# Fall events in North Jersey

> Fall events across North Jersey: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Union, Somerset and Hunterdon counties, Oct through Nov 2026.

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/h6qq9v.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/h6qq9v/fall-events-in-north-jersey. Updated 2026-10-11T17:59:05.073Z.

Status: live. Updates monthly (update_cadence monthly). Last write 2026-10-11T17:59:05.073Z.

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### [Brighton Asylum](https://wknd.app/r/x888ew/brighton-asylum)

- When: 2026-10-16 19:00 (America/New_York), and 11 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Brighton Asylum, 2 Brighton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055 (40.85758, -74.14355)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening
- About: Three haunted houses plus a horror museum, mini escape rooms, axe throwing, and the Monster Midway, indoors and open rain or shine. Opening time varies 7:00-7:30 by night; tickets $47.99-$52.99; off-site parking with a free shuttle from Clifton High School.
- Source: https://tickets.brightonasylum.com

### [Haunted Red Mill 2026: Lurking in the Shadows](https://wknd.app/r/jm647f/haunted-red-mill-2026-lurking-in-the-shadows)

- When: 2026-10-16 19:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809 (40.6363, -74.91263)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, history
- About: The museum's biggest fundraiser turns the 1810 Red Mill and its river grounds into a haunted walk with winding trails, eerie mazes, live actors, and a slow haunted hayride. A behind-the-scenes lights-on tour runs Thu Oct 22.
- Source: https://hauntedredmill.ticketsauce.com/

### [Farm of Horrors at Schaefer Farms](https://wknd.app/r/9b47t9/farm-of-horrors-at-schaefer-farms)

- When: 2026-10-16 19:00-22:00 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Schaefer Farms, 1051 County Route 523, Flemington, NJ 08822 (40.5442, -74.82731)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $36.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, farm
- About: Four linked attractions on 200-plus acres: the Hayride of Horror, Trail of Terror, MassAcre Maize, and CarNevil of Chaos. High-scare with strobes and roaming actors; not recommended under 13.
- Source: https://www.farmofhorrors.com/calendar/

### [Scare Farm at Norz Hill Farm: The Final Ride](https://wknd.app/r/ycq3kj/scare-farm-at-norz-hill-farm-the-final-ride)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 8 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Norz Hill Farm & Market, 120 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (40.53563, -74.69755)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, farm
- About: The 20th and final season: four outdoor attractions on dark farmland, two haunted hayrides plus two walking trails with live scare actors. Timed-entry slots from about 7 PM; book online. Recommended 13 and up.
- Source: https://www.scarefarm.com/

### [Light Up Diwali 2026](https://wknd.app/r/f9mewe/light-up-diwali-2026)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 (40.8186, -74.22429)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, diwali, art, dance, live-music, food
- About: AAPI New Jersey's annual Festival of Lights celebration with music and dance performances, food trucks, South Asian crafts and local vendors, plus the museum galleries open to explore.
- Source: https://aapinewjersey.org/events/light-up-diwali-2026/

### [ConserVISION Fall Fest](https://wknd.app/r/wwh4gg/conservision-fall-fest)

- When: 2026-10-17 16:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 (40.76802, -74.28154)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, animals, food
- About: Conservation-themed fall fest at the zoo with food trucks, cocktails, train rides, and ambassador animal encounters, co-hosted by Essex County environmental groups. Adult-friendly with drinks on site.
- Source: https://zoologicalsocietyofnj.org/events/conservision2026/

### [Daughtry with Ryan Perdz](https://wknd.app/r/q6d794/daughtry-with-ryan-perdz)

- When: 2026-10-21 19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 N Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ 07631 (40.89533, -73.97515)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music
- About: Chris Daughtry's post-grunge rock band plays an intimate theater night in Englewood with Ryan Perdz opening.
- Source: https://concerts50.com/show/daughtry-in-englewood-tickets-oct-21-2026

