Toms River Rockin’ Fall Fest 2026: Music, Hayrides & More

Fall in Toms River is about to get a whole lot more exciting! Grab the family, call your friends and get ready for Toms River’s Rockin’ Fall Fest.

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When is Toms River's Rockin' Fall Fest

The fall fun is Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Winding River Park North, next to the Winding River Ice Rink.

This sounds like one of those fall nights where there is something for everyone. And yes, there will be LIVE MUSIC!

Music, Hayrides and Fall Fun

The big musical attraction is KISS, a KISS cover band performing from 7 to 9 p.m. Get ready for some rockin’ tunes while enjoying all the sights and sounds of fall.

For the kids, there are free children’s hayrides from 4 to 6:30 p.m., free face painting, a free pumpkin patch and free carnival rides.

Older kids looking for a little more excitement can check out the scary hayrides are from 7 to 9 p.m.

And, of course, you can't have a fall festival without food! Food trucks, a beer garden and plenty of autumn fun will be waiting.

Mark Your Calendar!

It's happening at Winding River Park North, right next to Winding River Ice Rink, off of Whitesville Road in Toms River.

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Shuttles will be provided from Toms River Intermediate North, making it easier to get to the festival.

The rain date is Sunday, October 4.

Toms River and surrounding communities, get ready for pumpkins, music, rides, food and a whole lot of fall fun! Rockin’ Fall Fest is ready to bring the community together for one big night!

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