Fall Family Events In and Around Jersey City
Ah Autumn! The leaves begin to change colors, the weather calls for our favorite sweaters and pumpkins and apples need picking. The days may be getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean the family fun has to stop! Fall is packed with events that the whole family will enjoy. Don’t know where to start? No problem! We’ve created a list of Fall Family Events In and Around Jersey City just for you!
Fall Workshops
Free family-friendly Community Workshops at the Family Learning Garden in Lincoln Park are back this Fall.
When: Saturdays, Sept. 13, 27. Oct 4, 26. 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Hudson County 4-H Family Learning Garden in Lincoln Park, Jersey City.
Diwali On The Hudson
Organized by Saraswati Cultural Association of New Jersey, this event is open to the public. Come and enjoy the multitude of vendors, performances, music, food, children’s activities, and more.
When: Saturday, October 12, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: Exchange Place, Montgomery St., Jersey City
Oktoberfest Pop-up Market
Food, ciders, beers, music, vendors selling vintage jewelry, skin care products, candles, handmade pottery, and a lot more – that’s what awaits you at the Oktoberfest pop-up market on October 12th.
When: Oct 12, 2024, 1 pm – 5 pm
Where: 149 Newark Ave., Jersey City
Autumn Community Wellness Fair
Connect with the community and nourish both body and soul. There will be food trucks, face painting, yoga, free pumpkins, entertainment, health providers, mental health providers, community services, and more.
When: Oct 12, 2 pm – 7 pm
Where: Monticello & Fairmont Avenues, Jersey City
Pumpkin painting on the pier
If you are interested in the event you would have to register by emailing [email protected].
When: Oct 12, 2024, 11 am – 2 pm
Where: Pier A Park
Hispanic Heritage Mercado
This is a family-friendly, pet-friendly Latinx small businesses, artists, and community event. They will have local artists, books, a permanent jeweler, savory food & sweets and so much more!
When: Oct 13, 2024, 2 pm – 7 pm
Where: 4700 Park Ave. Weehawken, NJ
Fall Festival in Jersey City Heights
Join the fun with an exciting lineup of activities, including water games, arts and crafts, face painting, and much more. For more details, check here.
When: Oct 19, 2024,10 am to 12:30 pm
Where: River View Fisk Park, Palisades Avenue, Jersey City Heights
Hoboken’s Annual Fall Harvest Festival
Looking for a day filled with fun activities for kids, live music, craft & food vendors, a beer garden for adults, and pumpkin decorating, and more! Look no further – head to 7th and Jackson Plaza on Oct 19. You can enjoy performances by ASEDS BOLD dancers. This is organized by the City of Hoboken and the HBA.
When: Oct 19, 2024, 11 am – 5 pm (Rain Date: 10/26/2024)
Where: 7th & Jackson Plaza
Annual Harvest Festival at Waterfront Montessori
Join Waterfront Montessori on October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Annual Harvest Festival to celebrate the fall season on the waterfront! The Harvest Festival is a family-friendly event featuring games, crafts, local vendors, delicious treats, and more. Entrance to the festival is free and open to the public. Check out Waterfront Montessori’s Instagram for sneak peeks at the fun to come – @wfm_jc
WFM’s Open House on October 19 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. will give parents a chance to explore the Toddler and Primary classrooms, meet with the teachers, and learn how a Montessori education at Waterfront Montessori can help their child develop the skills needed for future success. Registration is available on their website at https://www.waterfrontmontessori.com/open-house-sign-ups.
When: October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Waterfront Montessori, Jersey City
Annual Monticello Fall Festival
Millicent Ansah and The Common Earth Company proudly present the 2nd Annual Monticello Fall Festival where you can enjoy pumpkin picking, light bites, crafts and face painting, and DJ.
When: October 20th, from 11 AM – 2 PM
Where: The Common Earth Company, 99 Monticello Avenue, Jersey City
Zombie Opera From Outer Space
Come and enjoy the 5th-anniversary Halloween-themed night this October!
