Fall events in Salem County
Fall festivals, Halloween events, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and harvest fun across Salem County NJ and nearby South Jersey towns within about 45 minutes, Oct 10 to Nov 30, 2026.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Friday evening6pTrick-or-Treat Special6:30pFri SatNight of Terror at Creamy Acres Farm6:30pFri SatThe Revisionists: A Haunted Gothic Walk at Rockwood6:30pFri SatFlashlight Corn Maze 20266:30pFri SatFort Delaware Paranormal Adventures7pSalem City Comes Alive with Legends from the Past: Walking Ghost Tour1 more3 more
Saturday, October 17
9am to 3pm
Fort Mott State ParkAnnual car show on the grounds of the riverfront state park, set among the historic fort batteries with Delaware River views.
9 to 11am
Delaware CityThe finale of the 2026 Native Flora Walk series, a scenic guided walk through Fort DuPont's grounds at peak fall color.
10am to 5pm
WilmingtonA full-day summit exploring hip hop culture as a force for social change, with performances, art, and conversation across the museum.
10am to 3pmFree
Riverview Beach ParkSecond annual fall festival on the Delaware River waterfront with Salem County art and craft vendors, live music, food and a plein air painting competition with prizes.
10am to 2pm$35
Salem County Vocational Technical School DistrictHabitat for Humanity of Salem County's designer handbag bingo fundraiser, with proceeds supporting home builds, wheelchair ramps, and critical repairs. $35 a ticket, ages 18 and up, 10 am to 2 pm.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18
SwedesboroThe Swedesboro farm's fall festival runs through November 1 with a pumpkin patch, pumpkin town, tractor rides, live music and photo ops.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18$10
WilmingtonMore than 100 Mid-Atlantic artisans sell pottery, jewelry, woodwork, textiles, and gourmet foods across Hagley's grounds, with food trucks and admission good for both days.
10am to 3pm, through Oct 18$8
WilmingtonA three-day trick-or-treat party at the zoo with costumed guests collecting treats among the animals and fall decorations throughout the grounds.
12 to 4pmFree
Christian Life CenterFree community fall gathering with hayrides, games, bouncy houses, horse rides, a petting zoo and free hotdogs, popcorn and apple cider. Register for one time slot; all guests go through the registration line.
12 to 5pm, through Oct 18
Mullica HillThe winery's harvest weekends stretch through November with live music, visiting food trucks and new fall wine releases on the outdoor patio.
1pm
Pennsville Memorial High SchoolWatch the Mighty Oaks in their first-ever NJCAA football season, playing a home game at Pennsville Memorial High School. The program earned its first win in program history on Sep 19.
1 to 3pm$25
New CastleA walking tour built on research into five generations of Old New Castle's African American community, covering the period from 1776 to 1876 along a revamped route.
1:30 to 6pm, through Oct 18$16.50
VinelandSouth Jersey's longest-running community theatre stages the kid-sized musical of Arnold Lobel's books, following best friends Frog and Toad through a year of seasons. Two shows Oct 17 (1:30 and 5pm).
6 to 7pm
VinelandThe historical society's museum hosts a campfire evening of kid-friendly Edgar Allan Poe story adaptations for children and families.
6 to 9pmFree
MillvilleDowntown Millville turns High Street into a giant game of Clue for its October Third Friday, with ghost stories, a costume contest, tarot readings, and free family activities.
6:30pm, through Oct 17$35
Woodstown Central Railroad (South Woodstown Station)Nighttime train ride through the Salem County countryside to Fenwick Grove for ghost stories, folklore and local legends told by Salem County Historical Society storytellers. History-focused atmosphere with no jump scares.
6:30 to 9pm, through Oct 17$30
WilmingtonA 90-minute lamplight walk through Rockwood's gardens led by in-character Revisionists who tell a new handwritten gothic ghost story each year, with five acted vignettes and a cash bar.
6:30 to 8:30pm, through Oct 17$10
ElmerAn eight-acre corn maze cut into America 250 shapes (flag, Liberty Bell, bald eagle, USA 250) walked after dark by flashlight on Friday and Saturday nights; food and pumpkins for sale on site.
6:30 to 11:59pm, through Oct 17$60
Delaware CityThree-hour ghost investigations inside the Civil War prison fort on Pea Patch Island, with park guides, real investigation gear, and a ferry ride included. Tours depart 6:30 and 9:30pm nightly.
6:30 to 10pm, through Oct 17$40
Mullica HillSouth Jersey's largest Halloween park sprawls across 100 acres of haunted hayrides, a haunted corn maze, haunted houses and a paintball hayride, in its 30th season.
7 to 8:15pm, through Oct 17$25
New CastleGuided night walks through Old New Castle that go inside the haunted Amstel House, home of the Lady in Blue, with tales of ghosts, Victorian funeral customs, and 370 years of town history.
7 to 9pm, through Oct 18$20.95
Dalton FarmsBrand-new nighttime trail through thousands of glowing hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns with themed displays, photo ops and seasonal treats at Dalton Farms. Open select evenings; tickets $20.95.
7:30pm, through Oct 18
Parvin State ParkAnnual haunted walk and corn maze at Parvin State Park, about 45 minutes through the woods. Not recommended for children under 8; not handicap accessible. 2026 admission price not yet published.
All day, every Saturday
SCC Glass Education CenterA three-week adult glassblowing workshop at Salem Community College's Glass Education Center, shaping molten glass at the furnace. No experience needed, ages 18 and up. Meets Oct 17, 24, and 31.
All day, through Oct 18$35
Woodstown Central Railroad (South Woodstown Station)Scenic 18-mile round-trip train ride through Salem County farmland to Fenwick Grove for pumpkin picking, fall games and activities along Fenwick Creek. One pumpkin included per ticket; cider and doughnuts available for purchase. Trains depart 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm each operating day.
All day, through Oct 18$35
Woodstown Central Railroad (South Woodstown Station)Train ride to Bil-Dol Farm with exclusive rail access to its custom patriotic-themed corn maze, plus about an hour to explore the farm at your own pace. One ticket covers the train and maze admission. Trains depart 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm each operating day.
7 to 11pm, through Nov 1Free
WilmingtonA free spooky lighting display along Rockwood's 1800s trails after dark, a family-friendly way to walk one of the region's oldest private gardens at night.
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