Fall is officially here! The Hoboken area is a gorgeous place to enjoy all of the fun activities that autumn has to offer. Here are our favorite things to do around Hoboken this time of year.

Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade and Costume Contest

Put on your funniest, scariest or most elaborate costume and join the march of the Hoboken Ragamuffin Parade and Costume Contest on Halloween, October 31st. To participate, meet at Washington between 13th and 14th Streets at 3:15pm. Otherwise, simply enjoy the ghoulish parade full of floats, festivities and live local music performances, followed by the costume contest at 4:30pm.

Abma’s Farm Market, Green House, and Petting Zoo, Wyckoff

Just 50 minutes outside of town, Abma’s farm market has pick-your-own pumpkins, delicious apple cider and doughnuts, a petting zoo, hayrides, and wine tasting.

Make Wine With Us, Wallington

Boasting a 10,000-square-foot facility, Make Wine With Us is designed to be an educational and fun way to experience winemaking. In a series of fun-filled months, you will: make new friends, share remarkable memories, and become a winemaking expert. It’s time to turn your love of wine into a new hobby - and a positive experience in your daily life.

Palisades Interstate Park, Alpine

Just a 20 minute trip from Hoboken, Palisades is a great day trip that has an impressive panoramic view of the Hudson River. Hikers and cross-country skiers have over 30 miles of trails to discover, ranging from gentle riverside strolls to challenging rock scrambles.

902 Brewing Company, Jersey City

This craft brewery produces delicious Ales and Lagers and has stunning outdoor rooftop views that you can enjoy well into the fall season.