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Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair
Newark Pompton Turnpike 83 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ
Week of Events
Labor Day Weekend at The Dream Wheel
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a ride on The Dream Wheel! Enjoy 20% off tickets from August 29 through September 1. Take in stunning panoramic views of the New York…
Monday, September 1, 2025
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September 1, 2025 -St. Bartholomew Italian Festival
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September 1, 2025 -110th Saint Joseph Feast
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September 1, 2025 -Labor Day Parade & Carnival
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September 1, 2025 -33rd Annual 5K Labor Day Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk
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September 1, 2025 -Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair
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September 1, 2025 -Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair
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September 1, 2025 -66th Annual South Plainfield Labor Day Parade
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September 1, 2025 -Broadway Meets The Beach
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September 1, 2025 -The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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September 1, 2025 -Labor Day Fireworks
St. Bartholomew Italian Festival
Held annually since 1974, this is a great way to spend Labor Day weekend with the family. Enjoy live music, rides, games, delicious food, and a 50/50. Cost: Free St.…
110th Saint Joseph Feast
Who’s ready for food, rides, games, and more at the Saint Joseph Feast? Gather up the family and celebrate the end of summer all weekend long. Cost: Free 40 Spring…
Labor Day Parade & Carnival
Have fun on Labor Day at this annual parade and carnival. There will be games, rides, food, and a Labor Day Parade on Monday at 10 AM. This year’s theme…
33rd Annual 5K Labor Day Race & 1.5 Mile Family Fitness Walk
Looking for a way to get moving with the whole family? Everyone can compete, no matter what level of running or walking they can do, and run along the parade…
Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair
Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair hosted by the Borough of Riverdale will be held along the Newark Pompton Turnpike from Newbury Place to Cotluss Rd. from 10 a.m. to…
Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair
Spend Labor Day enjoying a giant block party that spans the Newark Pompton Turnpike. With rides, games, food trucks, live entertainment, and more, this event is one for the books.…
66th Annual South Plainfield Labor Day Parade
Get ready for action-packed energy and community pride at this annual event that is themed “Superheroes & Villains.” Come dressed in your best superhero costume, whether that’s a fictional character…
Broadway Meets The Beach
If you or someone in your family loves Broadway and musicals, then head to the beach, where there will be live performances on the Franklin Avenue Stage. Look out for…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Labor Day Fireworks
Celebrate Labor Day and the unofficial end to the summer with a gorgeous fireworks display on the beach at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk. You can see the fireworks from either the boardwalk…
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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September 2, 2025 -The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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September 3, 2025 -South Orange Farmers Market
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September 3, 2025 -ParkLife Book Club – September
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September 3, 2025 -The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
ParkLife Book Club – September
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,…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Thursday, September 4, 2025
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September 4, 2025 -Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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September 4, 2025 -The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Friday, September 5, 2025
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September 5, 2025 -Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm Fall Extravaganza
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September 5, 2025 -Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival
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September 5, 2025 -New Year’s in North Wildwood
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September 5, 2025 -Lentini Farms Fall Festival
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September 5, 2025 -The Hoboken Italian Festival
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September 5, 2025 -Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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September 5, 2025 -The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm Fall Extravaganza
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…
Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival
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…
New Year’s in North Wildwood
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…
Lentini Farms Fall Festival
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…
The Hoboken Italian Festival
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”…
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…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Saturday, September 6, 2025
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September 6, 2025 -Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm Fall Extravaganza
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September 6, 2025 -Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival
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September 6, 2025 -New Year’s in North Wildwood
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September 6, 2025 -Lentini Farms Fall Festival
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September 6, 2025 -The Hoboken Italian Festival
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September 6, 2025 -Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
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September 6, 2025 -Brielle Day
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September 6, 2025 -54th Annual Wood Street Fair
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September 6, 2025 -Annual Cranbury Day
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September 6, 2025 -Ocean Grove Fall Flea Market
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September 6, 2025 -Story Time with Lynda
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September 6, 2025 -Sailfest
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September 6, 2025 -10th Annual NJ Taco Festival
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September 6, 2025 -Back to School
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September 6, 2025 -Elmwood Park’s Community Day Street Fair
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September 6, 2025 -Insect Festival
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September 6, 2025 -Somers Point Good Old Days Festival
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September 6, 2025 -Elmwood Park’s Community Day Street Fair
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September 6, 2025 -Celebrate National Read A Book Day at MarketFair
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September 6, 2025 -Wine on the Beach
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September 6, 2025 -Atlantic City Latino Festival
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September 6, 2025 -IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
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September 6, 2025 -Wildwoods Food and Music Festival
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September 6, 2025 -The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm Fall Extravaganza
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…
Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival
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…
New Year’s in North Wildwood
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…
Lentini Farms Fall Festival
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…
The Hoboken Italian Festival
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”…
Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
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…
Brielle Day
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…
54th Annual Wood Street Fair
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.…
Annual Cranbury Day
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…
Ocean Grove Fall Flea Market
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…
Story Time with Lynda
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…
Sailfest
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
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…
Back to School
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,…
Elmwood Park’s Community Day Street Fair
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…
Insect Festival
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…
Somers Point Good Old Days Festival
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,…
Elmwood Park’s Community Day Street Fair
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…
Celebrate National Read A Book Day at MarketFair
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…
Wine on the Beach
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,…
Atlantic City Latino Festival
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…
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.…
Wildwoods Food and Music Festival
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…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…
Sunday, September 7, 2025
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September 7, 2025 -Lentini Farms Fall Festival
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September 7, 2025 -The Hoboken Italian Festival
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September 7, 2025 -Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
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September 7, 2025 -Tractors, Tails & Treasures
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September 7, 2025 -REVNJ Revolutionary Race Series: Princeton Battlefield 5K
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September 7, 2025 -2025 Beach Plum Festival
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September 7, 2025 -Frank V Marina Monthly Flea & Collectible Market
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September 7, 2025 -Wallisch Homestead Vintage & Antique Fair
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September 7, 2025 -Story Time with Lynda
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September 7, 2025 -Spider Heroes Character Brunch at The Bistro
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September 7, 2025 -Character Brunch
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September 7, 2025 -IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
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September 7, 2025 -The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
Lentini Farms Fall Festival
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…
The Hoboken Italian Festival
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”…
Terhune Orchards Fall Family Fun Weekends
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…
Tractors, Tails & Treasures
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…
REVNJ Revolutionary Race Series: Princeton Battlefield 5K
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…
2025 Beach Plum Festival
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:…
Frank V Marina Monthly Flea & Collectible Market
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,…
Wallisch Homestead Vintage & Antique Fair
The historic Wallisch Homestead, nestled on the picturesque 99-acre grounds, will host this Vintage & Antique Fair. This stunning location, rich in history and culture, serves as the perfect backdrop…
Story Time with Lynda
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…
Spider Heroes Character Brunch at The Bistro
Spider Heroes Character Brunch at The Bistro Sunday, September 7 • 11 AM–2 PM Swing into fun at our action-packed Character Brunch! Join us at The Bistro for a web-slinging…
Character Brunch
Have a little one who loves all things Spiderman? Enjoy a delicious brunch with fun activities, hugs, high-fives, and photo opportunities with the spider heroes in attendance. Cost: Price of…
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.…
The Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours
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…