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Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival
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
2025-09-06 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
2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-07 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
2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-07 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, 2025-09-07 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

Elmwood Park’s Community Day Street Fair
2025-09-06 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Spend the day outdoors with the family at this fun street fair. There will be 50 vendors, food trucks, a kid zone, and fireworks at dusk.
Cost: Free
213 Speidel Avenue, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407

Wine on the Beach
2025-09-06 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Blaine Ave, Seaside Heights, 08751, United States
Get your beach chairs ready, the 10th Annual Wine on the Beach returns on September 6th! This year’s one day event features wines from around the world, local artisan crafters, and a free concert on the Beach Stage, all in one iconic Jersey Shore location.
Featured Wine Suppliers – International Wine Sampling:
Enovation Brands
Duckhorn Vineyards
Trinchero Family Estates
Foley Family Wines
Folio Wine Company
Treasury Wine Estates
Kobrand Wines
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Deutsch Family W&S
Pernod Ricard Prestige W &S
Riboli Family Wine Estates
Archer Roose Wines
Vineyard Wines
Avivo Wines
Juliet Wine
Caymus Vineyards
Wine Group
Constellation Brands
J Lohr Winer
Music:
70’s Rock Parade – 3pm
Crafters:
Gracie Moo Candles
Pelican Soap
Jersey Girl Chocolate
Odd job Salvage
Colours of Raine
The Hangover Pretzel Company
Bee Stamped
Jerky James
Island Talk USA
B. Baths
Drunken Fruit

Atlantic City Latino Festival
2025-09-06 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Bring the whole crew to watch mariachi, Salsa, Cumbia, and Folkloric dance groups while visiting authentic food, vendors, and a children’s entertainment area.
Cost: Free
543 N Albany Ave., Atlantic City, NJ 08401

IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
2025-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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.

Wildwoods Food and Music Festival
2025-09-06 14:00 - 19:00 UTC | NJ
Formerly known as the Wildwoods Seafood and Music Festival. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents a Food and Music Street Fair with food, music, shopping, a pie-eating contest, and kids’ activities.
Cost: Free
Downtown Wildwood, the festival begins at Byrne Plaza, located along Pacific Avenue between Oak and Schellenger Avenues.

The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
2025-09-06 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.

Tractors, Tails & Treasures
2025-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Bring the kids to check out the tractors on display and see animals from local farms. Food trucks and vendors will be on-site, and the shops at the New Egypt Flea Market will be open for business.
Cost: Free
933 Monmouth County Road, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

REVNJ Revolutionary Race Series: Princeton Battlefield 5K
2025-09-07 08:30 - 13:30 UTC | princeton battlefield state park, 500 Mercer Road, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
RevolutionNJ proudly presents the Revolutionary Race Series.
Join us at historic sites across New Jersey for your chance to race through history!
(Race Day Registration begins at 7:30am)
Runners, history buffs, and families will come together on September 7, 2025, for the Princeton Battlefield 5K. Part of the RevolutionNJ Race Series, the event begins at 8:30 a.m. and offers a unique way to engage with New Jersey’s Revolutionary War history!
The RevolutionNJ Race Series draws inspiration from Jonas Cattell’s legendary run to warn American troops of a British attack at Red Bank Battlefield. This race is one of six in the series, with additional events planned at Monmouth Battlefield, Washington-Rochambeau Route, East Jersey Old Town and Red Bank Battlefield.
Whether running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, participants will experience a race that blends fitness, history, and community celebration. The event offers an interactive way to honor the region’s past.

2025 Beach Plum Festival
2025-09-07 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
This annual family festival in Seaside Park is one you won’t want to miss. Featuring over 100 vendors, the event will include games, exhibits, food, and Beach Plum Jelly.
Cost: Free
Ocean Beach Bathing Area 1, Island Beach State Park, 2401 Central Avenue, Seaside Park, NJ 08752

Frank V Marina Monthly Flea & Collectible Market
2025-09-07 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | NJ
Mark your calendars for this fun event, featuring multiple exhibitors selling a diverse range of merchandise, including candles, jewelry, clothing, antiques, collectibles, and more.
Cost: Free
277 Passaic Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032
