Addams Fest returns to Westfield for a month-long celebration of the memory of Charles Addams

WESTFIELD, NJ – Addams Fest returns and runs October 1-31, celebrating the life and legacy of Westfield native Charles Addams, creator of the iconic The Addams Family. This citywide event offers a mix of beloved traditions and exciting new experiences, transforming Westfield into a Halloween destination for all.

Visitors can enjoy art galleries featuring Addams’ work, themed window displays, city tours, and a long-awaited beer garden. The festival also features a grand masquerade ball and numerous family events throughout the month.

With a variety of entertainment and surprises planned, Addams Fest has something for everyone. Costs vary depending on the event, making it an affordable celebration of all things spooky and weird.

Hill Creek Farms kicks off the 2024 season with U-Pick, farm-to-table cuisine and live music

MULLICA HILL, NJ – Hill Creek Farms is celebrating the 2024 season by offering families and guests a wonderful mix of outdoor activities every weekend through November 3. Guests can pick their own fruits, vegetables, herbs and sunflowers from the beautiful U-Pick fields, adding a personal touch to your harvest.

The farm also offers a variety of off-field experiences, including delicious farm-to-table meals at the Haddon Culinary restaurant and a relaxing wine garden operated by Auburn Road Winery. Live music and children’s activities create a festive atmosphere for guests of all ages, ensuring fun-filled fun on the farm.

U-Pick Breeding is open Friday through Sunday, with no admission fee on Fridays; visitors simply pay for what they choose. On Saturdays and Sundays, there is a U-Pick admission fee of $20 per vehicle, which includes a hayride for the entire family. The market, bakery, wine garden and loft can be visited free of charge at any time, without having to pay entrance fees.

Located at 1631 State Highway 45, Hill Creek Farms offers the perfect fall escape filled with fresh produce, entertainment and family fun. Whether you harvest your own crops or enjoy live music and great food, the farm is the perfect place to spend the fall season.
Howell Living History Farm hosts enjoy New Jersey’s longest running corn maze

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ – Howell Living History Farm invites families and guests to experience fall at its best during weekend festivities through November 3. The centerpiece of the event is New Jersey’s longest-running corn maze, a sprawling 4-acre attraction with two miles of winding paths, a bridge, a tower and even music to enhance the adventure.

Outside of the maze, visitors can go on a hayride, pick pumpkins from the patch, and relax in the food tent, making this a perfect weekend trip. Located at 70 Woodens Lane, Howell Living History Farm combines traditional fall fun with unique attractions, offering something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to navigate this historic maze and enjoy a day full of seasonal experiences.
$3 million scratch-off ticket sold at Westmoreland County Store

IRWIN, Pa. — A lucky Pennsylvania Lottery player won $3 million thanks to a $3,000,000 Fun Fortune scratch-off ticket sold at LNC Store #14 in Westmoreland County. The retailer, located at 623 Oak Street in Irwin, will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket that wins the highest prize.

The $3,000,000 Fun Fortune Scratch-Off is a $30 game that offers players the chance to win a top prize of $3 million. The Pennsylvania Lottery encourages the winner to immediately sign the back of the ticket and call the lottery at 1-800-692-7481 to begin the claim process. Scratch prizes expire one year from the end of game sale date listed on the Lottery website.

The Pennsylvania Lottery emphasizes that scratch-off tickets are distributed randomly and neither the lottery nor its sellers are aware of where winning tickets will be sold until the prize is claimed. All prizes over $5,000 are subject to applicable state and federal withholding taxes.

Players can visit palottery.com or download the official PA Lottery app to learn more about the $3,000,000 Fun Fortune game, as well as game rules and prize details.