June 2026

Mon 15

Monmouth County’s 250 for 250 Challenge

October 27, 2025 - July 4, 2026

Walk or run 250 miles to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Starting October 27, 2025, — exactly 250 days before America’s 250th birthday — the challenge is to walk or run […]

Free

Mon 15

Philadelphia’s Historic Germantown Celebrates America’s 250th

February 1 - October 1

Historic Germantown Philadelphia, PA, United States

As Philadelphia prepares to take center stage for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, Historic Germantown is unveiling a neighborhood-wide series of experiences designed to welcome visitors, history lovers, and curious travelers from across […]

Mon 15

Spirit of ’76: The Bicentennial

February 14, 2026 - February 21, 2027

New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, United States

“Spirit of ’76: The Bicentennial” is a new exhibition presented as part of the New Jersey State Museum's celebration of America’s 250th. The exhibition examines the multitude of ways governments, […]

Mon 15

A Time for Liberty: Our Shared History, Our Shared Future

March 27 - October 3

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In honor of the 250th birthday of the United States, Eastern State announced a yearlong slate of free, inclusive public programming. A Time for Liberty will explore the evolving meanings […]

Mon 15

A Celebration & Reflection on America’s Semiquincentennial

May 15 @ 8:00 am - December 31 @ 5:00 pm

Medford Township Building 49 Union Street, Medford, NJ, United States

Experience a moving tribute to America’s 250th anniversary through the eyes and creativity of local veteran artists in the exhibit, “A Celebration & Reflection on America’s Semiquincentennial.” The exhibit features […]

Sat 20

Battle of Monmouth

June 20 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth

Monmouth Battlefield State Park Route 33, Manalapan, NJ, United States

This living history weekend celebrates the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth. Travel back in time to the American Revolution and the year 1778 where the Continental and British […]

$15

Sun 21

American Fanfare with Julie Benko and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra

June 21 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Morven Museum & Garden 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra celebrates America's semiquincentennial in style, presented in partnership with the Municipality of Princeton. Showcasing music by some of the country's top composers with themes of Americana, […]

$5 – $50

Thu 25

Westfield Community Concert Band Summer Concert Series

June 25 @ 7:30 pm - July 16 @ 9:00 pm Westfield Community Concert Band 114th Summer Concert Series

Mindowaskin Park, East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 East Broad Street, , NJ, Westfield, NJ, United States

The Westfield Community Concert Band presents its 114th Summer Concert series in historic Mindowaskin Park on June 25; and July 2, 9 and 16 at 7:30 pm, featuring works by […]

Free

Sun 28

Revolution in Harmony: Celebrating America 250 Concert

June 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Revolution in Harmony: Celebrating America 250 Concert

Monmouth County Library - Headquarters Branch in Manalapan 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ, United States   +2 more

MadRegalia will perform music from the Revolutionary era. Hear songs depicting iconic moments from the American Revolution in addition to music that was popular at the time. Sunday, June 28 at […]

Free

July 2026

Sat 4

Jersey City Fireworks & Tall Ships

July 4

Jersey City Jersey City, NJ, United States

Part of Sail4th 250, the New York–New Jersey Harbor will host a major International Parade of Sail on July 4, featuring more than 60 tall ships and 40 naval vessels, […]

Sat 4

Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular

Featured July 4 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Overpeck County Park - Ridgefield section Ridgefield, NJ, United States

Legendary hip-hop group and Bergen County natives – the Sugarhill Gang – will headline an afternoon of live music, over 20 food trucks, a beer and wine garden, carnival attractions, […]

Free

September 2026

Fri 11

Wildwoods Airshow

September 11 @ 11:50 am - September 12 @ 4:00 pm

Morey's Piers Wildwood, NJ, United States

The 2026 Wildwoods Airshow returns on September 11 (practice day) and September 12 (main event). The show will feature highly-skilled aerial acts, including military aircraft, custom-built planes and parachuters. The […]

Free