Fall Happenings

Experience the Magic of Fall in Atlantic City


Get ready to experience the magic of fall in Atlantic City! 🍂 The thrill of game days electrifies the atmosphere, and delicious Oktoberfest brews are waiting for you 🍻 Picture yourself exploring lively themed pop-up bars and savoring delightful dishes during Atlantic City Restaurant Week. Cozy vibes and unforgettable moments are around every corner. Don't forget to check out our Halloween page for even more exciting experiences. This fall, Atlantic City is your playground for creating lasting memories!

 
Sunrise from the beach with casino resorts, and piers visible along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
 
 
Couples enjoying a dinner out as a group at an Atlantic City restaurant.

Atlantic City Restaurant Week

A 6-day Celebration of the Culinary Scene

Join us October 6 - 11 for AC Restaurant Week, a 6-day celebration of the culinary scene in Atlantic City. During Restaurant Week, participating restaurants offer a multi-course meal for a fixed price (not including tax or gratuity). Enjoy a delicious lunch for $20.24 or an amazing dinner for $40.24 all with 3 courses including an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Over 55 restaurants to choose from!

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A unique view of Absecon Lighthouse at blue hour by Kristian Gonyea

Absecon Lighthouse

Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey

The Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey is an annual event that takes place the third weekend of October each year. The challenge is to visit 11 lighthouse sites, 3 lifesaving stations, and 1 museum over the two day weekend! The challenge will take place on Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, regular admission with kids 11 and under are free. 

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Atlantic City Ballet Night On Bald Mountain

AC Ballet

Night on Bald Mountain

Caesars Atlantic City will host a Night on Bald Mountain an AC Ballet performance Friday, October 25 at 8pm in the Caesars Circus Maximus Theater.

Night on Bald Mountain is a short story by Russian author Nikolai Gogol that inspired a musical composition by Modest Mussorgsky. The story centers around witches who gather on Bald Mountain for a party that lasts all night and ends at sunrise. Audiences will recognize this musical piece from many movies including Fantasia and The Wizard of Oz. This captivating ballet is a “bewitching” and entrancing addition to your Halloween festivities.

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Daytime picture of Cardinal Restaurant's Garden area with picnic tables and strung lighting.

Atlantic City Arts Foundation

100th Mural Community Celebration, Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

The Atlantic City Arts Foundation's milestone 100th Mural will be unveiled Monday, October 14th from 4-7 pm! Meet the muralist, Manuela Guillén, and the installation team John Morris, Charles Barbin, Randi Barbin, Lou Hemler, Linda Fernandez, & Sammy Kovnat. Participate in interactive art activities from 4–5 pm (youth friendly!) and enjoy a complimentary buffet and soft drinks. Each 21+ guest will also receive 1 free drink ticket with additional drinks available at happy hour prices. RSVP at 100thmuralevent.eventbrite.com.

Atlantic City Art Foundation’s 100th Mural is made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsor ThriveAC Fund, with additional support from New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Midtown Community Development Corporation, the Casiello Philanthropic Foundation, and Kitten & Puff. The 100th Mural event celebration is held in partnership with Cardinal and promotional support from El Pueblo Unido Atlantic City.

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AC Marathon runners on the world famous Atlantic City Boarwalk.

Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon 5K | 10K

Atlantic City Beach & Boardwalk

Established in 1958, the Atlantic City Marathon is the third oldest continuing marathon in the United States. The marathon course is noted for being fast and flat, including eight miles of oceanfront Boardwalk running!

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Couples enjoying a dinner out as a group at an Atlantic City restaurant.

Bally’s Atlantic City

AC Marathon and Pink Your Drink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Bally’s Atlantic City is proud to host the Atlantic City Marathon Race Weekend. Enjoy the AC Marathon at The Yard Saturday, October 19 – Sunday, October 20 cheer on your favorite runners and enjoy breakfast sandwiches and lunch plus, all your favorite cocktails!

October 1 - 31 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bally’s is offering pink cocktails, mocktails and desserts with a portion of the proceeds going to Breast Cancer Awareness.  Enjoy these specialty desserts and cocktails at Park Place Prime and Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis. Cocktails also available at Phil’s Carousel Bar. Plus, Bally’s will illuminate in pink at the Pacific Avenue entrance, and Level Six in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

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Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Frontage on the Boardwalk.

Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall

Atlantic City Comedy Festival

The Atlantic City Comedy Festival is once again hosting some of the biggest names in comedy at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13. Back and bigger than ever, the Atlantic City Comedy Festival promises to deliver another unforgettable lineup that includes Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Tony Roberts, Tony Rock, Huggy Lowdown, Special K, Earthquake, Don DC Curry, Arnez J, Tommy Davidson, Teddy Carpenter, Daphnique Springs, Joe Clair, and Buck Wild.

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Borgata Fall display interior

Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa

Fall Entertainment

Make memories this fall as Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa brings the best in concerts, comedy, and tribute shows to enjoy.

The Borgata Event Center will host the Doobie Brothers October 4 known for their authentic, rugged approach to rock and roll, fusing elements of blues, soul, and R&B. Also at the Event Center, don’t miss American singer songwriter Bryson Tiller October 12, with hits such as Don't and Sorry Not Sorry. And a night of beautiful music with multi-platinum singer and songwriter, Sarah McLachlan bringing her "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" 30th anniversary tour to Borgata October 25.

All this and more is happening at Borgata, your perfect fall weekend starts here!

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Cardinal Restaurant - Garden area. Photo by Ruben Garcia

Cardinal Restaurant

The Garden at Cardinal

The Garden at Cardinal is family-friendly outdoor dining and drinking experience in the heart of Atlantic City. Enjoy Cardinal brunch and dinner in The Garden, weather permitting. 

Enjoy an enjoyable midday meal on Saturday and Sunday with Brunch from 11am-3pm. Also, Eagles Game Day Specials in the Garden with $1 dog, $1 wings, $5 cans and bottles - beer seltzer, cocktails and game day Happy Hour menu.

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Camoni Candle Bar Fall Candle Making Class Oct, 12-19-26.

Camoni Showroom and Candle Bar

Fall Candle Making Class at Tanger Outlets

Experience the season of fall with Camoni Showroom and Candle Bar as they celebrate through the sense of smell. Join in for their Fall Candle Making Class where you’ll create your own custom fall scented candle while sipping on special fall drinks and eating charcuterie.

You will learn all about curating your personalized fall scent and creating the perfect candle. We will have themed decor, yummy charcuterie and a photo op for you while you’re here. We love to create experiences that make lasting memories - hope you'll join us!

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VUE Rooftop Bar and Grill at The Claridge Hotel

Claridge Hotel

New England Cooking Workshop & John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band

Dive into the flavors of coastal New England with a weekend getaway to The Claridge Hotel Friday, November 1 that includes room accommodations of your choice, a hands-on cooking class that will immerse you in the art of preparing steamed mussels, infused with garlic, shallots, butter, white wine, crushed red peppers, and parsley. Guided by Chef Craig and his skilled culinary team, you'll learn techniques that capture the essence of coastal New England cuisine. Then savor the flavors with a 3-course harvest feast.  End the night with a sampling of two seasonal favorites at the VUE Rooftop Bar (pictured) on the house! 

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music October 12, with John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band, the original artists behind the iconic “Eddie and the Cruisers” movie soundtrack! Pre-show at 6 pm show starts at 7 pm in the Celebrity Lounge. VIP Meet & Greet tickets available online.  Don’t miss out on this chance to see a true rock ‘n’ roll legend in Atlantic City! Enhance your experience by booking an exclusive room package, which includes tickets to the show and premium accommodations.

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Dave and Buster's Atlantic City bar and table seating with large screen tv with sports.

Dave & Buster’s Atlantic City

Rewards Member Specials

Dave & Buster’s Atlantic City rewards members get 5 free games with $20+ Power Card purchase. Plus enjoy $5 bites and $5 select drinks for a limited time only. Choose from crunchy hand-breaded fried pickles, oven- baked 5-cheese flatbread, queso fries topped with cilantro and cojito cheese, layered nachos and more. Select beers include 22oz. drafts of Coors Lite, Miller Lite, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra. Five dollar cocktails include Ranch Water, House Margarita, D&B Pineapple Punch and more.

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Pink Warrior Cocktail pictures $16 - $1 from each cocktail purchased benefits Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Golden Nugget Atlantic City

Pink Drink, The Pink Warrior

Help us fight Breast Cancer one Pink Drink at a time! The Pink Warrior will have you feeling like you can conquer the world as you sip on this cocktail made with Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Reál Watermelon Purée and Sweet & Sour Mix. $1 from each cocktail purchased will benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Available at Vic & Anthony's, Chart House, Lillie's Asian Cuisine, Dos Caminos and Rush Lounge.

