Nothing screams fall like pumpkin picking, scarecrow making and gathering outside amid the cooler, crisper air. Throw in a Halloween parade, petting zoo, food, wine, crafters and music, and that’s a darned good weekend of fall activity for families.

The 19th annual Stafford Township Fall Harvest and Wine Festival is coming soon, slated for Oct. 10 and 11 at the Manahawkin Lake and Heritage parks. The Fall Harvest Festival is from noon to 5 p.m.