Merlino & Gonzalez - October 2025

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WHERE TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN AROUND STATEN ISLAND AND NEW JERSEY Carve Out Time for Fall Fun!

From pumpkin patches to spooky markets and glowing jack-o’-lantern displays, families and friends can make the most of crisp autumn weekends with festive events that celebrate the sights, tastes, and traditions of the season. Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm Every weekend in October HistoricRichmondTown.org/events Celebrate the best of fall with Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm, returning to Historic Richmond Town every weekend in October! From Oct. 4–26, the whole family can explore Staten Island’s most charming pumpkin patch, take a classic hayride, launch pumpkins through the air with a pumpkin chucking device, and decorate your pick at the painting station. Capture picture-perfect moments with

festive photo-ops and savor autumn treats like doughnuts, cider, and pumpkin spice coffee from Mark’s Bake Shoppe. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 12–5 p.m. at 435 Richmond Hill Road! Staten Island Spook-tacular Craft Market Oct. 24–26 EmpireOutlets.nyc/events-sales Get ready for a frightfully festive weekend at the Staten Island Spook-tacular Craft and Vendor Market! This three-day Halloween- themed event is packed with local vendors offering unique handmade goods, seasonal treats, spooky décor, and one-of-a-kind finds perfect for fall. Whether you’re shopping for Halloween essentials or looking to support small businesses, this is the perfect place to get into the spirit of the season. Shop till you

drop on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come shop, celebrate, and enjoy all things eerie, creative, and local, if you dare! Pumpkin Illumination in Morristown Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5–7 p.m. MorrisArts.org Experience the magic of autumn at Pumpkin Illumination 2025, happening on the Vail Mansion Lawn in Morristown, New Jersey. This free, family-friendly evening invites the community to enjoy live music, a festive art workshop, a glowing luminary parade, and a dazzling display of carved pumpkins. Dress in costume, bring your own jack-o’-lantern, and celebrate the season in a beautiful outdoor setting.

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