Who says fireworks are only for the 4th of July? We know your family loves ’em, so we’ve rounded up where to see summer fireworks in New Jersey (on dates other than the 4th of July) to enjoy the pops, sparkles, and booms this season. You can see the illuminating sky shows at beaches, festivals, and even baseball games around the state. Scroll down to find one near you, and get ready to be wowed. And if you want more summer fun, check out everything on our NJMOM Summer Bucket List. (featured photo credit: iStock/nd3000)
Catch These Fireworks In New Jersey All Summer Long
North Jersey
North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival
June 11-28, select days
This festival will feature carnival rides, fireworks, Rosaire’s Royal Racers, High Flying Pages Thrill Show, Wild Wheels Thrill Motorcycle Show, a magic show, and a petting zoo.
Cost: $13-$35; prices vary on select dates
US-1, Milltown, NJ 08850
Sussex County Miners Post Game Fireworks
Fireworks after home games on select days
You’ll be striking out if you take the family to a Miners game and miss the fireworks. This is the largest fireworks show in Sussex County and takes place during select home games.
Cost: Included in game admission
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822
New Jersey Jackals Post-Game Fireworks
Fireworks after home games on select days
Here’s another chance to take the fam out to a ballgame and catch some fireworks for a big finish. Head to a New Jersey Jackals game and watch the sizzle in the sky after the players are done lighting up the field.
Cost: Included in Jackals Tickets
Hinchcliffe Stadium, 1 Jasper Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
Denville Semiquincentennial Days
July 3-5
Denville Days will transform Gardner Field into a vibrant festival grounds featuring three full days of live music and entertainment, including a Friday night kickoff under the big tent, a dedicated kids activity area with games and hands-on crafts, picnic spaces with food vendors and classic festival fare, a beer garden, friendly competitions and contests for all ages, an arts and crafts market, exciting tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), and the town’s traditional fireworks display lighting up the July sky.
Cost: Free
Gardner Field, 1 St Marys Place, Denville, NJ 07834
Randolph Township Freedom Festival
July 9-11, Fireworks July 11
Head to this three-day festival, which features food, carnival games, and fireworks on the last day. The fireworks are synchronized to tunes from a DJ.
Cost: Prices vary for parts of the festival; a $5 donation per car is suggested
County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
Passaic County Fair
August 13-16
The annual Passaic County Fair is a fave stop for families each summer. There will be fireworks on August 14 and 15.
Cost: Free, parking $5 per car.
Garret Mountain Reservation, 8 Mountain Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ 07427
Canal Day Music & Craft Festival
August 22
Teach the fam some history at this summer festival in NJ in Wharton, NJ.
Cost: Free, parking is $5
Hugh Force Canal Park, 180 West Central Avenue, Wharton, NJ 07885
Mount Olive Food Truck and Firework Festival
August 22 at 4 PM
Experience over 20 food trucks and then let the littles loose on the inflatables. There will also be music, and the NJ Monster Truck will be on site for rides for an extra fee.
Cost: $10 for ages 18+, $5 for ages 13-17, and those 12 and under are free
Turkey Brook Park, 30 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake 07828
Central Jersey
Wednesday Night Fireworks at Seaside Heights
Every Wednesday in July and August
Head to the boards to hop on the rides, pop into the arcades, indulge in ice cream, and win prizes with your kiddos. When the sun sets, find your favorite spot on the boardwalk to enjoy fireworks.
Cost: Free
Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Thursday Night Fireworks at Jenkinson’s
Every Thursday at dusk in July and August
This dazzling display at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant is a local tradition—catch the fireworks show on the beach every Thursday night. Before the show, stop by the aquarium or hit up everything else on this popular family-friendly boardwalk, then take a seat on the sand for the colorful display starting at dark.
Cost: Free
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Brick Summerfest 2026
July 2, 9, 16, and 23
Check out the bands and fireworks of this popular festival with SuperTransAM, Brit Pack, Suit & Mai Tai, and The ’80s vs. ’90s Show. All events are free to attend and take place at Windward Beach Park. An adult must accompany all children aged 17 or under.
Cost: Free
265 Princeton Avenue, Brick, NJ 08724
Star-Spangled Night at Great Adventure
July 4
Head to New Jersey’s favorite amusement park for a party with rides, music, fireworks, and discounted tickets.
Cost: Price of admission ticket
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527
Long Branch Oceanfest
July 4 at 9 PM
Since 1990, hundreds of thousands have flocked to Long Branch’s oceanfront promenade for Oceanfest. This all-day, family-friendly festival brings together the most memorable sights, sounds, and sensations of the summer. The fireworks display at dusk caps off the day.
Cost: Free
1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Belmar 4th of July Fireworks & Light Show
July 5 at 8 PM
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 Silver Lake Park on the grass in front of Taylor Pavilion.
Cost: Free, donations accepted
Silver Lake Park, 410 7th Avenue, Belmar, NJ 07719
Bradley Beach Fireworks
July 5 at 8 PM
Hit up the beachfront at dusk to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks.
Cost: Free
Beachfront, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
Cumberland County Fair
July 7-11
It’s New Jersey’s oldest county fair. Enjoy amusement rides, games, Demolition Derby, livestock exhibits, pie-eating contests, and fireworks.
