-3381
WEBSITE
Join us on the farm, adjacent to the distillery for the Nauti Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Painting, Fall Fun Games, Food on the Farm, and Live music under the stars! Journey through the high corn fields of Nauti Spirits up and down, over and around to find your way out! Set up with Nauti Trivia, selfie stations and friends along the way to help you navigate your way through. Pirates and Mermaids under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Harvest Farm Games: FREE to ALL Discover the farm fun games we have all set up in the Nauti Kid Zone. Pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Ring toss and much much more! Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Painting: Pick your pumpkins or paint your own Jr. Pumpkin. Market price per pound for each.
Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest
Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks
Mariners Pier Wildwood New Jersey 08260
Weekly on Friday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday 12 noon- 11:00 pm
Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
COST: Check Website Link for More Info
CALL: (609) 522-3900
WEBSITE
Join us for Oktoberfest, that ancient German tradition of merriment, roller coasters, tilt-a-whirls, beer, pretzels and bratwurst! Mariner’s Pier will be open for Oktoberfest from 5:00pm to 11:00pm on Friday, from noon to 11:00pm on Saturday, and from noon to 5:00pm on Sunday. Jumbo’s restaurant will feature a special themed selection of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, German potato salad, schnitzel and more. On tap, guests will find a wide selection of beers and tasting flights to be enjoyed at an outdoor ‘biergarten’ located behind Jumbo’s with live entertainment. Raise a glass and tap a toe as bands play throughout the night Friday and Saturday on
Funny Farm Rescue Fall Festival
Funny Farm Rescue 6908 Railroad Blvd Mays Landing New Jersey 08330
10/13/2019 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
CALL: (609) 742-9410
WEBSITE
One of the biggest and most anticipated events of the year! Live band, vendors, food vendors, family activities, feeding the animals, hayrides!!!!! FUN for everyone!
Smithville Irish Festival *Hours Vary*
Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 2 Cape May County Historic Smithville Galloway 08205
10/12/2019 – 10/13/2019 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
FREE
CALL: (609) 316-7901
WEBSITE
There is no time to be upset about the end of summer, especially with all of the exciting fall festivities Smithville has lined up! The Irish Festival is October 12 & 13,2019. This festival has a full schedule for both days of music games and food. Saturday the 12th the Festival starts at 10:00 am Sunday the 13th it starts at 11:00 am. An Irish Market with lots of vendors will be located right outside the Colonial Inn bed and Breakfast, in the Village Greene parking lot Kids activities Delicious Food Court All of these great events are proof that you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy the Irish Festival, anyone can participate in the fun! So mark your calendars!
Saturday October 19th
Kids Halloween Cookie Decorating Class
The Beachin’ Bakery 1046 ASBURY AVE Ocean City New Jersey 08226
10/19/2019 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
COST: $25
CALL: (609) 814-2136
WEBSITE
Kids Halloween cookie class will be held Saturday, October 19th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. $25 per child. Call, email or visit our website to reserve your spot!
Ocean City Ghost Tour
Ghost Tour of Ocean City Asbury Ave at E 9th St
Ocean City 08226
Weekly on Friday & Saturday 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
Book Online or Call: 609-814-0199
COST: Tickets are $18 per person ($12 ages 4-12). Advance ticket purchase required. We recommend purchasing by 6pm to ensure your spot. Book online or call 609-814-0199.
WEBSITE
A candlelight walking tour where “fun in the sun” turns into “FEAR IN THE DARK”! Join us on the Jersey Shore’s most unique and entertaining tour as we stroll the avenues and historic town center of the beautiful resort town of Ocean City, NJ. Listen to tales of the unknown and folklore of the shore on the Ghost Tour of Ocean City! The tour materializes at 9th St. and Asbury Ave., outside of City Hall. Advanced ticket purchase required. We recommend buying tickets by 6:00 pm to ensure your spot on the tour. Purchase tickets by calling 609-814-0199 or purchase tickets online.