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Harbor Pines Roost Pub and Grill interior bar area and table seating.

Harbor Pines Golf Club

The Roost Pub & Grill Ultimate Football Experience

The Roost Pub & Grill at Harbor Pines is rolling out the ultimate football experience, open to the public and featuring an all-day Happy Hour packed with food and drink specials. With Sunday Ticket offering access to every NFL game, fans can catch all the action while enjoying $6 specialty drinks, $5 off appetizers, $2 off drafts, and $6 select wines. It's the perfect game-day destination for great deals and a lively atmosphere. For more details, visit their website.

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Man and woman ascending a staircase inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Think Pink for PINKTOBER at Hard Rock

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month Saturday, October 5 with PINKTOBER Dunk Tank and Wigs & Wishes Gala on the Boardwalk outside Hard Rock Saturday, October 5 starting at 1pm. Hard Rock team members will have the chance to dunk Hard Rock management, also casino hosts and Hard Rock personalities will have their turn in the tank.

Hard Rock Atlantic City will also feature a limited-time menu of pink-themed cocktails and desserts at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood and Kuro. Proceeds from each item sold will directly benefit PINKTOBER.

Other PINKTOBER specials at Hard Rock include a Therapeutic Rose Aromatherapy at Rock Spa & Salon. During October enjoy fall body treatments, facials and pedicures that will have you feeling all gourd-geous!

Enjoy the fall season all month long at Hard Rock with headliner entertainment, award-winning gaming, sportsbooks, fine dining, buffets, happy hours, and so much more!

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Crowds walk among the 100 + crafters and vendors at Oktoberfest at Historic Smithville.

Historic Smithville

Oktoberfest, Irish Festival and More!

Historic Smithville’s famous Oktoberfest has over 100 juried crafters, an international food court, music, kids’ activities, non-profit organizations and more!

The annual Irish Festival is October 12-13 with an Irish market, children’s activities and a food court sponsored by Cape Atlantic Irish Association.

Annual Costume Pet Parade is October 19 and is by far Historic Smithville’s cutest event. Spectators can watch 100+ pets show off their unique Halloween costumes!

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Irish Pub with mural 'Dissent is Patriotic' by Sarah Painter & Cosby Hayes

The Irish Pub

Summer's Over But The Fun Continues

Summer may be over, but the fun continues 24 hours a day at the world famous Irish Pub. The pub feature Guinness and Kelsey Grammer’s Faith American Beer on tap plus a mouth-watering menu, a wide selection of domestic and imported beers and cocktail specials.

Enjoy Midnight Specials from Sunday - Thursday midnight til 7am, specials include $5 pints & $5 delicious food offerings such as corned beef special with steak fries.

Visit our speakeasy from the days of prohibition and view our historic memorabilia. Our gift shop has something for everyone including Irish imports and collectable Irish Pub tee shirts and hoodies. And, don’t miss visiting our Police and Firefighter’s In The Line Of Duty Memorial.

Free parking is located at St. James at the beach and Boardwalk, within walking distance to casinos in the heart of Atlantic City! For information call 609-344-9063 or visit their website.

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Two young kids jumping up and down in the Island Water Park at Showboat Resort in Atlantic City.

Island Water Park

Splash Back To School Special

Showboat Resort and Island Water Park are celebrating kids returning to school with their newest twilight special! Students K-12 can receive free admission + $19 off for accompanying adults. Students with valid student ID, report card (current) or current school schedule are eligible. This offer is valid for in-person redemption from now through November 17th on Fridays and Sundays starting at 4pm.

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Ocean Casino Resort

Ocean Casino Resort

World-Class Entertainment This Fall

Enjoy World-Class Entertainment This Fall at Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort.

Join Country music sensation, Brad Paisley, on his Son of the Mountains World Tour at Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, October 12 at 8 pm.

American singer-songwriter, Lenny Kravitz, takes the stage at Ovation Hall on Friday and Saturday, November 1 & 2. Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three decade-plus musical career. Don’t miss Lenny Kravitz’s only east coast shows on his Blue Electric Light Tour in Atlantic City!

Enjoy Fall Specialty Cocktails and sip back and relax with fall-inspired favorites! Two new fall libations: Campfire Espresso Martini available at Harpers and the Smoked Old Fashion available at Linguini By The Sea.

