June is filled with free celebrations for Pride Month, Father’s Day, Flag Day and Juneteenth. Here’s our list of where to take the kids this month without breaking the bank.
June 1 – 28
OutMontclair Pride Events
Montclair
There is a full month of activities planned aside from the headlining Montclair Pride Festival on June 14. Events include a Pride flag raising, cocktail reception, art exhibits, a variety show, Doughnuts & Drag, film screenings, lectures and a Pride market. Note: Some events have additional fees.
Sundays in June
High Tide Makers and Artisan Park
Carousel at Pier Village, Long Branch
Shop makers and artisans showcasing everything from handmade jewelry to one-of-a-kind artwork. There will be facepainting and temporary tattoos for kids.
Mondays, June to August
Kids Takeover
Outside Chocolate Works, on the Broadwalk, Red Bank
Every Monday afternoon, kids ages 2-8 can bring their bikes and scooters to play along the Broadwalk. There will also be games and sidewalk chalk drawings.
June 1 – August 31
Safari in Sand
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
There will be a spectacular display of safari-themed sand sculptures, both large and small.
Every Thursday in June
Square After Sunset
Palmer Square, Princeton
Every Thursday in June, come to Palmer Square for arts, extended shopping hours and live music.
Third Thursday, June to September
New Brunswick Car Show
George Street, New Brunswick
New Brunswick’s City Center will be lined up with hot cars, plus bands performing live music (walk down to Monument Square at 2 Livingston Ave.), and specials at the shops and restaurants along the street.
Sundays, June – October 26
Free Guided Garden Tours
New Jersey Botanical Garden, Ringwood
A docent will lead you on a tour of what’s blooming around the gardens.
June 1
Touch-a-Truck
Union College of Union County, Cranford
Cranford Community Connections brings is more than 20 trucks for kids to explore, from fire engines to construction wonders. There will be arts and crafts, plus food trucks.
Native Plant Sale & Nature Fest
Manalapan Rec Center, Manalapan
Talk to gardening experts, buy milkweed (a butterfly’s favorite plant), check out the eco exhibits and have kids take part in environmentally-friendly activities.
Chester Has Pride
Highlands Ridge Barn, Chester
Common Thread’s festival includes crafts, snacks, music and family activities.
Crafts in the Park Show
Veterans Park, Westwood
More than 125 exhibitors from three states will set up booths in the park for the benefit of the Westwood Heritage Society.
Feria de Sevilla
Parker Press Park, Woodbridge
Based on the weeklong celebration of Spanish culture that comes from Seville, NJ’s version includes spontaneous dancing throughout the park, Flamenco performances, paella and sangria, shopping for traditional Spanish items, workshops on how to play the castanets or the cajon, arts and crafts activities, tarot card readings and face painting.
Under Cover Music Fest
Sloan Street lot, South Orange
Eight cover bands will perform all day, in addition to vendors, drinks in the South Orange Downtown Beer Garden, and the Y-Zone for kids.
June 4
Pride Yoga
Lot #1, Cranford
The 60-minute outdoor power vinyasa yoga class will raise money, donation-based, for The Trevor Project.
June 5
Downtown Pride Planting
Downtown Cranford
Volunteers can join members of the Green Thumb Garden Club to beautify the downtown area.
Family Afternoon at The Farminary
The Farminary, Princeton
At the Princeton Theological Seminary’s 21-acre sustainable farm, where theological education meets ecological stewardship, this interactive event offers kids in grades K–8 an opportunity to connect with nature through hands-on activities, including seed planting and farm exploration. The afternoon will also feature a special storytelling session by author Alliah Agostini, known for The Juneteenth Story and The Juneteenth Cookbook, celebrating themes of food, culture and community.
June 5-7
HT Pride 2025: Choose Joy
Haddon Square, Haddon Twp.
The parade takes place on June 5, while Community Night is June 6, followed by a possible Drag Queen Story Hour on June 7 (TBD). The “celebration of joy” features artists, musicians, drag performers, local talent and community advocacy.
Trenton Pride 2025
Trenton
The weekend party kicks off on Thursday with Pride Happy Hour at Cooper’s Riverview, followed by Trenton Thunder Pride Night at the Trenton Thunder baseball game. On Friday, a flag raising at City Hall is followed by a casual mixer at Tracey’s Kitchen. A highlight of Saturday’s activities is the solidarity march at the State Capitol building, followed by the Trenton Pride Festival in Mill Hill Park with music, entertainment, dance, drag queens, local artists, vendors, family activities, and food and drinks.
