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Father’s Day Weekend Sports Card and Collectibles Show
2025-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
This Father’s Day weekend, head to the Sports Card & Collectibles Show to explore a wide variety of collectibles, novelties, autographed memorabilia, sports card releases, and apparel.
Cost: Free
Moorestown Mall, 400 NJ-38, Moorestown, NJ 08057

L.E.A.D. Fest at Foschini Park
2025-06-18 08:00 - 2025-06-23 17:00 | Foschini Park in Hackensack, NJ, 278 River Street, Hackensack, 07601, United States
Exciting News: LEAD Fest Carnival is Coming to Foschinia Park! 🎡🎉
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the LEAD Fest Carnival in Foschini Park in Hackensack, NJ! Join us for a fantastic day filled with laughter, delicious food, and thrilling attractions!
🎪 What Awaits You:
– Amazing Circus Performances: Marvel at talented performers as they dazzle you with breathtaking acts that will leave you on the edge of your seat!
– Tasty Food Vendors: Indulge in mouthwatering treats from a variety of food vendors, offering something for everyone—from sweet snacks to savory delights!
– Fun Ride Attractions: Thrill-seekers can enjoy a selection of exciting rides that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping!
📅 Date: June 18th to Sunday, June 22, 2025
🕘 Time: Wednesday- Friday, 5 pm -11 pm, and Saturday- Sunday, 3 pm to 11 pm
📍 Location: Foschini Park, Hackensack, NJ
Whether you’re looking for family fun, delicious food, or just a day of excitement, the LEAD Fest Carnival has it all! Gather your friends and family and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Don’t forget to check our website [Insert Website Here] for more details and updates!
#LEADFEST #Carnival #FamilyFun #Circus #Hackensack #FoschiniPark

South Orange Farmers Market
2025-06-18 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-25 13:00 - 18:00 | NJ
Join South Orange Downtown to kick off the 34th season of the Farmers Market beginning Wednesday, June 4 with new hours from 1–6PM in the Sloan Street Parking Lot, South Orange, NJ — and continuing every Wednesday, rain or shine, through October 29.
Shop from returning vendor favorites and discover exciting new vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and more.
Throughout the season, enjoy special pop-ups, giveaways, and events at the South Orange Downtown tent — from prize spins to family-friendly favorites like Story time with the South Orange Public Library. Follow @southorangedowntown on IG and FB for weekly updates!
Visit southorangedowntown.org/farmers-market-2025 for more info and to view the full vendor list for the season. Come for the food, stay for the community!

New Jersey Symphony at Marine Park in Red Bank
2025-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Marine Park, 1 Marine Park, Red Bank, NJ, 07701, United States
Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.
The Symphony kicks off the summer outdoor series at Marine Park in Red Bank, where fans can watch the concert while enjoying the beautiful sights of the Navesink River.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Overture to The Magic Flute
Florence Price “Silk Hat and a Walking Cane” from Dances in the Canebrakes
Béla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances
Gioachino Rossini Overture to William Tell
Richard Rodgers Carousel Waltz
Duke Ellington / arr. Custer Duke Ellington!
Various Composers / arr. Ricketts Satchmo!
Stephen Schwartz / arr. Ricketts Highlights from Wicked
Various Composers / arr. Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Rain location: Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Juneteenth in Newark
2025-06-19 | NJ
Join us in Newark on Wednesday, June 19, for a full day of events celebrating the significance of Juneteenth — part of the Experience Newark: Local Festivals & Flavors initiative. Start the day at Harriet Tubman Square with Juneteenth Around the Square (details coming soon) and grab coffee or pastries beforehand from nearby favorites like Black Swan Espresso, 2winspastryH&A, or Tonnie’s Minis.
Continue the celebration with lunch at Black-owned eateries such as The Yard and Taste of the Caribbean, then explore Newark’s vibrant entrepreneurial scene with the Black Business Crawl hosted by Newark Symphony Hall. End the evening with Karaoke on Halsey – R&B Edition, a high-energy night of music and community.
Learn more at https://www.newarkhappening.com/experiencenewark/itineraries/juneteenth-in-newark/.

