Weekend Guide: Oct. 16–18, 2026 — 139 Things to Do in South Jersey, Philly & Delaware

Fall is fully dialed in this weekend. A cold front rolls through Friday night with showers and storms, then the curtain rises on a crisp, breezy Saturday and a picture-perfect sunny Sunday — prime conditions for pumpkin patches, cranberry bogs, craft fairs and Eagles tailgates. Here’s everything we could confirm happening from Philly to Cape May, Delco to Wilmington.

Weekend Weather at a Glance

Author will update as necessary. National Weather Service forecasts issued Wed., Oct. 14 at 4:11 p.m. — check for updates before you go.

Location	Fri. night (low)	Saturday (high / low)	Sunday (high)
Philadelphia	49° · 80% showers/storms	55° / 39° · AM showers (30%), breezy	57° / 41° · Sunny
Media (Delco)	48° · 80% showers/storms	54° / 37° · AM showers (30%), breezy	57° · Sunny; patchy AM frost
Wilmington, DE	49° · 80% showers/storms	55° / 38° · AM showers (30%), breezy	58° · Sunny; patchy AM frost
Cherry Hill / Camden	49° · 80% showers/storms	54° / 39° · AM showers (30%), breezy	57° / 41° · Sunny
Atlantic City	50° · 80% storms; gusts to 30 mph	58° / 44° · Showers early (80%), breezy	57° / 50° · Sunny
Cape May	49° · 80% storms; gusts to 35 mph	59° / 46° · Showers early (80%), breezy	58° / 50° · Sunny
Toms River	45° · 80% showers/storms; gusts to 30 mph	55° / 37° · AM showers (30%), breezy	57° · Sunny; patchy AM frost
Vineland / Millville	47° · 80% showers/storms; gusts to 30 mph	55° / 36° · AM showers (30%), breezy	57° · Sunny; patchy AM frost

What to wear / plan around: Friday-night outdoor plans (haunted hayrides, pumpkin glows, ghost tours) face a high chance of storms and gusty winds — check event pages for weather calls. Saturday starts damp and turns sharply colder and windy, especially at the shore. Saturday night drops into the upper 30s with patchy frost inland by Sunday morning, so bring layers, gloves and a blanket for evening events. Sunday is the pick of the weekend for anything outdoors. Sunrise Saturday is 7:13 a.m.; sunset is 6:18 p.m.

Top Picks

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert — Fri–Sun, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia. The orchestra plays the score live to the film — weatherproof and great for families.
Hagley Craft Fair — Sat–Sun, Wilmington. 100+ juried artisans on the du Pont grounds; one ticket covers both days.
Chatsworth Cranberry Festival — Sat–Sun, Chatsworth. The Pine Barrens’ signature harvest festival, free and rain or shine.
The Great Pumpkin Carve — Fri–Sat, Chadds Ford. 70+ giant carved pumpkins glowing after dark — Saturday night is the safer weather bet.
Manayunk Fall Fest — Sat, Manayunk. Free street fest with music, a pumpkin patch, a mac-and-cheese crawl and a dog zone.
Cherry Hill Harvest Festival — Sun, Croft Farm. Free, 100+ vendors, free pumpkins — on the sunniest day of the weekend.
New Jersey Oyster Festival — Sat, Port Norris. Delaware Bay oysters and maritime heritage on the waterfront.
The Nature Place + Lighthouse Challenge — Fri–Sun, Cape May. A free migration-season nature fair, plus a statewide lighthouse token hunt Sat–Sun.

