Hey Weekenders β€”

If you can't find something to do in South Jersey this weekend, we're not sure what to tell you.

Harvest festivals, pumpkin festivals, Irish festivals, Celtic celebrations, food trucks, wineries, live music β€” and even a market dedicated to New Jersey's stranger side.

From Barrington and Berlin to Mullica Hill, Deptford and beyond, the calendar is absolutely packed.

Let’s get into it this weekends events!

Main Events This Weekend

Barrington Harvest Festival

Saturday, October 10 | 10 AM–4 PM | Clements Bridge Road | Barrington

One of Barrington’s biggest days of the year is back! The Annual Harvest Festival takes over Clements Bridge Road with 150+ vendors, food trucks, live music, a car show, kids section and basket auction.

It’s six hours of small-town fall festival fun right in the heart of Barrington. Rain date: Sunday, October 11.

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54th Annual Fall Festival in Mullica Hill

October 10 & 11 | 10 AM–3 PM | 41 S. Main Street | Mullica Hill

Main Street Mullica Hill is getting the full fall treatment for the 54th Annual Fall Festival. Expect vendors and crafters, food trucks, live music and free pumpkin painting for kids throughout the two-day celebration.

Between the historic downtown setting and all the fall colors, this one checks a lot of the boxes for a classic October weekend.

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Collingswood Porchfest 2026

Saturday, October 10 | Collingswood

New date, same great music! 🎢 After being postponed due to weather, Collingswood Porchfest is back this Saturday!

This neighborhood-wide music celebration turns front porches, lawns and yards throughout Collingswood into mini concert venues, featuring local musicians and bands performing for the community.

Grab your walking shoes, explore the neighborhood and enjoy an afternoon of live music in one of South Jersey's favorite small towns.

πŸ“… Rescheduled from September 26 to October 10.

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Smithville Irish Festival

Saturday & Sunday, October 10–11 | Historic Smithville

Historic Smithville goes Irish for the weekend! The 2026 Smithville Irish Festival brings two days of Irish culture and festival atmosphere to the village.

It’s a great excuse to wander the shops, spend some time in Smithville and make a full fall day out of it.

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South Jersey Celtic Festival

Saturday & Sunday, October 10–11 | Burlington County Fairgrounds

Kilts encouraged. The South Jersey Celtic Festival brings Celtic culture to the Burlington County Fairgrounds with Highland Games, food trucks, Celtic entertainment, face painting, axe throwing and live music.

Admission is FREE.

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Autumn Lake Winery Harvest Festival

Saturday & Sunday, October 10–11 | 12–5 PM | Autumn Lake Winery | Williamstown

Fall weekends were made for wineries. Autumn Lake Winery’s 11th Annual Harvest Festival brings together live music, food trucks, fall sangrias, craft vendors, hayrides and more.

Set among the vineyard at 870 W. Malaga Road, it’s an easy way to spend a fall afternoon with a glass of wine in hand.

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Berlin Boro 15th Annual Fall Fest

Saturday, October 10 | Berlin Boro County Park | Berlin

Berlin’s annual fall celebration returns with something for just about everyone: children’s games, face painting, pumpkin painting, craft vendors, food trucks, music, a car show and beer & alcohol gardens.

There’s even a Mutt Strut with dog costume prizes, plus first responders and emcee Tony Romeo from PHL17’s Weekend Philler.

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Ales on the Rails

Saturday, October 10 | 1–6 PM | Station Avenue | Mount Ephraim

Food trucks, cold beer and live music β€” not a bad Saturday lineup. 🍺 Ales on the Rails returns to Station Avenue with live bands, local food & beer, games and activities, small-shop vendors and a car show.

Come hungry, grab a drink and hang around for an afternoon of music and community fun in Mount Ephraim.

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Leeds Market

Sunday, October 11 | 11 AM–5 PM | Collingswood Grand Ballroom | Collingswood

Here’s something a little different from your typical fall festival. Leeds Market celebrates New Jersey arts, culture and lore with 70+ vendors gathering inside the Collingswood Grand Ballroom.

Admission and parking are FREE, there’s a cash bar, and if Jersey folklore and the strange side of the Garden State are your thing, this one deserves a spot on the Sunday itinerary.

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Deptford Township Fall Festival

Saturday, October 10 | 12–5 PM | 138 Andaloro Way | Deptford

Deptford is packing a lot into one afternoon. The Deptford Township Fall Festival features food trucks, hayrides, balloon artists, treats, games, live music, craft vendors and a beer & wine garden.

Deptford kids can also enjoy free pumpkin picking on the hayride, making this an especially good one for families. The festival is rain or shine.

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Blackwood Pumpkin Festival

Sunday, October 11 | 11 AM–4 PM | Blackwood

After last weekend’s rain changed the plans, the 33rd Annual Blackwood Pumpkin Festival is back on for its rain date this Sunday.

Presented by Mainstage Center for the Arts, this longtime Blackwood tradition is a perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy an October Sunday with the community.

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South Harrison Community Day

Saturday, October 10 | 11 AM–8 PM | Stewart Park | Harrisonville

South Harrison is going all out for Community Day this Saturday! πŸŽ‰ Head to Stewart Park for a full day of amusement rides, games, food trucks, live music, entertainment, local vendors and family-friendly activities.

