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Lima Bean Festival
2024-10-12 09:00 - 20:00 UTC | NJ
West Cape May celebrates her farming heritage with the Annual Lima Bean Festival in the Borough’s Backyard Park (732 Broadway, behind the Fire House) on Saturday, October 12, 2024! The festival is scheduled to begin at 9:00am and is planned to delight locals and visitors alike with a vast array of recipes, crafts and products available.
Question? Call the event organizers Theresa Enteado and/or Erin Seer at (609) 884-1005 ext 100 or 101. You can also reach them at festivals@westcapemay.us.
Cost: Free
732 Broadway, West Cape May, NJ 08204

GBBPA Berlin Boro Fall Fest
2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00
The GBBPA Berlin Fall Fest has become the signature event of Berlin Boro. Each year more and more people, both residents and visitors alike enjoy the vendors, kid-friendly activities and entertainment for all ages. Once again, we will be utilizing Berlin Boro County Park area as a focal point for the stage, children’s events and several vendor booths. Park Drive and Broad Avenue will be utilized for Event Sponsors, crafters and the food vendors and beer garden. A fantastic array of cars will be part of the car show, too! This fun filled family day is an excellent way in which to feature your business or organization.
We are planning some of the favorites of the last few years, all day musical entertainment, children’s activities, pumpkin painting, the dog costume parade – Mutt Strut, and some new exciting ideas.
Cost: Free
Berlin Boro County Park, 43 S. Park Drive, Berlin, NJ 08009

Harvest Fest
2024-10-12 12:00 - 16:00
Get a head start on your Halloween celebration with a corn maze and food trucks, apple cider, a petting zoo, and pumpkin painting. Come out to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office 3rd annual Harvest Festival. This event is free for all and includes hayrides, pumpkins, cider, donuts, petting zoo, live band, inflatables, activities and much more. Food trucks will be on site selling their specialties!
Cost: Free
Bubbling Springs Park, 1468 Macopin Road, West Milford, NJ 07480

Chatsworth Cranberry Festival
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20
Bring out the family to peruse a juried craft show, shop from over 150 vendors, taste cranberry foods, and enjoy live music.
Cost: Free
3980 Main Street, Chatsworth, NJ 08019

Annual Sussex County Harvest, Honey, and Garlic Festival
2024-10-19 10:00 - 16:00
The 13th annual Sussex County Harvest, Honey and Garlic Festival will be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ, 07822, on October 19, 2024, from 10am – 4pm. The Festival is a celebration of agritourism, ecotourism and arts & heritage tourism. The County of Sussex, the Sussex County Beekeepers Association and the Garden State Garlic Growers are joining with the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show to showcase New Jersey’s great northwest.
We’ll have a farmers market where you can buy fresh, local Sussex County products like fruit, vegetables, cheese, wine and more. The Sussex County Beekeepers Association will have educational displays and materials along with an array of honey products. For those who love all things garlic, you’ll have plenty to choose from with the Garden State Garlic Growers. The Festival will include local artisans, crafters and vendors plus displays highlighting northern New Jersey’s great open spaces and natural history. For kids there’ll be a hay ride, pumpkin painting, face painting and crafts.
The Sussex County Harvest, Honey and Garlic Festival is a free, family event. We hope to see you there!
Cost: Free
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ, 07822

Bloomfield Harvest Festival
2024-10-19 12:00 - 18:00
This exciting event is one you definitely won’t want to miss. From delicious food, live music, carnival games, and so much fun for the whole family, the day is packed full of ways to celebrate the fall season.
Cost: Free
Glenwood Avenue & Washington Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

New Jersey Botanical Garden Harvest Fest
2024-10-22 10:00 - 17:00
Hayrides and pumpkin painting are just part of the fun during this NJ fall festival. Enjoy games, face painting, applesauce making, booths, exhibits, free activities, food, all-day music and dancing, an autumn Plant Sale, free garden tours, and many photo ops.
Cost: Free Admission
Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456

