5 FALL FAMILY FUN EVENTS THIS OCTOBER
It may still feel like summer in New Jersey, but Fall is here and we can’t wait for the season to unfold. There’s no better time to enjoy the bounty of New Jersey’s Heartland than Fall. We’ve got a list of unique, family friendly activities just ripe for the picking!
MUSIC AT BUNKER HILL: ORION WEISS, PIANO
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 3-4:30 pm
Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church
330 Greentree Road
Sewell, NJ
http://njheartland.org/events-festivals/music-at-bunker-hill-orion-weiss-piano/
Don’t miss one of the most sought-after soloists of his generation. Orion Weiss has performed with the Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic. Weiss will be performing pieces from Liszt, Chopin, Ravel and Grieg. Tickets: $20 Adult, $10 Student. Exception: David Kim and Friends $25. Tickets available at door, discount available online. Go to http://www.musicatbunkerhill.org/buy-tickets-now.html to purchase tickets. Unreserved seating.
WHEATONARTS FESTIVAL OF FINE CRAFT
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7-8, 10 AM – 5 PM
WHEATONARTS
1501 Glasstown Road
Millville, NJ
http://njheartland.org/events-festivals/2017-wheatonarts-annual-festival-of-fine-craft/2017-10-07/
The WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft features over 150 juried artists, artist demonstrations, musical entertainment, specialty foods and a beer and wine garden. Custom, glass-blown pumpkins created on site and featured in the “Glass Pumpkin Patch” for purchase. Hands-on family friendly activities include: Pendulum Painting, Build a Creature: Printmaking, Mosaic Rocks, Scarecrow Construction and Sidewalk Chalk. There’s something all ages at this year’s Festival. Click here for ticket information.
FUNNY FARM RESCUE’S FALL FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
FUNNY FARM RESCUE
6908 Railroad Blvd.
Mays Landing, NJ
http://njheartland.org/events-festivals/funny-farm-rescues-fall-festival/
Visit this phenomenal South Jersey treasure that has been sheltering and caring for unwanted, sick, elderly, injured and abused animals since 2000. You don’t have to be an animal lover to love Funny Farm Rescue! And at the Fall Festival, there’s family fun galore with hay rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, vendors, sponsor an animal and much more. Admission is free. All proceeds benefit the Funny Farm Rescue Charity.
SOUTH JERSEY PUMPKIN SHOW
OCTOBER 13, 14 & 15
FRIDAY 5 PM – 10 PM, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 AM – 5 PM
SALEM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
735 Harding Highway
Woodstown, NJ
http://njheartland.org/events-festivals/south-jersey-pumpkin-show-2017/2017-10-15/
Friday will showcase the sculpturing of a 500+ pound pumpkin by a professional carver. Learn tips and watch a masterpiece being created. There will be two performances of a reading of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and a ride of the Headless Horsemen in the graveyard. Family Halloween costume contest and parade, kids under ten enjoy free craft making, amusement rides, free pumpkins, trick or treating stroll, straw garden and Halloween treat bags.
Saturday activities include the South Jersey Antique Tractor Pull, Decorated Baby Strollers and Adult Pumpkin Toss with over $500 in prize money awarded. The best pumpkin desserts and appetizers are sought for the Fun Pumpkin Food contest and free sampling.
Sunday features the All-Breed Fun Dog Parade, Little Miss & Mister Pumpkin Show Pageant, DJ Pepper Paul and Pumpkin Show decorations sold at a discount.
Admission is free, parking is $5.00 and good all three days of the festival. Visit http://www.sjpumpkinshow.com for more information.
TUNES FROM THE CRYPT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 6 PM
ST JOHN’S CHURCH
76 Market Street
SALEM, NJ
http://njheartland.org/events-festivals/tunes-from-the-crypt/
There’s nothing like a hair-raising organ song to send chills down your spine on a chilly October evening. Get into the Halloween spirit with organist Joanne K. Owen and her spooky music. Try not to get goosebumps! Admission is free.
