There's Still Time To Catch Fall-Inspired Events Near Wyckoff

WYCKOFF, NJ — Fall is a great time to get outside in the Wyckoff area and take in the rich offering of festivals.

The changing colors of autumn provide a scenic background for fall and harvest festivals, which have contests ranging from apple bobbing and pumpkin carving to lumberjack contests and Halloween parades.

Fall is also the season for pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple orchard visits.

Here are a few events in the Wyckoff area worth putting on the calendar for the rest of October:

1. Wayne Valley Fall Craft Show: Sunday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wayne Valley High School, 551 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ

Don't miss a chance to start your holiday shopping at this exciting show. Over 100 exhibitors with arts and crafts will be set up in one huge gym. The show is sponsored by the Wayne Valley Band Parents and promoted by P.J.'s Promotions.

Just some of the items to be shown are stained glass, fiber, florals, charcuterie boards, soaps, jewelry, soft sculpture, totes, chocolates, signs, pottery, apparel, resin and metal art, folk art, hand-painted ornaments and gourds, pillows, birdhouses, wind chimes, quilting, tie dye and much more.

The sponsors will be serving a breakfast and lunch in the cafe. Admission is $3. For more information about the show go to www.pjspromotions.com.

2. Walk with Us!: Sunday, Oct. 23, 9:30 a.m.

Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ

Alzheimer’s New Jersey® is hosting its 2022 Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s. 100% of the funds raised from Walk to Fight Alzheimer’s supports New Jersey families through Alzheimer’s New Jersey’s programs and services.

Walk to Fight Alzheimer's teams are made up of families, friends, and co-workers who come together to raise awareness and much needed funds for Alzheimer's New Jersey programs and services, as well as research. Corporate, company and individual sponsorships are welcome. Eisai Inc is a Silver Sponsor for this year’s Walk. Biogen is a Bronze Sponsor.

Day of registration for the walk at Bergen Community College begins at 8:30 a.m. There will be an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. followed by the walk at 10:00 a.m. T-shirts will be distributed to all participants who raise a minimum of $50. There is no fee to register; however, donations are encouraged. To register prior to the day of the walk, go to www.alznj.org/walk.

3. Touch-A-Truck 2022: Sunday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Northern Highlands Regional High School, 298 Hillside Avenue, Allendale, NJ

Join Borst Landscape & Design on Sunday, October 23rd for a fun-filled Touch-A-Truck event! Kids of all ages are welcome to have an up-close and hands-on experience exploring and learning about the company's various landscape and construction machinery. Plus, enjoy coloring activities, pumpkin painting, and more. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. $5 per person or $20 per family at the door; cash or Venmo is accepted.