2024 Autumn Exit Zero Jazz Festival
2024-10-25 12:00 - 2024-10-27 18:00
If you or your family loves jazz music, this event is for you. Enjoy fantastic music from international touring artists at the Festival Main Stage in Cape May Convention Hall and Cape May bars and restaurants.
The 2024 Autumn Exit Zero Jazz Festival takes place in Cape May, NJ. October 25-27, 2024. International touring artists performing on the Festival Main Stage in Cape May Convention Hall and Cape May outdoor stages, and bars and club venues.
You might find yourself one minute second-lining to a New Orleans brass band, and, in the next, snaking through town behind a 22-piece Brazilian drum bloco. The joy of the Exit Zero Jazz Festival is in the discovery of incredible music and musicians you may never have known existed.
Cost: Tickets start at $60
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

New Jersey Oyster Festival
2024-10-26 12:00 - 17:00
Join local oyster purveyors and vote for your favorite bivalve for the People’s Choice Award. The festival will feature local food trucks, a shucking contest, vendors, and live music.
Cost: $30
2800 High Street, Port Norris, NJ 08349

27th Garfield Fall Family Street Fest
2024-10-27 10:00 - 17:00
It’s a giant block party with shopping, craft vendors, live entertainment, kiddie rides, games, food, and more. The “Kidz Traveling Shindig” will also have kiddie bounce rides, slides and interactive blow-ups, face painters, sand art, and games.
Cost: Free
500 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026

NJ Angels Fall Festival
2024-10-27 14:00 - 18:00
Bring the whole family to join in children’s games, a trick-or-treat costume parade, a carved pumpkin contest, and a gift basket raffle pull.
Cost: Event admissions, Children’s activities, and pumpkin contests are free. Food, beverage, and gift basket raffles are charged separately.
Calgo Gardens, 462 Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk
2024-11-03 09:00 - 13:00
Want to stay active, enjoy a family day at the zoo, and do good? RWJBarnabas Health is once again teaming up with the New Jersey Devils to host their annual Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk on November 3. And this year, you can choose a race at your pace—sign up to run the 5K or the Wellness Walk on the day of the event or do it virtually starting October 3. Plus, there’s a bonus to all participants you can’t pass up—FREE entry to the Turtle Back Zoo. Read on to learn more about how your family can join in and raise money to support RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to protect and build healthier communities throughout New Jersey. (featured photo credit: RWJBarnabas Health)

Emerald Ballroom Buffet Style Dinner at Grand Cascades Lodge
2024-12-31 - 2025-01-01
It’s a night of glamour and fun for all ages, with access to the Family Rockin Eve Party with a glow party room and plenty of kid-friendly activities. Enjoy a 3-course plated dinner, and parents can enjoy the open bar. An overnight stay at Grand Cascades Lodge is required for this dinner.
Cost: $200 for 18 and over, $95 for ages 12-17, and $55 for ages 4-11
3 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ 07419

2025 Polar Bear Plunge at Wildwood
2025-01-18 10:00 - 17:00
Support the Special Olympics New Jersey at this fun event. This is more than just a cold dip into the ocean—it’s a way to bond as a family, all for a fantastic cause.
Cost: $25 per person
Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260

LADACIN Plunge 2025
2025-01-18 10:30 - 17:00
Join us as we jump into the new year and make a splash at the LADACIN Plunge!
Once again, Leggett’s Sand Bar and Restaurant will be hosting our after party for some post-Plunge festivities. Get your teams together, put on your most outrageous costumes and prepare to win some prizes!

