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				7 events 1 7 events, 1 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-05-01 American Repertory Ballet presents AMERICANA American Repertory Ballet presents AMERICANA May 1 @ 7:00 pm - May 3 @ 4:00 pm American Repertory Ballet presents AMERICANA Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet’s 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with AMERICANA — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor… $42.00 – $122.00 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens May 1 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens Take a ride to Van Vleck House & Gardens this spring to bask in the blooming wisteria hanging over the courtyard behind historic Van Vleck House. Visit the Butterfly Garden,… Free, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Atlantic Visitng Nurse Rummage Sale May 1 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Atlantic Visitng Nurse Rummage Sale The Atlantic Visiting Nurse (AVN) Rummage Sale returns this spring with thousands of gently used treasures at unbeatable prices. Shop clothing, jewelry, antiques, home décor, books, toys, furniture, and more… Free + 3 More	21 events 2 21 events, 2 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-05-01 American Repertory Ballet presents AMERICANA 2026-05-02 The New Jersey Reptile & Exotic Animal Show The New Jersey Reptile & Exotic Animal Show May 2 @ 9:00 am - May 3 @ 4:00 pm The New Jersey Reptile & Exotic Animal Show The NJ Reptile & Exotic Animal Show is back! A unique marketplace and up-close experience for enthusiasts and collectors, and a fun, family-friendly event where kids can discover incredible animals… $20 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ECO Fair May 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ECO Fair Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, in partnership with the Authority of Cumberland County, presents the 19th annual ECO Fair: Artful Living, Handmade & Homegrown on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from… Free, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens May 2 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Spring Plant Sale at Van Vleck Gardens Take a ride to Van Vleck House & Gardens this spring to bask in the blooming wisteria hanging over the courtyard behind historic Van Vleck House. Visit the Butterfly Garden,… Free + 16 More	15 events 3 15 events, 3 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-05-01 American Repertory Ballet presents AMERICANA 2026-05-02 The New Jersey Reptile & Exotic Animal Show 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Cherry Grove Farm Milk Fest May 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Cherry Grove Farm Milk Fest Sunday, May 3rd, 12pm - 4pm SUGGESTED DONATION: $5 - $20 TICKET PER CAR In Partnership with the NJ Dairy & Cheese Guild A celebration of fresh NJ dairy and… Free, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival May 3 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tulip & Dinosaur Festival Tickets are sold online only on our website (Opening mid March). Tickets will be $28 per person (Taxes included) Enjoy this prehistoric fun starting April 9th and goes extinct on… $28 + 10 More
2 events 4 2 events, 4 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Paragon Ragtime Orchestra presents: Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush May 4 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Paragon Ragtime Orchestra presents: Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush Step into the golden age of cinema at the Brook Arts Center when the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra presents Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush on the big screen with live orchestral… $20 – $25	1 event 5 1 event, 5 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom	1 event 6 1 event, 6 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom	2 events 7 2 events, 7 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm The 6th Annual “Butterflies for Maddy” Fashion Show May 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm The 6th Annual “Butterflies for Maddy” Fashion Show Don’t Shock Me: The Maddy Massabni Foundation will host its 6th Annual “Butterflies for Maddy” Fashion Show on Thursday, May 7, from 6:30–9:30 PM at The Raven and The Peach… $125	4 events 8 4 events, 8 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour May 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour End your week with a simple, mindful art project paired with a cup of tea. 🌿🎨☕. Cup & Canvas weekly sessions are designed for anyone who needs an emotional and…, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Reach for the Moon at the Longo Planetarium! May 8 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Reach for the Moon at the Longo Planetarium! The County College of Morris will highlight NASA's Artemis mission to the Moon in a full dome planetarium show Forward to the Moon starting Friday, April 10. The planetarium’s popular shows Cosmic Colors and Starlit Nights will also be running this spring. These… $10 + 1 More	13 events 9 13 events, 9 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Pints with The PBA at Needle Creek Farm Brewery May 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Pints with The PBA at Needle Creek Farm Brewery Bring the family, grab a craft beer, and enjoy an afternoon filled with community connection, fun activities, and great entertainment — all while supporting a local organization that serves our… Free, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Mother’s Day on the Farm at Alstede Farms \| May 9–10, 2026 May 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Mother’s Day on the Farm at Alstede Farms \| May 9–10, 2026 Mother’s Day on the Farm at Alstede Farms \| May 9–10, 2026 Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Farm to Table brunch experience in the scenic countryside. Join us for a… fee + 10 More	15 events 10 15 events, 10 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Mother’s Day Brunch Special at Eggty 8 Café May 10 @ 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Mother’s Day Brunch Special at Eggty 8 Café Celebrate Mother’s Day at Eggty 8 Café in Fort Lee with a cozy, family-friendly brunch experience. Enjoy our Mother’s Day prix fixe menu featuring brunch favorites, pretty drinks, sweet desserts,… $35, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet! May 10 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet! Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Event Experience \| Family Events May 10th \| 10a-3pm Celebrate Mom with a special Mother’s Day Brunch featuring a delicious buffet the whole family will enjoy.… + 12 More