Messy Play in Basking Ridge
2025-06-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-06-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-06-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920, United States
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful play stations, designed by an early childhood educator, foster your child’s natural curiosity while building cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Children can play where they want, when they want, how they want. There’s no wrong way to play!

Homeschool Fridays
2025-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Lavender on the Bryn, 121 Penbryn Road, Berlin, NJ, 08055, United States
Nature inspired crafts, nature poems and seasonal reads, and free play in nature. Feel free to bring a picnic for after class or take photos in the lavender. $15 dollars for one child and one parent. $12 per child if more than one signed up and includes one parent. $5 per additional adult.
Sign up on website. https://lavenderonthebryn.com/classes-and-workshops/
Located at Lavender on the Bryn
121 Penbryn Road
Berlin, NJ

Cape May Coffee & Chocolate Festival
2025-06-20 11:00 - 2025-06-21 19:00 | Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Avenue, Cape May, PA, 08204, United States
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2025
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025
Attend the Cape May Coffee & Chocolate Festival and indulge in coffee, chocolate and more!
The Cape May Coffee & Chocolate Festival is a celebration of all things coffee and chocolate related… and then some!
Festival attendees will sample a variety of coffee roasts and styles, along with a multitude of decadent chocolate-themed sweets from local and surrounding area businesses. What better way to treat yourself and spend a Summer day?
Join local coffee shops, gourmet roasters, artisan chocolatiers, bakeries, and so much more. Explore additional exhibitors and their products and purchase items to take home, all while overlooking the ocean.
General Admission ticket ($35) includes:
Choose from Session 1 (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm) or Session 2 (4:30 pm – 7:00 pm)
• Samples, samples and samples of coffees, chocolates, wine, and much more
• Unlimited trips to the always-flowing chocolate fountain with accompaniments
• A commemorative espresso cup to use and take home to remember the fun long after the caffeine and chocolate high has worn off
VIP ticket ($50) includes everything in the General Admission ticket PLUS the following:
Choose from Session 1 (11:00 am – 2:30 pm) or Session 2 (3:30 pm – 7:00 pm)
• Early entrance to the festival
• Access to our exclusive VIP area on the deck overlooking the ocean, complete with a s’mores bar, crepe station and live music
• A complimentary made-to-order crepe from the crepe bar
• Automatic entry into drawings for fantastic prizes such as overnight stays, gift certificates, etc.
Tickets available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/the-cape-may-coffee…
Tickets are non-refundable.
Exhibitors are subject to change.

Barking Lots
2025-06-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Animal Welfare Association, 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ, 08043
Eat, drink, and more to save homeless animals Friday, 6/20 at Barking Lot Sips & Brews. We’ll have food trucks 🌭🌮 cocktails & local brews,🍹🍻 live music, 🎸 cornhole, and more fun and games for the whole family.
Admission is free. Drink tickets will be sold for those that wish to enjoy alcohol (Don’t forget your ID!) So come hangout with us at AWA!

Barking Lots Sips & Brews
2025-06-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Animal Welfare Association, 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ, 08043
Eat, drink, and more to save homeless animals Friday, 6/20 at Barking Lot Sips & Brews. We’ll have food trucks 🌭🌮 Tito’s cocktails & local brews,🍹🍻 live music, 🎸 cornhole, and more fun and games for the whole family.
Admission is free. Drink tickets will be sold for those that wish to enjoy alcohol (Don’t forget your ID!) So come hangout with us at AWA!
For Pups: Make a PAW-Casso painting or hangout at the doggie pool party!
Food Trucks and Goodies: Matty G’s, and more!