10th Annual Bonfire on the Beach
Wildwood Beaches 17th & The Beach North Wildwood New Jersey 08260
10/19/2019 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
COST: $10 (Kids under 12 are $2)
WEBSITE
Enjoy a bonfire on the beach from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at 17th Avenue in North Wildwood with live entertainment. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase (no glass containers plastic only.) Admission is $10; children under 12 are $2. Bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy a fun night on the beach! Sponsored by the Anglesea Irish Society and the Greater Wildwood Jaycees. ** Rain Date November 2nd. **
Fleck’s’ Fall Fest
Ellie & Wild Bill’s Farmers Market & Garden Center
517 Route 47 South Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/19/2019 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
CALL: (609) 536-8262
WEBSITE
Join us for our 2nd Annual Fall Fest!! Food, games, pumpkin patch, bounce house & local vendors. Most activities free
Fall Festival at Bad Cat Farm
Bad Cat Farm 544 New England Road Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/19/2019 – 10/26/2019 Weekly on Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
CALL: (215) 459-7331
WEBSITE
This year’s Fall Festival is shaping up to be the best yet! Join us on Saturday October 19th or 26th from 10-4 for all sorts of fun! Want to get a jump on the festivities? Each day will kick off with an hour of yoga at 9:00AM ($15, bring your own mat) Then at 10:00, the party starts: – fall wreath making – build your own bouquet bar – (temporary) tattoo parlor – pumpkin decorating – cornhole and other games – awesome vendors (like Syd’s Beachin Crafts & The Humble Wagon – see photos in the Discussion!) This is a free event, but some activities have a charge. Leashed dogs are welcome, there will be a loose 50 lb turkey, so only well-behaved friends please. Interested in vending? Email us at: badcatfarmwcm@gmail.com
Rea’s Country Harvest Fair
Rea’s Farm 4th Avenue & Bayshore Rd West Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/19/2019 10:00 am – 5:00 am
CALL: (609) 884-4522
WEBSITE
Crafters! Hayrides, Critters, Pumpkins, Vendors & more details to follow. Check “website” link as event approaches for details from Rea’s.
Free Pumpkin Hayrides for All Ages
Lower Cape Library 2600 Bayshore Road Villas New Jersey 08251
10/19/2019 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Cost: FREE
CALL: 609-886-8999
WEBSITE
Adults and children alike are welcome to celebrate the best parts of autumn with us as we take a hayride through a local pumpkin patch. We will meet at the Lower Library for a short presentation on pumpkins and other fall squash, then drive the short distance to Rae’s Farm at the beanery for a hay ride, after which patrons will be able to choose a pumpkin in the field to take home. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and all patrons must register beforehand. Joseph Alvarez has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology/Environmental Science, a founding member of the Cape May County Beach Plum Association, and is active in many county and agricultural programs in South Jersey.
Fall Harvest Festival Fun & Corn Maze
Nauti Spirits Distillery 916 Shunpike Road Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/4/2019 – 10/27/2019 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
CALL: (609) 770-3381
WEBSITE
Join us on the farm, adjacent to the distillery for the Nauti Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Painting, Fall Fun Games, Food on the Farm, and Live music under the stars! Journey through the high corn fields of Nauti Spirits up and down, over and around to find your way out! Set up with Nauti Trivia, selfie stations and friends along the way to help you navigate your way through. Pirates and Mermaids under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Harvest Farm Games: FREE to ALL Discover the farm fun games we have all set up in the Nauti Kid Zone. Pumpkin Bowling, Pumpkin Ring toss and much much more! Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Painting: Pick your pumpkins or paint your own Jr. Pumpkin. Market price per pound for each.