Philadelphia & Nearby

All Weekend / Multi-Day

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert — Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia · Fri Oct 16 & Sat Oct 17 at 7 p.m.; Sun Oct 18 at 2 p.m. · $56–$146 (incl. fees). The Philadelphia Orchestra performs John Williams’ score live while the full third film plays on the big screen — about three hours with intermission. (Family-friendly · Indoor)
Philly Music Fest (closing weekend) — Underground Arts, The Fallser Club & Solar Myth, Philadelphia · Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 18 (evening shows) · Ticketed. The 10th edition of the city’s indie-and-jazz showcase wraps up with local acts like Sweet Pill and Remember Sports, plus saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins on Sunday. (Indoor · Nightlife)
Philadelphia Film Festival — Philadelphia Film Society theaters, Center City · Runs Oct 15–25 (all weekend) · Ticketed. The city’s biggest film event is in full swing with premieres and festival favorites — check the schedule and grab a weekend screening. (Indoor)
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours: East of Broad — Artist studios east of Broad St., Philadelphia · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18, noon–6 p.m. · Free. A self-guided peek inside working artists’ studios — map your route online and meet the makers. (Free · Indoor)
Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1776 / Halloween in the Historic District — Museum of the American Revolution, Old City · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18; kids’ costume contest Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Plaza programs free; guided tour $10 add-on to admission. Costumed interpreters bring 1776 to the plaza with debates, market scenes and crafts; Sunday adds a costume contest for kids 16 and under. (Free (outdoor) · Family-friendly)
Philly Coffee Festival — 23rd Street Armory, Philadelphia · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18; sessions 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 1:30–4:30 p.m. · $25–$73. Dozens of specialty roasters pour unlimited tastings, with live music and food for purchase. (Indoor · Best for adults)
Boo at the Zoo — Philadelphia Zoo · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. · Included with zoo admission. Trick-or-treating, costume contests at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and animals digging into pumpkins. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Harvest Fest at Elmwood Park Zoo — Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · Included with zoo admission (games extra). Carnival games, live music and face painting layered onto a zoo day. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Cityside Pumpkin Patch — Liberty Point, Penn’s Landing · Daily, generally noon–10 p.m. (timed slots) · From $13.90. A riverfront patch with 10,000+ pumpkins, pumpkin smashing, scarecrow archery and fall cocktails for the grown-ups. (Family-friendly · Outdoor · No pets)
The Valley of Fear & Original Haunted Hayride — Feasterville-Trevose (Bucks Co.) · Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 18, 7–10 p.m. · Tickets online; $5 parking. A 36-year-old haunted hayride plus a haunted house and a new pirate-themed escape attraction. (Scary · Teens & adults · Outdoor)
The Addams Family — Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia · Running through Nov 1 · Ticketed. The kooky, spooky family musical — a perfect pre-Halloween night out. (Family-friendly · Indoor)
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors — Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol · Running Oct 6–25 (incl. Fri Oct 16, 8 p.m.) · Ticketed. A fast, campy spin on the vampire classic in an intimate professional house. (Indoor)
Southeast Asian Market — FDR Park, South Philadelphia · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18 (season ends Oct 31) · Free to browse; bring cash. One of the last weekends to graze Cambodian, Lao, Thai and Vietnamese food stalls in the park. (Free · Family-friendly · Outdoor)

Friday, Oct. 16

Science After Hours: Fright Nite — The Franklin Institute · Fri Oct 16, 7:30–11:30 p.m. · Sold out (check for resale). A 21+ night on the science behind horror films, with a DJ and rooftop stargazing. (21+ · Indoor)

Saturday, Oct. 17

Manayunk Fall Fest — Main Street, Manayunk · Sat Oct 17, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. · Free admission. Main Street closes for vendors, food trucks, two music stages, a pop-up pumpkin patch and a mac-and-cheese crawl across 18 restaurants. (Free · Family-friendly · Dog-friendly (Wag Zone))
East FallsFest — Ridge & Midvale Aves., East Falls · Sat Oct 17, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. · Free. Live music all day, free pumpkin decorating for kids, makers and a Wissahickon Brewing beer garden. (Free · Family-friendly)
Scrapple & Apple Festival — Reading Terminal Market · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Free entry. A celebration of two Pennsylvania staples with special dishes, cooking demos and scrapple sculptures. (Free · Family-friendly · Indoor)
Hound-O-Ween Fall Festival — Liberty Lands Park, Northern Liberties · Sat Oct 17, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. A pet costume contest, vendors and raffles benefiting Street Tails Animal Rescue. (Dog-friendly · Family-friendly)
Philly Bike Ride — Benjamin Franklin Parkway · Sat Oct 17, early-morning start (check site) · Registration required; kids 3–7 free. A 20-mile ride on car-free streets ending in a festival with food trucks and a beer garden. (Family-friendly (ages 3+))
Temple Owls vs. Charlotte — Lincoln Financial Field · Sat Oct 17, 1 p.m. · Ticketed. An affordable way to catch football at the Linc. (Outdoor)
Flyers vs. Ottawa Senators — Xfinity Mobile Arena, South Philadelphia · Sat Oct 17, 7 p.m. · Ticketed. Early-season hockey in South Philly. (Indoor)
Historic Bristol Day (50th annual) — Bristol Borough (Bucks Co.) · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · About $20 (check availability). Rare access to historic homes plus a car show, vendors and a petting zoo. (Family-friendly)
Nor-View Farm Fall Fun Festival — King of Prussia · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. · $12 wristband. Wagon rides, a corn maze, apple slingshots, cow milking and a mechanical bull. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Upper Gwynedd Fall Fest — Parkside Place Park, North Wales · Sat Oct 17, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Activities at minimal cost. Hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo and touch-a-truck. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Ardmore Day — Schauffele Plaza, Ardmore · Sat Oct 17, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Downtown Ardmore’s community fall day. (Outdoor)
GOAToberfest — Laurel Hill West, Bala Cynwyd · Sat Oct 17, 2–5 p.m. · $85. Goats, a historic cemetery tour, fire pits and s’mores for the Philly Goat Project. (Ages 14+ · Moves indoors if it rains)

