NJ Events Calendar

Free Tours & Nature Trails at Kadampa World Peace Temple

Kadampa Meditation Center and World Peace Temple 47 Sweeney Road, Glen Spey, NY, United States

Temple grounds and hiking trails are open free daily from 9 am to dusk at Kadampa Meditation Center New York World Peace Temple. There will be free temple tours, the Buddhist Bookstore & Gift Shop, and the World Peace Cafe coffee sho, plus vegetarian meals with the Buddhist Community. There are 82 acres include tranquil […]

Free

Highlights Tour at Zimmerli Art Museum

Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers-New Brunswick 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, United States

Zimmerli's team of student educators provide visitors with free, curated tour of artworks throughout the galleries. No registration required.

Free

McDonald’s Block Party

McDonald's - Neptune Routes 33 and 35, Neptune, NJ, United States

The Gillis Organization – the owner/operators of the McDonald’s restaurant at Routes 33 and 35 in Neptune – will be hosting a block party event to celebrate their 30 years […]

Free

Paint & Pour Candle Making Class

The Eclectic Chic Boutique 547 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ, United States

Learn the art of making luxurious coconut wax candles and personalize your container with vibrant painted artwork. You'll be given coconut wax, cotton wick, candle vessels, fragrance oils, wick tabs, acrylic paint, weight scale and measuring beakers. You'll leave with two hand painted 7-ounce candles.

$85

Jump Start Swim Clinics at Goldfish Swim School – Mt. Laurel

Goldfish Swim School Mt. Laurel 2036 Briggs Road, Mount Laurel, NJ, United States

Seize this opportunity for accelerated progress with four consecutive days of 30-minute swim lessons. With the same time, same instructor each day, your young swimmer can focus on the skills necessary to progress to the next level. Jump Start Clinics are open to swimmers in levels Junior 1 to Pro 2. Not a current Goldfish […]

$128

Boots & BBQ Festival

Bergen Equestrian Center - Overpeck Park 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ, United States

Head on down to Bergen Equestrian Center, located at Overpeck Park, for a Boots & BBQ Festival presented by Discover Line Dance. Tickets are $25 per person; kids under 12 are free. This is a fundraiser for Our Stable Life, which is Bergen Equestrian’s Equine Therapy Program. Food includes Smokin’ Mo’s Southern BBQ, Suki’s Sodas […]

$25

L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Church of the Holy Eucharist

Church of the Holy Eucharist 520 Medford Lakes Rd, Tabernacle, NJ, United States

The L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at the Church of the Holy Eucharist is hosted by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence. Enjoy food, rides and entertainment at the carnival. Midway will be provided by Reithoffer Shows. The hours […]

$5

L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Xscape Theatres Howell 14

Xscape Theatres Howell 14 5361 US-9, Howell Township, NJ, United States

The L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Xscape Theatres Howell 14, hosted by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence, will be held from May 2 to 11. Enjoy food, rides and entertainment at the carnival. The carnival opens at […]

$5

New Jersey Symphony at Giralda Farms

Giralda Farms Madison Ave at Dodge Drive, Madison, NJ, United States

Enjoy the sounds of your New Jersey Symphony under the stars. This program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Overture to The […]

$4 – $30

ARRIVAL from Sweden: the Music of ABBA

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

ARRIVAL from Sweden: the Music of ABBA is one of the world’s most popular ABBA show bands. Tickets start at $45 (children 5-17 accompanied by an adult receive a 50% discount). Digital programs, wheelchair accessible. Additional accommodations or services can be arranged with two weeks’ notice—contact mgodbole@princetonsymphony.org. For tickets, visit princetonsymphony.org/festival or call 609-497-0020.

$5 – $50

Sara Evans Unbroke Tour

LeVoy Theatre Millville

Multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans is the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades—her five No. 1 singles include“No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger."    

$71 – $91

Brenda K. Starr: Jersey Shore Freestyle

House of Independents 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, United States

Prudential North to Shore presents a night of Jersey Shore Freestyle with Brenda K. Starr. Tickets range from $27 to $40, and are available at Etix.com or by visiting houseofindependents.com.

$27 – $40