The fun kicks off with a car show at 11 AM, followed by rides, food trucks and entertainment from noon to 8 PM. Enjoy performances from Runaway Train, the Original Hobo Band and more throughout the day.

Happening Throughout October

Red Barn Farm Sunflower & Fall Festival

Weekends throughout October
πŸ“ Hammonton

Sunflowers, U-pick, hayrides, photo ops and fall attractions throughout the season.

Johnson's Corner Farm Fall Harvest Festival

Throughout October
πŸ“ Medford

Pumpkin picking, hayrides and classic fall farm activities.

Dalton Farms Pumpkin Fest & Tri-State Sunflower Festival

Throughout October – November 1
πŸ“ Swedesboro

Pumpkins, sunflowers, seasonal attractions and plenty of fall photo opportunities.

Diggerfest Fall Festival

Throughout October
πŸ“ Diggerland | West Berlin

Diggerland gets a fall makeover with pumpkins and seasonal family activities.

Fintastic Pumpkin Glow

Through November 1
πŸ“ Adventure Aquarium | Camden

Glowing gourds take over the aquarium for its annual underwater fall celebration.

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Haunted Houses, Trails & Corn Mazes

Looking for a good scare this October? South Jersey has everything from haunted hayrides and terrifying trails to nighttime corn mazes. Here are some of the spooky attractions happening around the region this month.

FOR THE BRAVE

Night of Terror at Creamy Acres

πŸ“ Night of Terror β€” Mullica Hill
πŸ“… Select Nights Through October 31

One of South Jersey's biggest Halloween attractions returns to Creamy Acres with four haunted attractions, including the famous Ride of Terror haunted hayride. For an extra adrenaline rush, Haunted Paintball is available on select nights throughout October.

HallowSpire

πŸ“ HallowSpire β€” Southampton
πŸ“… Select Nights Through November 1

Three scares in one night: take on the Jersey Devil Terror Trail, get lost among the zombies in the 13th Acre Haunted Corn Maze, and brave the Funland Forgotten Circus.

This one is geared toward people who actually want to be scared β€” HallowSpire recommends it for ages 10+ and says the current version isn't recommended for young children.

The Haunting on High Street

πŸ“ Burlington County Prison Museum β€” Mount Holly
πŸ“… October 16–17, 23–24 & 30–31
⏰ 7–10 PM

New for 2026! Head inside the historic Burlington County Prison Museum for a Halloween experience built around the phantoms and phobias haunting the halls of the more than 200-year-old prison, followed by a Halloween hangout in the courtyard with food, entertainment and more.

Fear in the Forest

πŸ“ Browns Mills / Pemberton
πŸ“… Friday, October 23 & Saturday, October 24

This isn't your typical indoor haunted house. You'll head deep into the woods for a half-mile-plus haunted trail through a working blueberry farm filled with actors, themed scenes and plenty of surprises in the darkness.

It's only open two nights this October, so plan ahead.

Miller's Haunted Farm

πŸ“ Miller Farms β€” Hammonton
πŸ“… October 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 23–24 & 30–31

Take on The Haunted Woods, a roughly one-mile trip through multiple themed areas, along with the farm's Haunted Maze and live scare actors roaming the property.

Terror in the Junkyard

πŸ“ Scullville Fire Company's Terror In The Junkyard β€” Fleming's Junkyard, Egg Harbor Township
πŸ“… Weekends in October

There's probably no better setting for a haunt than an actual junkyard. The Scullville Volunteer Fire Company transforms Fleming's Junkyard into a Halloween attraction featuring a haunted hayride through the woods and junkyard plus the Maze of Terror.

The attraction also serves as a fundraiser for the volunteer fire company.

NOT-SO-SCARY FALL FUN

Want the Halloween atmosphere without people jumping out at you? These are the better bets.

πŸ”¦ Night Corn Maze at The Red Barn Farm

πŸ“ The Red Barn Farm β€” Hammonton
πŸ“… Fridays & Saturdays, October 2–31
⏰ 7–10 PM

Grab a flashlight and see if you can find your way through nearly 7 acres of corn after dark.

And an important distinction: this one is NOT haunted. No actors and no jump scares β€” just you, a flashlight, the dark and a lot of corn. Flashlights are provided, and there's a shorter maze available for younger kids.

Johnson's Corner Farm Corn Maze

πŸ“ Johnson's Corner Farm β€” Medford
πŸ“… Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through October 31

For families with younger kids, Johnson's offers the classic fall-farm experience without the scares. Make your way through the corn maze and pair it with the farm's other seasonal activities for an easy October outing.

πŸ‘» WEEKENDER TIP: Haunted attraction schedules can change because of weather, and several require timed tickets. Check the attraction's website before heading out β€” especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

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That's another South Jersey weekend planned!

Whether you're checking out a local festival, grabbing a drink at a winery or just enjoying some time outside, make sure to support the local businesses and organizations that make these weekends possible.

And if you enjoyed this week's issue, forward it to a friend who always asks, "What's going on this weekend?" We might just save you both some time.


– Tyler and the SJW Crew

Please note: event dates, times, entertainment schedules, and details can occasionally change, so we always recommend checking directly with event organizers before heading out.