It’s mid-summer, and if you’re dreaming of family fun, we’ve got plenty of things to do with the kids all weekend long. Hop on rides, have some delicious food, and listen to live music at the Cape May County 4-H Fair, watch all the decorated boats go by at the annual Night in Venice in Ocean City, or enjoy a day of family-friendly fun, including live entertainment, food, vendors, and more at the Hackettstown Street Fair. Heading to the Shore? Get your beach badges and find the places to sink your toes in the sand with our Jersey Shore guide. (featured photo credit: istock/SolStock )
(Note: It’s always best to check ahead for in-person events.)
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Family Fun Day
July 20 at 11 AM
Baker Street Cares is holding a day of fun for the whole fam in their Fair Lawn Pediatric Development Center. There will be the chance for you to learn about their multitude of health services, including Psychology, Autism & ABA Therapy, Neuropsych, Biofeedback, Podiatry, and more.
Cost: Free
851 Franklin Lake Road, Suite 204, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07471
Food Truck Friday
July 19 at 4 PM
Bring your appetites and get ready for a delicious food truck festival. You will find a diverse selection of food to enjoy before stopping into the local stores for some shopping.
Cost: Free
Main Street, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Cape May County 4-H Fair
July 19-20
This year’s theme is “Oh The Places You Will Go,” with lots of family fun, including rides, food, and live music.
Cost: Free
4-H Fairgrounds, 335 Court House- South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
In The Heights
July 19-20
Feel the rhythm and enjoy this incredible story come to life on stage. Taking place in the park, this show is all about coming together as a community and features beautiful music, dancing, and a remarkable story. Make sure you bring your own seating.
Cost: $8 per adult, $5 per senior. Children 12 and under are free
1 Pine Drive, Roosevelt Park, Edison, NJ 08817
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Annual Carnival
July 19-21
Join the fun with many rides, games, and food the whole family will love at this popular fair.
Cost: 15 tickets are $13, wristband nights are $35 per night
868 Ringwood Avenue, Haskell, NJ 07420
Lebanon Township Fire Department 3rd Annual Fireman’s Festival
July 19-22
Enjoy live music, food trucks, a beer garden, carnival rides, games, and fireworks. Hands will be stamped for re-entry.
Cost: Tickets are $30 per person for entry; children 10 and under are free
Lebanon Township Memorial Park, 67 Bunnvale Road, Califon, NJ 07830
Summer in the Street Festival
July 20 at 2 PM
This annual street festival includes fun for the whole family. There will be food trucks, vendors, kids activities, live performances, and a beer and wine garden for the adults.
Cost: Free
Washington Street, Toms River, NJ 08753
Night in Venice
July 20 at 6:30 PM
Head down the parkway to Ocean City and enjoy an evening dedicated to summer vibes and Jimmy Buffett. The 69th annual event will include a boat parade and decorated bayfront homes that can be seen from the bayfront.
Cost: Free to watch
Ocean City-Longport Bridge to Tennessee Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08223
Dig It! Plant It! Eat It! Family Saturday
July 20 at 10 AM
Do you know if a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable? Come to this fun event, where you will learn through hands-on gardening, activities in the garden, and art making.
Cost: Free, register ahead
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Annual Blueberry Festival
July 20 at 9 AM
Blueberries are a summer staple, and this annual festival includes everything you love about this delicious fruit. There will be a blueberry pancake breakfast, homemade blueberry pies, vendors, and two floors of fun.
Cost: Free
220 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
History On The Green
July 20 at 10 AM
Step back into the past and visit Revolutionary-era New Jersey at Somerset County’s living history event for the whole family. The event will include a pop-up encampment to explore, visits with Revolutionary War soldiers, meeting General George Washington and his valet, William “Billy” Lee, on horseback, early American artisan demos, and colonial toys and games.
Cost: Free
The Courthouse Green on Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
3rd Annual Blueberry Festival
July 20 at 11 AM
With over 60 local vendors, this is the place to be. At this festival, you will find food trucks, raffles, pick your own blueberries, and more.
Cost: $15 per adult, $8 for kids 5-12 years old, under 5 is free
Clement Blueberry Farm, 200 Magnolia Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068
Food Truck Festival
July 20-21
Did someone say food trucks? This fun-filled festival includes delicious food, live music, and wine for the adults.
Cost: $13 in advance and $15 at the gate; anyone under 21 is free
Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533
Harvey Cedars Arts Festival
July 21 at 11 AM
It’s the annual Harvey Cedars Arts Festival. Peruse the artists and makers displaying their works of mixed media, photography, and fine crafts.
Cost: Free
Harvey Cedars Sunset Park, 1 West Salem Ave., Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008
Movies On The Beach
July 21 at dusk
Come and enjoy Transformers: Rise of the Beasts with the fam while you soak up the calming vibes of the beach.
Cost: Free
Beach Patrol North Headquarters, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Pier Village Bubble Show
July 21 at 1 PM
Immerse yourself in a world full of bubbles at this fun event with the family. This interactive bubble show will feature a variety of foam bubbles, smoke bubbles, bubble nets, giant bubbles, and more.
Cost: Free
Pier Village, 1 Chelsea Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Antique Tractor, Truck, Car and Old Engine Show
July 21 at 10 AM
Visit the farmstead and see all kinds of old cars, trucks, tractors, and more. While you are there, enjoy the sounds of the Bakersfield Band.
Cost: Free
Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum, 1605 Daniel Bray Highway, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Hackettstown Street Fair
July 21 at 11 AM
Get ready for family-friendly fun, including live entertainment, food, vendors, and more. The rain date is July 28.
Cost: Free
Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07848
Diversity Day Celebration
July 21 at 12 PM
Bring your crew to celebrate and learn about different cultures and how we can understand each other through music, food, universal fun, and more.
Cost: Free
Morristown Green, Morristown, NJ 07960
Rainbow Unicorn Disco
July 21 at 1 PM
This is a fun event for the little ones in the family who love fairytales. At this disco party, you’ll join a pair of Unicorn Princesses for this comedic show with live vocal performances.
Cost: Free
Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza Parkway, Paramus, NJ 07652
Luau Swim Party
July 21 at 5:30 PM
Dive in the ultimate summer celebration at the Five Star Swim School Princeton. This is a fun Luau-themed swim party that promises a fantastic time spent with your family filled with music, games, crafts, and snacks.
Cost: $25 per child
Five Star Swim School, 127 Main Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
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