Fantasy Faire
2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-22 10:00 - 16:00 | WheatonArts, 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ, 08332, United States
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center proudly declares that Fantasy Faire returns on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day! In partnership with Mystic Realms, Ltd®, this annual event features talented performers as they bring to life the “Kingdom of Wheaton” by enacting a series of interconnected shows. Visitors of all ages can interact with strolling costumed characters portraying historical and mythical figures throughout WheatonArts’ campus. Everyone is invited to come dressed in their favorite fantasy garbs to enjoy a variety of live performances and sword demonstrations, engage in free family art activities, play pirate games, shop the merchants’ alley, and so much more! Fantasy Faire is included with general admission to WheatonArts.
Fantasy Faire is included in the price of admission to WheatonArts. Admission is $12.00 for Adults, $11.00 for Senior Adults, and $7.00 for Students. Children five and under are free. Tickets are available at the front gate and online. WheatonArts information and group rates can be found online at wheatonarts.org or by calling 856-825-6800. For details about Mystic Realms®, call 856.430.0716 or visit online at mysticrealms.com.
WheatonArts is located at GPS: 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ 08332

How to Train Your Dragon Release Party
2025-06-21 11:00 - 13:00 | MarketFair, 3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Families and friends are invited to an evening of entertainment to celebrate the upcoming release of “How to Train Your Dragon” at MarketFair on Saturday, June 21, 2025 spanning from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Patrons are invited to interact with dragon stilt walker, “Toothless” and a Viking, pose for a customized photo, and enjoy a Viking sword craft activity.
Upon arrival, when presenting your same-day movie receipt to staff, you will be entered to win a $150 gift basket of movie memorabilia compliments of AMC.

Dragon Boat Festival
2025-06-21 11:00 - 13:30 | Palisades Park Library, 257 2nd St, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650, United States
Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival (端午節) on Saturday, June 21st at Palisades Park Library! Bring family and friends to join the festivities featuring bilingual Cantonese-English storytime, interactive games with prizes, and arts & crafts for all ages.

Blue, Wine & BBQ
2025-06-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-22 12:00 - 17:00 | glassboro town square, 1 high street west, glassboro, NJ, 08028, United States
Get ready to kick off the season in smoky, soulful style at BLUES, WINE & BBQ, happening June 21 & 22, 2025, from 12pm–5pm each day at the Glassboro Town Square in Glassboro.
This year’s celebration is proudly presented in partnership with the Borough of Glassboro, New Jersey, bringing even more flavor, fun, and community spirit to this legendary summer tradition.
Get ready to PIG OUT on some of the area’s best BBQ this side of the Mississippi. Smell the smoky aroma of barbecued meats all while enjoying the soulful, live blues music filling your ears. Pair all that SMOKIN’ goodness and SOULFUL blues with the best wines New Jersey has to offer, for an event you won’t want to miss. So if smoky meats, bold wines, and live blues under the sun sound like your idea of a good time—this one’s for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Get your hands messy and your soul happy with BBQ royalty like Slabhouse, Big Pappa Jais and Garner’s Craft BBQ—these pit masters will be serving up everything from saucy ribs to tender brisket and pulled pork that melts in your mouth. Then satisfy that sweet tooth with the award-winning Dan’s Waffles.
Pair that BBQ bliss with the best wines in the Garden State! Sip and swirl with incredible selections from Wagonhouse Winery, Terra Nonno Winery, Villari Vineyards, Autumn Lake Winery, Auburn Road Vineyard, Chestnut Run Farms, Valenzano Winery, Plagido’s Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Tomasello Winery, Angelico Winery, Salem Oak Vineyards and Kennedy Cellars. Reds, whites, rosés—you’ll find the perfect pour for every plate.
LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND LONG
Feel the rhythm and blues all day with high-energy performances from Fish Eyed Blue on Saturday, followed by crowd favorites Peter V & The Blues Train on Sunday. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and let the good times roll!
SHOP, SIP & STROLL
Our vendor marketplace is stocked with BBQ-inspired goods, unique gifts, handmade crafts, gourmet snacks, and seasonal must-haves from local favorites like Gracie Moo Luxury Soy Candles, Sweet Delights and Savory Bites, jerky James, Bacon Jams and many more.

