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3 events,
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)
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…
Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025
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…
4 events,
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…
6 events,
Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
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,…
5 events,
Little Noodles: Ocean Week Play Classes (Ages 2–5)
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,…
25 events,
Bay Village July 4th Fireworks
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
11 events,
Star-Spangled Nights at Great Adventure
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
7 events,
Paramus Firework Show and Food Truck Festival
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
5 events,
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Join this family fun day at Lake Musconetcong Park. There will be games, prizes, music, food, and more. Cost: Free 46 Musconetcong Ave, Stanhope, NJ 07874
3 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
4 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
6 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
14 events,
Montclair Bastille Day Weekend 2025
Experience the best of Bastille Day in Montclair with a weekend of French-inspired fun for all ages! Festivities kick off Friday with a film premiere at The Clairidge, followed by…
Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival
Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival
See sand creations come to life, or kids can grab a shovel and make their own castles at the Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival. This contest features amateur and semi-pro…
22 events,
31st Annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival
The 31st Annual Haddonfield Crafts and Fine Art Festival features more than 200 artists showcasing the best of fine art and craft from the region and beyond! This two-day outdoor…
Dino Don Returns To Field Station Dinosaurs
Dino Don Returns To Field Station Dinosaurs
Dino Don Lessem, as seen on Shark Tank, Advisor to Steven Spielberg on Jurassic Park, returns for a fun-filled day at Field Station Dinosaurs. Discover how dinosaurs are portrayed in…
17 events,
Classic Car Show at Needle Creek Farm Brewery
Classic Car Show at Needle Creek Farm Brewery
Hosted by Needle Creek Farm Brewery and the Central Jersey Antique Car Club, this Classic Car Show is open to all makes and models 25 years and older. Expect a…
3 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
6 events,
MarketFair Summer Kids Club
MarketFair Summer Kids Club
For interactive activities and entertainment, MarketFair will hold weekly summer kids clubs every Tuesday starting July 15 to August 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can participate in…
8 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
5 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
5 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
8 events,
Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K Run/Walk 2025
Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K Run/Walk 2025
The Jersey Shore is turning teal this summer! Join the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation for their 9th Annual Sandy Sprint Sea Isle City 5K Run/Walk. On Saturday, July 19,…
5 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
3 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
6 events,
MarketFair Summer Kids Club
MarketFair Summer Kids Club
For interactive activities and entertainment, MarketFair will hold weekly summer kids clubs every Tuesday starting July 15 to August 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can participate in…
4 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
5 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
4 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
5 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
5 events,
Jersey Shore Summer Comic Book Show
Jersey Shore Summer Comic Book Show
The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show celebrates comics, trading cards, toys and crafts. Meet artists, writers and celebrities. Kids can interact with costumed characters from the Star Wars 501st Legion.…
3 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
6 events,
MarketFair Summer Kids Club
MarketFair Summer Kids Club
For interactive activities and entertainment, MarketFair will hold weekly summer kids clubs every Tuesday starting July 15 to August 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Families can participate in…
5 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
5 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
5 events,
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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…
5 events,
Lavender Festival
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…
5 events,
Vintage & Crafts at Jubilee Park w/Food Trucks Too!
Vintage & Crafts at Jubilee Park w/Food Trucks Too!
Open to the public from 10-4 pm. This event is a fundraiser for the Clifton Recreation Department. Admission is free. The Vintage Area will have vendors selling antiques, collectibles, vintage,…
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