Sunday, Oct. 18

Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers — Lincoln Financial Field · Sun Oct 18, 1 p.m. (CBS) · Ticketed. Birds at home in Week 6 — and sunny, cool tailgate weather. (Outdoor)
Open Streets: West Walnut — Walnut St. (Broad to 19th), Center City · Sun Oct 18, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Free. Car-free Center City for strolling and shopping, with the Eagles game on screen at 1 p.m. (Free · Family-friendly · Rain or shine)
Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour — The Met Philadelphia · Sun Oct 18, 8 p.m. · Ticketed. Beck in the gorgeous restored opera house on North Broad. (Indoor)

Delaware County, PA

All Weekend / Multi-Day

The Great Pumpkin Carve — Chadds Ford Historical Society · Fri Oct 16, 2–10 p.m.; Sat Oct 17, noon–10 p.m. · $20; $15 seniors; 15 & under free. Artists carve 70+ giant pumpkins that glow after dark, with live music, local beer and wine. (Family-friendly · Outdoor · No dogs)
Linvilla Orchards: Pumpkinland & Hayride to the Witch’s House — Media · Fri–Sat 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.–8 p.m. · Free entry; activities priced separately. Mazes, hayrides, apple picking and a not-scary evening hayride for little ones that ends with cider by a campfire. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Steve Tobin: In the Light (opening weekend) — Tyler Arboretum, Media · Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 18 · Included with admission. 50+ monumental sculptures debut across the arboretum’s grounds, with opening-weekend festivities Sat and Sun. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Murder for Two — The Media Theatre, Media · Fri 7 p.m.; Sat 2 & 7 p.m.; Sun 3 p.m. · From about $61. Two actors, one piano and a whole cast of suspects in a madcap musical whodunit. (Indoor)
Chaddsford Winery Adult Trick-or-Treat — Chadds Ford · Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 18 · $45. A guided walk through Halloween-themed wine pairing stations; costumes encouraged. (21+ · Outdoor)
White Horse Village Octofair — Newtown Square · Fri Oct 16, 4:30–7:30 p.m.; Sat Oct 17, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. · Free. A community fall fair with crafts, baked goods, antiques and kids’ activities. (Free · Family-friendly)

Friday, Oct. 16

Along the Schuylkill: Patrick Connors and His Circle (closing day) — Community Arts Center, Wallingford · Fri Oct 16, until 6 p.m. · Free. Last chance to see this landscape show by Patrick Connors and his circle of painters. (Free · Indoor)

Saturday, Oct. 17

Philadelphia Union vs. Charlotte FC — Subaru Park, Chester · Sat Oct 17 (check team site for kickoff) · Ticketed. Late-season MLS action on the Chester waterfront as the playoff race heats up. (Outdoor)
MAC Jazz Festival (Twilight Music Series) — Media Community Center lawn · Sat Oct 17, 2–6 p.m. Pack a picnic for an afternoon of outdoor jazz from the Media Arts Council. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Día de los Muertos: Family Live Arts — Park Avenue Community Center, Swarthmore · Sat Oct 17, 5:30–7 p.m. · Pay what you can ($5–$25 suggested). Mexican folkloric dance, live music, food tastings and a take-home craft. (Family-friendly · Indoor)
Swarthmore Farmers Market — Swarthmore · Sat Oct 17 · Free to browse. Peak-fall produce in the borough’s walkable downtown. (Free · Outdoor)
Thornton Farmers Market — Thornton · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. · Free to browse. Local farms, crafts and food makers. (Free · Outdoor)

Sunday, Oct. 18

Media Farmers Market — N. Edgemont St., Media · Sun Oct 18, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. · Free to browse. Pair a sunny market stroll with brunch on State Street. (Free · Family-friendly · Outdoor)

New Castle County, DE

All Weekend / Multi-Day

Hagley Craft Fair — Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun Oct 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · $10 adults / $8 ages 6–14 in advance ($15/$10 at gate). 100+ juried artisans on the historic du Pont grounds; the ticket covers both days and the du Pont family home. (Family-friendly · Rain or shine · No dogs)
Boo at the Zoo — Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington · 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (confirmed Sun Oct 18) · Included with zoo admission. A gentle costume-and-treats stroll around the zoo — bring a bag. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Hauntings in History: Ghostly Walking Tours — Old New Castle · Fri Oct 16 & Sat Oct 17; 7, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m. · $25. A 75-minute lantern-lit ghost walk that goes inside the reportedly haunted Amstel House. (Ages 13+ · Mostly outdoor)
Revisionists Gothic Walk — Rockwood Park & Museum, Wilmington · Fri Oct 16 & Sat Oct 17 · $28. A 1.5-mile after-dark walk where the estate’s ghosts ‘tell’ their stories. (Teens & adults · Outdoor)
Fiddler on the Roof — Candlelight Theatre, Arden · Running through Oct 25 · Dinner-theater pricing. The beloved musical served with a three-course dinner. (Indoor)
Market at Coverdale Farm Preserve — Greenville · Fri noon–6 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Free to browse. Farm-grown produce and eggs from a Delaware Nature Society preserve. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)