June 6
Metuchen’s 125th Birthday Celebration
Downtown Metuchen
There will be a townwide celebration including activities, specials and historical moments.
Music on Main
Boonton
As part of Boonton’s First Friday celebration, listen to live music while you dine outdoors.
AsburyFest
Across from Convention Hall, Asbury Park
The three-day summer experience along the Jersey Shore has food, over 75 artisan crafters and vendors, games and a full lineup of live music. Note: There is no admission fee on Friday, but the cost is $5 per person on Saturday and Sunday.
Pride on the Plaza
Hines Plaza, Princeton
This all-ages community disco dance party has live music by The Einstein Alley Disco Funk Machine. Drag artist Divinity Banks will teach you how to do the Hustle and other iconic dances. Inside the library in the Community Room, there will be space to connect with others.
June 6-8
Lebanese Festival
St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, Somerset
Experience authentic Middle Eastern food, music, dance and culture. Traditional Lebanese foods such as falafel, shawarma (gyro), hummus, spinach pies, tabouli, stuffed grape leaves and pastries will be sold. There will be live music featuring a different singer each day, plus dancing and folkloric performances. There will also be raffles, prizes, souvenirs and games of chance. Admission and parking are free.
Portugal Day by SolMar
Ferry and Niagara streets, Ironbound section of Newark
The cultural festival includes lots of Portuguese food; musical performances; social initiatives, and collabs with the Newark Museum of Art, NJPAC, East Side High School, and Reading Partners.
Fridays, June 6 – September 5
Sunset Sips & Sounds
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
Come to the historic apple orchard for wine, music and food. Music styles range from jazz and blues to folk and rock and will change artists each week.
Fridays – Saturdays, June 6-28
Philadelphia Marketplace
Dilworth Park, Philadelphia, PA
Makers and crafters from the tri-state area will bring their handmade artwork, home goods, plants and more to the outdoor market every weekend. The pop-up shops will be set up alongside activations and events set up by the Center City District. You can also skate on the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink.
Saturdays & Sundays, June 7 – August 31
Butterfly House
Middlesex County EARTH Center, South Brunswick
See hundreds of beautiful butterflies as they fly around the exhibit.
June 7
Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Westfield
There will be arts and crafts, vendor shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.
Butterfly House Grand Opening
Middlesex County EARTH Center, South Brunswick
See hundreds of beautiful butterflies as they fly around the exhibit. From June to August, the Butterfly House will be open on weekends for you to visit.
Juneteenth Celebration
Metuchen Town Plaza, Metuchen
Metuchen’s 5th annual Juneteenth celebration will celebrate Bob Marley’s 80th birthday with a tribute to reggae music. Join the drumline performers, step dancers and calypso band.
Party in Orange and Community Appreciation Day
Cadwalader Park, Trenton
Younity (formerly Womanspace) and the City of Trenton will hold a community-wide gathering to honor lives lost to gun violence. The morning begins with an anti-gun violence march through several Trenton neighborhoods, and winds up at a party in the park with live performances, music, food, family-friendly activities, advocacy stations and resource tables.
West Orange Street Fair
Downtown West Orange (Main Street)
The festival features local crafters, food from local vendors, street performers, a classic car show, live music, crafts, a beer and wine garden, a bungee trampoline, free all-day admission to the Thomas Edison Museum, costumed characters and face painting.
Community Festival
Robbinsville Community Park, Robbinsville
Celebrate all Robbinsville has to offer with live music, food trucks, amusements and rides, a chocolate eating contest, laser tag, pony rides, a trackless train, a DJ, a petting zoo, a nonprofit area, a beer booth, a special performance by Reock & Roll Band, and fireworks.
Jazz Under the Sky
Magyar Reformed Church, New Brunswick
The Courtyard Concert with the Mike Noordzy Trio takes place during the 50th Hungarian Festival.
Pequannock Pride Fest
Greenview Park, Pequannock
There will be music, vendors, speeches and activities for the family.
Rally for the Rivers Eco-Fest
Victory Park, Rumson
The environmental celebration of the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers includes games, face painting, live music, river seining, adopt-a-worm, nature crafts, info from over 20 local environmental groups, and an Eco-Fest Passport filled with deals at local businesses.
Faerie Fest
Allentown Village, Allentown
There will be magical activities that celebrate the Earth.
Jersey City Night Market: The Cookout
City Hall – Ancillary Lot, Jersey City
Kids and pets are welcome at this nighttime fest, which celebrates Black-owned businesses. There will be BBQ, soul, West Indian and Jamaican food. DJs will spin R&B, hip-hop, Caribbean and Motown music. Sign up for a free soul line dance lesson.
