SEP 19 – NOV 1
FARM DAYHarvest at Howell
Freehold
Corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, live music, pumpkin picking, sunflower picking and more.
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Fall in Monmouth: The 2026 Guide
Farms, festivals, seasonal stops and a few dates worth putting on the calendar this fall.
Updated September 15, 2026
Looking for somewhere to go this fall? Here are some Monmouth County farms, festivals and seasonal events already on the 2026 calendar.
SEP 19 – NOV 8
FAMILY FAVORITEHappy Day Farm Fall Festival
Manalapan
Pumpkin picking, corn mazes, tractor rides, Pumpkinville and a full lineup of weekend activities.
SEP 18 – OCT 25
PUMPKINSEastmont Orchards
Colts Neck
A classic fall stop for pumpkins and seasonal family activities. Check ahead for crop and weather updates.
SEP 27
FREE EVENTHarvest Home Festival
Historic Longstreet Farm · Holmdel
An old-fashioned fair with wagon rides, games, live entertainment and craft demonstrations.
OCT 10
FESTIVALHolmdel Harvest Fest
Bayonet Farm · Holmdel
Live music, rides, food and craft vendors, petting zoo, wagon rides, a movie and fireworks.
OCT 10
DOWNTOWNRed Bank Oktoberfest
Downtown Red Bank
Food, live music, craft vendors, a kids zone and beverage tastings in downtown Red Bank.
OCT 18
FREE ADMISSIONThompson Park Day
Lincroft
Pumpkin painting, wagon rides, a scarecrow contest, entertainment, food vendors and kids activities.
A GOOD FALL DAY
Make the event part of the day — not the whole day.
Add a local lunch, coffee stop, scenic drive or walk nearby. That is often what makes a simple fall outing feel memorable.
A FEW MORE OCTOBER IDEAS
Cider Making
Historic Longstreet Farm · Oct. 4
Awesome Autumn Amble
Thompson Park · Oct. 21
Trick-or-Treat at Walnford
Historic Walnford · Oct. 25
CHRISTINE'S TAKE
Fall is one of the best times to enjoy Monmouth County without having to plan a full day around it.
Pick one event, add a local lunch or coffee stop, and make a day of it.
Dates, hours, tickets and activities can change. Check directly with each event or venue before heading out.
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