Experience the fall season in The Wildwoods with annual traditions and celebrations, where sweater weather meets coastal festivities.
From watching vintage cars race on the beach to exploring a haunted house, there is no shortage of memorable fall festivals in The Wildwoods. Come and experience the autumn season on this part of the Jersey Shore as a Doo Wop celebration, Oktoberfest performances, and Halloween get-togethers embrace the chillier season.
September
Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest
Wear your lederhosen and get ready for Bavarian-inspired fun at Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks! This Oktoberfest event will occur on the weekends from September 12 to October 12, 2025. Combine roller coaster excitement with live music, hearty flavors, and strolling performances by the Oompah Delics.
- Date: September 19 – 21 , 26 – 28 & October 3 – 5, 10 – 12, 2025
- Location: 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show
Uncover new ways to commemorate the Doo Wop side of The Wildwoods with this vintage muscle car show. The Boardwalk will be setting the ultimate coastal Americana scene with a variety of different muscle car models.
- Date: September 19 – 21, 2025
- Location: 26th to Burke Avenues & Wildwoods Convention Center (4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260)
Irish Fall Festival
Traditional dance performances, Celtic crafts, and Irish cuisine await at the Irish Fall Festival. This festival is all about celebrating Irish culture. Brimming with an animated ambience, you’ll find beer gardens, an amateur boxing match, a 5K run, and so much more at this three-day celebration.
- Date: September 19 – 21, 2025
- Location: This event takes place across the streets of North Wildwood.
Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration
Fireworks, talented performances, and dancing are some of the upbeat activities at the Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration. Get ready for nautical-themed festivities and local flavors at this sea-inspired festival.
- Date: September 20, 2025
- Location: Sunset Lake & Centennial Park (E Fern Rd, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260)
Olde Tyme Italian Festival
Make your way to Fox Park for an Italian festival extravaganza, where tantalizing scents of pizza and sausages fill the air and live tunes create an upbeat ambience. From tarantella performances to freshly made cannolis, don’t miss this celebratory love letter to Italian culture and cuisine.
- Date: September 26 – 27, 2025
- Location: Ocean Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
The Monsters on the Beach
High speeds and gravity-defying tricks will be on full display at the Monsters on the Beach! Three monster truck races will be revving up on the sand in The Wildwoods. Tickets can be purchased online or in person, ranging from $15 to $35 per person.
- Date: September 26 – 27, 2025
- Location: On the beach near Spicer Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
October
The Race of Gentlemen
The Race of Gentlemen is for the vintage race car enthusiasts in your life. Watch restored vehicles and motorcycles race for victory on the beach near Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks. Along with the races, join fellow motorcar enthusiasts for the TROG Bonfire and Bands near Pigdog Beach Bar & BBQ.
- Date: October 2 – 5, 2025
- Location: On the beach near Morey’s Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks (3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260)
Run the Crest
Zoom across The Wildwoods during Run The Crest! This running festival is for all runners and joggers, featuring races for both 5K and 10K routes. There will also be a Crest Kids Fun Run for the young ones who are 10 years of age and under, spanning the perimeter of Centennial Park. Complete your run with food trucks and kid-friendly experiences at this event.
- Date: October 3 – 4, 2025
- Location: E Fern Rd, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
Wildwood RV Show
Calling all RV owners! Peruse through top-of-the-line models and connect with New Jersey’s RV dealers at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
- Date: October 3 – 5, 2025
- Location: 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Wildwoods ’50s, ’60s & ’70s Weekend
Jive and twist back to the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s during this Wildwoods music festival! The Wildwoods Convention Center will be featuring both a concert and a dance party during the Wildwoods ‘50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Weekend. Enjoy performers like the Pointer Sisters and The Spinners.
- Date: October 17, 2025
- Location: 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
Spooky fun abounds at The Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House, featuring spine-tingling thrills and scrumptious treats! This free Halloween event will be sure to amaze (and potentially jump scare) all haunted house fans.
- Date: October 26, 2025
- Location: 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party
Make new Halloween memories with the family at this trunk-or-treat festival! Balloon-twisting, magic demonstrations, and live music are just some of the highlights. Kids are encouraged to visit each trunk-or-treat car for collecting an array of candy.
- Date: October 25, 2025
- Location: Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
Looking for more ways to enjoy the fall in The Wildwoods? Discover more upcoming autumnal celebrations with our events calendar. Expand your fall itinerary with classic Wildwoods activities and locally acclaimed places to eat.
