The days are getting colder, the leaves are changing color, and a sense of spookiness abounds. It’s fall time! And with a new season comes new traditions and activities. In New Jersey, one of the best traditions is visiting the Great Pumpkin Festival in Vernon, New Jersey. Exploring this farm and its myriad seasonal activities is a delightful way to spend a weekend.
Heaven Hill Farm has fun activities for people of all ages throughout the year, but fall might be our favorite season there.
Heaven Hill Farm & Garden Center/Facebook That’s because the farm, located in Vernon, New Jersey becomes a seasonal paradise.
The Great Pumpkin Festival is held then, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: an activity-filled fall festival.
Heaven Hill Farm & Garden Center/Facebook The festival runs on weekends from Saturday, September 11 to Sunday, November 7.
There are over 40 activities available at this fun event. There is a 10-acre corn maze with a wacky theme.
Heaven Hill Farm & Garden Center/Facebook There are hay rides, gem mining, games, an arcade …
… And of course, there is a pumpkin patch. Explore the patch and load up on pumpkins!
Heaven Hill Farm & Garden Center/Facebook When you get home, you can get to work carving the perfect jack-o-lantern.
There are also plenty of farm animals to interact with, and even a pig race.
Heaven Hill Farm & Garden Center/Facebook It’s impossible to be bored here.
Oh, and don’t worry about eating lunch beforehand.
Heaven Hill Farm & Garden Center/Facebook There are multiple food stands at The Great Pumpkin Festival, including one devoted to the most fall of all treats: apple cider doughnuts.
Another benefit? The Great Pumpkin Festival is very affordable. It’s just $19.99 per ticket on the weekends! You can also visit Heaven Hill Farm during the week for just $14.99, although the events are more limited.
Heaven Hill Farm & Garden Center/Facebook
That’s because the farm, located in Vernon, New Jersey becomes a seasonal paradise.
The festival runs on weekends from Saturday, September 11 to Sunday, November 7.
There are hay rides, gem mining, games, an arcade …
When you get home, you can get to work carving the perfect jack-o-lantern.
It’s impossible to be bored here.
There are multiple food stands at The Great Pumpkin Festival, including one devoted to the most fall of all treats: apple cider doughnuts.
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Address: Heaven Hill Farm and Garden Center, 451 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462, USA