Pumpkin Picking Hayrides at LeGates
LeGates Farm 3400 Bayshore Rd North Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/7/2019 – 10/25/2019 Weekly on Monday , Friday 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Pumpkin Painting
Saturday & Sunday 11am, 12 noon, 1pm, & 2pm
$8.00 includes pumpkin
$5.00 paint your own
Scarecrow Making:
Saturday & Sunday 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 4:30pm
$20.00 includes all materials and clothes
$15.00 Bring your own clothes
FREE Spooky Movies every Sunday 7:30-9:30pm
AGE RANGE: All Ages
No Registration Required
CALL: (609) 886-8500
WEBSITE
LeGates features hayrides to the pumpkin patch on Fridays & Mondays from 4:30-6:30PM for $6 per person. Pumpkins are .59 cents per pound. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday by appointment only you must call ahead. Saturday & Sunday includes pumpkin painting, scarecrow making and a FREE spooky movie on Sunday nights.
No Scare, Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat Day
Ocean View Trail of Terror 2545 Route 9 Ocean View New Jersey 08230
10/19/2019 – 10/26/2019 Weekly on Saturday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A no scare walk through for young children and those with sensory concerns. No tricks, just treats! Costumes are encouraged for trick or treating along the trail. Admission is free however donations to the Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company are appreciated!
Ocean View Trail of Terror Haunted Walk
Ocean View Trail of Terror 2545 Route 9 Ocean View New Jersey 08230
10/17/2019 – 10/26/2019 Weekly on Thursday , Friday , Saturday
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Ocean View Fire Company presents The Trail of Terror: Freakshow! This all new haunted walk in the woods behind the Ocean View Fire Hall is be held on weekends in October from 7-10PM each night. All proceeds benefit the Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company. Now featuring food from Tom’s Truck Stop food truck!
International Snow Leopard Day 2019
Cape May County Park & Zoo 07 Rt 9 North Cape May Court House New Jersey 08210
10/19/2019 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: FREE
CALL: (609) 465-5271
WEBSITE
Join us on Saturday, October 19th as we celebrate and raise funds for International Snow Leopard Day! We will have educational information, keeper talks, activities and crafts available. For more information about Snow Leopards use the link below https://www.snowleopard.org/
Alpaca Farm Visits
Jersey Shore Alpacas 521 S Route 47 Cape May 08204
Weekly on Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
COST: Donations Accepted
CALL: (609) 889-4957
WEBSITE
We will begin our 2019 season on Saturday, March 2nd 10am-4pm and be open every Saturday thereafter. 🙂 We do accept private appointments Mon.-Fri. only. (Note: private tours are available year-round M-F, except July). Private tour rates are below: Off-Season (Oct. – April) $25 for a group of 4, and $5 per additional person In-Season (May-Sept.) $30 for a group of 4, and $5 per additional person Please call or email us for a reservation. Reservations must be confirmed in advance.
28th Annual Pumpkin Festival & Share the Harvest Food Drive
Historic Cold Spring Village 720 Route 9 Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/19/2019 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: FREE
CALL: (609) 898-2300 ext.10
WEBSITE
Free Admission, please bring a non-perishable food item Families can enjoy pumpkin painting and games throughout the day. A variety of crafters will sell their wares along the Village’s shell-paved lanes. Vendors will be selling hot dogs, funnel cake, and other snacks. Visit a haunted house at the Corson Gandy Barn and hop on a fall hayride through the farm. Presented by the Lower Township Rotary Club! For Halloween Parade information call Lower Twp. Recreation Center at 609-886-7880 If you are interested in becoming a vendor at Pumpkin Fest please call 609-827-8771
Inaugural Congress Fall Festival
Congress Hall, 200 Congress Pl Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/19/2019 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
CALL: (609) 884-6583
WEBSITE
Come one, come all to Congress Hall’s inaugural Fall Festival. This October, we’re throwing a party on the grand lawn with fall favorites from Brats and Beer Cheese Pretzels, Funnel Cakes, to candy apples and Apple Cider Doughnuts. Grab a pint from the nearby beer tent, serving local brews and ‘adult’ slushies by the firepit. Kids and kids at heart will have a blast playing all of the fall-themed carnival games and taking a ride on the Congress Hall Spook Express! Paint a pumpkin and get your face painted to look like a spooky goblin, pretty princess, or strong superhero. Then grab a camera’ our pumpkin-filled hay wagon will make the perfect spot for a family photo-op! After the sun goes down stick around for the nighttime screening of ‘Hocus Pocus’ and s’mores on Congress Hall’s lawn.