When: Sat, Oct 26, 4 – 9 pm
Where: Hamilton Park, Jersey City
Library of Shadows
This is a Halloween bash fundraiser. This is a 21+ event and is ticketed at $100 per ticket. “Enjoy a night filled with devilishly delightful cocktails and hauntingly good wines at our open bar, where expert mixologists will craft themed beverages to keep your spirits high. As you sip on your spooky drinks, feast on a buffet of gourmet treats and spooky snacks, from monster-sized hors d’oeuvres to sweet confections. Once you’ve fueled up, hit the dance floor and groove to a mix of Halloween classics.“
When: Saturday, October 26th, 7pm-11pm
Where: 472 Jersey Ave, Jersey City
Walkway Pops
Organized at the Hoboken Historical Museum, you can check out these pop-ups that have jewelry, clothes and more. These are the last dates of the season. In October there will be the Halloween Market, in November there will be the Pre-holiday market and in December there will be the holiday market.
When: Oct 26, Nov 16, 30, & Dec 14, 15
Where: Hoboken Historical Museum
Boo at the Zoo
Our annual family-friendly Halloween tradition is back at the Bronx Zoo. Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy Boo at the Zoo! Check online also for Pumpkin Nights!
When: Weekends from September 28th – October 27th
Where: Bronx Zoo
Queens County Farm Museum
There are many Fall Family Events In and Around Jersey City happening this year! Halloween at the Queens County Farm is popular. If you are in for some adventure in the moonlight, Maze by Moonlight is the one to choose. They have the Harvest Dance Festival that celebrates American Indian Culture through music and dance. Queens County Farm has a lot to offer and fall is a season full of fun events here. Check the link for the list of fun events!
Where: 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, New York
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Bigger, brighter, and better than ever before…experience thousands of hand-carved jack-o’lanterns illuminating the night. Immerse yourself in larger-than-life displays, complete with special effects and an all-original soundtrack. Since 2005, visitors of all ages have been wowed by this magical walk-through experience. Parking is free but you would need to buy tickets for this experience.
When & Where: Hudson Valley › Sep 13 – Nov 17, 2024 and Long Island › Oct 4 – Nov 3, 2024
2024 Charity Cornhole Tournament
Party With Purpose is excited to officially announce the 2024 date for their annual charity cornhole tournament. Join them for a fun day of cornhole, food, drinks, and prizes, all in an effort of raising vital funds for local children’s charities. They also have spots in a PWP NYC Marathon Team where PWP has partnered with
New York Road Runners and The TCS New York City Marathon.
When: Saturday, October 19th 2024 @ 12 PM – 5 PM
Where: Willie McBride’s, Hoboken
Oktoberfest 2024
The Reeves-Reed Arboretum conducts numerous events throughout the Fall. Enjoy the OKTOBERFEST 2024 when they put the ‘PUB’ in Public Garden and transform the Arboretum into a beer garden with ALL YOU CAN EAT & DRINK, lawn games and live music! OKTOBERFEST 2024 is a fundraiser for the Arboretum. Admission includes bottomless beer and German fare. You must be 21 or older to attend.
Where: Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit
Little Monsters Halloween Celebration
Celebrate Halloween here at My Gym! Your little one will have a SPOOKTACULAR time with themed games, gymnastics, zipline, and more! Show off their best costumes for our Monster Runway Show! Goodie bags with treats will be provided. Please note all one-hour parties are parent-participating, and they will be allowing one parent per child on the gym floor!
When: October 26th and 27th 2024
Where: My Gym
3 and Under Parties: Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 1:30-2:30 PM + Sunday, October 27, 2024 –1:30-2:30 PM
All Ages: Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 3:00-4:00 PM + Sunday, October 27, 2024 – 3:00-4:00 PM
Trunk or Treat
Enjoy a night of trunk or treating and navigating through a bone-chilling haunted hallway at the Newark Symphony Hall.
Fall is a season of so many activities that sometimes it gets difficult to choose which ones to go to. With so many Fall Family Events In and Around Jersey City, there’s no dearth of things to do. While biking, hiking, or visiting a lake takes a backseat with the change in weather,family and community activities shall continue. As does dining out and going to restaurants. Fall is an excellent time to enjoy everything about Hoboken and Jersey City.
