Kick off this weekend-long event, which turns 39 this year, with a Friday night social and the 9:00 PM Illuminated Night Kite Fly. On Saturday and Sunday, come out to…
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Grab the fam and head to this parade that will include military style vehicles, veterans, people from town, and families participating in the Family Fun Ride. Join the ceremony at…
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Round up the family and head to this parade, which will delight everyone and is a great way to spend the day together, remembering the reason for the holiday. Cost:… |
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1 event,
Bring the whole family to a carnival to kick off the season. Enjoy a day full of food, rides, and entertainment at Garden State Plaza at this carnival, which benefits… |
3 events,
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…
$36
Bring the whole family to a carnival to kick off the season. Enjoy a day full of food, rides, and entertainment at Garden State Plaza at this carnival, which benefits…
Join Nicole Carline, a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, who helps individuals and teams improve their wellbeing in the work and in life. Nicole helps hundreds of individuals figure out…
$35
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4 events,
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…
$36
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Join us for an Open House at Five Star Swim School - Deptford! Come check us out on May 30th from 4pm - 5:30pm and discover why we're the best…
Free
Bring the whole family to a carnival to kick off the season. Enjoy a day full of food, rides, and entertainment at Garden State Plaza at this carnival, which benefits… |
14 events,
Celebrate Dinosaur Day with Dinos, Fossils & Family Fun at EFM!
In honor of National Dinosaur Day, Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University is throwing a prehistoric-sized party, and you’re invited to help us roar about it (May 31–June…
Celebrate Dinosaur Day with Dinos, Fossils & Family Fun at EFM!
Get ready for a roarin' good time! National Dinosaur Day is June 1st, and EFM will be celebrating all weekend long. Join them for two days packed with prehistoric fun,…
Ahoy, Mateys! The New Jersey Renaissance Faire celebrates its 16th magical season with an immersive family-friendly experience that offers something for everyone! Whether you're cheering on jousting knights, or marveling…
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You do not want to miss this family friendly outdoor event! Come out to Clifton’s School 15 to enjoy our “Spring Fling” Vendor and Fun Fair! Enjoy lots of outdoor…
Free
Take a step back into the 16th century at the Renaissance Faire, with lively shows, unique merchants, and delicious food. Kids can explore Nipper’s Nook with fun activities, including piñatas,… |
24 events,
Sunday June 1 & 8, 2025 Join Us for Our Farm-to-Table Strawberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms! Celebrate the sweetness of the season with a hearty farm-fresh breakfast featuring our…
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Spectrum360's a Walk for a Lifetime brings together families, friends, staff, alumni, and community sponsors to show their support of the students and adults who attend Spectrum360. Sunday, June 1st…
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Spectrum360’s Walk for a Lifetime brings together families, friends, staff, and community sponsors to show their support of Spectrum360’s students and adults. This event includes a walk through Verona Park… |
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1 event,
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Join Find Your Voice Studios @ Upcycle Fitness & Social Club for a pop up music class for 0-3 year olds on June 2nd at 11am and stay to mingle…
$17
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2 events,
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…
Free
Bring the whole family to a carnival to kick off the season. Enjoy a day full of food, rides, and entertainment at Garden State Plaza at this carnival, which benefits… |
4 events,
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…
$36
Bring the whole family to a carnival to kick off the season. Enjoy a day full of food, rides, and entertainment at Garden State Plaza at this carnival, which benefits…
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6 events,
From June 6-8, athletes will compete in bocce, gymnastics, tennis, softball, swimming, powerlifting, and track and field. Come and cheer these athletes on during this 3-day competition event held at… Round up your crew for this lively festival that will feature games, rides, Greek music and dancing, specialty booths, and Greek food and pastries. Cost: Free Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek… Try authentic Greek food and pastries, carnival games and prizes, Greek music and folk dancing, vendors, and more at this fun festival. Parking is free, and dining can be indoors… |
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RevolutionNJ proudly presents the Revolutionary Race Series. Join us at historic sites across New Jersey for your chance to race through history! Runners, history buffs, and families will come together…
$20 – $35
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On June 7th The Valerie Fund will have their 20th annual walk and 5K run. The Valerie Fund supports children with cancer and blood disorders.
