Fall Food Truck Fiesta
October 17
The popular food trucks of summer roll into Mercer County Park for a fall fiesta! It’s a moveable feast of food; beer and wine; and live music.
11 AM-7 PM. Admission $5, plus food and drinks. Mercer County Fairgrounds, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor
Oktoberfest at Burlington County Fairgrounds
October 17
Fairground events include a car show, 5K run and live performances by local bands. Of course, it wouldn’t be Oktoberfest without plenty of food and beer.
11 AM-5 PM. Free. 1960 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road, Columbus (609-265-5858)
Chatsworth’s 32nd Annual Cranberry Festival
October 17-18
This longstanding celebration of New Jersey’s cranberry harvest also highlights the culture of the Pine Barrens. A diverse group of local artists, vendors and craftspeople will show their work.
9 AM-4 PM. Free admission, $5 donations will be accepted. Downtown Chatsworth
Family Fall Float Festival
October 18
Spend the day canoeing or kayaking on Rancocas Creek and Smithville Lake.
10 AM-4 PM. Free. Historic Smithville Park & Smith’s Woods, 803 Smithville Road, Mount Holly (609-265-5858)
Grand Harvest Wine Festival
October 24-25
Now in its fifth year, the celebration of Jersey wines returns to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. Attendees receive a wine glass to sample vintages from 20 New Jersey wineries. The weekend includes live bands, local food and guest speakers.
Noon to 5 PM. $25 per day; $5 for non-samplers 21 and over. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township (609-588-0085)
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
October 23-25
Get a head start on holiday shopping at this festival featuring jewelry, fashions, art pieces, furniture, home accessories, and other creations by more than 250 celebrated artisans.
Fri and Sat, 10 AM-6 PM; Sun, 10 AM-5 PM. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset
Harvest Food Truck & Wine Festival
October 24-25
Sample dishes from award-winning food trucks while enjoying Alba Vineyard’s panoramic views. The event features live music; wine tastings available at an additional cost.
Noon to 5 PM. Adults, $10; ages 13-20, $5. Alba Vineyard, 269 Riegelsville Warren Glen Road, Milford (908-995-7800)
Mischief Madness Night
October 30
A night of fun for the whole family. Enjoy spooky stories and a hayride—plus a carving contest.
4-9 PM (Rain date: October 31). Family of 2, $8; family of 3+, $10. Colonial Park Putting Course, 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset