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5 Actitvites To Do During The Fall Season

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The Fall season is here, which means Fall activities are coming your way! 

Fright-Fest Six Flags Great Adventure

 

1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527

 

https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

 

 Fright-Fest is one of the most popular scarefests in Jackson, New Jersey. Introduced on October 17, 1992, Fright-Fest is a yearly event that started on September 8 and September 9, with a preview night experience. Six Flags features family-friendly attractions and scares at night! Tickets can be purchased online or in person. Select dates from September 8 to October 31 and refer to the Six Flags Great Adventure website for Park information.

 

Trick or Trunk at Manchester Township High School

 

101 Hawks Way, Manchester Township, NJ 08759

 

https://www.manchestertwp.org/events

 

Each year the weekend before Halloween Manchester Township High School holds a Trick or Trunk in the Senior Parking Lot! This event is hosted by the Municipal Alliance. As well as a DJ and a Haunted Bus! Admission for the bus is $1.00. There are cars that give candy to trick-or-trickers, and some trunks even have games for trunk-or-treaters to play. The cars are decorated with spooky decor and some even play Halloween music as ambiance. Glow sticks will be available for purchase. This event takes place this year on October 28th from 7 pm to 9 pm.

 

Argos Farm

 

1250 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731

 

https://www.argosfarm.com/

 

 Argos Farm is a Pumpkin Patch in Forked River. Argos also offers many fall activities such as a hayride and corn maze! Argos Farm also has a Bakery with many fall treats, such as pies, cakes, cookies, caramel apples, and more. The farm is open Thursdays and Fridays from 2 pm – 6 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am – 6 pm.

Stone Tavern Orchards

 

73 Rues Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

 

https://www.stonetavernorchards.com/

 

 Stone Tavern Orchards is a family-friendly outing that includes apple picking, pumpkin picking, and flower picking. Additionally, they have a hayride, corn maze, and a corn pit! Guests are encouraged to visit a tent where they can purchase fall decor, veggies, flowers, and honey. Stone Tavern Orchards is open on weekends from 9:30 am – 5:30 pm.

Sun Flower Farm

 

 25 Dennisville-Petersburg Rd, Woodbine NJ, 08270

 

 Sun Flower Farm is a family-owned flower stand currently run by a very kind couple. It is a great photo-taking opportunity and a great place to pick up fresh flowers for your home or to give as a gift. The Sun Flower Farm is open daily from 11 am – 6 pm.

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Gianna Hodapp
Gianna Hodapp, Staff Writer
Gianna Hodapp is a second-year communications and journalism student and a member of the Class of 2026. She enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family.