Lunar Faire's season-closing Halloweekend Faire is Jersey's best spooky season event! We go all out and you cannot miss it!

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The Harvest Arts Festival is set for Saturday, October 17th along Washington Street in Downtown Toms River.

Washington St. will be filled with food trucks, merchandise & handcraft vendors, a beer & wine garden and local artists selling and displaying their works as part of a juried art show.

There will be free pumpkin painting for the kids and other kids activities. Live entertainment from local bands throughout the day. Local businesses, restaurants, and brewery will be open on the street as well. Free Admission & Free parking in downtown during the event.

Shopping, potions, attractions, food, mayhem, & the best Friday night out you've had in at least a moon!

Deep in the heart of spooky season, we picked a theme that can only be described as...Dark Carnival. What would you look like if you were haunting an abandoned amusement park? We can't wait to find out!

BTW this is an attire theme, we will not actually be bringing in rusty old haunted carnival rides. But we may have at least one faire-themed carnival game that will probably be named something like Pachinko

Oh! Guys! We have a tight rope walker!!! He's setting up a rig in the middle of the faire so look up! And he's gonna light it on fire.

This faire's highlights:
Over 100+ local witchy/esoteric/alternative artisans, vendors, and makers
Tarot Reader's Alley
Fire wire walker!
Floating witch!
Blade juggler!
Saint Valentine and the Love Bugs, an all-queer drag band returns to the Freehold stage!
Elena Stenkina raging the accordion
Faireoke - a creepy singalong starring you
Halloweekend in-person discount tickets
and all your favorite Lunar Faire mainstays like food trucks, potions lab, our iconic Drag Show and Fire/Variety show and other things!

Advance tickets are $10 off day-of prices until 10/16 at 3:33 am! (Automatically discounted). Kids under 10 are free.

Carpe noctem.

Celebrate the beauty of fall at the Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival, returning to Heritage Park in Manahawkin, New Jersey, on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This can't-miss autumn tradition blends award-winning New Jersey wines, live entertainment, delicious food, artisan shopping, and crisp fall vibes in one picturesque setting.
Nestled at the gateway to Long Beach Island, Heritage Park provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing fall weekend with family and friends. Make it a full day of fall fun! Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pop-up tents to create their own comfortable spot to relax throughout the festival. Settle in with a glass of your favorite New Jersey wine, enjoy live music, savor delicious food, and spend the day soaking in the beautiful autumn atmosphere at one of the most anticipated events of the season!
Sample and discover a variety of wines from New Jersey wineries located throughout the Garden State before purchasing your favorites by the bottle to enjoy at the festival or take home. Participating wineries include Angelico Winery, Chestnut Run Farm, DiMatteo Vineyards, Plagido’s Winery, Terra Nonno Winery, Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, and Wagonhouse Winery.
Complement your wine tasting with delicious food available throughout the festival. From fresh seafood to festival favorites, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Seafood Station will be serving up crowd-pleasing coastal favorites all weekend long.
Be sure to explore the artisan marketplace featuring unique handmade goods, gourmet treats, specialty foods, and one-of-a-kind gifts from talented local vendors, including:
Art of Olive Oil – Premium and gourmet infused olive oils
B Baths – Luxurious handmade bath and body care products
Cynful Bliss – Decadent alcohol-infused desserts and sweet treats
Hoffman Bread – Freshly baked artisan breads and baked specialties
Island Talk USA – Coastal-inspired apparel, gifts, and hats
Keystone Cheese Farm– Award-winning handcrafted Wisconsin cheeses and specialty flavors
Mimi's by the Sea Gourmet Mixes – Flavor-packed gourmet dips, seasonings, and mixes
Shore Links Permanent Jewelry – Custom-fit permanent jewelry
The Bacon Jams – Savory bacon jams and gourmet specialty spreads
The Mustard Indigo Tales – Handcrafted organic, vegetable-dyed textiles, accessories, home linens, and more!
Sea Spirit Design Co. (Sat Only) – Beachy, boho macramé purses, bags, bottle totes, accessories and gifts.
Live music will fill the park throughout both days, creating the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable autumn weekend with Local Honey taking the stage on Saturday and Goldenseal on Sunday. Whether you're discovering a new favorite winery, shopping for handcrafted treasures, or simply relaxing with a glass of wine under the fall sky, the Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival offers something for everyone.
Advance tickets are on sale now and offer the best value for this popular fall tradition. Gather your friends and family and raise a glass to another memorable season at one of South Jersey's favorite wine festivals.
*Note: Vendors, food trucks, and wineries are subject to change.
Event Tickets:
• Samplers (Must be 21+) Includes souvenir wine glass and wine sampling from participating New Jersey wineries.​
o $20 in advance
o Ticket price goes up to $25 CASH ONLY at the gate.
• Non-Samplers and guests under 21 are FREE

The 35th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade & Italian Street Festival kicks off this Friday in Seaside Heights!