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Renaultberfest 5k and grape stomp Renault winery

Renault Winery & Resort

Renaultberfest with 5K and Grape Stomp

Renault Winery & Resort will be hosting their Renaultberfest 5K and Grape Stomp October 12. The 5K run course is a flat multi-surface road to the Egg Harbor City Lake and back to Renault Winery. For the 1 Mile Kids Fun Run (for kids 14 and under), includes a medal. $20 for kids. $50 for adults. Registration includes a t-shirt, grape stomp, pre-race and post-race music and fun!

Renaultberfest continues on Sunday, October 13 with exciting activities for the whole family. PARC Renault will be activated with their Renault food truck, live music, vendors, and most importantly family fun! Enjoy tractor rides, paint a pumpkin, donuts on a string contest, stein holding contest - win a beer and the stein.

*Some events have on-site entry fees

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Resorts sign lit up in red against a darkening blue sky.

Resorts Casino Hotel

Fall Entertainment At Resorts

Fall is here, and so is can’t-miss entertainment in the Superstar Theater at Resorts Casino Hotel. Throughout October and November, guests can head to Resorts for exciting performances by The Rascals, Neil Forever, Face 2 Face, Damn the Torpedoes, and more! Additionally, Murder At The Perk will be taking place in the Starlight Room on three different nights!

Don't forget to make a stop at the Boo Bar at Bar One for a GHOULISHLY good time! Bar One has undergone a terrifying transformation into your ultimate Halloween haunt!

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Limonada bar + brunch sign with yellow and white umbrella

Showboat Resort

New Dining Hotspot and Casino Style Gaming at Lucky Snake

Limonada is the newest dining hotspot at The Showboat Resort in Atlantic City! This football season, it’s offering fans a vibrant atmosphere perfect for catching all the NFL action. With 7 large screen TVs and the DirecTV NFL package showing all your favorite games, guests can enjoy drink specials like $7 craft beers, $5 domestic beers, $6 imports, and $8 wine selections. Casual bites include the Giant Pretzel for $10, or share customer favorites with the Limonada Sampler Basket for $11. Limonada mirrors the energetic vibe of its sister location in South Beach, offering great food, drinks, and a fun setting on the iconic Atlantic City boardwalk.

Gametime, is the newest addition to The Lucky Snake! Dive into casino-style gaming with brand-new poker machines and play for EPIC redemption prizes like PS5s, designer bags and more.

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Storybook Land hay maze and castle style entrance decorated for fall.

Storybook Land

Fall into Fun Festival and Trick or Treat Weekends

Fall fun takes over at Storybook Land! Climb aboard the Happy Hayride, pick and decorate a pumpkin, and find your way through Elmer’s Hay-mazin’ Maze! Join in on the fun Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day now through October 18th - check website for hours!

Storybook Land's Trick or Treat Weekends run October 19, 20, 26 and 27 tickets available online only. Costumes encouraged! Trick or Treat bags with paid admission.

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Superfrico inteior table seating with male and female actors in costume.

Superfrico and the Hook

Supervino Wine Dinner

Ready to break free from the ordinary? Join us at Superfrico at Caesars Atlantic City for an uncorked night of high spirits, low inhibitions, and deliciousness at the first Supervino Wine Dinner on October 10th at 5pm. Your taste buds will be locked in for a wild ride with an exclusive, one-night-only prix fixe menu cooked up by our culinary renegades, all paired with rebellious pours from The Prisoner Wine Co. and trust us, you’ll want to raise a glass (or five) to Drea Boulanger, our Executive Wine Director and your personal warden of all things vino. Come thirsty. Leave liberated.

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Street view of Tennessee Avenue establishments Bar 32 Chocolate, Rythm & Spirits, Cuzzies Pizzeria, and Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall

Tennessee Avenue

Football Season is Heating Up

The Tennessee Avenue beach block is heating up this football season, with Tennessee Avenue Tobacco Company set to host tailgate parties every Sunday, offering a game-day feast for $45 per person, which includes pizza, hot dogs, sausage, wings, and two premium cigars. Football fans can enjoy the game on all TVs, with reserved seating available. 

Meanwhile, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall will provide weekly food and drink specials, along with comprehensive game coverage through RedZone on both indoor and outdoor TVs. To kick off the NFL season, the Beer Hall is organizing a BBQ and Beer event with no ticket required, featuring a large outdoor projector for fans to watch the games every week. For detailed information, visit the Tennessee Avenue social media pages.

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*Please Drink Responsibly