Almost Fomo by Nomo | Pumpkin Paths to Powerful Pulls! | NJ's Coolest Events 10/29 - 11/03

Here's the rundown of our top picks for the week:

• 🎃 Jack O'Lantern Spectacular - because 6,000 pumpkins is never a waste of time!

• 🍁 Annual Fall Festival - for when you need to get high (on a sky ride) with fall foliage

• 🌶️ A Spicy Evening of Serenading - where hot chili meets cool tunes

• 💪 Rescue Truck Pull Fundraiser - because who doesn't want to pull a 68,000-pound truck?

• 🎨 Artists' Studio Tour - your chance to culture-hop through Hoboken

Jack O'Lantern Spectacular: A Gourd-geous Evening Walk 🎃

Daily through November 3rd Weekdays: 6 PM - 9 PM Weekends: 5 PM - 8:30 PM

🏟️ 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ

Ever wondered what 6,000+ jack-o'-lanterns look like in one place? No? Well, you're about to find out! 🎃 Skylands Stadium has transformed into a glowing wonderland that'll make your neighborhood's Halloween decorations look like amateur hour.

What's Glowing On:

• 45-minute walk through a pumpkin paradise (no carved thumb required!)

• Fall Festival & Beer Garden (because pumpkins are better with beer)

• Pumpkin picking and painting (DIY time!)

• Live music (no, the pumpkins don't sing)

• 30+ craft beers, ciders, wine, seltzers & cocktails

• S'mores roasting by the fire pit (best use of fire, can’t tell me otherwise!)

💸 Damage to Your Wallet: $19 (that's like, three pumpkin spice lattes)

Pro Pumpkin Tips:

• Bring a camera - these jack-o'-lanterns are ready for their close-up 📸

• Wear comfortable shoes - 45 minutes is a long time to admire gourds

• Come hungry - between the s'mores and treats, your sweet tooth will thank you

• Dress in layers - fall nights can get chilly!

Ready to see pumpkins in a whole new light? Carve your way on over here for tickets and their site info!

Annual Fall Festival: Where Gravity Meets Autumn Glory 🍁

Saturday and Sunday, November 2 & 3, 12 PM to 4 PM

🏔️ Mountain Creek, 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ

Want to see fall foliage without the whole hiking thing? Mountain Creek's got you covered with views that'll make your drone jealous!

What's Falling Into Place:

• Sky Rides (like hiking, but lazier)

• Mountain Coaster (because regular leaf-peeping isn't thrilling enough)

• Bounce Houses (for when the foliage doesn't give you enough of a lift)

• Hay Maze (get lost in autumn, literally)

• Lawn Games (including Giant Beer Pong, because why not?)

• Guided Hikes (if you're feeling guilty about the Sky Ride)

💸 Damage to Your Wallet:

• Sky Rides: $14.99 + fees (cheap flight!)

• Mountain Coaster: $14.99 + fees

• Adventure Package: $24.99 + fees (for the overachievers)

☁️Weather Watch: Partly cloudy, highs around 60°F (perfect leaf-peepin' weather!)

Mountain Master Tips:

• Last Sky Ride is at 4:30 PM (don't be that person who shows up at 4:29)

• Layer up - mountain weather can change faster than your fall Instagram filters

• Bring a camera - these views are worth more than a mental picture

• Consider the Adventure Package - YOLO, right?

Ready to leaf your worries behind? 🍁 Branch out over here for tickets and Mountain Creek's site!

A Spicy Evening of Serenading: Where Heat Meets Harmony 🌶️🎵

Friday, November 1st, 7 PM to 9 PM

🏫 18 Miller Ave, Oldwick, NJ

Ever thought, "You know what this chili needs? A soundtrack!"? Well, someone did, and they created this uniquely tasty evening of food and music!

What's Cooking (and Playing):

• Chili cook-off (spice up your life!)

• Live concert (to cool down your taste buds)

• Voting rights (democracy never tasted so good)

• Community vibes (because everything's better with friends)

💸 Damage to Your Wallet:

• General Admission/Chili Taster: $10 (cheaper than dinner and a show!)

• Chili Creator: $20 (your chance at culinary fame)

🌧️ Weather Watch: Light rain, 57°F cooling to 50°F (perfect chili weather!)

Some Tips:

• Get ready for a unique blend of culinary courage and musical mastery

• Feel free to fan your mouth between songs

• The music starts after the chili tasting (so your hiccups won't interrupt the performance)

• Perfect opportunity for both food pics AND concert videos

Ready to spice up your Friday night? 🌶️ Turn up the heat and grab your tickets at the door or right over here!

Rescue Truck Pull Fundraiser: A Literal Truck Sized Test of Strength 💪🚒

Sunday, November 3rd, 9 AM to 12 PM

🏋️ 310 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ

Ever watched strongman competitions and thought, "Pfft, I could do that"? Here's your chance to prove it by pulling a casual 68,000-pound rescue truck! (Your gym's deadlift PR is crying right now.)

What's Rolling In:

• Team truck pulls (because friendship is power!)

• Kids' Truck Pull (mini trucks for mini muscles)

• Squad vehicle displays (Instagram ops galore)

• Possible Blackhawk helicopter landing (weather permitting, because why not go big?)

• Raffles and prizes (for when your arms need a break)

💸 Damage to Your Wallet: $25 per participant (cheaper than a chiropractor, but you might need one after!)

☁️ Weather Watch: Partially cloudy with temps in the 60s. Perfect for not melting on hot asphalt!

Schedule Breakdown:

• 9:00 AM - Check-in (don't be late, the truck won't wait)

• 9:30 AM - Captain's meeting

• 9:45 AM - All participants welcome meeting

• 10:00 AM - First pull (FRFARS kicks things off!)

Pro Pulling Tips:

• Wear grippy shoes (sliding isn't winning)

• Dress in layers (you'll thank us later)

• Consider bringing gloves (your hands will appreciate it)

• Stay for the whole event (team spirit matters!)

Ready to flex those muscles? 💪 Pull your way over here to register!

Artists' Studio Tour: Your Sunday Culture Crawl 🎨

Sunday, November 3rd, 12 PM to 6 PM

🏙️ All over Hoboken

Ready for an art-venture? Hoboken's turning into one giant gallery, and you're invited to the party! With over 35 locations and 100+ artists, it's like museum-hopping without the "please don't touch" signs.

What's On Display:

• Oil paintings that'll make your walls jealous

• Photography that puts your Instagram filters to shame

• Murals that'll have you rethinking your blank walls

• Sculptures that defy gravity (and understanding)

• Free 90-second portraits (fastest glow-up ever!)

💸 Damage to Your Wallet: FREE! (Finally, something that won't hurt your credit

☁️ Weather Watch: Partly cloudy, 60s (perfect gallery-hopping weather!)

Art Explorer Tips:

• Wear comfortable walking shoes (your feet are about to become art critics)

• Bring water (art appreciation is thirsty work)

• Plan your route (35 locations is no joke)

• Bring cash for art purchases (because your walls need this)

Ready to get your art on? 🎨 Paint your way over here for event details!