When: Thursday, October 31 · 4 – 8pm EDT
Where: Newark Symphony Hall, 1020 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Jersey City Mac & Cheese Festival
Presented by Lokel Group, this is Jersey City’s first ever Mac & Cheese festival where you will get to savor samples of Mac and Cheese from different restaurants. This is a ticketed event.
When: Saturday, November 2, 1 – 5 pm
Where: To be Announced
Jersey City Wine Fest
Wine Fest is your all-access pass to try wines from both local and abroad. Travel the world of wine at the Harborside Atrium. Guests will enjoy wine samples for the session paired with live entertainment, food, and interactive games.
When: Nov. 23, 2024, 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Harborside Atrium
PAST EVENTS
Community Concert (Hispanic Heritage Month)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free community concert.
When: Oct 3, 2024, 7pm
Where: Franklin Williams Middle School, 222 Laidlaw Ave. Jersey City
JC Harvest Festival 2024
Who is as excited as we are for fall? Join us for the ultimate celebration with our Harvest Festival on October 5.
Please participate in the fall festivities offered at our event, including pumpkin decorating, arts & crafts, music, food vendors, and more!
Gather your family and friends and enjoy the fall fun with us 🙂
We are combining this with the Annual Cultural Diversity Festival and are so excited to see all of you there!
When: October 5, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Hamilton Park, Jersey City
Music and Food Festival
A rain or shine event, come and enjoy music and a variety of food at this festival, which invites everyone in the community to get together.
When: Oct. 5, Noon – 8 pm
Where: Hamilton Park, Jersey City
Disco In the Park
Come boogie at Van Vorst. Kids are welcome for the first part of the event. Entry is free. Dress in your best disco outfits!
When: October 5, 2024, 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Van Vorst Park, Barrow Street side
JC Green Fall Half
CityTri has partnered with Sustainable JC for this special JC Green Fall Half Marathon and day of fundraising. CityTri feels privileged to work with this mission-driven Jersey City non-profit and we are donating a percentage of our profits to Sustainable JC as they work to raise awareness for respiratory health during National Healthy Lung Month this October. Jersey City has the highest rate of asthma prevalence in Hudson County and as a #HealthierJC partner, SJC is seeking to improve air quality conditions in neighborhoods across the city.
Join them on October 1st to do a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K or Fun 1-Mile Community Walk / Run – whether you are a professional runner or a casual runner, running solo or part of a group, just come out and get healthy!
When: October 6, 2024 @ 9:30 AM
Where: Lincoln Park, Jersey City
Highlands Oktoberfest
Fall Carnival
Games, prizes, Rides, food, drinks, and loads of fun – that is what is in store at this fun Fall festival.
When: Wed, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 29
Wed-Fri: 6 pm – 10 pm. Sat-Sun: 2 pm – 10 pm
Where: Pershing Field, 201 Central Ave. Jersey City
Kindness Rocks
Cordero School is having a fundraiser. Come with the kids and decorate rocks to show commitment to kindness in the community. Help the school restock its pantry by bringing travel-size personal care items and school supplies to the event – more details on the flier.
When: Friday, September 27, 4pm – 6pm
Where: Hamilton Park, Jersey City
Music & Dance at the Fountain
West Side Arts & Music and the Jersey City Parks Coalition proudly present Lincoln Park Live – Music & Dance at the Fountain. There will be dance performances from Nimbus Dance accompanied by the New Jersey Symphony’s woodwind ensemble. Bring your friends and family for a night of free music and dance. Get your blankets and chairs and even dinner if you wish to!
When: Sep 28, 6 pm
Where: Lincoln Park, Jersey City
Planting Poetry
Come together and let loose the creativity at the Planting Poetry event. Come for potting plants, free art activities, and sharing poetry within the community.
When: Sept 28th, 2 pm – 5 pm
Where: Ferris Triangle Park
LH Fall Dog Fest & Street Fair
There will be local vendors, live jazz music, and a whole lot of fun. Come with your family, friends, and furry companions to this exciting street fair!
When: Saturday, September 28, Noon – 4:00 PM
Where: Regent Street, Jersey City
Pavement Art Festival
Brought to you by Washington Park Association of Hudson County. Calling all artists for the pavement art festival where the theme is ‘empowerment.’
