Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Pumpkin Show, Harvest Moon Hayrides, October 5-9

10/5/15 - By Laurie Rein

Pumpkins, painting, and um, poop, are some of the highlights of this first-full-week-of-October's activities. Have pumpkin-filled fun at South Jersey Pumpkin Show and Read & Pick: Pumpkins. Kids can paint their own masterpieces at Be Craftful’s Kids Only Paint Party. Plus, young scientists will learn all about forest creatures at Pyramid Mountain’s The Scoop on Poop. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

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Monday, October 5th

Northern NJ:
Nature’s Playground (Chatham)
Who wouldn’t love playtime in the forest? Children 3-6 are invited to the Great Swamp for an hour of imaginative outdoor play, led by a naturalist. Pre-registration is required.

Central NJ:
Monday Morning Storytime (Bridgewater)
Spend Monday mornings at Barnes & Noble in Bridgewater where the little ones can participate in stories, crafts and other activities. FREE

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Tuesday, October 6th

Northern NJ:
Outdoor Scientists: The Scoop on Poop! (Montville)
Bring your budding scientists to Pyramid Mountain to hunt for “scat” on the trails and learn more about what animals eat in the forest.

Central NJ:
Read & Pick: Pumpkins (Princeton)
It’s pumpkin-picking season! Kids 3-8 are welcome to listen to stories and pick their own pumpkins at this special Terhune Orchards event. Pre-registration is required.

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Wednesday, October 7th

Central NJ:
Acting Out (Princeton)
Here’s a chance for some after-school drama. Princeton Public Library will host an afternoon of theatre games, discussions and activities for 5-9 year olds, led by a students from the Princeton High School drama club. FREE

Northern NJ:
Kids Only Paint Party (Fanwood)
Drop off the kids at Be Craftful for an afternoon of painting and pizza. Materials, smocks and a take-home canvas are included in the admission fee. Pre-registration is required.

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Thursday, October 8th

Northern NJ:
Music with Carolyn Dempsey (Chatham)
Preschoolers will have a blast singing and dancing at the Chatham Library. This fun music program will emphasize singing in tune and keeping a beat. FREE

Southern NJ:
Deerfield Township Harvest Festival (Bridgeton)
This fall harvest extravaganza is packed with fun. Activities include rides, games, food, characters, pony rides and much more. Fair runs through Sunday.

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Friday, October 9th

Southern NJ:
South Jersey Pumpkin Show (Woodstown)
Celebrate everything pumpkin at this 3 day harvest festival. Don’t miss the Great Pumpkin Pyramid, Big Pumpkin Weigh-Off, plus rides, games, music and trick-or-treating. There will also be costume and decorated-wagon contests. Admission is FREE, but there is a parking fee.

Northern NJ:
Harvest Moon Hayrides & Night Time Corn Maze (Chester)
Spend a Friday night with the family at Alstede Farms under the stars, with activities that include hayrides, campfires, music and flashlight walks through the corn maze.

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photo: corn box at Wightman's Farm