### [The Jersey Tenors 2026](https://wknd.app/r/hfjxk9/the-jersey-tenors-2026)

- When: 2026-10-23 all day (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 State Route 173, Hampton, NJ 08827 (40.63798, -74.97974)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music
- About: Broadway meets rock and roll: tenor vocals with a live band covering Sinatra, Frankie Valli, Queen, Elton John, and Bon Jovi at New Jersey's premier dinner theatre on a 90-acre estate. Multiple matinee and evening performances; see the show page for times.
- Source: https://www.theatermania.com/shows/hampton/the-jersey-tenors-2026_1844522/

### [Resilient Raritan River Bike Tour](https://wknd.app/r/x4x7t8/resilient-raritan-river-bike-tour)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Duke Farms, 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 (40.54432, -74.62394)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sports
- Topics: tour, nature, history
- About: Guided bike ride through Duke Farms and onto the Raritan River Greenway, covering the river's industrial history and the farm's dam-removal and floodplain restoration work. Bring your own bike or rent one; $20-$30.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilient-raritan-river-bike-tour-tickets-2002465676744?aff=ebdssbpointsofinterest

### [Diwali @ The Commons](https://wknd.app/r/d4p6ef/diwali-the-commons)

- When: 2026-10-24 13:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bridgewater Commons, Center Court, 400 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (40.5864, -74.61871)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: diwali, cultural-heritage, dance, live-music
- About: The mall's Festival of Lights celebration with live Bollywood and traditional dance and music in Center Court, South Asian crafts, giveaways, and traditional dress encouraged. Free.
- Source: https://bridgewatercommons.com/events/diwali-the-commons/

### [A.R. Rahman: The Symphonic Experience with the New Jersey Symphony](https://wknd.app/r/ux43kr/a-r-rahman-the-symphonic-experience-with-the-new-jersey)

- When: 2026-11-03 19:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102 (40.7402, -74.16726)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, classical-music, cultural-heritage
- About: The two-time Oscar winner performs his greatest hits alongside the full New Jersey Symphony orchestra on a national symphonic tour, a rare New Jersey date.
- Source: https://www.njpac.org/event/a-r-rahman/

### [Joshua Bell (recital with Peter Dugan)](https://wknd.app/r/na4s5w/joshua-bell-recital-with-peter-dugan)

- When: 2026-11-03 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 N Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ 07631 (40.89533, -73.97515)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, classical-music
- About: Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell in recital with pianist Peter Dugan, opening with performances by local students and SuperChamber soloists.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/regional/Joshua-Bell-with-the-Academy-of-St-Martin-in-the-Fields

### [Art Garfunkel: What a Wonderful World Celebration Concert](https://wknd.app/r/d463et/art-garfunkel-what-a-wonderful-world-celebration-concert)

- When: 2026-11-06 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960 (40.79426, -74.47801)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music
- About: Garfunkel's 2026 world tour stop, billed as a career-spanning celebration concert with his full band at Morristown's Mayo Performing Arts Center.
- Source: https://www.mayoarts.org/shows/art-garfunkel/

### [Diwali On Hudson: Family Diwali Cruise Party](https://wknd.app/r/ve5n8n/diwali-on-hudson-family-diwali-cruise-party)

- When: 2026-11-07 18:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Liberty Landing Marina, 80 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305 (40.70902, -74.04244)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: diwali, cultural-heritage, dance
- About: A Bollywood-music Diwali cruise on the Hudson with festive decor, dancing, photobooth, live belly dancer, Punjabi dholi, and skyline views from a climate-controlled three-deck boat. Boarding is early; departures run on schedule.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diwali-on-hudson-family-diwali-cruise-party-tickets-2001002595629

### [Gregory Porter with special guest Madeleine Peyroux](https://wknd.app/r/adma9v/gregory-porter-with-special-guest-madeleine-peyroux)

