🍂 Hey neighbors! Fall is in full swing, and this weekend has a little of everything: a family night on the farm, a pumpkin patch train ride, a winery fall fest, monster trucks, food trucks and community festivals across South Jersey. We’ve also got a shore add, and Turkey Trot sign-ups to put on your calendar now.

🍂 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

Family Fun Night | Duffield’s Farm & Market, 280 Chapel Heights Rd, Sewell | 6:30 PM ~ 8:30 PM (check-in starts at 6:00)

A nighttime hayride around the farm, a corn maze by flashlight (bring your own flashlight), a s’mores pit with supplies included, a DJ, photo booth, carnival games and glow-in-the-dark bubbles. Face painting and food are sold separately. This is a ticketed event and no tickets will be sold at the door, so register ahead of time on the farm’s website.

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🍁 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

Haddon Heights Fall Festival & Art Walk | Station Avenue, Haddon Heights | 10 AM ~ 4 PM

Live music, a Kids Zone, artists and crafters, food trucks and local shops along Station Avenue. A great way to spend a fall morning in one of Camden County’s most walkable downtowns.

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Pumpkin Patch Flyer | Woodstown Central Railroad, South Woodstown Station, 650 Alloway-Woodstown Rd, Woodstown | Saturday & Sunday, departures at 10 AM, 12:30 PM and 3 PM

A scenic train ride through Salem County to Fenwick Grove, with about 45 minutes to pick a pumpkin and enjoy fall games and activities before the ride back. One pumpkin is included, and parking is free. Tickets start at $35, and this is the final weekend of the season. Plan to arrive 20 to 30 minutes before departure.

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Russo’s Fall Food Truck Festival | Russo’s PYO Annex, 299 Flyatt Rd, Tabernacle | 11 AM ~ 4 PM

A day on the farm with a variety of local food trucks serving savory favorites, comfort food and sweet treats, plus apple cider donuts, pumpkin picking, wagon rides and corn maze fun. Free admission.

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Renegade Monster Trucks | Miller Farms, 134 N Grove St, Berlin | Shows at 12:30 PM and 6 PM

12,000-pound trucks, 66-inch tires and 1.5 to 2 hours of family-friendly horsepower. Two shows, so you can pick the one that fits your day.

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Italian American Heritage Street Festival | Cooper Avenue, Marlton | 1 PM ~ 5 PM

Evesham Township’s second annual celebration of Italian American culture, with food trucks, bakers and dessert tables, Italian-themed vendors, live music and dancing, and a wine tasting.

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Harvest Town | Gardner’s Basin, 800 N New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City | 2 PM ~ 6 PM

A free community celebration hosted by the City of Atlantic City, with food, games and rides for the whole family. Rain date is Sunday, October 25.

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Port Republic’s Annual Fall Fest | 143 Main Street, Port Republic | 5 PM ~ 8 PM

An evening of fall fun, with hay rides and a bake sale at Port Community Church, mini farm tractors and volleyball at the baseball field, and Smokeology Barbecue’s food truck. At 6:30 PM, Disney’s Tangled plays outdoors under the stars, so bring lawn chairs and blankets!

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🍂 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

Stratford Fall Festival | Yellin School, 111 Warwick Rd, Stratford | 11 AM ~ 4 PM

Free admission and a full day of fun: local vendors and artisans, food, live entertainment, a car show, pie bake-off, cornhole tournament, kids’ games and community exhibits.

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🌊 SHORE ADD: OCEAN CITY

Dog Days on the Boardwalk | Ocean City Boardwalk | Saturday 9 AM ~ 5 PM, Sunday 9 AM ~ 3 PM

Leashed dogs are welcome on the boards, which is rare! Saturday has dog-friendly vendors, free photos with Santa in a lifeguard boat from 11 AM to 1 PM, and the Humane Society’s Pet of the Year announcement at noon at the Music Pier.

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Two ways to give back in Ocean City on Saturday: the Walk to End Alzheimer’s starts with registration at 8:30 AM at the Civic Center (6th & Boardwalk), a ceremony at 10 AM and a 2.5-mile walk at 10:30 AM. The Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep runs 9 AM to 12:30 PM, with check-in at the Music Pier. Bring your own bucket and gloves.

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🚗 WORTH THE DRIVE (Pennsylvania)

The Great Junk Hunt | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA | Friday 4 PM ~ 9 PM, Saturday through 4 PM

A big traveling vintage market making its Philadelphia-area debut, with vintage furniture, antiques, home decor and handmade finds. Friday tickets start at $20 for First Pick entry at 4 PM or $15 for Early Bird at 6 PM, and they’re good for both days. Saturday general admission is $10 at 10 AM. Kids 12 and under are free.

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Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA | Saturday 10 AM ~ Sunday 4 PM

Coffee roasters, chocolatiers and gourmet food vendors to sample and shop. If you’re already heading to the Junk Hunt Saturday, it’s the same venue.

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Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards | Knowlton Rd, Media, PA | Open daily through November 8

Oversized handmade fall displays, barnyard animals and the farm market. Admission is free, and hayrides and corn mazes are ticketed separately.

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Scarecrows in the Village | Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA | Through Monday, October 26

More than 150 handmade scarecrows line the walkways, and it’s free to stroll. Last weekend to see them, with shops and restaurants for a full day out.

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Chrysanthemum Festival | Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA | Through November 15

More than 5,000 chrysanthemums fill the conservatories. Check longwoodgardens.org for timed tickets.

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Fall Festival at Pennypack Trust | 2955 Edge Hill Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA | Saturday, 4 PM ~ 9 PM

Free admission, with hayrides (tickets bought in advance online), live music, a food truck, drinks, games and s’mores. Bring cash or Venmo.

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🦃 TURKEY TROT TIME: SIGN UPS ARE OPEN NOW

Thanksgiving is about a month away, and registration is open for these South Jersey Turkey Trots. Prices usually go up as race day gets closer, so signing up early saves money.

The 8th annual race is limited to the first 150 runners. Registration is $25 until November 14, then $30. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots, and proceeds support children’s activities in Kings Grant.

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The 11th annual race is chip timed and includes a long-sleeve moisture-wicking shirt for everyone. Registration is $30 and goes up after the morning of November 25. There’s no packet pickup on race day. Pick up your shirt and bib at the Gibson House (535 E Main St) on Wednesday, November 25 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Organizers invite donations to the Evesham Township Police Foundation.

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A 5K plus a one-mile fun run. The 5K is $35 for adults and $30 for under 18, and the fun run is free. The top overall finishers win turkeys and age-group winners get fresh pies. The first 550 5K registrants get a winter hat. Race-day registration starts at 7 AM.

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Now in its 54th year, this USATF-certified, chip-timed 5K winds through the Borough of Medford Lakes. Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for ages 17 and under, and spots are going fast. Register by November 12 to guarantee your shirt size. Net proceeds go toward ADA-compliant access around the Borough, and non-perishable food donations for the Medford Lakes Lions Food Bank are welcome on race morning. Jennifer, Jerry, the kids and some friends will be there too, so come say hi!

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A boardwalk 5K run or walk for $35, plus a kids’ one-mile fun run for $20 (ages 14 and under). Online registration closes November 22, and all proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City.

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A 5K and one-mile fun run/walk with a post-race gathering at The Pour House. The first 1,000 registrants get a long-sleeve shirt. Adult registration is $30 through October 31, then $35 from November 1 to 21. Sign up before October 31 to save.

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Have a safe and fun weekend!

~ Jennifer, Jerry & The McManus Team

Keller Williams Realty - Washington Township | 381 Egg Harbor Road, Suite 2, Sewell, NJ 08080
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