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South Orange Farmers Market
2025-09-03 13:00 - 18:00 UTC | 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!

ParkLife Book Club - September
2025-09-03 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Round Table Studios Library, 200 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922, United States
Love a good read and great conversation? Join the ParkLife Book Club, where fellow book lovers come together to explore thought-provoking titles, from contemporary bestsellers to enduring classics.
This month, we’re diving into Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann — come ready to share your thoughts, favorite moments, and hot takes.
🗓️ We meet the first Wednesday of every month
🍿 Light snacks provided | 🍷 Cash bar available
Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just getting back into books, there’s a seat for you at our table.

The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
2025-09-03 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:30, 2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Paranormal Museum, 621 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, 07712, United States
Paranormal Books & Curiosities is a boutique destination located in the heart of historic downtown Asbury Park. Located at 621 Cookman Avenue, the shop offers a one-of-a-kind blend of paranormal literature, spiritual supplies, curious artifacts, and immersive supernatural experiences. It’s a place where history, mystery, and magic converge, welcoming skeptics and believers alike.
In addition to its thoughtfully curated selection of books, the shop is home to two of Asbury Park’s most unique attractions: The Paranormal Museum and the Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours.
The Paranormal Museum features an eerie and intriguing collection that includes haunted dolls, vintage Ouija boards, cursed objects, and rotating exhibits such as “Famous Haunts of the USA.” Visitors can explore these displays through private, docent-led tours designed to educate, entertain, and unsettle. The museum offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the unexplained and the uncanny.
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours—created by founder and local paranormal expert Kathy Kelly—invite guests to walk the haunted streets and discover the city’s darker side. These tours weave together historical events, local legends, and first-hand accounts of ghostly encounters to reveal a side of Asbury Park rarely seen in the daylight.
Whether you’re fascinated by folklore, intrigued by the supernatural, or simply looking for a memorable experience, Paranormal Books & Curiosities promises an unforgettable journey into the unknown.

Messy Play in Basking Ridge
2025-09-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-05 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | 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!

Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm Fall Extravaganza
2025-09-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Enjoy a jam-packed day full of family fun, featuring live music, a delectable menu at the Farmhouse Grill, Food Trucks, and a wine-tasting experience with Tomasello Winery. Indulge in the quintessential fall activities, such as picking your own apples, pumpkins, and sunflowers, getting lost in the family-friendly corn maze, or hopping on a hayride tour of the 325-acre farm.
Cost: $8.00-$16.00 + fees
2691 Monmouth Road, Jobstown, NJ 08041

Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival
2025-09-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
This one-day celebration is the perfect way to spend the day outside with the family. There will be three stages with live music, classic Latin Jazz, Salsa dancing, a community zone, and food.
Cost: Free
Exchange Place, 10 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ 07302

New Year’s in North Wildwood
2025-09-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Mummers from Philadelphia’s annual New Year’s Day Parade for a memorable day. Over a dozen String Bands will be featured as the Mummers Parade steps off at 5 PM at Olde New Jersey Ave, beginning at 2nd Street and concluding at Spruce Ave. The string bands will be performing, and you will have the chance to get up close and personal views of the gorgeous costumes and vibrant colors.
Cost: Free
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260

Lentini Farms Fall Festival
2025-09-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Kick up the fall season at this lively festival and enjoy a different live band and food trucks each weekend, along with their beloved 10-acre corn maze, scenic hayrides, sunflower field (seasonal), beer tent, u-pick pumpkin patch, and Haunted hayrides (starts September 27). Make sure to catch the fireworks show opening weekend at dusk.
Cost: Prices vary
Route 94 South, 251 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860

The Hoboken Italian Festival
2025-09-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Looking for a fun way to spend the weekend? Look no further than the Annual Hoboken Italian Festival. There will be delicious food, live entertainment, rides, and the Sunday “feast” day, where the statue of the Madonna Dei Martiri is carried through the town streets.
Cost: Free to enter
332 Adams Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Get all the fall feels at Terhune with their adventure barn, live music, pony rides, pumpkin picking, duck races, and pick-your-own opportunities.
Cost: A variety of packages are available
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Brielle Day
2025-09-06 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
It’s still summer at the shore, where you can enjoy great entertainment, fire truck rides, music, a craft fair, a beer garden, and delicious food.
Cost: Free
Brielle Park, 658 Union Ln, Brielle, NJ 08730

