It’s our nation’s 250th birthday! And to celebrate, NJ is bringing out the red, white, and blue to a bunch of patriotic and celebratory events this summer. Bring the family for a fun day of patriotic cheer including live music, kid’s activities, over 20 food trucks, fireworks, and more at the Star-Spangled Spectacular in Leonia, take a historical bike tour, a summer concert featuring historical activities and characters, and a Betsy Rose flag raising at the Union Township 250 Celebration, or watch the Somerset Patriots play four games this season as the Somerset Semiquincentennials. And for more family-friendly fun to celebrate this milestone in America, check out the historical events taking place across Revolutionary War landmarks in NJ. (featured photo: @bergencountynj)
Middletown America 250
Starting in May
Ready for some patriotic fun with the family? Head to Middletown starting in May for events like Sandy Hook During The Revolution, a fun block party, a community history fair, and a special 250th concert.
Cost: Free
Locations throughout Middletown, NJ 07748
America 250 New Providence
July 3 -9
Spend a few months celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation. Some of the events include Music in the Revolution, Voices of America: 250 Years of Song, NJ Militia in the Revolution, and so many more.
Cost: Free
Locations throughout New Providence, NJ 07974
Middlesex County’s 250th Events
July 3 -12
Throughout the summer, there are fun events the whole family can enjoy. Some of these include a history day, Liberty Madness, a 1776 movie screening, and a Revolutionary Celebration Run 5k.
Cost: Free
Locations throughout Middlesex County, NJ 08901
Union Township 250th Celebration
Dates throughout the summer
There are so many ways to celebrate this momentous occasion for our country. Some of the fun events include a historical bike tour, a summer concert featuring historical activities and characters, and a Betsy Rose flag raising.
Cost: Free
Locations throughout Union Township, NJ 07083
Fireworks, Drones & America’s 250th on the Delaware
July 3-5
New Hope and Lambertville come together for a three day America 250th festival featuring Revolutionary-era theater, a synchronized fireworks and 200-drone sky show, music, a lively parade, dragon boat racing, and church bells ringing across both towns. There will also be local specials at restaurants and shops.
Cost: Free events
Locations throughout Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA
Somerset Semiquincentennials
July 3-4 and August 15
In celebration of our country’s 250th birthday, the Somerset Patriots will play four games this season as the Somerset Semiquincentennials. Tickets will sell out fast for these games, so make sure you get them now.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Elizabeth Fireworks & Celebration
July 4 at 10 AM
Celebrate Independence Day with a full day of fun, including family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and a gorgeous fireworks show to close out this patriotic day.
Cost: Free
Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
9th Annual Family Fun Fest
July 4 at 12 PM
This kickoff summer event is a great way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country. There will be time on the beach, live music, nonstop entertainment, and a fireworks display.
Cost: Free
Baywalk East, 2 Beachway Avenue, Keansburg, NJ 07734
Star-Spangled Spectacular
July 4 at 2 PM
Bring the family for a fun day of patriotic cheer, featuring live music, kids’ activities, over 20 food trucks, an adults’ beer-and-wine garden, and carnival attractions. Make sure you stay for the beautiful fireworks display.
Cost: Free
Overpeck County Park, 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ 07605
Cape May 250th Anniversary Events
Now until December 31, 2026
Cape May MAC, in collaboration with the City of Cape May, presents a series of events, talks, community gatherings, exhibits, and musical performances that honor the 250th anniversary milestone at the Cape May Welcome Center from November 2025 – December 31, 2026. Other events include Creating Independence: Inside the Congress that Changed History on July 1, From Hearth & Home to the Battle: Black Colonial Life in the Revolutionary Era in West & East Jersey on August 5, The Music of Freedom – A Musical Celebration of the 250th on June 21. Lighthouse & Fireworks Climb on July 3, and celebrate Independence Day weekend with a special evening lighthouse climb and views of the fireworks.
Cost: Prices vary
Locations around Cape May
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