Asbury Park Bazaar x North To Shore Festival
2025-06-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Asbury Park Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Asbury Park Bazaar is excited to host our 3rd annual North to Shore Festival Bazaar on Saturday & Sunday, June 21-22, from 12 – 5 PM in the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ. Enjoy a perfect summer weekend filled with shopping, art, music and beach vibes at the Jersey Shore!
The Prudential North to Shore Festival will return in June 2025 to kick off the Garden State summer with another celebration of the arts, entertainment and new ideas. Conceived by Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy, the Prudential North to Shore Festival aims to spotlight New Jersey’s role as a destination for the arts and entertainment and an incubator of new ideas and fresh talent.
Asbury Park Bazaar is thrilled to be a part of this celebration of arts, culture and innovation in Asbury Park! The Prudential North to Shore Festival x Asbury Park Bazaar will feature shopping from a curated market of makers and artists from the Jersey Shore & beyond, kids activities, photo opps, delicious food & libations, and music!
The event is free, all ages, indoors and family friendly! Pets are not allowed (unless it’s a service dog).
MUSIC:
Saturday
DJ Tyler Valentine, 12-5 pm, The Beach Bar
Josh Zuckerman Trio, 1-4 PM, The Promenade
Sunday
One Of A Kind Events DJ, 12-5 pm, The Beach Bar
Sweater Pills, 12-3 PM, & El Noordzo, 4-7 PM, The Promenade
FOOD & LIBATIONS:
SHUCKED Local 130 Seafood
Mutiny BBQ
The Beach Bar & The Promenade
Betty’s Ice Box
Offshore Coffee Co.
VENDORS:
347soulcollective
Agui Swim
Alphawolffphotography
Anne Katherine Creative
Bala Doci
BeAbove Designs
Chocolate Moonshine Co. by Sweet Tooth
CrystalmamaNj
Dicks Pickles
Ellie Jo Art Studio
Everyday Dose
Forever Golden Permanent Jewelry
Frederick Family Co
frenzye
Fresh Jasmine
G+H Gifts
Healthfy
Kate Opal Creative
Keeper of the Light Creations
LaMary
LeJasmine Permanent Jewelry and Charm Bar
Lily Lough Jewelry
Little Grasshoppers
luciafalcoaccessories
Modern hex
Montone Sauce & Co.
MULUS Brand
Nuru Design House
Oh My Balm
Pink Pelican Soap Company
R&R Music- Records/ Music Memorabilia
Reptilian Revive
Sauce Leopard
SAVVY FIT SOAPS
Sew Lovely Creations
Shop Sable
ShoreCuterie
SnapLux Towel
The Adventures of Skippity Doo
The Coat of Many Colors
The Craft Club
The Crafting Beans
Two Sense Studio
Ujjwal Datta Photography
Verse Apparel
LEARN MORE:
www.asburyparkbazaar.com/north-to-shore-festival-bazaar

IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
2025-06-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.
IN HER FOOTSTEPS will be on Saturdays and Sundays in March 2025 at 1 PM and 4 PM at the Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ. For more information, www.speranzatheatre.org.

New Jersey Symphony at Giralda Farms in Madison
2025-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Giralda Farms, Madison Ave at Dodge Drive, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.
Relish the beauty of this performance by the New Jersey Symphony at Giralda Farms in Madison. There will be plenty to see and do, with children’s activities and an art show and sale. This will mark Morris Arts’ 41st Giralda Music & Arts Festival—a much-treasured tradition in the area.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Overture to The Magic Flute
Florence Price “Silk Hat and a Walking Cane” from Dances in the Canebrakes
Béla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances
Gioachino Rossini Overture to William Tell
Richard Rodgers Carousel Waltz
Duke Ellington / arr. Custer Duke Ellington!
Various Composers / arr. Ricketts Satchmo!
Stephen Schwartz / arr. Ricketts Highlights from Wicked
Various Composers / arr. Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Rain location: Baldwin Gymnasium, Simon Forum and Athletic Center at Drew University, 36 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
Tickets
In advance: Adults (over 12): $25. Children: $4. Under 4: free. (Group sales of 10 or more: $20 per adult ticket.)
At the gate: Adults (over 12): $30. Children: $5. Under 4: free.

