Autumn is a beautiful time of year in Hunterdon County. The summer greens give way to vibrant reds, oranges and golds. The air will turn crisp and the days will grow shorter, making room for seasonal outdoor adventures and the cozy comforts that follow. It’s time to make your fall bucket list – corn mazes, the pumpkin patch, fall festivals, apple cider donuts and so much more. Check out our 2024 Fall Guide to make the most of this season.
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Schaefer Farms
September – October
1051 County Route 523, Flemington, NJ
Take the family on a scenic hayride to 40+ acres of homegrown pumpkins at Schaefer Farms. Every Saturday and Sunday from September 23– October you will have access to the hayride, corn maze, hay maze, farm animals, and more. The farm stand is filled with the fall harvest – country treasures and fall decorations, Indian corn, gourds, kale, corn stalks, straw, and a wide variety of colorful mums. Take home some apple cider, fresh baked pies, breads, and other fall goodies.
Fall Fun at Melick’s Town Farm
September – November
472 County Road 513, Califon, NJ
Spend a fall day visiting the historic farms, surrounded by the fresh smell of the orchards and scenic countryside. The farm is filled with festive decorations and activities during the month of October. Kids can explore the corn maze, and you can pick your own peaches and apples through the first week of November. Califon has over 200 acres of farm fun. Oldwick Cider Mill offers scenic wagon rides and a visit to the Cider Mill to see how the fresh picked apples are pressed into a delicious blend of pure apple cider.
Tewksbury Harvest Festival
September 21, 12-5 pm (rain date, Sept. 29)
Christie Hoffman Farm Park, 108 Fairmount Rd. W, Califon, NJ
Tewksbury Harvest Festival is being held for its 26th year. It’s an annual event celebrating the tradition of family and community in Tewksbury. The festival is a primary fundraiser for the Tewksbury First Aid and Rescue Squad. The event is pet friendly and the events include a crafts show, food trucks, live entertainment, pie contest, kids activities, a silent auction and more.
Frenchtown’s 20th Annual Riverfest
September 1st, 11 am – 7 pm
Frenchtown, NJ
Celebrate Frenchtown’s Riverfest – a celebration of life on the river. There will be 70+ local vendors, 20+ local musicians and 6+ food vendors. Stroll Bridge and Sunbeam Park for a day filled with live music, art, food and family-friendly activities.
Zanya Spa Salon
287 S. Main Street, Lambertville, NJ | (609) 773-0770
www.zanyaspasalon.com/
Zanya Spa Salon is located in the historic Laceworks Building in Lambertville, NJ. The award-winning salon and spa provide the best possible experience every time you walk through the doors. Services include hair cut and color, extensions, men’s cuts, makeup, lashes, facials, massages, sauna, energy healing and so much more. They are offering 20% off any body product when you try their body scrub – offer valid September and October 2024. Book an appointment!
Prologue Therapy and Counseling
Flemington, NJ | (908) 271-8547
www.prologuetherapynj.com/
Autumn is a time of transition– for the trees, for our schedules, and often for our moods. If you find that the changing of the seasons interferes with your daily life, seeking therapy from qualified professionals may help. Prologue Therapy & Relationship Counseling has talented, passionate clinicians with immediate availability to help you move through this phase with grace and self-love. They provide walk-and-talk therapy if you’d like to enjoy the fall weather, virtual therapy if you prefer the comfort and convenience of your own home, or cozy office settings in Flemington and Mountainside for those who like the chance to detach from everyday life for the hour. Reach out to them at hello@prologuetherapy.com or visit prologue therapy.com for more information.
Farm to Table Dinner | Beneduce Vineyards
September 13, 6-9 pm
Prepared by Chef Andrew Mercado over wood fires in the vineyard, this meal will include fresh farm-to-table selections carefully paired with Beneduce’s estate grown wines. Through an array of local ingredients, this meal will be paying homage to the bounty that the beautiful Hunterdon County land and surrounding area provides. Dinner will be served family-style, with communal seating set around the ‘Nanny Tree’ at the center of our stunning vineyard during the peak of harvest.
Fall Craft Festival
September 8, 10 am – 4 pm
Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum, 1605 Route 29, Lambertville, NJ
Oktoberfest | Lone Eagle Brewing
September 28th, 12 pm – 10 pm
44 Stangl Rd., Flemington, NJ
River’s Edge Artisan Festival | Lambertville Station
September 7-8
11 Bridge St, Lambertville, NJ
Quilts in the Mill
September 27-29
Prallsville Mills, 33 Risler Street, Stockton, NJ
Courthouse Quilters Guild is proud to present the 2024 Quilts in the Mill “Confetti of Color” Show. This will mark the 15th Anniversary of Shows presented at the historic Prallsville Mills site and the 36th Anniversary as a guild. The “Quilts in the Mills” Show is a prime opportunity to connect with passionate quilters, craft enthusiasts, and art lovers from all over the region.
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