Friday, Oct. 16

Bats and Your Backyard Habitat — Mt. Cuba Center, Hockessin · Fri Oct 16, 5:30–7:30 p.m. (rain date Sat Oct 17) · $39. A dusk garden walk with bat detectors, led by a bat rehabilitator. (Outdoor · Registration required)
Emo Night Brooklyn — The Queen, Wilmington · Fri Oct 16, 8:30 p.m. · Ticketed. Sing-along 2000s emo and pop-punk dance party. (Indoor)

Saturday, Oct. 17

Blackbird Creek Fall Festival — Blackbird Creek Reserve, Townsend · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · Free. Celebrates Delaware Bayshore traditions — and 200 free native trees go home with visitors. (Free · Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Kalmar Nyckel Halloween Ghost Ship — Copeland Maritime Center, Wilmington · Sat Oct 17 · Free deck tour. Climb aboard Delaware’s tall ship in costume for an early Halloween party. (Free · Family-friendly)
Nun Run and Fall Festival — Jeanne Jugan Residence, Newark · Sat Oct 17, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. A race plus about 40 craft and flea vendors, food booths and performers. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)

Sunday, Oct. 18

School of Rock ‘Get Spooky V’ — The Queen, Wilmington · Sun Oct 18, 1 p.m. Student rock bands play a Halloween-themed afternoon show. (Family-friendly · Indoor)

Camden County, NJ

All Weekend / Multi-Day

Fintastic Pumpkin Glow — Adventure Aquarium, Camden · Daily through Nov 1 · Included with admission (from $32.99 adults). Underwater pumpkin carving, glowing displays and a giant candy-corn installation. (Family-friendly · Indoor)
Battleship New Jersey — Camden Waterfront · Fri–Sun, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Ticketed; parking $11–$20. Self-guided tours of the most decorated battleship in U.S. Navy history. (Family-friendly · Mostly indoor)

Friday, Oct. 16

Howl-O-Ween Bash — Animal Welfare Association, Voorhees · Fri Oct 16, 5–8 p.m. · Free. Trunk-or-treat, kids’ crafts, live music and spooky vendors supporting shelter animals. (Free · Family-friendly)
Roger Sayer Organ Concert: ‘Interstellar 10’ — Haddonfield United Methodist Church · Fri Oct 16, 7 p.m. · Free. The organist heard on Hans Zimmer’s Interstellar soundtrack plays a suite from the film. (Free · Indoor)
The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute — Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood · Fri Oct 16, 7:30 p.m. · Ticketed. A Beatles tribute spanning every era of the band. (Indoor)

Saturday, Oct. 17

Voorhees Harvest Festival & Fire Prevention — Voorhees Town Center · Sat Oct 17, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Free. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, fire-safety displays and live music. (Free · Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Pennsauken Fall Festival — Pennsauken Sports Recreation Complex · Sat Oct 17, noon–4 p.m. · Free. Carnival rides, games, music and food with an America-250 theme. (Free · Family-friendly)
Collingswood Farmers Market — Atlantic Ave. under the PATCO line, Collingswood · Sat Oct 17, 8 a.m.–noon · Free to browse. One of South Jersey’s best weekly markets, deep into apple and squash season. (Free · Outdoor)
The Rascals 60th Anniversary Tour — Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood · Sat Oct 17, 7 p.m. · Ticketed. Founding members play ‘Groovin” and ‘Good Lovin’.’ (Indoor)

Sunday, Oct. 18

Cherry Hill Harvest Festival — Croft Farm, Cherry Hill · Sun Oct 18, noon–4 p.m. · Free. 100+ vendors, free pumpkins, pony rides and a beer garden on a historic farm. (Free · Family-friendly · Rain or shine)

Gloucester County, NJ

All Weekend / Multi-Day

Dalton Farms Fall Festival — Swedesboro · Fri–Sun, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. · Tickets online. Corn maze, Pumpkin Town, wagon rides and a giant hay-bale slide, plus a weekend beer and wine garden. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
The Great Pumpkin Glow — Dalton Farms, Swedesboro · Fri–Sun, 7–9 p.m. (timed entry) · About $23–$28. A nighttime path lit by thousands of carved jack-o’-lanterns. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)