Rally for the Rivers Eco-Fest
Victory Park, Rumson
Learn about watershed mindfulness and the protection of the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers through hands-on activities, eco-art, live music, local environmental groups, and more from Clean Ocean Action.
June Sip & Shop
Garden State Distillery, Toms River
Jenn Zazzara, of Shore Crafted, brings together local makers, artisans and small businesses so that you can shop one-of-a-kind items for the dads and grads in your life, while sipping craft drinks.
Hungarian Festival
American Hungarian Foundation, New Brunswick
For the 50th year, there will be Hungarian food, desserts, Magyar apparel and other activities.
Haddonfield Skirmish
Indian King Tavern Museum, Haddonfield
The Skirmish is a historical reenactment battle between the Redcoats and Continentals during the Revolutionary War. Cheer for your favorite soldiers along Kings Highway, then stop inside the museum for a tour. There will also be a yelling contest, colonial dancing, meet-and-greets with soldiers and other reenactors, and pony rides.
Pride in the Park
Riverside Gardens Park, Red Bank
Join the celebration of performers and vendors along the waterfront.
Old Time Baseball Game & Wash Day
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Howell Farm’s teams, the Bulls and the Hogs, will play by 19th-century Town Ball rules. Anyone can step up to the plate as a “striker” and face off against the “thrower.” You can also watch as the Flemington Neshanocks face off against the Elizabeth Resolutes in a historic baseball club match.
10th Annual Youth Fishing Challenge
Hopewell Valley YMCA, Pennington
The free fishing day for families is part of the Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs Youth Fishing Challenge.
PRIDE Flag Raising Ceremony
Municipal Building, Cranford
Gather on the front lawn to watch as members of the town’s administration raise the Pride flag to symbolize love, tolerance and peace.
June 7-8
PigDog Beach Volleyball Classic
Morey’s Piers’ PigDog Beach Bar, Wildwood
Volleyball players of all ages and skill levels will take to the sand for two days of tournaments. You have to pay to play, but you can cheer from the sidelines for free.
Rose Squared: Celebrate Morristown Art Show
Vail Mansion, Morristown
See the works of more than 65 artists who are displaying fine art and crafts in apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, painting, 2D/3D mixed media and photography.
Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
Multiple locations, New Jersey and New York
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general admission to various cultural attractions on the first full weekend of each month.
Saturdays, June 7 – September 7
Winery Weekend Music Series
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
In the wine orchard among 100-year-old apple trees, have a glass of wine, listen to live music from local artists, snack on food, shop in the farm store, or take a stroll with the kids on the farm. Note: Admission is free except on select festival weekends.
June 8
Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown Freehold
There will be food, music, vendors, live entertainment by Valerie Adams & The Dimension Band.
Hudson River Showcase Car Show
Sinatra Drive, Hoboken
Your photos of 100 classic and exotic cars from pre-1959 to the 1990s will look awesome as you overlook the NYC skyline. Part of the car show includes a Matchbox Car Coin Toss Game for kids, Emcee Matt Lawler, personal judging of your favorite cars, and Frank Sinatra classics played by saxophonist Lonnie Youngblood.
Nature Day
Tenafly Nature Center, Tenafly
See animals, create art, enjoy the pond in a canoe or a guided walk, take part in STEM activities, order from the food trucks, shop from vendors, and visit the Butterfly House & Pollinator Garden.
Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown Freehold
There will be food, music, vendors, live entertainment by Valerie Adams & The Dimension Band, and more activities set up along Main Street, from Court Street to Throckmorton Street.
North Jersey Pride Festival
Memorial Park, Maplewood
There will be live music, a vendor court, a large food court, and the Rainbow Kids Zone with lots to keep children entertained.
Pride Party
Turkey Brook Park, Mount Olive
There will be live bands, a DJ, crafts, family activities and food trucks.
June 12
Cruisin’ to Cure MS Car Show
Adventure Crossing USA – The Dome, Jackson Twp.
On the second and fourth Thursdays of June to September, there will be car show theme nights, including live music, entertainment, and food and drinks inside the golf, video game and entertainment complex. Tonight’s theme is Father’s Day, featuring station wagons and vans. There will be a family BBQ.
Camden Pride Walk
Camden
After a flag raising at police headquarters, walk over to Roosevelt Plaza for festivities.
June 12-15
Tri-County Fair
Christ Church, Rockaway
Attractions at the carnival will include Polar Express, Free Fall, Sky Fall, Vertigo, Ferris wheel, kiddie rides, games of chance, pony rides and fun fair foods. There will also be music, a fireworks show, monster truck rides, and Anthony Salazar the Illusionist. Bring your superhero dad on Father’s Day to take a picture with the Batmobile. Admission is free but parking is $5.
