Kids & Family

Last Chance To Check Out Piscataway Fall Harvest Festival Nov. 1-3

This is the final weekend, Nov. 1 - 3, to enjoy free family activities at ​East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway.

PISCATAWAY, NJ — This is the final weekend, Nov. 1 - 3, to enjoy free family activities at East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway.

Last weekend was the village's first-ever Fall Harvest Festival, where families enjoyed pumpkin picking, live music, wagon rides, children’s arts and craft and more. In addition to pumpkins, guests could purchase a range of autumn-inspired foods, including pies, cider donuts, pickles, salsas, preserves, farm-fresh bread and prepared meals.

The Fall Harvest Festival returns for one final weekend from November 1-3, offering activities and goods for sale. The Fall Harvest Festival will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday and 12-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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East Jersey Old Town Village is located at 1050 River Road, Piscataway. It is a historic, pre-Revolutionary War early American village, and preserved to look that way. It is open for daily tours and history lessons.

“This festival is a testament to the incredible work of our Division of History and Historic Preservation and the Arts Institute of Middlesex County,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios. “Their dedication and creativity have brought the spirit of fall to life in our community, providing residents and visitors with an unforgettable seasonal experience and a new way to experience East Jersey Old Town Village. I encourage everyone to join us next weekend to enjoy the festival’s final days, it’s truly an event you don’t want to miss.”

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“Events like our Fall Harvest Festival allow us to come together as a community to celebrate the season and connect with our neighbors,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Chanelle Scott McCullum. “I invite everyone to explore the variety of unique, locally made items available for purchase. Every purchase directly supports our local economy and the artisans, bakers, and farmers who made this festival special.”

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