Registration is $25 and begins at 10:30 am at Leggett’s Sand Bar, 217 First Avenue, Manasquan.
Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged – See Below to Register.
Procession to Manasquan Main Beach and the icy cold water of the Atlantic Ocean begins at 12:30 pm.
Not Plunging?
Join us at Leggett’s for the pre-and/or post-Plunge festivities: 10:30 am-pre/1:30 pm- post.
All Plungers will receive a two-hour open buffet at Leggett’s – Lunch for non-Plungers is $20.
Plungers who raise $100 or more will receive an event shirt while supplies last.

Safe Sitter
2025-01-20 09:00 - 10:00
Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The class has fun games, guided discussions, and role-playing exercises. Students will learn safety, childcare, and life and business skills. Lunch will be provided to attendees.
Cost: Free
LiveWell Center, 200 Wyckoff Road, Suite 1200, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

A Day of Service In Nature
2025-01-20 10:00 - 13:00
January 20 at 10 AM or 1 PM
Spend the day in the great outdoors in honor of Dr. King at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton. Have the whole family join (a parent must accompany kids under 16) to help restore native habitat for birds and other wildlife and make space for future native plantings.
Cost: Free; complete a waiver form
Mountain Lake House Parking Lot: 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540. Then, walk as a group to the project site.

West Windsor Arts Council’s MLK Jr. Day of Service 2025
2025-01-20 10:00 - 15:00
7th annual MLK Day of Service featuring service projects and donations supporting local organizations who help our neighbors in need.
Join West Windsor Arts and African American Parent Support Group as we partner with local agencies to provide much needed assistance to the people they serve.
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER
Volunteer in person on Monday January 20th to package donations for distribution and participate in special projects. The total number of volunteer spots are limited for the safety of our participants. Children are welcome to volunteer along with their parent/guardian.
If you can’t make it, advance donations are still needed! Registration for donations is not required. See below for a list of needed items.

Bring your donated items to West Windsor Arts:
In advance: Monday – Friday, January 6 – 17 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sat, January 18 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
On the day of the event: Monday January 20th between the hours of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

We are seeking the following donations for these organizations:
Rise Community Services, for youth ages 3 – 12:

new pajamas
toothbrush, toothpaste
gently used or new books

Children’s Home Society, for moms and infants:

handmade crocheted or knitted hats
handmade crocheted or knitted baby blankets

Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK):

feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads)
napkins
elastic bands
plastic utensils (fork, knife, spoon)

PEI Kids, for young men and women aged 12 – 17, new:

shampoo
conditioner
deodorant
lotion
face wash
towel
acne treatments
nail clippers and files

Younity (formerly Womanspace) for older children and adults:

activity books (like brain games, crosswords, soduku, etc.)
puzzles
books
sketchbooks
journals
writing utensils
stickers

MillHill Child Development Center, for young children:

diapers (size 2T and up)
wipes
socks (toddlers – age 11)
naptime blankets (all genders, ages 3 – 5)
pajama sets (all genders, ages 3 – 10)
underwear (all genders, ages 3 – 10)

Letters Against Isolation, for seniors in New Jersey:

handwritten notes (find inspiration here)

For packaging the items (all projects):

gift bags
big clear recycling bags
gallon ziploc bags
brown paper lunch bags

We look forward to a “day on, not a day off!”

Toddler Snack Time
2025-01-20 10:30 - 11:00
Bring your little ones, ages 2 to 4, for a hands-on cooking class with our registered dietitian featuring a fun and healthy snack.
Cost: Free
LiveWell Center, 200 Wyckoff Road, Suite 1200, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Fire and Ice Festival
2025-01-25 10:00 - 16:00
Once again, for the 32nd year running, the Fire & Ice Festival will happen in Mount Holly, New Jersey – Performers, Food, Beer Tents, Decorations and more on Main Street, in the Mill Race Village, on Washington, White and Mill! Set the day aside in your planner. And check back here day by day as we add more and more details to the event-offerings for 2025.
Yes, there will be a Chili Cook-off. Of course; that’s the Fire! And of course, there’s the Ice, as our crew of expert ice carvers will be back as well. Per the decades-old tradition, we’re again looking for ice block sponsors. Put your message into carved ice for the thousands of people who attend our event.
For now, snoop around the site to look back at past festivals (we have years of pictures on tap). And mark your calendars for the last Saturday in January when we’ll be doing all of that again.