Saturday, Oct. 17

Elk Township Harvest Festival — Elk Township Recreation Park · Sat Oct 17, 1–5 p.m. · Free. Hayrides, pick-a-pumpkin, antique tractors, local brews and a trunk-or-treat. (Free · Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Monroe Township Fall Festival — Owens Park, Williamstown · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · Free. Pumpkin-carving contest, pony rides and a pumpkin patch. (Free · Family-friendly)
When Cornwallis Occupied Gloucester County — Woodbury Friends Meetinghouse · Sat Oct 17, 1 p.m. · Free. A historian traces the 1777 British march through Woodbury using period maps. (Free · Indoor)
Rowan Profs vs. Kean (football) — Wackar Stadium, Glassboro · Sat Oct 17, 1 p.m. NJAC football on a crisp fall afternoon. (Outdoor)

Sunday, Oct. 18

18th Century Field Day & Fall Festival — Red Bank Battlefield Park, National Park · Sun Oct 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · Free. Cannon drills and Revolutionary War reenactors on the Delaware riverfront. (Free · Family-friendly · Outdoor)

Burlington County, NJ

All Weekend / Multi-Day

Chatsworth Cranberry Festival — Chatsworth (Pine Barrens) · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · Free admission. A classic Pinelands harvest fest at peak cranberry season, with ~150 crafters, food stands and a Sunday car show. (Free · Family-friendly · Rain or shine · Bring cash)
Johnson’s Corner Farm Fall Harvest Festival — Medford · Sat & Sun (corn maze Fri–Sun) · Pre-order tickets online. Hayrides to pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, live music and gem mining. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
A Haunting on High Street — Burlington County Prison Museum, Mount Holly · Fri Oct 16 & Sat Oct 17, 7–10 p.m. · $31 ($13 hangout only). A haunted walk through an 1811 jail followed by a courtyard Halloween party. (Scary · Not stroller-accessible)
The Great Mount Holly-ween Tour — Mount Holly · Self-guided, all weekend · Free. Drive or stroll a map of the town’s best-decorated Halloween houses. (Free · Family-friendly)

Saturday, Oct. 17

Witches Bazaar — Mill Race Village, Mount Holly · Sat Oct 17, 4–10 p.m. · Free. Fire twirlers, stilt walkers, dancing witches and artisan vendors in the historic village. (Free · Outdoor)

Sunday, Oct. 18

Mount Laurel Day — Mount Laurel Township complex · Sun Oct 18, noon–5 p.m. · Free. 20+ food trucks, a Motown band, pony rides and Halloween fun; park on Midlantic Dr. (Free · Family-friendly)

Salem County, NJ

All Weekend / Multi-Day

Salem Ghost Train — Woodstown Central Railroad, Woodstown · Fri Oct 16 & Sat Oct 17, 6:30 p.m. · From $35. A night train to Fenwick Grove where historical-society storytellers share local legends — spooky, not scary. (Family-friendly · Rain or shine)
Pumpkin Patch Flyer — Woodstown Central Railroad, Woodstown · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18 · Ticketed. A daytime train ride out to pick a pumpkin. (Family-friendly)

Saturday, Oct. 17

Arts in the Park Fall Festival — Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Local artists, music, food and a plein-air painting competition on the river. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Community Family Fest — Christian Life Church, Pennsville · Sat Oct 17, noon–4 p.m. (register for a time slot) · Free. Hayrides, a petting zoo, horse rides, a rock wall and free hot dogs and cider. (Free · Family-friendly)
Fort Mott Car Show — Fort Mott State Park, Pennsville · Listed Sat Oct 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (one listing says Sun — confirm) · Free admission. Classic cars at a historic riverfront fort, with food trucks and ice cream. (Free · Family-friendly)
Harvest of Hope — Assembly of God Church, Pennsville · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · Admission: one new, unwrapped toy. Shopping and family activities that collect toys for a Christmas mission. (Family-friendly)
Kricket Comedy — VFW Post 8840, Penns Grove · Sat Oct 17, show 7 p.m. · $25. A three-comic stand-up night with snacks and a cash bar. (Adults · Indoor)

Sunday, Oct. 18

Farm Day Open House — Lower Alloways Creek Historical Museum, Salem · Sun Oct 18, 1–4 p.m. · Free. Antique tractors, a sausage-making demo and a historic log cabin. (Free · Family-friendly)

Cumberland County, NJ

All Weekend / Multi-Day

A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS — The Little Theatre, Vineland · Fri 7 p.m.; Sat 1 & 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. · $18.70–$24.20. A youth-cast musical based on the beloved Frog and Toad books. (Family-friendly · Indoor)