June 14
GM Auto Show
Historic Smithville, Galloway
Check out the classic cars, mostly GM makes and models, while you explore the grounds of the village.
PorchFest
Rutherford
On the front lawns, sidewalks and streets of town, 35 bands will perform live on 11 porches.
Skimmer Festival
Excursion Park, Sea Isle City
Sea Isle City’s largest summer festival features family-friendly activities, a seaside vendor craft market and a food court.
Celebrate Middlesex County
Roosevelt Park, Edison
The annual celebration highlights county offices and partners with interactive booths and displays. There will be bands playing on the main stage, activities set up throughout the park, a fishing derby on Roosevelt Lake, and lots of food and craft vendors.
Montclair Pride Festival
Lackawanna Plaza, Bloomfield Avenue, Wellmont Plaza Stage – Montclair
Nine hours of fun during the day include a festival in the afternoon and a street party in the evening. There will be live music, drag performances, a visit by Dominique Jackson from FX’s “Pose,” a hospitality area with family zone activities, a paint-the-car experience, food trucks, and vendors. The fun doesn’t end at the street dance party; there’s an afterparty at Porta Montclair that goes until 2 am (adults only).
Pride ’25: Pride Saves Lives
Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, Princeton
The Pride parade marches in solidarity and strength for the Pride community. There will be dancing during the parade and at the afterparty.
Spring Lake Irish Festival
Spring Lake
Come for everything Irish: music, dancing, beverage truck, food, shopping and more.
Earth Day Celebration
DPW, Ridgefield Park
Celebrate Mother Earth through eco-friendly exhibits, an artisan market, live music and entertainment, a fishing derby, archery, a mad science show, a nature show with raptors, an eco cruise on the Hackensack River, composting, and environmental awareness booths.
Small Explorers: Me and My Amazing Body
New Jersey State Museum, Trenton
Small Explorers is the museum’s program for Trenton-area families. Kids ages 6 months to 5 years old will explore what’s under their skin and learn the names of their head, shoulders, knees and toes – and a few other parts. It’s also graduation day for the 5-year-olds in the program.
Artisan Market
Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Take a stroll through this market in the mall, featuring 25+ artisans and vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, home decor, pet products, sweet treats, handmade gifts and more.
Piscataway Street Fair
Piscataway YMCA, Piscataway
There will be food vendors, homegrown artisans, local craftspeople, children’s activities and more along Stockton Street.
Flag Day Parade & Festival
Parade: Hopatcong High School to Durban Avenue
Festival: Hopatcong Firehouse #3, Hopatcong
After the parade, join the Lake Hopatcong Elks and firefighters for food trucks, beer, a vendor market, a bounce house, a dunk tank, a soccer shoot, a car show, music by Who’s Johnny, and a 50/50 raffle.
Summer Crafts & Collectibles Show
Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May
Shop outdoors on the grounds of the beautiful mansion to browse crafters and collectibles dealers from the tri-state region.
Toms River Pride
Washington Street, Downtown Toms River
The street festival includes food, vendors, performers, shopping, community resources and family festivities.
Living History Fair
Peachfield, Westampton
Military reenactors and historical interpreters will represent what life was like in 1725. There will be modern-day food trucks, craftspeople and artisans, Revolutionary figures like Thomas Jefferson and Betsy Ross, learn colonial cheesemaking and blacksmithing, and the Sea Dogs pirate re-enactment musical group.
Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival
Minnie B. Veal Community Center, Edison
The celebration will be hosted by the NAACP Metuchen Edison Piscataway.
Pleasant Valley House Tours
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
A Howell Farm interpreter will tell you the stories of gristmiller John Phillips, his farmer-son Henry, Henry’s blacksmith-son Lewis as you visit their historic homes. You will also visit the Pleasant Valley one-room schoolhouse.
From Paterson to the Planets: A Stellar Family Adventure
Paterson Museum, Paterson
The STEM activities and P-Tech’s portable planetarium are geared toward kids ages 4-10, but everyone can blast off into the solar system through interactive experiences like presentations and a Space Passport.
Pride in Pitman
First Baptist Church of Pitman, Pitman
The Pride Alliance of Pitman will put on a community festival.
Totowa Day VI
Totowa PAL, Totowa
Do you have what it takes to be the Dawg House champion? See how many hot dogs you can eat in 10 minutes. There will also be a performance by BIG HIX, a beer garden, business tables and booths, food trucks, bouncy rides and axe throwing.