$25
From June 6-8, athletes will compete in bocce, gymnastics, tennis, softball, swimming, powerlifting, and track and field. Come and cheer these athletes on during this 3-day competition event held at… |
18 events,
From June 6-8, athletes will compete in bocce, gymnastics, tennis, softball, swimming, powerlifting, and track and field. Come and cheer these athletes on during this 3-day competition event held at… Round up your crew for this lively festival that will feature games, rides, Greek music and dancing, specialty booths, and Greek food and pastries. Cost: Free Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek… Try authentic Greek food and pastries, carnival games and prizes, Greek music and folk dancing, vendors, and more at this fun festival. Parking is free, and dining can be indoors… |
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1 event,
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…
Free
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1 event,
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…
$36
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5 events,
Round up your crew for a festive fair featuring carnival rides, fireworks, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, High Flying Pages Thrill Show, Wild Wheels Thrill Motorcycle Show, a magic show, and a… Bring Dad out to the fair for a fun Father’s Day. Listen to live music, sample food, and jump on lots of rides like The Zipper, The Fun Slide, and…
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…
$36
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22 events,
The Comedy Lovers Tour (Around Newark)
Get ready to laugh out loud in Newark with the Comedy Lovers Tour — part of Experience Newark: Local Festivals & Flavor. From national icons to local legends, this weeklong… Round up your crew for a festive fair featuring carnival rides, fireworks, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, High Flying Pages Thrill Show, Wild Wheels Thrill Motorcycle Show, a magic show, and a… Bring Dad out to the fair for a fun Father’s Day. Listen to live music, sample food, and jump on lots of rides like The Zipper, The Fun Slide, and…
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What could be more fitting for Father’s Day than a car show? Spend the morning at this annual show featuring all the classic, antique, and unique cars over the decades.… |
25 events,
Round up your crew for a festive fair featuring carnival rides, fireworks, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, High Flying Pages Thrill Show, Wild Wheels Thrill Motorcycle Show, a magic show, and a… Bring Dad out to the fair for a fun Father’s Day. Listen to live music, sample food, and jump on lots of rides like The Zipper, The Fun Slide, and… Celebrate Father’s Day and the season finale of strawberry season all at the same time. Bring the family to Ort Farms to pick strawberries, hear live music, stop at the… |
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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… |
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3 events,
L.E.A.D. Fest at Foschini Park
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…
$5.00 – $10.00
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…
Free
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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…
Free
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3 events,
Juneteenth in Newark
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.…
Free
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…
$36
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6 events,
Cape May Coffee & Chocolate Festival
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…
$35 – $50
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…
$36
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…
$15
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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…
Free
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9 events,
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…
Free – $12
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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…
Free
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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…
Free
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6 events,
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…
Free – $12
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…
Free
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…
$20 – $25
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1 event,
L.E.A.D. Fest at Foschini Park
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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…
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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…
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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…
Free
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2 events,
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…
Free
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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…
Free
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2 events,
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…
$36
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…
$12
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12 events,