Friday, Oct. 16

The Artimus Pyle Band — Levoy Theatre, Millville · Fri Oct 16, doors 7 p.m. · $46.50–$76. Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic-era drummer leads a night of Skynyrd favorites. (Indoor)
Family-Friendly Friday: Jersey Devil Hunt — Millville (address on registration) · Fri Oct 16, 6–8 p.m. · Free (register). Campfire, s’mores, Piney tales and a flashlight-free moonlight walk in search of the Jersey Devil. (Free · Family-friendly · Outdoor)
RRCA October Opening Reception — Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, Millville · Fri Oct 16, 6–8 p.m. New exhibits including a touch-friendly show designed with visually impaired visitors in mind. (Indoor)
Drag Queen Quizzo: Halloween Edition — Bellview Winery, Landisville · Fri Oct 16, 6–9 p.m. · $36.09. Horror-themed trivia hosted by a drag queen, with wine. (21+ · Indoor)

Saturday, Oct. 17

New Jersey Oyster Festival — Bayshore Center at Bivalve, Port Norris · Sat Oct 17, noon–5 p.m. · Ticketed (includes oyster sampling and glass). Delaware Bay oysters, a shucking contest, live music and maritime heritage on the water. (Outdoor · Service dogs only)
Fall Foliage Paddle on Menantico Creek — Millville · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–noon · Free (register; bring your own boat). A guided paddle past cedar swamps on a Wild and Scenic creek. (Free · Outdoor)
Vineland Historical Society Open House — 108 S. Seventh St., Vineland · Sat Oct 17, 1–4 p.m. · Free. Self-guided tours of one of New Jersey’s oldest local-history museums. (Free · Family-friendly · Indoor)
Never S’mores: Tales by the Campfire — Vineland Historical Society · Sat Oct 17, 6–7 p.m. · $5. Kid-friendly Poe stories around a campfire with marshmallows. (Family-friendly (ages 8+) · Moves inside if rain)

Sunday, Oct. 18

Boos & Brews 10K/5K — Glasstown Brewing, Millville · Sun Oct 18, 10 a.m. · Registration required. A Halloween-season race that ends at the brewery. (Outdoor)
Wine Tasting & Houseplant Bingo — Cedar Rose Vineyards, Millville · Sun Oct 18, 12:30–2 p.m. · $30. A tasting flight plus free bingo for houseplant prizes. (21+)

Atlantic County, NJ

All Weekend / Multi-Day

AmeriHealth Atlantic City Marathon Weekend — Boardwalk at Bally’s, Atlantic City · Expo Fri 3–7 p.m. & Sat noon–5 p.m.; races Oct 17–18 (marathon Sun 8 a.m.) · Free to spectate. One of the country’s oldest marathons, with a flat Boardwalk course; expect road closures in AC and Ventnor. (Free (spectating) · Outdoor)
Jazz@The Point — Gateway Playhouse & Gregory’s, Somers Point · Fri & Sat, 7 p.m. (Gateway) and 9:30 p.m. (Gregory’s) · Late sets at Gregory’s free. Wycliffe Gordon (Fri) and Jon Faddis (Sat) headline this Louis Armstrong–themed jazz fest. (Indoor)
Storybook Land Trick or Treat Weekend — Egg Harbor Township · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18 · $42.95 (online only). Toddler-friendly, scare-free trick-or-treating at 12 stops around the park. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)

Friday, Oct. 16

Ricky Martin — Hard Rock Live, Atlantic City · Fri Oct 16, 8 p.m. · From $99. The Latin pop superstar in arena mode. (Indoor)
Gipsy Kings ft. Pablo Reyes & Tony Cortez — Sound Waves, Hard Rock AC · Fri Oct 16, 8 p.m. · From $60. Flamenco-rumba favorites like ‘Bamboléo.’ (Indoor)
Paint and Sip: Harvest Edition — Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City · Fri Oct 16, 6–8 p.m. A guided fall painting class with wine. (21+ · Indoor)

Saturday, Oct. 17

Daughtry — Ovation Hall, Ocean Casino Resort · Sat Oct 17, 7 p.m. · Ticketed. Chris Daughtry and band in concert. (Indoor)
Dog Day at Renault — Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City · Sat Oct 17, noon–4 p.m. · Free. Bring the pup for lunch outdoors, a toy-filled play pen and adoptable dogs. (Free · Dog-friendly)
Fall Family & Food Truck Festival — Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City · Sat Oct 17, 3–6 p.m. Pumpkin patch, pony rides, crafts and food trucks downtown. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)

Sunday, Oct. 18

Historic Smithville Corvette Show — Historic Smithville, Galloway · Sun Oct 18 (rain date Nov 1). Corvettes fill the colonial-style shopping village. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Tour & Taste of Renault Winery — Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City · Sun Oct 18, noon–4 p.m. A historic winery tour followed by a guided three-wine tasting. (21+)