Cape May Fall Festival & Nature Nick Shows
Cape May Convention Hall 714 Beach Ave Cape May New Jersey 08204
10/18/2019 – 10/20/2019 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Check website for additional details and Nature Nick show times for each day.
CALL: (609) 884-9565
WEBSITE
Visit the Convention Hall for tons of free family fun! New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory has its finger on the pulse of fall migration and you are invited to be a part of it. Browse our vendor partners, Watch a live demonstration of Monarch tagging, Do sand art right on the beach with our artist, Join in our silent auction for amazing goodies & Discover Animal Adventures with Nature Nick! Click “website” for additional details and Nature Nick show times for each day.
Family Fun in the Field at Secluded Acres
Secluded Acres Farm 1024 Route 47 S Rio Grande 08242
10/5/2019 – 10/27/2019 Weekly on Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
COST: Free activities, charge for pumpkins.
CALL: (609) 886-8574
WEBSITE
Join us Saturday’s in October from 10am-4pm for FREE family fun including corn boxes, pedal tractors, a corn walk/simple maze, water pump duck races and a harvest obstacle course. There will be a charge for pumpkins.
19th Annual Fine Crafts Fall Festival & Family Fun Day
Mays Landing Merchants Association 109 NJ 50 War Memorial Park
Mays Landing New Jersey 08330
10/19/2019 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
CALL: 609 625 3286
WEBSITE
The Mays Landing Fine Crafts Fall Festival & Family Fun Day is a time-honored tradition in the Township of Hamilton that attracts thousands of visitors each year and continues to be a resounding success of an event that promotes community pride and local business. In its 19th year, the Mays Landing Merchants Association is proud to host the Mays Landing Fine Crafts Fall Festival & Family Fun Day at War Memorial Park and a part of Main Street to bring township residents together for a day of fun!
2019 Paw Dazzle Pet Parade & Costume Contest
Historic Smithville, Paw Dazzle Boutique Smithville New Jersey 08205
10/19/2019 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
CALL: (609) 748-8999
WEBSITE
It’s that time of year again – maximum spook season! Come join us on the 19th of October (Saturday) for this year’s pet parade and costume contest! Featuring prizes, a fundraising raffle to benefit Atlantic County Canines, an Autumn-themed photobooth, and lots of fun! Registration is at 11am, parade at 1pm.
Free Family Halloween Event
Bass Pro Shops – 30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Atlantic City New Jersey 08401
10/19/2019 – 10/20/2019 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CALL: (609) 449-4500
WEBSITE
Saturday October 19th and Sunday October 20th our Event starts at Noon and ends at 5pm Come in costume, don’t come in costume, bring your dog in costume, bring your family, just come in for a FREE 4 x 6 photo up against our really neat Halloween background. We also offer a $5 package which includes (1) 6 x 8 (2) 4 x 6 and digital download. We will also have a Halloween Ring Toss Game for the kids with prizes and this weekend the craft is a really neat Owl mask. So if you don’t know what to be for Halloween, you could be an owl! The first 75 kids to get a Free picture taken will receive a Trick or Treat bag!
Haunted Seaport in Tuckerton
The Tuckerton Seaport 120 W Main St Tuckerton New Jersey 08087
10/17/2019 – 10/19/2019 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
COST: $10
CALL: (609) 296-8868
WEBSITE
Visit Tuckerton Seaport, if you dare, for a frightastic adventure known in local lore as Haunted Seaport. Haunted Seaport will take place on Thursday through Sunday, October 17th -20th from 6:00pm until 9:00pm each night (last admission will be at 8pm or earlier dependng on capacity). Pirates and Sea Captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Climb aboard a hayride for a ghostly howling good time through the Haunted Woods. Be on the lookout for the Jersey Devil. We will also have a non-scary Family Fun Activity Area with crafts, stories, games, and not so scary fall activities. You will not want to miss any of the fantastic phenomenal haunting of the evening. Food will be available. Anyone under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
