If you’ve been thinking about ways to give back, why not join a charity event this March, where everyone in the family can participate? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and do some good, too at Carney’s Cares Weekend Extravaganza in Cape May, cheer on the New Jersey Devils and meet some puppies at Seeing Eye Night with the New Jersey Devils, or get the crew up early and head to this annual breakfast to support the Daisy Foundation at the 41st Annual Norma & Ralph Lamo Daisy Breakfast in East Brunswick. Want to know more about NJ charities to give back to? Find one near you with our charity guide. (featured photo credit: @Carney’s Cares Weekend Extravaganza)
(Note: It’s always best to check ahead for in-person events)
Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake
March 6-8
Lace up those shoes and get to the lanes. This annual family-friendly event is about having fun to help kids and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern NJ. Make a team and raise funds with friends and family—your money supports their one-on-one mentoring programs. To celebrate 50 years, they’re turning back the clock to 1976 and bringing disco vibes to the fun event.
Cost: Varies per fundraising goal
Neptune City- Friday, March 6 @ Shore Lanes from 6-8 PM
Aberdeen– Saturday, March 7 @ AMF Strathmore Lanes from 1-3 PM
Toms River– Sunday, March 8 @ Playdrome from 1-3 PM
Fins Social Sunday for NJ Audubon
March 8 at 10:30 AM
Love brunch and mimosas? Put your money where your mouth is and help support the Nature Center of Cape May and the Cape May Bird Observatory; when you indulge in Fins Bar and Grille’s delicious brunch, you are directly supporting NJ Audubon’s environmental conservation and education efforts. And who are we to say no to enjoying steak and eggs and Bloody Marys for a cause? Stop by if you’re in the mood for good food and good vibes.
Cost: Whatever you purchase for food and drink
Fins Bar & Grille, 142 Decatur Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Seeing Eye Night with the New Jersey Devils
March 8 at 7 PM
Sports and pups? Sign us up. Take the kids to a night on the ice to cheer on the New Jersey Devils and meet some puppies. The Seeing Eye and New Jersey Devils are teaming up for a fun evening of hockey; a portion of every ticket sold will support The Seeing Eye, which is the oldest guide dog school in the world and has partnered with people who are blind who seek to enhance their independence, dignity, and self-confidence through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Carney’s Cares Weekend Extravaganza
March 13-14
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and do some good, too: Take the plunge, run the 5K, or cheer on the participants in this rousing morning that benefits No Limits Boxing Academy (a nonprofit boxing and youth development center serving children of Cape May County) and NextGen30. Right after, spend the rest of the day celebrating at Carney’s, which will have a ton of Irish-themed family fun, including bagpipe players, face painters, balloonists, magicians, live bands, a DJ, and all the St. Paddy’s Day food you can eat.
Cost: $20 – $60
411 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
41st Annual Norma & Ralph Lamo Daisy Breakfast
March 15 at 8 AM
Get the crew up early and head to this annual breakfast featuring a DJ, 50/50 raffle, games, and lots of yummy breakfast foods. All proceeds benefit the Daisy Foundation, which provides recreational programming for children and young adults with special needs.
Cost: $20 adults, $5 Kids
Hilton East Brunswick Hotel, 3 Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Sparta Special Olympics Spring Vendor & Craft Fair
March 21 at 10 AM
Plan to bring the whole crew and spend the day at this fun family festival that supports Special Olympics. Littles will love the face painting, music, mini painting lessons, and Bulldog kissing booth, and you’ll love shopping from over 60 vendors (a portion of the proceeds goes towards Special Olympics). Don’t miss meeting the amazing Athletes of Determination and wish them luck for the 2026 season.
Cost: Free
Sparta High School, 70 W Mountain Road, Sparta, NJ 07871
2026 Run on the Reservoir: New Beginnings Charity Run
March 28 at 9 AM
Lace up your running shoes and participate in this event to support those in our state who need financial assistance. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, and the race will begin at 9 AM.
Cost: $25 until March 20, then increases to $35
The Waterfront, South Mountain Recreation Complex, Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052
EarthShare New Jersey Rocks
March 28 at 5 PM
Book that sitter and get ready to rock for a cleaner, greener, and healthier New Jersey. Join your favorite shore bands for an evening of great music, food, and drinks to benefit some of NJ’s environmental nonprofits. While you dance the night away, you’ll be making a difference: Proceeds of this concert directly go to the programs and services of EarthShare New Jersey’s nonprofit members.
Cost: $30
Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08611
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