Cape May County, NJ

All Weekend / Multi-Day

The Nature Place at Cape May Convention Hall — Convention Hall, Cape May · Fri 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · Free. Cape May Bird Observatory’s fall nature fair at peak migration: live animals, talks and daily monarch-tagging demos at noon. (Free · Family-friendly · Indoor)
Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey — Cape May Lighthouse (plus Absecon Lighthouse in AC and other sites statewide) · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. · $10 registration. Collect a souvenir token at each participating lighthouse — a perfect excuse for a sunny Sunday shore drive. (Family-friendly)
War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast — Clemans Theater, Cape May · Fri & Sat 7 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. · $25–$40. The 1938 radio panic recreated with live sound effects. (Indoor)
Your Name Means Dream (closing weekend) — Cape May Stage · Fri & Sat 7 p.m.; Sun 3 p.m. · $35. A new play about identity in a world where AI shapes our dreams. (Indoor)
A Grand Night for Singing — Ocean City Music Pier · Fri & Sat 7 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. A Rodgers & Hammerstein revue from Ocean City Theatre Company. (Family-friendly · Indoor)

Friday, Oct. 16

The Woeful Widows Society Murder-Mystery Dinner — Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May · Fri Oct 16, 7:30–9 p.m. An interactive whodunit with dinner. (Indoor)

Saturday, Oct. 17

Wildwoods Fall Festival — Fox Park, Wildwood · Sat Oct 17 · Free. Food and craft vendors, live bands and a beer garden. (Free · Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Hawks, Trails & Beach Bird Walk — Cape May Point State Park · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–noon · $12 (pre-register). Naturalists lead a walk during peak hawk and falcon migration — post-front northwest winds are prime raptor weather. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Porsche Boardwalk Reunion — Ocean City Boardwalk (6th–14th Sts.) · Sat Oct 17, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. · Free. A lineup of Porsches along the Boardwalk. (Free · Outdoor)
Grand Lighthouse Cruise — Cape May Whale Watcher · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · $159.95 adults / $135 kids. A narrated cruise past nine Delaware Bay lighthouses, with meals. (Outdoor · Check for wind-related changes)
Agatha Christie Dinner Theatre: The Masque of the Red Death — Inn of Cape May · Sat Oct 17, 6:30–9 p.m. · $65–$90. A Poe-inspired Halloween mystery with dinner. (Indoor)

Sunday, Oct. 18

Live Music with Melissa Primavera — Willow Creek Winery, West Cape May · Sun Oct 18, 2–6 p.m. An easy sunny-afternoon vineyard hang. (21+ for wine)

Ocean County, NJ

All Weekend / Multi-Day

Boo at the Boardwalk — Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach · Sat Oct 17 & Sun Oct 18, noon–4 p.m. · Some activities included with aquarium admission. Boardwalk trick-or-treating, a kids’ Halloween concert and underwater pumpkin carving. (Family-friendly · Dog-friendly beach party)
Oktoberfest at Laurita Winery — New Egypt · Sat & Sun from noon · $15 online / $20 door. Polka, brats, wagon rides, apple cannons and pumpkin picking next door. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Rock 2 Adopt — Veterans Park, Bayville · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., plus Sun Oct 18 · $15/day; $25 both days. Two stages of live music benefiting Jersey Shore Animal Center. (Rain or shine · No pets)
Jacks & Lights / Argos Fall Festival — Argos Farm, Lacey Township · Fall Festival Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Jacks & Lights Fri 6–10 p.m. (more nights listed). Daytime corn maze and pumpkin patch; after dark, a glowing pumpkin trail and flashlight maze. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)

Friday, Oct. 16

Downtown Night Out — Washington St., Toms River · Fri Oct 16, 5–10 p.m. · Free to stroll. Al fresco dining downtown — have a backup plan, since Friday-night storms are likely. (Free · Outdoor)
Outdoor Movie: Hocus Pocus — Mickey’s Port of Call Pub, Tuckerton · Fri Oct 16, 7 p.m. · Free. Free popcorn and a Halloween classic under the sky (weather permitting). (Free · Family-friendly)
Curtis Salgado — Lizzie Rose Music Room, Tuckerton · Fri Oct 16, 7 p.m. Blues and soul harmonica great in an intimate room. (Indoor)

