The leaves are changing and the spicy smell of pumpkin is infiltrating the air. So grab your favorite cozy fall drink and visit these small towns for a touch of fall charm.
Collingswood
Highlights: Walks down Haddon Ave. to window shop – books, vintage, clothes and more – with a pumpkin spice latte in hand; Collingswood Farmers Market each Saturday on Irving Ave.; live music and art vendors along Haddon Ave. each second Saturday
Don’t miss: Collingswood Book Festival on Oct. 4
Medford
Highlights: Explore the quaint streets of Medford Village to take in Victorian-era architecture as you visit boutiques, restaurants and cafes; stop by the Medford Art Center to see its latest exhibits; Bring your furry friend to Freedom Barks for a walk or some play on the agility equipment; Walk around Kirbys Mill and snap a pic near the iconic water wheel
Don’t miss: Third Thursday Food Trucks on Main Street (Oct. 16)
Haddonfield
Highlights: Haddonfield’s bustling downtown is full of vintage shops, book stores, home goods, a brewery, winery and plenty of dining destinations; visit the Indian King Tavern for a look at the historic inn where the founding fathers slept and talked everything revolutionary; see the site where the first nearly-complete dinosaur skeleton, the Hadrosaurus foulkii, was unearthed
Don’t miss: Haddy’s Birthday Party on Oct. 12
Merchantville
Highlights: Watch as Merchantville transforms into Monsterville each October with Halloween displays and a home decorating contest; walk through Wellwood Memorial Park, stopping at the gazebo or playing a match on the tennis courts; admire the Victorian charm of the walkable town
Don’t miss: Harvest & Haunts Festival on Oct. 11
Historic Smithville
Highlights: Hop on the old fashioned carousel in the center of town; step back in time to walk around the quaint village, try a number of eateries and do some shopping; float along the picturesque lake in a paddleboat; make sure to check the calendar for special events each weekend like the Irish Festival and Dickens Fest
Don’t miss: Monster Bash on Oct. 25 and Witches Day Out on Oct. 26
