Summer can often steal the spotlight for outdoor activities around Mercer but many locals will tell you that autumn is their favorite time of year. The beauty around the towns flourishes with the warm colors of fall, the temperatures cool to a more comfortable degree and your senses are wholeheartedly fulfilled with fall treats aplenty. Plus, there’s more than enough activities to keep your calendar booming. Ready to plan your visit? With the highlights below, you’ll be having fall fun all season!

Apple Days Fall Harvest Festival

Nothing will get you in the fall spirit more than some apple picking. You can pick-your-own apples every weekend in September at Terhune, but a full apple day festival begins on the 15th and lets families celebrate with wagon rides, pumpkin painting, pony rides and more. You’ll also see plenty of their famous apple cider donuts around. How do you like them apples? Bonus: You can pick-your-own pumpkins and fall flowers until October.

Fall Festival in Palmer Square

Palmer Square’s Fall Fest is back with live music, food, drinks and treats around the square!

Oktoberfest at Veterans Park

Family fun festivities, such as pumpkin patches, hay rides, corn mazes and crafts along with fireworks that are early enough to get the kids to bed on time! A fun-packed day along with a fire pit to stay cozy.

Hightstown Hometown Harvest Fair 

The Hightstown Harvest Fair is celebrating their 16th year with rides, food trucks, local artists, live music and crafters to get you into the fall spirit. A perfect opportunity to get some crisp, fall air while keeping the kids entertained.

Pumpkin Picking