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Heaven Hill Farm's Great Pumpkin Festival in Vernon runs through Nov. 8 with 35+ activities, pig races, and Halloween fun. Advance tickets are $24.99.

If you’re looking for something a little different to do this weekend, how about spending an evening surrounded by more than 6,000 glowing jack-o’-lanterns? The annual Jack-O’-Lantern Experience at Skylands

Red Bank Oktoberfest returns to Edmund Wilson Plaza Oct. 10 with local breweries, live music, food, and a kids zone. Admission is free. Rain date: Oct. 17.

Historic Smithville's Oktoberfest returns Oct. 3-4 in Galloway, NJ with more than 150 crafters, fall food, music, and free admission for the family.

The Pork Roll vs. Taylor Ham Food & Music Fest hits Hillsborough, NJ on Sept. 12, with food, live music, wrestling, and a chance to vote for your side.

The 52nd Annual St. Bart's/UNICO Italian Festival returns to Scotch Plains this Labor Day weekend with free admission, food, rides, and live music.

Mount Olive's Food Truck & Fireworks Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 29, at Turkey Brook Park with 18+ food trucks, live music, and a fireworks finale.