2 events 11 2 events, 11 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-05-11 Running for the Most Good Virtual 5k Running for the Most Good Virtual 5k May 11 - May 17 Running for the Most Good Virtual 5k The Salvation Army New Jersey Division is holding its first-ever “Running for the Most Good” Virtual 5K from May 11–17 in celebration of National Salvation Army Week. Participants can walk… $25	3 events 12 3 events, 12 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-05-11 Running for the Most Good Virtual 5k 2026-05-12 2026 Livingston Kiwanis Carnival 2026 Livingston Kiwanis Carnival May 12 @ 6:00 pm - May 16 @ 11:00 pm 2026 Livingston Kiwanis Carnival The Kiwanis Club of Livingston will host their 2026 Kiwanis Karnival from Tuesday, May 12th through Saturday, May 16th, 2026. This five-day carnival features exciting rides for all ages, festival…	3 events 13 3 events, 13 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-05-11 Running for the Most Good Virtual 5k 2026-05-12 2026 Livingston Kiwanis Carnival	3 events 14 3 events, 14 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-05-11 Running for the Most Good Virtual 5k 2026-05-12 2026 Livingston Kiwanis Carnival	5 events 15 5 events, 15 2026-03-23 Color Factory: Colors in Bloom 2026-05-11 Running for the Most Good Virtual 5k 2026-05-12 2026 Livingston Kiwanis Carnival 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour May 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour End your week with a simple, mindful art project paired with a cup of tea. 🌿🎨☕. Cup & Canvas weekly sessions are designed for anyone who needs an emotional and…, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Bridgerton Nights: Trivia & Dinner Experience May 15 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Bridgerton Nights: Trivia & Dinner Experience Gather your most clever companions and step into a night where elegance meets intrigue. Our Bridgerton-inspired Trivia Night pairs refined rivalry with an upscale dinner buffet fit for high society.… $65	11 events 16 11 events, 16 2026-05-11 Running for the Most Good Virtual 5k 2026-05-12 2026 Livingston Kiwanis Carnival 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CMSF Family Fun Day May 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CMSF Family Fun Day This is FREE EVENT Join us for an afternoon of Family Fun! Field Games, Bouncy House, Food for Purchase, Face Painting, Giant Jenga Tournament, Prizes, 50/50, music, and announcement of… FREE, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm History Day May 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm History Day Learn about the history in your backyard from local, state, and national historical organizations. Visit Revolutionary War and Civil War camps, see historical weapons demonstrations, and meet Generals George Washington,… Free + 7 More	7 events 17 7 events, 17 2026-05-11 Running for the Most Good Virtual 5k 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Maplewood Street Fair & Craft Show NJ May 17 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Maplewood Street Fair & Craft Show NJ FREE ADMISSION for Spectators. Our Avg Event Attendance: 20,000 For More Info and applications, go to: http://StreetFairs.org or Email: info@StreetFairs.org Phone:(908) 654-1400 StreetFairs.org is New Jersey's Largest Street Fair organizer… Free, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Blue Dog Brunch May 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Blue Dog Brunch Blue Dog Brunch Event Experience \| Family Events Sunday, May 17 • 11 AM–2 PM Join us at The Bistro on May 17th 11am-2pm to meet your favorite Blue Dog… + 4 More
1 event 18 1 event, 18 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm The Nervous System Reset for Moms — Free Live Workshop May 18 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm The Nervous System Reset for Moms — Free Live Workshop If you're a mom who's tired of "trying harder" and ready for a different approach, this workshop is for you. In 60 minutes, Lynn Hazan (Jersey City-based nervous system coach… Free	2 events 19 2 events, 19 2026-05-19 Prosciutteria Pop-Up Experience by Principe® Prosciutteria Pop-Up Experience by Principe® May 19 Prosciutteria Pop-Up Experience by Principe® Kick off summer with a taste of Italy at Principe’s new Prosciutteria pop-up experience in Ramsey, NJ. Inspired by the laid-back spirit of Euro summer, the pop-up brings together freshly… Free 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Information Session: Jump! Immersion School Metuchen Campus Opening May 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Information Session: Jump! Immersion School Metuchen Campus Opening Come and learn all about Jump! Immersion School’s newest campus opening this June in Metuchen (270 Woodbridge Avenue). As the fourth NJ-location yet, the Metuchen campus will serve up to… Free	0 events 20 0 events, 20	1 event 21 1 event, 21 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm The Nervous System Reset for Moms — Free Live Workshop May 21 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm The Nervous System Reset for Moms — Free Live Workshop If you're a mom who's tired of "trying harder" and ready for a different approach, this workshop is for you. In 60 minutes, Lynn Hazan (Jersey City-based nervous system coach… Free	2 events 22 2 events, 22 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour May 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour End your week with a simple, mindful art project paired with a cup of tea. 