54th Annual Wood Street Fair
2025-09-06 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
This fair is an annual event that should be on your calendar for the weekend. There will be fun things to do, including 175 crafters, food, music, art, and more.
Cost: Free
Wood Street, Burlington, NJ 08016

Annual Cranbury Day
2025-09-06 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Celebrate the town of Cranbury with this street fair, featuring food trucks, vendors, and fun activities for the whole family, including face painting, a petting zoo, and pony rides. This year, they have added a car show to the fun.
Cost: Free
North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ 08512

Ocean Grove Fall Flea Market
2025-09-06 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
What better way to spend the day outdoors than down the shore? This event features numerous vendors selling a wide range of items, from vintage and antique to handmade and new.
Cost: Free
Ocean Pathway, 40 Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

Story Time with Lynda
2025-09-06 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | NJ
Come join us at Circle S: Second Chance Ranch for Story Time with Lynda (the 25 year old paint horse).
Pet our rescued animals, kids can make a free craft & get a tatttoo, mom can grab a latte from our mobile coffee bar by Premium Eats by T, browse our pop up boutique by vendor Annie’s Cranny, grab a book for kids & adults alike at Wordsmatter Pop up bookstore or a handmade trinket from Glitter & Glue.
Date: September 6 & 7 (Saturday AND Sunday)
Time: 10a-2p (Drop in anytime but plan to be here for approximately 2 hours).
Story Times: 11am, 12p, 1pm
Location: 2747 Garwood Rd. Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Tickets: $5 donation per person
TICKETS ARE ENCOURAGED

Sailfest
2025-09-06 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Set sail on New Jersey’s largest sailing festival this weekend, with music, vendors, raffles, sailboat races, and lots of sailboat fun.
Cost: Free
River Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732

10th Annual NJ Taco Festival
2025-09-06 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Who doesn’t love tacos? Round up your crew to sample your favorites from over 40 taco trucks, which will serve everything from traditional carne asada to fusion creations.
Cost: Ticket prices vary; kids under 10 are free
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822

Back to School
2025-09-06 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
During this interactive program, school-age children aged 5 and up can attend a one-room schoolhouse, just like those from history. The lessons include doing farm chores, playing games during recess, and learning various subjects.
Cost: Free
Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, NJ 08530

Celebrate National Read A Book Day at MarketFair
2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | MarketFair, 3535 US Highway 1, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Join us for a “Where the Wild Things Are” themed event and let your imagination soar!
🦁Meet & Greet “Carol” from “Where the Wild Things Are”
📖Enjoy Storytime
👑Make a mosaic crown inspired by Max from the book
🍪Munch on some snacks
🎟Enter to Win Labubus (5 winners will be chosen)
Located in Book Nook (by AMC)
See you there!

Elmwood Park's Community Day Street Fair
2025-09-06 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Mola Boulevard & Market Street, 500 Mola Boulevard, Elmwood Park, NJ, 07407, United States
This event is sponsored by the Borough of Elmwood Park and will be held along Market Street from 11AM-5PM rain or shine. The street will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event and will be transformed into a giant block party. We have quality exhibitors selling a selection of assorted items, a special arts & crafts section, live entertainment, kiddie rides & games, great festival foods & food trucks, and so much more. Local organizations are welcome to join this community event. As you stroll along, stop to have a bite to eat and sit at tables in our live music area. See the show we have planned with live music, games, free rides, food, vendors, giveaways & more. Come hungry and enjoy eating carnival food favorites like a sausage & pepper sandwich, cheese steaks, kettle corn, chicken fingers, ice cream, zeppole, shish kabobs, gyros, fresh-cut fries, fresh-squeezed lemonade, Italian ice, and the many great gourmet foods from the food trucks. We also have The “Kid’s Traveling Shindig” which is a section dedicated to children with kiddie bounce rides (the bounce houses for the kids are no cost) and interactive blow-ups, face painters, sand art & kids’ games just to name a few things. This event brings the whole community together. Come and join in the fun!

Insect Festival
2025-09-06 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Have a little one who loves insects? Head to Mercer Educational Gardens to see insects up close, go on an insect hunt, enjoy storytime, and more.
Cost: Free
Mercer Educational Gardens, 431 Federal City Road, Pennington, NJ 08534

Somers Point Good Old Days Festival
2025-09-06 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
September has some of the best weather in our state, and what better way to spend it than in the park with the fam? This festival is fun for everyone, with inflatables, games, live music, and more.
Cost: Free
JFK Park, 24 Broadway, Somers Point, NJ 08244