Saturday, Oct. 17

Brick Township Fall Fest — Windward Beach Park, Brick · Sat Oct 17, 1–5 p.m. (rain date Sun Oct 18). Waterfront fest with food trucks, beer garden, rides, fire pits and hatchet throwing. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Harvest Arts Festival — Downtown Toms River · Sat Oct 17, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. A juried art show, live performers, a petting zoo and a biergarten. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Trucktoberfest — Wanamaker Field, Island Heights · Sat Oct 17, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. · $8; kids 12 & under free. Food trucks, a beer garden and a kids’ zone from the local fire company. (Family-friendly)
Little Egg Harbor Harvest Festival — Pinelands Regional HS · Sat Oct 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Inflatables, crafts, a magician and a petting zoo. (Family-friendly)
Beachwood Harvest Festival — Beachwood Beach · Sat Oct 17, 5–9 p.m. Pick a pumpkin on the beach at sunset (dress warmly). (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
Witches & Warlocks Paddle Bash — Twilight Lake, Bay Head · Sat Oct 17, from noon · $35 to paddle. Costumed paddling with music and prizes for a food pantry. (Rain or shine)
Soups of the Shore — Lavallette First Aid Building · Sat Oct 17, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · Tickets at the door. A charity soup tasting with crafters. (Indoor)
Boo at the Refuge — Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, Forked River · Sat Oct 17, noon–8 p.m. The refuge’s first Halloween celebration. (Family-friendly)

Sunday, Oct. 18

Ocean County Columbus Day Parade & Italian Street Festival — Grant Ave., Seaside Heights · Sun Oct 18; festival 10 a.m.–8 p.m., parade 1 p.m. The county’s big Italian-heritage celebration, rescheduled to this Sunday — recheck the page before heading out. (Family-friendly · Outdoor)
VFW Patriots Classic Car Show — VFW Post 8867, Brick · Sun Oct 18, noon–4 p.m. An all-makes car show benefiting veterans. (Outdoor)
Spooky Story Time: Legend of the Jersey Devil — Cedar Bridge Tavern, Barnegat · Sun Oct 18, 1–2:30 p.m. Jersey Devil tales at a historic Pine Barrens tavern. (Family-friendly)
Trunk or Treat & Fall Carnival — Aqua-Tots, Toms River · Sun Oct 18, 2–4 p.m. · Free. Costumes and candy for little ones. (Free · Family-friendly)
Giant Flea Market — Ocean County Park, Lakewood · Sun Oct 18, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Treasure hunting in the park on a crisp, sunny morning. (Outdoor)

Free Things to Do

Manayunk Fall Fest & East FallsFest (Philadelphia, Sat)
Open Streets: West Walnut (Center City, Sun)
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (Sat–Sun)
Scrapple & Apple Festival at Reading Terminal Market (Sat)
Blackbird Creek Fall Festival + free native trees (Townsend, DE, Sat)
Kalmar Nyckel Ghost Ship deck tour (Wilmington, Sat)
Cherry Hill Harvest Festival (Sun) & Voorhees Harvest Festival (Sat)
Chatsworth Cranberry Festival (Sat–Sun)
Mount Laurel Day (Sun) & Witches Bazaar (Mount Holly, Sat)
Elk Township Harvest Festival & Monroe Township Fall Festival (Sat)
18th Century Field Day at Red Bank Battlefield (Sun)
The Nature Place, Cape May Convention Hall (Fri–Sun)
Wildwoods Fall Festival (Sat)
Dog Day at Renault Winery (Sat)
Farm Day Open House, Lower Alloways Creek (Sun)
Jersey Devil Hunt & Menantico Creek paddle, Millville (register)

Family & Kids

Boo at the Zoo — Philadelphia Zoo (Sat–Sun) and Brandywine Zoo (Sun)
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium (indoor, all weekend)
Storybook Land Trick or Treat Weekend (Sat–Sun)
Boo at the Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach (Sat–Sun)
Linvilla Orchards’ Hayride to the Witch’s House (not scary, all weekend)
Dalton Farms Fall Festival & Great Pumpkin Glow (all weekend)
Johnson’s Corner Farm harvest weekend (Sat–Sun)
Salem Ghost Train (Fri–Sat) — spooky stories, no jump scares
A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS, Vineland (Fri–Sun)
Nor-View Farm Fall Fun Festival, King of Prussia (Sat)

Rain-Day Backups

Friday night and early Saturday look wet. If you need a roof:

Harry Potter in Concert at the Kimmel Center (Fri–Sun)
Philly Coffee Festival at the 23rd Street Armory (Sat–Sun)
Philadelphia Film Festival screenings (all weekend)
Adventure Aquarium & Battleship New Jersey, Camden
Scrapple & Apple Festival inside Reading Terminal Market (Sat)
The Nature Place at Cape May Convention Hall (Fri–Sun)
Theater: The Addams Family (Walnut St.), Murder for Two (Media), Fiddler on the Roof (Arden), War of the Worlds (Cape May)
Concerts: Ricky Martin & Gipsy Kings (Fri, Hard Rock AC), The Rascals (Sat, Collingswood), Daughtry (Sat, Ocean Casino)

Details can change quickly in fall, especially with Friday’s storms, so tap through to each event page before you head out. Hosting something next weekend in South Jersey, Philly, Delco or New Castle County? Drop it in the comments or send it our way and we’ll consider it for the next Weekend Event Brief. Have a great weekend!

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