When: Sep 28, 2024, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Off Palisade Ave. (Between Paterson Plank & 2nd St.)
Fall Arts and Music Festival 2024
Come and enjoy the Arts and Music Festival on Washington Street with Live music, artists, crafters, food vendors, and local businesses.
When: Sunday, Sept. 29, 11 am–6 pm
Where: 7th Street & South on Washington Street
Craft&CO Craft Night
BYOC – Bring your own craft and art supplies to swap.
When: Sept 30, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: &CO-Working Space, 201 Montgomery St. Jersey City
Food Truck Fest
Come enjoy the Food Truck Fest on Thursday at The Hub at Homestead Place. Enjoy live music, delicious dinner options, and sweet desserts, all just across from the PATH. It’s the perfect way to unwind after work or enjoy a fun night out.
When: Thursday, 19 Sep, 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: 9 Homestead Pl, Jersey City.
RNA Summer Music Series
The event is organized by Riverview Neighborhood Association (RNA) and Forget The Whale.
They will have Forget the Whale close the season on Friday, September 20, 2024.
When: Friday, Sept 20, 7 – 9 pm
Where: Riverview Fisk Park
Latin Nights in the Heights
Hola! Come and swing to the music on this Latin Nights in the Heights event. On Sep 20 you have Danny Matos y la Zaboriquen and on Sep 21st it is Freestyle Flashback.
When: Sep 20, 21. @ 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Pershing Field, 201 Central Ave. Jersey City
Jersey City Night Market
Come and enjoy food, music, shopping, freebies and more in Journal Square at this family-friendly event.
When: Saturday, 21 Sep, 2 pm – 8 pm
Where: 136 Magnolia Ave, Jersey City
All About Downtown Street Fair
Touted as Jersey City’s biggest bash of the year, the All About Downtown Street Fair is almost here. It brings you 200+ unique vendors, kid rides, beer gardens, live music, salsa dancing, fall fun, and more. Come and check out the dozens of food vendors, a beer garden, kid’s rides, Live Music and more at the street fair. This will held at Newark Avenue in Historic Downtown Jersey City, from Grove Street to Coles Street.
When: Saturday, September 21st from 12-8PM
Where: Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, Grove PATH Plaza
Hoboken Library Festival
Save the date for loads of fun at the Hoboken Library Festival. The activities are for families, teens, and children. There will be live afro and Asian music, book bingo, storytime, Escape Room, Poetry, book sale, button making and more.
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Church Square Park | 400 Garden St
Sunday Funday Fall Festival
If you are looking to have some fun with family on Sunday visit the Fall festival in Exchange Place. There will be music, games, food, painting, and over 35 artisans.
When: Sep 22, 11 am – 7 pm
Where: J. Owen Grundy Park, 2 Exchange Place, Jersey City
Pepperpalooza
Come try hot peppers, homemade chilis, and more.
When: Sunday, Sept 22, 2 – 4 pm
Where: Ogden’s End Community Garden, 100 Ogden Ave, Jersey City
Artisan Market
Celebrate the first day of Fall at the Hoboken Artisan Market next Sunday with the second annual Paws for Hoboken Pet Adoption & Education. There will be over 75 artisan vendors, live acoustic music, and more.
When: Sep 22, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: 1401 Adams St. Hoboken
Community Green Committee Meeting
This is a free event but registration is required. This JSQCA + SJC Community Green meeting where every Wednesday at 7 pm they gather to discuss what makes Jersey City greener, stronger, and better. All are welcome.
When: Sept. 18, 2024, 7 pm – 8 pm
Where: Virtual meeting via Zoom
Candlelight vigil and ceremony – 9/11 anniversary
A somber candlelight vigil and ceremony in memory of all the people lost during the 9/11 attack as well as New Jersey’s 9/11 responders, recovery workers, and survivors.
When: Wednesday, September 11, 6 pm
Where: EMPTY SKY: State of New Jersey’s (official) September 11th Memorial
Swap + Donate
Organized by Jersey City Moms, this is a Halloween costume and school uniform swap/donate. They will have tables set up at the JCFamilies Back to School Picnic. All donations will be gifted to Miss Tina Nalls aka Community Treasures and to the Triangle Park Community Center to be given directly to families in need.