Williams Sonoma at MarketFair June Kitchen Skills Series
2025-06-22 11:00 - 14:00 | MarketFair, 3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Come join us at MarketFair for Williams Sonoma cast-iron cooking classes with Lodge Blacklock every Sunday starting June 1 at 11 a.m. Classes are free when reserving your spot and cooking options span from a variety of specialty foods like Father’s Day Steaks to Fourth of July Burgers.

Manchester Day
2025-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Come out for a day filled with fireworks, vendors, free rides, games, and so much more. Live entertainment starts at 6 PM, featuring “Kickin’ Wing” and “KBrown Express,” and there will be games, prizes, free swimming, and fireworks at dusk.
Cost: Free
Harry Wright Lake, Nature Drive, Whiting, NJ 08759

Margate Beachstock
2025-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Head to the beach for a full day of family fun. Enjoy live music, free surf, kite lessons, children’s activities, new food vendors, and more. This event will feature the Red Bull Foam Wreckers Soft Board Surf Classic, as well as fun, environmental, educational, and interactive activities, along with live music. The rain date is June 29.
Between Granville and Huntington Avenues, Margate, NJ 08402

New Jersey Symphony at Ocean County College
2025-06-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.
The Symphony returns to Toms River to perform at Ocean County College. Fans can enjoy a summer evening of symphonic music close to home.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Overture to The Magic Flute
Florence Price “Silk Hat and a Walking Cane” from Dances in the Canebrakes
Béla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances
Gioachino Rossini Overture to William Tell
Richard Rodgers Carousel Waltz
Duke Ellington / arr. Custer Duke Ellington!
Various Composers / arr. Ricketts Satchmo!
Stephen Schwartz / arr. Ricketts Highlights from Wicked
Various Composers / arr. Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Rain location: TBA

New Jersey Symphony at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy
2025-06-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, 201 John T. O'Leary Boulevard, South Amboy, NJ, 08879, United States
Gregory D. McDaniel conductor
New Jersey Symphony
Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.
The Symphony performs at the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy. Experience this performance while relaxing alongside the beautiful waterside of Raritan Bay.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Overture to The Magic Flute
Florence Price “Silk Hat and a Walking Cane” from Dances in the Canebrakes
Béla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances
Gioachino Rossini Overture to William Tell
Richard Rodgers Carousel Waltz
Duke Ellington / arr. Custer Duke Ellington!
Various Composers / arr. Ricketts Satchmo!
Stephen Schwartz / arr. Ricketts Highlights from Wicked
Various Composers / arr. Lowden Armed Forces Salute
Rain location: Sayreville War Memorial High School, 820 Washington Rd, Parlin, NJ 08859

Grow it Green Morristown's Tyke Time - Fun on the Farm with Farmer Kim!
2025-06-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Grow it Green Morristown Urban Farm, 31 Hazel Street, Morristown, NJ, 07960, United States
One-hour, teacher-led classes encourage curiosity and exploration at our beautiful Urban Farm on Thursdays and Saturdays from June through August. Children 2-5 years old meet our farmers, chat with our chickens and taste farm-fresh produce. Registration is $12 per child and each child will receive a $2 coupon to shop our Urban Farm Stand. Pre-registration is required (https://www.growitgreenmorristown.org/tyke-time) and includes a waiver that must be completed for each child (once per year). Classes are in English and limited to 12 children.
