A beautiful weekend weather forecast should produce record-breaking crowds for outdoor events in Hamilton and Trenton. The Capital City hosts its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19 at Cadwalader Park from 2-5 p.m. Hosted by the Department of Recreation, Natural Resources & Culture, guests can enjoy games, refreshments, decorate pumpkins, and music, plus, compete in a pie eating contest and best costume competitions. The event takes place on the blacktop area near Ellarslie Museum. Phone (609) 989-3860 for information. Hamilton Twp. Oktoberfest delivers another expansive slate for a Sunday, Oct. 20 in Veterans Park South from 11 a.m. til 5 p.m. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn maze, amusements, crafters and vendors. Oktoberfest includes music from Big Hix & Double Vision (Foreigner Experience). Shuttle buses will run on a loop around the perimeter of the park. An abundance of children’s activities, major lineup of food trucks, and a list of meet-and-greet characters featuring Belle, Captain America, Cinderella, Incredible Hulk, Moana, and Spider-Man make Hamilton Oktoberfest a must visit.