When: Sept 13, 2024, 4pm – 7 pm
Where: Hamilton Park
Greenbiz Speed Dating Event
There will be complimentary food, drinks, trivia and raffle drawings. You would get to meet other members and like-minded neighbors for a relaxed evening. Find more details here.
When: Friday, Sept 13, 2024, 5:30 pm
Where: &CO Coworking Space, 201 Montgomery St. Jersey City
JC Fridays
JC Fridays is a free arts festival across Jersey City, NJ presented by Art House Productions.
It is held four times a year at the start of every season: March, June, September, and December.
Come and be a part of Jersey City’s free quarterly Arts Festival. There are many events at different neighborhoods/addresses, all taking place on Sept 13.
Most of them are Visual Arts related and some include music, performances, films, shopping, and more.
When: Sept 13
Where: Different neighborhoods like Historic Downtown, Bergen-Lafayette, West Side, The Heights, Greenville, Journal Square, and also Virtual events. Find the event list with addresses here.
El Mercadito Hispano
During Hispanic Heritage Month, come celebrate the Hispanic cultural roots and the unity of our diverse cultures.
When: Saturday, September 14, 12–5 PM
Where: 407 Palisade Ave. Jersey City
Poured Fresh
Ghost Hawk Brewing presents Poured Fresh, a beer, art and food festival. Come and enjoy some beer and fun at the annual Fall parking lot jam.
When: Sat, Sept 14, 12 – 8 PM
Where: Ghost Hawk Brewing Co, Clifton, NJ
Around the World in 80 images
This is a photo tour taking place in Greenville, as part of the JC Fridays program.
When: Spet 14/15 – 2pm – 5pm & Oct 5/6 – 1pm – 6pm
Where: 128 Winfield Ave. JC
Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival
Presented by Riverview Jazz and the Exchange Place Alliance the first annual Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival is a free event that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
When: Sept 14, 2024, 1 PM – 8 PM
Where: Exchange Place Plaza
Fall Flea Market
At the Fall Flea Market organized by RNA, you can come and sell or buy gently used vintage or handmade items. You could get some treasures in this flea market.
When: Saturday, September 14, 11 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Riverview Fisk Park
Back to School Picnic
As we enter September, with the new school year just around the corner, it is the perfect time for some outdoor fun. JCFamilies brings you the Back to School Picnic, where you can enjoy the waning warm temperatures with music, food, crafts sessions, and many more activities for kids. This will be an exciting afternoon with family and community.
When: September 14th – 10 AM – 1 PM
Where: Church Square Park, Hoboken
Ukrainian Fall Festival
Enjoy this annual event with your family. There will be a concert, delicious food, and dozens of vendors.
When: September 14, 1 pm
Where: 90 Fleet St. Jersey City
Hobby Rip Night – Bodega Block Party
Come for @topps Hobby Rip Night at the Bodega this Saturday from 4-7 pm and trade all you can.
The whole block will be shut down and there will be lots of food, ice cream, giveaways, and activities throughout the evening.
When: Sat, Sep 14, 4 pm – 9 pm
Where: 3563 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City
Grind Market
If you want to try some specialty coffee, this is the place to head to. There will also be an outdoor marketplace that will feature permanent jewelry, custom caps, thrifted pieces, and streetwear.
When: Sep 14 – 15, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: 380 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City
Fall Harvest Festival
Brought to you by Riverview Farmers Market, this fall festival will have a great lineup of live music, and family activities like pumpkin painting, face painting, and more. Come and enjoy the Sunday afternoon with your family.
When: Sunday, Sep 15, 12:30 pm
Where: Riverview Park
Repair Cafe
Fix your broken items for Free! Repair Cafe is here. There will be repair coaches who can help fix your broken items like Bicycles, Clothing, Computers, Jewelry, Small electricals, and more. Two items per person.
When: Sunday, Sept 15, 2024, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie St. Jersey City
Updated Oct 9, 2024
