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Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
Laurel Boulevard Gazebo 1300 Laurel Blvd, Lanoka Harbor
Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
Laurel Boulevard Gazebo 1300 Laurel Blvd, Lanoka Harbor
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge
4th of July Family Day
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Philadelphia
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House 298 Academy Street, Jersey City
Grow it Green Morristown’s Tyke Time – Fun on the Farm with Farmer Kim!
Grow it Green Morristown Urban Farm 31 Hazel Street, Morristown
Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
Laurel Boulevard Gazebo 1300 Laurel Blvd, Lanoka Harbor
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House 298 Academy Street, Jersey CityWeek of Events
Critter Camp
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)
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…
Monday, June 30, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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July 1, 2025 -Free Summer Movie: Despicable Me 4
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July 1, 2025 -Free Summer Movie: Despicable Me 4
Free Summer Movie: Despicable Me 4
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 Summer Movie: Despicable Me 4
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…
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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July 2, 2025 -Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
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July 2, 2025 -Lavender Festival
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July 2, 2025 -South Orange Farmers Market
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July 2, 2025 -New Jersey Symphony: Patriotic Favorites
Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
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,…
Lavender Festival
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…
South Orange Farmers Market
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…
New Jersey Symphony: Patriotic Favorites
New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players With Independence Day on the horizon, enjoy patriotic tunes and American favorites played by brass musicians of the New Jersey Symphony.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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July 3, 2025 -Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
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July 3, 2025 -Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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July 3, 2025 -Lavender Festival
Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
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,…
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
Lavender Festival
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…
Friday, July 4, 2025
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July 4, 2025 -Bay Village July 4th Fireworks
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July 4, 2025 -Star-Spangled Nights at Great Adventure
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July 4, 2025 -Smithville Fourth of July Parade
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July 4, 2025 -Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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July 4, 2025 -Lavender Festival
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July 4, 2025 -Sunflower Festival
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July 4, 2025 -4th of July Family Day
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July 4, 2025 -Fourth of July Festival
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July 4, 2025 -2025 Moorestown 4th of July Parade: Let Freedom Ring
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July 4, 2025 -Oceanfest
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July 4, 2025 -Freedom Festival and Fireworks
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July 4, 2025 -Sussex County Miners Post Game Fireworks
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July 4, 2025 -Fun on the Fourth in Collingswood
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July 4, 2025 -Summit’s 78th Annual Fourth of July Celebration
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July 4, 2025 -Margate July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza
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July 4, 2025 -Fireworks on the Beach in Avalon
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July 4, 2025 -Ocean City Fourth of July Celebration
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July 4, 2025 -Washington Township Fireworks
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July 4, 2025 -Sea Isle City Fireworks
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July 4, 2025 -Stone Harbor Fireworks
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July 4, 2025 -City of Jersey City 4th of July
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July 4, 2025 -Jenkinson’s Independence Day Fireworks
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July 4, 2025 -Seaside Heights Fireworks
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July 4, 2025 -Wildwoods Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
Bay Village July 4th Fireworks
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
Star-Spangled Nights at Great Adventure
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
Smithville Fourth of July Parade
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…
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
Lavender Festival
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…
Sunflower Festival
Spend the day frolicking in the sunflower and zinnia fields. There are many unique photo ops throughout the field making each moment picture perfect. Make sure to bring your camera…
4th of July Family Day
Make this Independence Day one to remember by joining us at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, where history comes to life. Located on Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall,…
Fourth of July Festival
Join us for our annual Fourth of July Festival! This is a free public event featuring activities at Morven Museum & Garden and the Princeton Battlefield State Park. Stop by…
2025 Moorestown 4th of July Parade: Let Freedom Ring
This year’s parade theme is Let Freedom Ring. Watch floats, marchers, and bands along the parade route, which starts on Chester Avenue at the E. Central Avenue intersection. The route…
Oceanfest
It’s the biggest Fourth of July event in the Garden State. Come to Festival Plaza from 1 PM to 10 PM for rock wall climbing, inflatables, trampoline bungee jumping, rides,…
Freedom Festival and Fireworks