🌿🎨☕. Cup & Canvas weekly sessions are designed for anyone who needs an emotional and…, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Reach for the Moon at the Longo Planetarium! May 22 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Reach for the Moon at the Longo Planetarium! The County College of Morris will highlight NASA's Artemis mission to the Moon in a full dome planetarium show Forward to the Moon starting Friday, April 10. The planetarium’s popular shows Cosmic Colors and Starlit Nights will also be running this spring. These… $10	5 events 23 5 events, 23 10:00 am - 6:00 pm New Jersey Renaissance Faire May 23 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm New Jersey Renaissance Faire The largest Renaissance Faire in New Jersey is located off major highways, including the NJ Turnpike in Northern Burlington County, 75 minutes south of NYC, and 30 minutes north of…, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm New Jersey Renaissance Faire May 23 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm New Jersey Renaissance Faire All for One and One for All! The New Jersey Renaissance Faire celebrates its 17th magical season with an immersive family-friendly experience offering something for everyone! Cheer on jousting knights,… + 3 More	5 events 24 5 events, 24 10:00 am - 6:00 pm New Jersey Renaissance Faire May 24 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm New Jersey Renaissance Faire The largest Renaissance Faire in New Jersey is located off major highways, including the NJ Turnpike in Northern Burlington County, 75 minutes south of NYC, and 30 minutes north of…, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm New Jersey Renaissance Faire May 24 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm New Jersey Renaissance Faire All for One and One for All! The New Jersey Renaissance Faire celebrates its 17th magical season with an immersive family-friendly experience offering something for everyone! Cheer on jousting knights,… + 3 More
0 events 25 0 events, 25	0 events 26 0 events, 26	1 event 27 1 event, 27 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey May 27 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60	1 event 28 1 event, 28 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey May 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60	5 events 29 5 events, 29 2026-05-29 MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen May 29 - May 31 MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the… $35 – $57 2026-05-29 Perth Amboy Greek Festival By the Bay Returns May 29–31 Perth Amboy Greek Festival By the Bay Returns May 29–31 May 29 @ 5:00 pm - May 31 @ 6:00 pm Perth Amboy Greek Festival By the Bay Returns May 29–31 The St. Demetrios Greek Festival returns to the Perth Amboy waterfront May 29–31. Enjoy authentic Greek food, music, dancing, and a full weekend experience by the bay. Where: St. Demetrios… 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey May 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey The first exhibition to examine the lives, ideals, and contradictions of Abraham Clark, John Hart, Francis Hopkinson, Richard Stockton, and John Witherspoon, Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey… $6 – $60, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour May 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cup and Canvas: Mindful Art Hour End your week with a simple, mindful art project paired with a cup of tea. 🌿🎨☕. Cup & Canvas weekly sessions are designed for anyone who needs an emotional and… + 1 More	14 events 30 14 events, 30 2026-05-29 MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen 2026-05-29 Perth Amboy Greek Festival By the Bay Returns May 29–31 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk And Doggie Fun Day! May 30 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk And Doggie Fun Day! Join us for the highly anticipated Paws&Feet 2026 - 5k Walk/Run and Community Fun Day, hosted by the Animal Welfare Association! This annual celebration is all about honoring the special… $20 – $40, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Community Day & Kids Marathon (Penn Medicine Princeton Health) May 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Community Day & Kids Marathon (Penn Medicine Princeton Health) Saturday, May 30 Miry Run Park, 66 Sharon Rd, Robbinsville COMMUNITY DAY 9 am - 12 pm A FREE family-friendly day of health, wellness, and fun! Music - Games -… Free + 10 More	10 events 31 10 events, 31 2026-05-29 MPAC’s 12th Annual Spring Production: Frozen 2026-05-29 Perth Amboy Greek Festival By the Bay Returns May 29–31 8:30 am - 10:30 am South Orange Rescue Squad “Sound The Siren” 5k Run / Walk & EMS Open House May 31 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am South Orange Rescue Squad “Sound The Siren” 5k Run / Walk & EMS Open House Run or walk the 5k (or a shorter 1.3 mile route), and then at the finish line, kids and adults alike can tour the ambulances & equipment and learn about…, 8:30 am - 11:30 am REVNJ Revolutionary Race Series: Fort Lee Historic Park 5K & Fun Walk May 31 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am REVNJ Revolutionary Race Series: Fort Lee Historic Park 5K & Fun Walk Runners, walkers, history buffs, and families will come together on May 31, 2026, for the Fort Lee 5K and Fun Walk. It’s the third leg of the 2026 RevolutionNJ Race… $20 – $35 + 6 More