Lunar Fest 2025 – Year of the Snake
2025-01-26 12:00 - 16:00
January 26 at 12 PM
Come celebrate the Year of the Snake on a day filled with performances, engaging children’s activities, and delicious food.
Cost: Free
The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Wassailing the Apple Trees
2025-01-26 13:00 - 16:00
Dance and sing, plus re-enact Old English traditional rituals with the fam, including chanting and music making, toasts of hot cider, and placing gifts of cider-soaked bread in the tree branches. End the evening with a bonfire and live music.
Cost: Free
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Wheee Get Fit & Play
2025-01-30 09:30 - 10:30
Wheee Get Fit and Play is a boot camp-style group fitness class for moms and their little ones! Class includes a 30-40-minute workout followed by 15-20 minutes of kid-time activities during which we play songs, dance, and crawl! We welcome ALL fitness levels, ages, sizes, and backgrounds. Certified pregnancy and postpartum fitness instructors help make modifications to meet you where you are. Being in a class full of moms creates a great community of new friendships to bloom. Ask your doctor if you are cleared to exercise before taking the class. Please bring your own towel or mat for the program. This program is in-person only, and a physical
movement waiver is required.
Cost: Free
LiveWell Center, 200 Wyckoff Rd. Suite 1200, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Sponsoring Facility: Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

Infant Care Class - Jersey City Medical Center
2025-01-30 18:30 - 20:30
The program will include two hours of combination lectures and movie presentations on topics like physical appearance, diapering, bathing, cord care, and special procedures. You must complete the registration and payment received at least two weeks before the class date. They will send the link before the start of class.
Cost: $35 per couple
Virtual
Sponsoring Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Eufemia Rios RN, Childbirth Educator, (201) 915-2365 or Email: Eufemia.rios@rwjbh.org

My Little Man and Me: Valentine’s Day Party
2025-02-01 15:00 - 17:00
February 1 at 3 PM
A Valentine’s Day party that celebrates sons, grandsons, and nephews. Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, punch, and a photo booth area while making special memories.
Cost: $5-$30; recommended for ages 4-8.
Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

Kissing Booth Photos
2025-02-02 - 2025-02-14
February 2-14 at 10 AM
Bring your furry friend and family members for fun photos this Valentine’s Day. All photos are free, and walk-ins are welcome.
Cost: Free
Doggie Sweets, 15 Morris Avenue Unit 119, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Asbury Fresh Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Market at Porta
2025-02-02 12:00 - 16:00
February 2 at 12 PM
Need to shop for V-Day gifts? Visit Porta in Asbury Park, where you can shop among artisans and makers while enjoying yummy drinks and food.
Cost: Free
Porta, 911 Kingsley Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Asbury Park Valentine’s Bazaar
2025-02-07 15:00 - 2025-02-08 17:00
February 7 & 8
Don’t have a gift for that special someone yet? Attend this fun event in two locations, where you can buy items from local vendors, enjoy delicious food, visit photo stations, visit a flower bar, participate in kids’ activities, and more.
Cost: Free
Grand Arcade of Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue N, Unit C-4, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Valentine’s Day Family Cookie Decorating
2025-02-07 17:00 - 19:00
February 7 at 5 PM
Make the day sweet by decorating Valentine’s Day cookies with the whole fam. Cookies and supplies will be provided.
Cost: Free
55 Pemberton Browns Mills Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015

2025 Bell Works Fresh Valentine’s Day Pop-Up
2025-02-08 12:00 - 16:00
February 8 & 12
Head to this pop-up market to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved ones. The market will feature handcrafted jewelry, clothing, and more.
Cost: Free
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