- When: 2026-11-13 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102 (40.7402, -74.16726)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, jazz
- About: Two-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter headlines the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, celebrating a decade of Take Me to the Alley, with Madeleine Peyroux marking ten years of Secular Hymns.
- Source: https://www.njpac.org/event/gregory-porter/

### [Menopause The Musical (25th Anniversary Tour)](https://wknd.app/r/9rfequ/menopause-the-musical-25th-anniversary-tour)

- When: 2026-11-18 19:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 N Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ 07631 (40.89533, -73.97515)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater
- About: The long-running musical parody about four women bonding over hot flashes at a lingerie sale, set to parodies of 1960s-80s hits, on its 25th anniversary tour. Evening shows at 7 PM per the venue listing.
- Source: https://bergenpac.org/events/detail/menopausethemusical

### [10,000 Maniacs (45th anniversary tour)](https://wknd.app/r/d3z9s3/10-000-maniacs-45th-anniversary-tour)

- When: 2026-11-19 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960 (40.79426, -74.47801)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music
- About: The band caps its 45th anniversary year in Morristown with longtime vocalist Mary Ramsey, mixing Elektra-era anthems with new material.
- Source: https://www.mayoarts.org/shows/10000-maniacs/

### [Billy Gardell (stand-up)](https://wknd.app/r/nee4vk/billy-gardell-stand-up)

- When: 2026-11-20 20:00-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: UCPAC Main Stage, 1601 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065 (40.61055, -74.27682)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: comedy
- About: The Mike and Molly star brings his down-to-earth stand-up to Rahway's historic Main Stage; nearby restaurants offer dinner-and-show deals for the night.
- Source: https://ucpac.org/event/billy-gardell/

### [Hoboken's Annual Turkey Trot 5K](https://wknd.app/r/88tmyh/hobokens-annual-turkey-trot-5k)

- When: 2026-11-21 10:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Pier A Park, 100 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (40.73698, -74.02675)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sports
- Topics: race, thanksgiving
- About: USATF-certified 5K run/walk plus a 1-mile fun run (9 AM) starting and finishing at Pier A Park with Manhattan skyline views; age-group awards, post-race music and hot chocolate.
- Source: https://register.hobokenturkeytrot.org/Race/Events/NJ/Hoboken/HobokenTurkeyTrot5K

### [Ashenfelter 8K Classic & Tom Fleming 2K (27th edition)](https://wknd.app/r/324jq5/ashenfelter-8k-classic-tom-fleming-2k-27th-edition)

- When: 2026-11-26 09:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Glen Ridge High School area, 200 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 (40.79944, -74.20663)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $40.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: race, thanksgiving
- About: The storied Thanksgiving-morning road race honors Olympic steeplechase champion Horace Ashenfelter on a certified flat course through historic Glen Ridge, benefiting public schools. A 2K fun run steps off at 8:15 AM ($30).
- Source: https://www.ashenfelter8k.org/

### [Somerville 5K Turkey Trot](https://wknd.app/r/u4djwn/somerville-5k-turkey-trot)

- When: 2026-11-26 09:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Engine Company, 170 E Main St, Somerville, NJ 08876 (40.566, -74.60532)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $45.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: race, thanksgiving
- About: 11th annual certified 5K on Thanksgiving morning; proceeds fund Somerville recreation programs for youth, adults, and seniors. Overall male and female winners get $150 Visa gift cards.
- Source: https://runsignup.com/somerville5k

### [2026 CEA & Johanna Foods Turkey Trot](https://wknd.app/r/rbt7e6/2026-cea-johanna-foods-turkey-trot)

- When: 2026-11-26 09:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Court Street Park, 43 Park Avenue, Flemington, NJ 08822 (40.51086, -74.86062)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $40.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: race, thanksgiving
- About: The 34th annual and one of New Jersey's longest-running turkey trots, drawing about 6,000 runners and walkers through historic Flemington streets. Proceeds fund employment programs for people with disabilities.
- Source: https://cea-nj.org/events/turkey-trot/