πŸŽƒ Peak Fall Is Here ~ Pumpkins, Crafts & a Haunted Woods


THIS WEEKEND IN SOUTH JERSEY

October 2 - 4, 2026

πŸ‚ SOUTH JERSEY WEEKEND GUIDE ~ Peak Fall Is Here!

It's the first full weekend of October, and South Jersey is showing off: a massive pumpkin festival right in our backyard, a 150-artist craft show, a winery fall fest, and ~ if you dare ~ a haunted woods opening for the season. Grab a flannel and let's go.

πŸ‘» FRIDAY, October 2

Miller's Haunted Farm ~ Opening Night
πŸ“ Hammonton | πŸ•– 7–10 PM | πŸ’² Half-price opening weekend (online, code #2026)
Spooky season officially begins. Brave the mile-long Haunted Woods trail and the Haunted Maze on the Miller property, deep in Jersey Devil country. Heads up: this one's built for adults and older teens ~ not the little ones. Opening weekend tickets are half-off if you book online.
πŸ” Search: Miller's Haunted Farm Hammonton​

πŸŽƒ SATURDAY, October 3

Clayton Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat
πŸ“ Autumn Pasquale Memorial Park, Clayton | πŸ•› 12–4 PM | πŸ’² Free
A perfect family afternoon ~ a seasonal Trunk-or-Treat, games, a DJ, and craft and food vendors. Bring the kids in costume.
πŸ” Search: Clayton Fall Festival​

White Horse Winery Fall Festival
πŸ“ Hammonton | πŸ•š 11 AM–3 PM | πŸ’² Free
More of a grown-up vibe: food trucks, local vendors, lawn games, and live music at one of South Jersey's favorite wineries. Bring a blanket, grab a glass, and stay awhile.
πŸ” Search: White Horse Winery Fall Festival​

WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft (Day 1)
πŸ“ Millville | πŸ•™ 10 AM–5 PM | πŸ’² Included with admission ($14 adults, kids 5 & under free)
Worth the drive: WheatonArts' 27th annual celebration of handmade art brings 150+ juried artists, live craft demonstrations, a beer & wine garden, food trucks, and their famous glass pumpkin patch. A gorgeous fall day out.
πŸ” Search: WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft​

Miller's Haunted Farm ~ also haunting tonight, 7–10 PM (see Friday).

🍁 SUNDAY, October 4

Blackwood Pumpkin Festival ~ THE main event
πŸ“ Downtown Blackwood | πŸ•š 11 AM–4 PM | πŸ’² Free
A beloved South Jersey tradition since 1992, and it's minutes from home. Over 200 vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, pumpkin painting, scarecrow building, inflatables, and games ~ 8,000+ neighbors are expected. Park free at Highland Regional High School and hop the shuttle to skip the hunt for a spot.
πŸ” Search: Blackwood Pumpkin Festival​

WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft (Day 2) ~ 10 AM–5 PM, if you missed Saturday.

However you spend it, we hope your first October weekend is full of pumpkins, good food, and great company. Happy fall ~ see you next weekend!

~ Jennifer, Jerry & The McManus Team

Keller Williams Realty - Washington Township | 381 Egg Harbor Road, Suite 2, Sewell, NJ 08080
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Hi, I'm Jerry ~ and behind every great newsletter is Jen! Each week we share local South Jersey happenings, community events, and real estate insight straight from our family to yours. 🏑

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