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Back To School In New Jersey: A Guide For A Successful Year

  • By Melanie Bodner
  • August 10, 2024
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Back to school in New Jersey is right around the corner, and while there might be a lot to do, a little planning can go a long way. Whether you are looking for a new school, stocking up on school supplies, needing activities after school, or searching for resources, we have a bunch of great options from our NJMOM partners to get ready for back to school in New Jersey. From preschool play spaces to after-school swim lessons to shopping savings, we have you covered to get back to school ready in before September hits. (featured photo credit: istock/Kalinovskiy)

11 Resources For Back To School In New Jersey

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Wonder Lane

Wonder Lane is a mom-owned indoor playground that focuses on screen-free and sensory activities. Our 8,000-square-foot facility is open daily for open play, and we host birthday parties in our party rooms as well as by renting out our facility for private events. We designed our space with parents in mind, offering a full cafe that serves a variety of hot and iced coffee and non-coffee drinks, kid’s meals, small plates, and other healthy and organic snacks. We also made sure to have clear sight lines so it is easy to keep track of your little ones while you relax in our cafe seating area. Cleanliness and safety are our top priorities, and we hope you come join our amazing Wonder Lane family.
1670 US-46, Woodland Park, NJ 07424

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Samra Pediatrics

Samra Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, located in both Monmouth & Middlesex counties, has provided the finest pediatric services to the children of our communities since 1982. Our practice prides itself on creating life-long relationships with our patients by consistently providing them with patience, compassion, and excellence. We value integrity, teamwork, innovation, and commitment to the personal development of children. Dr. Barakat, Dr. Khuddus, Dr. Grochowalska, and Dr. Siddiqui are ready to care for the children of our communities. Samra Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine offers screening for health conditions, immunizations, nutrition and safety counseling, regular checkups, and diagnosing/managing acute and chronic illnesses. Samra Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine accepts all insurances, and has two convenient locations in Holmdel and Old Bridge, NJ. To learn more or to book an appointment with one of our pediatricians, please give us a call at (732) 727-8800. 
Monmouth County Office: 733 N Beers Street, Suite L5, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Middlesex County Office: 300 Perrine Road, Suite 331, Old Bridge, NJ 08857

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Big Kahuna’s

Big Kahuna’s Water Park in West Berlin, NJ, is the perfect year-round spot for field trips! Big Kahuna has over 70,000 sq ft of aquatic adventures under a retractable roof, certified lifeguards, and complimentary Coast Guard-approved life vests. The outdoor water park adds to the fun from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Big Kahuna’s has a full-service café, a state-of-the-art arcade, and private party rooms. A Certified Autism Center, ensuring inclusive fun for everyone regardless of age, ability, or sensory sensitivity. Parking is free. Groups that book in advance snag discount tickets, expedited entry, meal deals, and 1:10 complimentary adult chaperones. It also offers private rental and Project Graduation options.
535 North Route 73, West Berlin, NJ 08091

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TOTville

TOTville is a comprehensive center specializing in infant and child development. Their services include occupational therapy, orofacial myofunctional therapy, IBCLC lactation support, feeding therapy, aqua therapy, sleep support, expert witness services for child custody cases, cryotherapy, and hosting birthday parties. The founder, Ms. Peskova, holds a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). TOTville’s sensory gym, designed by their Occupational Therapist, provides a nurturing environment for children’s growth and development. In summary, TOTville offers many therapies and services to support children’s well-being, and their founder’s expertise ensures high-quality care. Visit their website at TOTville.com for more information and insurance is accepted. 
335 Route 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726

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British Swim School

British Swim School is the premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3 months through adults. Our program is available year-round in warm, indoor pools. Find a nearby location and start swimming today.
Multiple locations across New Jersey 

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Five Star Swim School

Dive into the new school year with a splash and get 20% off. Sign up for swim classes from August 10 to September 30, 2024, and enjoy 20% off your first payment. This offer is valid for new families only. Let’s make this school year full of fun and swim achievements. Contact us today.