Great food • Live entertainment • Italian heritage • Fun for the whole family!

October 9–11, 2026

Seaside Heights, NJ

We’ll see you at the festival!

Celebrate the beauty of fall at the Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival, returning to Heritage Park in Manahawkin, New Jersey, on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. This can't-miss autumn tradition blends award-winning New Jersey wines, live entertainment, delicious food, artisan shopping, and crisp fall vibes in one picturesque setting.
Nestled at the gateway to Long Beach Island, Heritage Park provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing fall weekend with family and friends. Make it a full day of fall fun! Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pop-up tents to create their own comfortable spot to relax throughout the festival. Settle in with a glass of your favorite New Jersey wine, enjoy live music, savor delicious food, and spend the day soaking in the beautiful autumn atmosphere at one of the most anticipated events of the season!
Sample and discover a variety of wines from New Jersey wineries located throughout the Garden State before purchasing your favorites by the bottle to enjoy at the festival or take home. Participating wineries include Angelico Winery, Chestnut Run Farm, DiMatteo Vineyards, Plagido’s Winery, Terra Nonno Winery, Valenzano Winery, Villari Vineyards, and Wagonhouse Winery.
Complement your wine tasting with delicious food available throughout the festival. From fresh seafood to festival favorites, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Seafood Station will be serving up crowd-pleasing coastal favorites all weekend long.
Be sure to explore the artisan marketplace featuring unique handmade goods, gourmet treats, specialty foods, and one-of-a-kind gifts from talented local vendors, including:
Art of Olive Oil – Premium and gourmet infused olive oils
B Baths – Luxurious handmade bath and body care products
Cynful Bliss – Decadent alcohol-infused desserts and sweet treats
Hoffman Bread – Freshly baked artisan breads and baked specialties
Island Talk USA – Coastal-inspired apparel, gifts, and hats
Keystone Cheese Farm– Award-winning handcrafted Wisconsin cheeses and specialty flavors
Mimi's by the Sea Gourmet Mixes – Flavor-packed gourmet dips, seasonings, and mixes
Shore Links Permanent Jewelry – Custom-fit permanent jewelry
The Bacon Jams – Savory bacon jams and gourmet specialty spreads
The Mustard Indigo Tales – Handcrafted organic, vegetable-dyed textiles, accessories, home linens, and more!
Sea Spirit Design Co. (Sat Only) – Beachy, boho macramé purses, bags, bottle totes, accessories and gifts.
Live music will fill the park throughout both days, creating the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable autumn weekend with Local Honey taking the stage on Saturday and Goldenseal on Sunday. Whether you're discovering a new favorite winery, shopping for handcrafted treasures, or simply relaxing with a glass of wine under the fall sky, the Stafford Fall Harvest & Wine Festival offers something for everyone.
Advance tickets are on sale now and offer the best value for this popular fall tradition. Gather your friends and family and raise a glass to another memorable season at one of South Jersey's favorite wine festivals.
*Note: Vendors, food trucks, and wineries are subject to change.
Event Tickets:
• Samplers (Must be 21+) Includes souvenir wine glass and wine sampling from participating New Jersey wineries.​
o $20 in advance
o Ticket price goes up to $25 CASH ONLY at the gate.
• Non-Samplers and guests under 21 are FREE

The 35th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade & Italian Street Festival kicks off this Friday in Seaside Heights!

Great food • Live entertainment • Italian heritage • Fun for the whole family!

October 9–11, 2026

Seaside Heights, NJ

We’ll see you at the festival!

The 35th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade & Italian Street Festival kicks off this Friday in Seaside Heights!

Great food • Live entertainment • Italian heritage • Fun for the whole family!

October 9–11, 2026

Seaside Heights, NJ

We’ll see you at the festival!