Join Middlesex County for Fall Fun at the Fall Harvest Festival at East Jersey Old Town Village Fridays–Sundays, October 24–26 and October 31–November 2

October 24, 2025 08:00 AM - November 2, 2025 05:00 PM EDT

WHAT: Celebrate the fall season with Middlesex County at the Fall Harvest Festival at East Jersey Old Town Village, the County’s premier historical site, over two weekends: Friday, October 24–Sunday, October 26, and Friday, October 31–Sunday, November 2, from 10 am–5 pm. This FREE, family-friendly event is open to the media and public.

Presented by the Division of History and Historic Preservation and the Arts Institute of Middlesex County, the Village transforms into the ultimate fall destination for all ages. Visitors will enjoy a fun-filled day, with pumpkins, wagon rides to the Village’s farm fields, seasonal fall treats, live music, interactive living history interpreters, explore the Village’s historic buildings, and more!

Event Highlights Include:

Wagon rides and pumpkin picking
Live music by the Sawmill Run Old Time String Band
Seasonal activities and children’s crafts
Exhibitions and programming at the Village’s historic buildings
Gift shop featuring fresh pies, cider, cider donuts, pickles, salsa, preserves, and more fall treats
Food from Beastro, BBQ fusion-inspired cuisine

Attendees are also invited to explore the nearby Cornelius Low House Museum, accessible via RIDE, the County’s free, accessible, on-demand shuttle service, which will operate between the two historic sites throughout the day.

WHEN: The festival runs Fridays-Sundays on the following dates:

Friday, October 24, 10 am–5 pm
Saturday, October 25, 10 am–5 pm
Sunday, October 26, 10 am–5 pm
Friday, October 31, 10 am–5 pm
Saturday, November 1, 10 am–5 pm
Sunday, November 2, 10 am – 5 pm

WHERE: East Jersey Old Town Village

1050 River Road | Piscataway, NJ 08854

WHO: To learn more about arts, history, and cultural events in Middlesex County, please visit MiddlesexCountyCulture.com.