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Goldfish Swim School

Summer never ends at Goldfish Swim School! Swim and water safety experts encourage you to stay in the pool after kids go back to school this fall! Kids need consistent, high-quality swim lessons to develop and maintain water safety skills. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for kids ages 1-4. Studies show that enrolling kids in consistent, high-quality swim lessons can reduce that risk by up to 88%. Swimming is a critical life skill that knows no season. Goldfish Swim School is New Jersey’s premier learn-to-swim program providing indoor, year-round swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years old in a safe, fun, and family-friendly setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes (max 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio), shiver-free 90-degree pools, and a state-of-the-art water purification system. Book a free trial class or purchase a back-to-school package at a Goldfish location near you. 
Multiple locations in New Jersey

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Community School and Community High School

Community School offers an individualized educational experience within a traditional academic framework designed for students with learning differences. Through small group instruction, innovative teaching methods, and a multi-sensory approach, we address each student’s varied abilities and interests. Our comprehensive support integrates related services, diverse extracurriculars, and sports, merging the benefits of conventional education with exceptionally personalized attention. We are committed to helping every student excel and reach their full potential by building their confidence and providing them with the tools necessary to succeed academically and beyond. Our schools are across the street from one another.
Community Lower School (Grades K-8),11 West Forest Avenue, Teaneck, NJ 07666, (201) 837-8070, IG @thecommunityls
Community High School (Grades 9-12*), 1135 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666, (201) 862-1796, IG @thecommunityhs

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The Mills at Jersey Gardens

It’s back-to-school season at The Mills at Jersey Gardens, and The Back-To-School Savings Guide just arrived! Stop in for access to the biggest deals on all the best back-to-school looks from top retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Hollister Outlet, Gap Outlet, Primark, Aeropostale, Garage, and more! Download the savings guide here: Back-to-School 2024 – Savings Guide The Mills at Jersey Gardens.
651 Kapkowski Rd, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

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New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream

The New Jersey Hall of Fame takes New Jersey pride to the next level at American Dream. This 10,000-square-foot Entertainment and Learning Center in East Rutherford is now home to New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees, and it’s full of state-of-the-art, interactive exhibits that recognize notable New Jerseyans and their accomplishments, from Thomas Edison to Buzz Aldrin to Springsteen and Sinatra. Try the simulated space journey, meet an NJ hero up close (thanks to real-size holograms), and even perform on the karaoke stage. 
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

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Princeton Friends School

At the heart of Princeton Friends School is an understanding that learning is best carried out in a community in which all members support and celebrate one another’s growth and progress. Progressive education is an experiential, constructivist, collaborative, and socially engaged pedagogy that encourages each student to reach their full potential intellectually, socially, and ethically. Drawing on our rich tradition of Quaker values and practices, Princeton Friends School is committed to creating a diverse, vibrant learning community in which young people engage their natural curiosity; discover and express their individual voices and gifts; acquire intellectual, physical, artistic, and life skills; and develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and others. Princeton Friends both prepares students for the world that is and models possibilities for the society that these young people will one day help to create.
470 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

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$27.50

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Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) at the Noyes Arts Garage

Celebrate Bengali New Year with Ducktown CDC and the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University! All are welcome to celebrate Pohela Boishakh on April 30th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM…

Free
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Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

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$27.50
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Messy Play in Basking Ridge

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Messy Play in Basking Ridge

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$36

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Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

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$27.50
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Spring Plant Sale

May 2 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series

Spring Plant Sale

Are you ready to get your garden growing for the season? Stroll through the stunning gardens for free and get inspired to plant this season. This plant sale is rain…

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Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend

May 3 @ 8:00 am - May 4 @ 5:00 pm

Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend

BANK OF AMERICA MUSEUMS ON US® OFFERS FREE ADMISSION MAY 3RD & 4TH WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission…

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bird Quest 2025

May 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bird Quest 2025

Spend the day on this 24th annual bird quest, perfect for novices and experienced birders. The day will consist of a morning of birding where you will identify as many…

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

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Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

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$27.50
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“May the 4th Be With Us” concert with the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra

May 4 @ 1:30 am - 5:00 pm

“May the 4th Be With Us” concert with the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra

A Galaxy of Music Awaits! Mark your calendars, grab your lightsabers, and join us for an epic immersive live concert experience! Celebrate Star Wars Day with an unforgettable musical journey…

$35
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Paws & Feet 5k Run/ Walk & Doggie Fun Day

May 4 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Animal Welfare Association’s signature event, the Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk and Doggie Fun Day is an annual fundraising event celebrating the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets. It’s…

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Mother’s Day Brunch at Tomasello Winery

May 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch at Tomasello Winery

Make those Mother’s Day reservations for a Brunch Buffet at Tomasello Winery. Sample the carving station, try the Bananas Foster French Toast, or indulge in the Chocolate Mousse Shooters for…

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Nurses & Teachers Appreciation Days

Nurses & Teachers Appreciation Days

May 8 @ 5:00 pm - May 9 @ 9:00 pm

Nurses & Teachers Appreciation Days

Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 Thank you, nurses and teachers! Join us for exclusive offers and fun for the whole family. FREE rides all day for nurses and…

9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

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…

$36
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Girls’ Night Out at Rockaway Townsquare!

May 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Girls’ Night Out at Rockaway Townsquare!

Join us for a fun-filled Girls' Night Out! Enjoy line dancing lessons from More Than Country Line Dancing, delicious cocktails, light bites, and exciting giveaways. It’s the perfect night to…

Free

4 events, 9

2025-05-08

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend

May 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend

Celebrate Mom at the campground with a special Evening for Mom’s event and a Sunday Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Arts and crafts are available too. Cost: Depends on package 69…

9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 9 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

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…

$36
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Hopatcong Charity Hike

May 10 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am

Hopatcong Charity Hike

Lace up your hiking shoes and gather the family for this event, taking you on a hike through the area’s natural beauty. Then, enjoy lunch and a souvenir gift courtesy…

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend

May 10 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend

Celebrate Mom at the campground with a special Evening for Mom’s event and a Sunday Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Arts and crafts are available too. Cost: Depends on package 69…

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Free Rides for Mom for Mother’s Day at The Dream Wheel

Free Rides for Mom for Mother’s Day at The Dream Wheel

May 11

Free Rides for Mom for Mother’s Day at The Dream Wheel

The Dream Wheel at American Dream is offering a Mother’s Day promotion on Sunday, May 11, 2025 — Moms ride FREE with the purchase of a junior or adult ticket. Promo Details: * One free Mom…

Free
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend

May 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend

Celebrate Mom at the campground with a special Evening for Mom’s event and a Sunday Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Arts and crafts are available too. Cost: Depends on package 69…

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Mother’s Day Bloom Weekend at Renault Winery & Resort

May 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Mother’s Day Bloom Weekend at Renault Winery & Resort

Spend Mother’s Day weekend at Renault Winery at their Bloom Makers Market Festival and Brunch. Shop for handcrafted gifts at their Makers Market, where local artisans showcase everything from handmade…

+ 36 More

1 event, 12

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 12 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free

1 event, 13

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 13 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free

2 events, 14

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series

The Spring NJ Gem Show

May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series

The Spring NJ Gem Show

A spectacular showcase of rare gemstones, precious minerals, prehistoric fossils, crystals, meteorites, and more returns to the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center May 14-18. The Spring NJ Gem Show…

$15 – $45
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free

3 events, 15

9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 15 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

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$36
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series

The Spring NJ Gem Show

May 15 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series

The Spring NJ Gem Show

A spectacular showcase of rare gemstones, precious minerals, prehistoric fossils, crystals, meteorites, and more returns to the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center May 14-18. The Spring NJ Gem Show…

$15 – $45
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8 events, 16

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spring Reset Women’s Mini Retreat

May 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spring Reset Women’s Mini Retreat

Come unwind, unplug and dive deep into healing. Join us for a peaceful half-day where everything is taken care of – so you can simply relax and recharge! Come reconnect…

