Fall fun abounds at Middle Township events

Residents can look forward to a weekend-long yard sale, harvest festival and more

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The Olde Tyme Harvest Festival always draws a crowd for rides, entertainment, vendors and food.

Crisp, cool air and houses decorated with colorful mums and pumpkins signal fall is upon us. It is the perfect season to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends before winter has us nestled in our homes.

Middle Township is holding many fall events for the community so residents can gather and enjoy the season. These activities include:

Free Community-Wide Yard Sale: Set up a table or two and greet neighbors at the yard sale taking place on Sept. 15, 16 and 17. No permits are needed for this event. Residents can add their home addresses to the yard sale list on Middle Township’s website and Facebook page by emailing awoodrow@middletownship.com or kborn@middletownship.com. For more information, call (609) 465-8740.

Halloween House Decorating Contest: Bring out the spooky decorations and enter Middle Township’s Halloween house decorating contest. Homes will be judged on theme and design, creativity, effort, and overall presentation. Judging will take place on Oct. 17, and all decorations should be turned on by 5 p.m. Residents interested in participating must register by Oct. 13 at opens in a new windowmiddletownship.recdesk.com. For more information, call (609) 465-8728.

Halloween Parade: All residents are welcome to participate in Middle Township’s Halloween event. The parade begins at 7 p.m. (line-up starts at 6 p.m.) on Oct. 25 at Memorial Field. The parade will travel north on Route 9 to Mechanic Street, with performances taking place in front of the library. Make sure to bring a bag for candy. To register, visit opens in a new windowmiddletownship.recdesk.com. For more information, call (609) 465-8732.

Olde Tyme Harvest Festival: Enjoy rides, entertainment, craft and food vendors at Middle Township’s 25th annual Olde Tyme Harvest Festival. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 28. Children and pets can enter the festival’s Halloween costume contest. Register by Oct. 18 at opens in a new windowmiddletownship.recdesk.com. Participants can also register the day of the event. Registration will be held in front of the library and must be received by 11:30 a.m. The rain date is Oct. 29. For more information, call (609) 465-8732.