Round up your crew to visit this carnival with pony rides, face painting, glitter tattoos, games, food, rides, and nightly character visits. Cost: $35 online before June 24 at midnight;… It’s the annual Argos Farm Blue & BBQ Festival, featuring live music, line dancing, photo ops, and, of course, hand-picked farm-fresh blueberries. The kids will love sliding down the double… This festival will feature carnival rides, fireworks, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, High Flying Pages Thrill Show, Wild Wheels Thrill Motorcycle Show, a magic show, and a petting zoo. Cost: $13-$35; prices… |
18 events,
Round up your crew to visit this carnival with pony rides, face painting, glitter tattoos, games, food, rides, and nightly character visits. Cost: $35 online before June 24 at midnight;… It’s the annual Argos Farm Blue & BBQ Festival, featuring live music, line dancing, photo ops, and, of course, hand-picked farm-fresh blueberries. The kids will love sliding down the double… This festival will feature carnival rides, fireworks, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, High Flying Pages Thrill Show, Wild Wheels Thrill Motorcycle Show, a magic show, and a petting zoo. Cost: $13-$35; prices… |
10 events,
This festival will feature carnival rides, fireworks, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, High Flying Pages Thrill Show, Wild Wheels Thrill Motorcycle Show, a magic show, and a petting zoo. Cost: $13-$35; prices… Get ready for food, fun, rides, and more at the Law Enforcement Agents Drugs and Violence (LEAD) Fair. Nightly entertainment will include a petting farm, rides, Cowtown USA, and a…
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…
Free
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2 events,
Critter Camp
Critter Camps are designed to educate and inspire youth to practice a lifestyle of compassion, respect, and empathy through the humane treatment of animals. We emphasize responsible pet care and…
The Comedy Lovers Tour (Around Newark)
Get ready to laugh out loud in Newark with the Comedy Lovers Tour — part of Experience Newark: Local Festivals & Flavor. From national icons to local legends, this weeklong… |
3 events,
The world's favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain-League-agent returns for a bold new era of Minions mayhem in Despicable Me 4! Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—welcome a new member to…
Free
The world's favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain-League-agent returns for a bold new era of Minions mayhem in Despicable Me 4! Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—welcome a new member to…
Free
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5 events,
Join Little Noodles for a teacher-led, sensory-rich play class by the beautiful Barnegat Bay! During Ocean Week, children ages 2–5 will explore the wonders of the sea through songs, stories,…
$20
Spend the day wandering through our lavender garden and enjoy the aromatic scent. We have multiple photo ops in the field for you to enjoy. Remember to bring your camera…
$15
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…
Free
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4 events,
Join Little Noodles for a teacher-led, sensory-rich play class by the beautiful Barnegat Bay! During Ocean Week, children ages 2–5 will explore the wonders of the sea through songs, stories,…
$20
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…
$36
Spend the day wandering through our lavender garden and enjoy the aromatic scent. We have multiple photo ops in the field for you to enjoy. Remember to bring your camera…
$15
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24 events,
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Come to Taylor Avenue to see fireworks light up the sky on Long Beach Island. The rain date is July 5. Cost: Free Taylor Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ 08008 It’s a two-day party with rides, music, fireworks, and discounted tickets at Great Adventure. Cost: Price of admission ticket 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527
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This parade kicks off at the Smithville Town Center with patriotic costumes, fire trucks, antique cars, and more. The parade will follow its usual route, east on Smithville Boulevard to… |
10 events,
It’s a two-day party with rides, music, fireworks, and discounted tickets at Great Adventure. Cost: Price of admission ticket 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527
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Bring your whole crew to this giant celebration, featuring raffles, vendors, entertainment, crafts, and fun for the entire family. Cost: Free 201 Clubhouse Road, Townbank, NJ 08204
Spend the day wandering through our lavender garden and enjoy the aromatic scent. We have multiple photo ops in the field for you to enjoy. Remember to bring your camera…
$15
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6 events,
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At night, cuddle up to watch the spectacular fireworks show, and on July 4, a parade will take place at 9:00 AM. Cost: Free W. Jockish Square, Paramus, NJ 07652
Join Little Noodles for a teacher-led, sensory-rich play class by the beautiful Barnegat Bay! During Ocean Week, children ages 2–5 will explore the wonders of the sea through songs, stories,…
$20
Spend the day wandering through our lavender garden and enjoy the aromatic scent. We have multiple photo ops in the field for you to enjoy. Remember to bring your camera…
$15
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