9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

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…

$36
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22 events, 17

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Sea Turtle Sunrise Event 2025

May 17 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Sea Turtle Sunrise Event 2025

Enjoy an early morning and breakfast at the zoo with an exclusive private event feel! Be one of only 200 people admitted. Proceeds support SEA TURTLE RECOVERY and their mission…

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Pitman Spring Craft Show

May 17 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Pitman Spring Craft Show

This is one craft show you won’t want to miss with the family. Over 250 vendors, local businesses, food trucks, and non-profits will be on display. Free parking and a…

+ 20 More

24 events, 18

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Dual Heritage Month Celebration (Family Day)

May 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Dual Heritage Month Celebration (Family Day)

Experience a FREE multicultural family celebration at The Weitzman on May 18th in partnership with American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Pennsylvania Asian Pacific American Jewish Alliance (PAPAJA)! Celebrate Jewish American…

Free
8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Muscular Dystrophy Association Yoga Charity Event and Market

May 18 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Muscular Dystrophy Association Yoga Charity Event and Market

Bring the family to this powerful event and participate in 108 sun salutations to honor those affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. After, head to the market, which will feature specialty…

+ 22 More

2 events, 19

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 19 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Open House at Five Star Swim School – Deptford NJ

May 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Open House at Five Star Swim School – Deptford NJ

Join us for an Open House at Five Star Swim School - Princeton! Come check us out on May 19th from 4pm - 5:30pm and discover why we're the best…

1 event, 20

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 20 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free

2 events, 21

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 21 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Amazing Taiwan Dance Performance

May 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Amazing Taiwan Dance Performance

Reimagines traditional cultural diversity via dance and music with a fresh perspective. This unique program highlights Taiwan’s rich and dynamic cultural diversity. It features innovative choreography techniques that blend dance,…

$15 – $20

3 events, 22

9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

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…

$36
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 22 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free
+ 1 More

5 events, 23

9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

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…

$36
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 23 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free
+ 3 More

23 events, 24

8:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series

Wildwood International Kite Festival

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series

Wildwood International Kite Festival

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…

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Antique & Vintage Show

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Antique & Vintage Show

Bring the whole family to Allaire State Park to check out the antiques and vintage items. There will also be food from the Allaire Bakery, a food truck, and time…

+ 21 More

22 events, 25

8:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series

Wildwood International Kite Festival

May 25 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series

Wildwood International Kite Festival

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…

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Renaissance Faire NJ

May 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Renaissance Faire NJ

Take a step back into the 16th century, and kids can explore Nipper’s Nook with fun activities, including piñatas, water balloon games, building magic wands, and the new gaming cart…

+ 20 More

10 events, 26

8:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series

Wildwood International Kite Festival

May 26 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series

Wildwood International Kite Festival

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…

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Somerville Memorial Day Parade 2025

May 26 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Somerville Memorial Day Parade 2025

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…

+ 8 More

1 event, 27

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free

2 events, 28

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 28 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Series

LEAD Fest Carnival at Garden State Plaza

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Series

LEAD Fest Carnival at Garden State Plaza

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, 29

9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

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…

$36
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 29 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free
+ 2 More

3 events, 30

9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 30 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

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…

$36
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 30 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at the Asbury Park Spring Bazaar! Get ready for a day filled with local vendors, live music, and delicious food. Join us on Sat, May 10…

Free
+ 1 More

7 events, 31

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Series

New Jersey Renaissance Faire

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Series

New Jersey Renaissance Faire

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…

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

SPRING FLING Vendor and Fun Fair

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

SPRING FLING Vendor and Fun Fair

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
+ 5 More

8 events, 1

8:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Farm to Table Strawberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms

June 1 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Farm to Table Strawberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms

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…

fee
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

A Walk for a Lifetime

June 1 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

A Walk for a Lifetime

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…

+ 6 More
April 26
April 26 @ 1:00 pm - May 4 @ 5:00 pm

Honoring Cudjo Banquante!