Celebrate the 4th at the Camden Waterfront with a star-studded festival featuring Matt Cappy & Friends, The Spinners, and a salute to America and our veterans. Then, top it all…
Sussex County Miners Post Game Fireworks
You’ll be striking out if you take the family to a Miners game and miss the fireworks. This fireworks show is the biggest of the season—the 4th of July show…
Fun on the Fourth in Collingswood
Water games, raft races, and more during the day, and watch the sky light up with fireworks at night. Gates open at 6:30 PM for the fireworks, and a live…
Summit’s 78th Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Celebrate an annual celebration with a children’s decorated bike parade and fireworks display. Food trucks, live music, and carnival rides will also be available. Cost: The fireworks show is free;…
Margate July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza
Join in on this annual July 4th celebration on the beach, sponsored by the Margate Mothers’ Association. Don’t forget your beach chairs and blankets. Cost: Free 101 S. Huntington Avenue,…
Fireworks on the Beach in Avalon
Enjoy a day on the beach, followed by fireworks lighting up the night to end the evening. Cost: Free Beachfront, Avalon, NJ 08202
Ocean City Fourth of July Celebration
After a fun day on the beach, families look forward to lining up on the boardwalk for this annual event. Before settling in to watch the fireworks show, you can…
Washington Township Fireworks
Visitors can see the parade at 6:30 PM at Washington Township High School, and fireworks begin at 9 PM. The rain date is July 5. Cost: Free Washington Township High…
Sea Isle City Fireworks
Launching from an ocean barge near 50th Street Beach, the Sea Isle Independence Day Fireworks Show will not disappoint–catch the show while making yourself comfy with chairs and blankets on…
Stone Harbor Fireworks
Bring the whole family to the Recreation Fields or the beach and enjoy the Independence Day fireworks show that will light up the night. Cost: Free Recreation Fields, 81st Street…
City of Jersey City 4th of July
A street festival, featuring curated vendors from the Jersey City Night Market, live concerts, and a complimentary bike check with Bike JC, will take place in Jersey City on July…
Jenkinson’s Independence Day Fireworks
Weather and wind permitting, fireworks will burst into the air at the Jenkinson’s Boardwalk. Don’t miss the amusement park, games, and food on the boardwalk while you are there. Cost:…
Seaside Heights Fireworks
Spend the day on the boardwalk and the night at the Fourth of July fireworks spectacular. The show is visible from anywhere on the boardwalk. Cost: Free Seaside Heights Boardwalk,…
Wildwoods Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
Set up your blankets and chairs on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue or anywhere along the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy this special holiday fireworks extravaganza. The fireworks will launch…
Saturday, July 5, 2025
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July 5, 2025 -Star-Spangled Nights at Great Adventure
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July 5, 2025 -Whale of a Day Family Street Festival
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July 5, 2025 -Lavender Festival
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July 5, 2025 -Sunflower Festival
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July 5, 2025 -Independence Weekend in Ocean Grove
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July 5, 2025 -Independence Day Weekend
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July 5, 2025 -IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
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July 5, 2025 -Grow it Green Morristown’s Tyke Time – Fun on the Farm with Farmer Kim!
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July 5, 2025 -Belmar 4th of July Fireworks & Light Show
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July 5, 2025 -Bradley Beach Fireworks
Star-Spangled Nights at Great Adventure
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
Whale of a Day Family Street Festival
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
Lavender Festival
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…
Sunflower Festival
Spend the day frolicking in the sunflower and zinnia fields. There are many unique photo ops throughout the field making each moment picture perfect. Make sure to bring your camera…
Independence Weekend in Ocean Grove
The parade will take place rain or shine at 10:30 AM, and a Patriotic Concert will follow at 7:30 PM in the Great Auditorium. Cost: Free Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
Independence Day Weekend
Make this Independence Day weekend a family event at Cold Spring Village’s annual Independence Day Celebration. This event features a variety of family activities, programs, and music. The Village’s restored…
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
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.…
Grow it Green Morristown’s Tyke Time – Fun on the Farm with Farmer Kim!
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…
Belmar 4th of July Fireworks & Light Show
Head down the shore to Belmar for a free concert, a computerized light show, and fireworks to finish off the night. The best viewing position is on the grass in…
Bradley Beach Fireworks
Hit up the beachfront at dusk to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks. Cost: Free Beachfront, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
Sunday, July 6, 2025
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July 6, 2025 -Paramus Firework Show and Food Truck Festival
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July 6, 2025 -Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
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July 6, 2025 -Lavender Festival
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July 6, 2025 -Sunflower Festival
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July 6, 2025 -Independence Day Weekend
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July 6, 2025 -IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
Paramus Firework Show and Food Truck Festival
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
Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
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,…
Lavender Festival
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…
Sunflower Festival
Spend the day frolicking in the sunflower and zinnia fields. There are many unique photo ops throughout the field making each moment picture perfect. Make sure to bring your camera…
Independence Day Weekend
Make this Independence Day weekend a family event at Cold Spring Village’s annual Independence Day Celebration. This event features a variety of family activities, programs, and music. The Village’s restored…
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
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.…