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🍁 Crisp air, colorful leaves, and the scent of pumpkin spice drifting from local cafés — enjoy the fall season here in Union County! Last week’s poll showed that whether you’ve called this place home for generations or just a few years, one thing unites us all: a love for discovering what’s new around the corner. This week, we’ve got plenty to explore — from haunted hayrides and Halloween parades to cozy tavern dinners and farmers markets bursting with fall flavors. So grab your scarf, your coffee, and maybe a friend or two — it’s time to see what’s happening across the county this week!
This will be a good week to view the Fall colors - a few of my favorite spots include Watchung Reservation and Echo Lake Park. The best photos can be captured around the golden hour. For this week, aim for around 5:30pm.
Echo Lake Park, Mountainside - photo taken on October 19, 2025.