April 27 @ 9:00 am - April 30 @ 5:00 pm Event Series

Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

April 26
April 26 @ 1:00 pm - May 4 @ 5:00 pm

Honoring Cudjo Banquante!

April 27 @ 9:00 am - April 30 @ 5:00 pm Event Series

Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

April 26
April 26 @ 1:00 pm - May 4 @ 5:00 pm

Honoring Cudjo Banquante!

April 27 @ 9:00 am - April 30 @ 5:00 pm Event Series

Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

April 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

April 30 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) at the Noyes Arts Garage

+ 1 More
April 26
April 26 @ 1:00 pm - May 4 @ 5:00 pm

Honoring Cudjo Banquante!

May 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

May 1 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

April 26
April 26 @ 1:00 pm - May 4 @ 5:00 pm

Honoring Cudjo Banquante!

May 2 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

May 2 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series

Spring Plant Sale

+ 3 More
April 26
April 26 @ 1:00 pm - May 4 @ 5:00 pm

Honoring Cudjo Banquante!

May 3 @ 8:00 am - May 4 @ 5:00 pm

Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend

May 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bird Quest 2025

May 3 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Tulip & Dinosaur Festival

+ 20 More
April 26
April 26 @ 1:00 pm - May 4 @ 5:00 pm

Honoring Cudjo Banquante!

May 3 @ 8:00 am - May 4 @ 5:00 pm

Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend

May 4 @ 1:30 am - 5:00 pm

“May the 4th Be With Us” concert with the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra

May 4 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Paws & Feet 5k Run/ Walk & Doggie Fun Day

+ 15 More
There are no events on this day.
May 6
May 6 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch at Tomasello Winery

There are no events on this day.
May 8
May 8 @ 5:00 pm - May 9 @ 9:00 pm

Nurses & Teachers Appreciation Days

May 8 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Girls’ Night Out at Rockaway Townsquare!

May 8
May 8 @ 5:00 pm - May 9 @ 9:00 pm

Nurses & Teachers Appreciation Days

May 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend

May 9 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

+ 1 More
May 10
May 10 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am

Hopatcong Charity Hike

May 10 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend

+ 29 More
May 11
All day

Free Rides for Mom for Mother’s Day at The Dream Wheel

May 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Kymer’s Camping Resort Mother’s Day Weekend

May 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Mother’s Day Bloom Weekend at Renault Winery & Resort

+ 36 More
May 12
May 12 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 13
May 13 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 14
May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series

The Spring NJ Gem Show

May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 15
May 15 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 15 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series

The Spring NJ Gem Show

+ 1 More
May 16
May 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spring Reset Women’s Mini Retreat

May 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

+ 6 More
May 17
May 17 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Sea Turtle Sunrise Event 2025

May 17 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Pitman Spring Craft Show

+ 20 More
May 18
May 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Dual Heritage Month Celebration (Family Day)

May 18 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Muscular Dystrophy Association Yoga Charity Event and Market

+ 22 More
May 19
May 19 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Open House at Five Star Swim School – Deptford NJ

May 20
May 20 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 21
May 21 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Amazing Taiwan Dance Performance

May 22
May 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 22 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

+ 1 More
May 23
May 23 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 23 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

+ 3 More
May 24
May 24 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series

Wildwood International Kite Festival

May 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Antique & Vintage Show

+ 21 More
May 25
May 25 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series

Wildwood International Kite Festival

May 25 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

Renaissance Faire NJ

+ 20 More
May 26
May 26 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series

Wildwood International Kite Festival

May 26 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Somerville Memorial Day Parade 2025

+ 8 More
May 27
May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 28
May 28 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Event Series

LEAD Fest Carnival at Garden State Plaza

May 29
May 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 29 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

+ 2 More
May 30
May 30 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series

Messy Play in Basking Ridge

May 30 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025

+ 1 More
May 31
May 31 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Series

New Jersey Renaissance Faire

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

SPRING FLING Vendor and Fun Fair

+ 5 More
June 1
June 1 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Farm to Table Strawberry Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms

June 1 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

A Walk for a Lifetime

+ 6 More
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