Cost: $5; kids under 5 and seniors 65 and older are free
3001 Carmel Road, Millville, New Jersey 08332
Somerset Patriots Post-Game Fireworks
Select dates until September 12
A bit further north, this is another chance to enjoy a ball game with the fam and cap off the night with a colorful show in the sky. Cheer on the Somerset Patriots as the sun goes down, and watch the fireworks light up over the stadium.
Cost: Included in Patriot Tickets
TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Jersey Shore BlueClaws Post-Game Fireworks
Select dates until August 29
Chow down on crab fries or a ballpark dog while you cheer on the BlueClaws. Then, at the end, sit back and relax with a big, bright fireworks show to finish the evening.
Cost: Included in BlueClaws Tickets
Shoretown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Trenton Thunder Post-Game Fireworks
Fireworks on select dates until August 29
Take in a ball game at the Trenton Thunder Stadium and then stay for the fireworks.
Cost: Included in the admission ticket
1 Thunder Road, Trenton, NJ 08611
Freehold Township Day
July 11
Bring the whole fam to this concert and festival in the park with merchandise and food vendors. Kids can enjoy the rides, teens can hang out in the specially designated Teen Center, and everyone can check out the car show. Don’t miss the fireworks at 9 PM.
Cost: Free
Michael J. Tighe Park, 65 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Monmouth County Fair
July 22-26
This popular fair features fireworks and hot-air balloon rides on Wednesday. Enjoy the rides, wildlife show, and live music.
Cost: $10, 12 and under are free
East Freehold Showgrounds, 1500 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ 07728
Highlands Annual Clam Festival
July 31-August 2
There will be fresh food, craft vendors, children’s activities, and, of course, fireworks on Saturday evening at 10 PM.
Cost: free admission and parking
Snug Harbor Beach, Highlands, NJ 07732
Middlesex County Fair
August 3-9
The Middlesex County Fair is a popular stop for summer family fun, where you can explore the county’s rich agricultural heritage, learn a new craft, watch The Flying Cortes Trapeze Spectacular, sample some fair food, and have fun on the rides.
Cost: Pass prices vary
Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Ocean Township Italian-American Festival
August 5-9
The annual Ocean Township Italian-American Festival celebrates all things Italian heritage and culture. Mangia on yummy authentic Italian food, and check out the carnival rides, raffles, food-eating contests, and more. Check the website for more info on the fireworks.
Cost: Free
Joe Palaia Park, 200 Whalepond Rd., Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Hunterdon County 4H and Agricultural Fair
August 19-23
This family-friendly event celebrates Hunterdon County’s rich agricultural landscape. You and your crew can check out the 4-H county fair farm activities, live music, fun games, thrilling carnival rides, delicious food, and the always popular fireworks extravaganza.
Cost: Free, parking $20
Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, 1207 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival
August 29
Enjoy jazz and blues by the shore and end the night with colorful fireworks.
Cost: Free
Great Lawn and Promenade, Long Branch, NJ 07740
South Jersey
Friday Night Fireworks in Wildwood
Every Friday at 10 PM starting June 26
Is there a better way to end a fun-filled week of summer in Wildwood than with free fireworks? Watch a spectacular display exploding to a musical score played along the Boardwalk every Friday night. Grab a beach chair to relax on the sand, or you can see them from anywhere on the boardwalk.
Cost: Free
Wildwood Boardwalk, On the Beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Tropicana’s Free Fireworks Series
May 23, June 27, July 4, 18, August 8, 22, and September 5
This dazzling 10-minute show is part of Tropicana’s Summer Celebration Fireworks Series. The performances are displayed from the beachfront and include intricately designed scenes and vivid effects.
Cost: Free
Tropicana Atlantic City, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Pemberton Township’s Annual Water Carnival
June 27
Get ready for a fun night with vendors, live music, food, and entertainment. There will also be a fireworks show.
Cost: Free
Mirror Lake Beach, 141 Clubhouse Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
Stone Harbor Fireworks
July 3 at 9:15 PM
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 and Second Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
Freedom Festival and Fireworks
July 4, the event starts at 6 PM
Celebrate the 4th at the Camden Waterfront with a star-studded festival featuring The Commodores and a salute to America and our veterans. Then, top it all off with a fireworks show over the Delaware.
Cost: Free
Wiggins Waterfront Park & Marina, Riverside Drive, and Martin Luther King Boulevard, Camden, NJ 08102
Margate July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4 at 9 PM
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, Margate, NJ 08402
Ocean City Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 at 9 PM
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 enjoy the rides or watch the kite flying competition at 7 PM, followed by entertainment on the beach next to the Music Pier.
Cost: Free
Ocean City Boardwalk, 9th Street Beach, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Wildwoods Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
July 4 at 10 PM
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 on Pine Avenue and be visible from the boardwalk.
Cost: Free
Pine Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Burlington County Farm Fair
July 21-25
Experience everything from tractor parades to horse shows to the children’s tent at the Burlington Country Farm Fair. This year, the theme is Freedom: American 250 Tribute. Fireworks will take place during the opening ceremony.
Cost: Free, $15 per carload, and $30 for a multi-day parking pass
1990 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road in Springfield Township, NJ 08022
Wildwood Crest Seafarers’ Celebration
September 26
This huge bayfront street festival will cap off the summer with live music, craft vendors, food, family entertainment, children’s activities, and more. Fireworks go off at 8:30 PM.
Cost: Free
Centennial Park & Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue between Rambler Road & Miami Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