June 14-15
Promenade Arts and Crafts Show
Beach Avenue, Cape May
Shop from locally made artwork and crafts products.
June 14 to July 6
Bucks Fever Art & Sculpture Exhibition
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
Check out an extensive showcase of fine art and sculptures created by regional artists.
June 15
Father’s Day Family Woodland Hike
New Jersey Botanical Garden, Ringwood
Bring all the kids for an easy hike in the garden’s woodlands, where you will learn about the plants that grow and the animals that live there.
Create In The Crest Arts Festival
Centennial Park, Wildwood Crest
Artists, entrepreneurs, photographers, musicians and other creators will share their locally made products with the public.
Skimmer Antique Auto Show And Parade
Promenade, Sea Isle City
Spend Father’s Day at an antique auto show “geared” toward both history buffs and auto lovers.There will be live music by The Snake Brothers Band. After trophies are presented, the winning vehicles will parade through town.
Father’s Day at The Track
Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport
Check out the menu for brunch with Dad inside, or pack a picnic and sit in the grove as you watch the horses race by. All men get into the track for free, and then everyone can continue the day with Family Fun Day activities (also free).
Cruise to the Jersey Shore Car Show
Long Branch Promenade, Long Branch
Check out all the cool cars lining the beach. This is a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House of Central & Northern New Jersey.
June 16-19
National Marbles Tournament
Ringer Stadium, Wildwood
This is the official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14 who qualified by winning local tournaments throughout the U.S. More than 1,200 games of marbles will be played throughout the tournament! The King and Queen of Marbles will be crowned on stage.
June 18
New Jersey Symphony Concert
Marine Park, Red Bank
This free program features a medley of classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites.
Juneteenth Celebration + Fun Day
Bucky Jones Center, Long Branch
There will be a DJ performance, food vendors, local business vendors and bouncy houses in the name of freedom and unity.
Juneteenth Arts Celebration Kickoff Concert
Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Lynette Sheard will sing popular freedom songs that demonstrate the joy and hope of the African-American experience.
June 19
Juneteenth
11 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
The community celebration will include a flag-raising ceremony. There will be fellowship, music, arts, voter engagement, tabling, a chalk mural, entertainment and snacks.
June 20
Summer Solstice Music Festival
Haddon Avenue, between Strawbridge Avenue and Cooper Street, Haddon Twp.
Celebrate the start of summer with live music, food trucks, strolling entertainment, beer gardens, and a kids’ zone.
Barking Lots Sips & Brews
Animal Welfare Association, Voorhees Twp.
There will be food trucks, cocktails and local brews, live music, cornhole, and games for the family. Pups can make a PAW-Casso painting, or hang out at the doggie pool party. This is a fundraiser for Animal Welfare Association and its mission to save homeless animals.
Free Shake Day
Wayback Burgers, Voorhees, Secaucus, Newton, Little Ferry
On the first day of summer, get a free 12-ounce vanilla milkshake. Then after, Summer Happy Hour runs from June 21 through August 31 with $2 lemonades and $5 milkshakes from 2-5 pm.
Juneteenth Ice Cream Social
The Pennington African Cemetery, Pennington
Get free Mr. Softee ice cream (while supplies last) while you take a tour of the cemetery to learn about the slaves who were buried there.
June 21
Dunellen Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Dunellen
There will be arts and crafts, vendor shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.
Underground Downtown Art and Music Crawl
Asbury Park
Pick up a map and go to any of 30 different locations for free concerts, comedy shows, workshops, poetry readings and art exhibits, as part of the Prudential North to Shore Festival.
SSAAM Juneteenth 2025: Stories of Freedom
Mt. Zion AME Church and Reasoner/True House, Skillman
Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, which is Central Jersey’s only Black history museum, puts together a day of heritage performances, spoken word performances, storytelling, a drum circle, a read-aloud story corner, an artisan marketplace and the launch of the Little Free Library of Banned Books.
How to Train Your Dragon Release Party
MarketFair, Princeton
Interact with a dragon stilt walker, meet “Toothless” and a Viking, pose for a photo, and make a Viking sword craft.
Boonton Rainbow Pride
Grace Lord Park, Boonton
Rain or shine, this grassroots collab between Boonton residents and business owners makes connections with the LGBTQIA+ community. Shop local, watch as a flag is raised in front of the Elks Lodge, listen to speakers, enjoy performers, play lawn games, see the rainbow art installation, make crafts, and dance along to DJ’d music.
International Day of Yoga
Pier A Park, Hoboken
The General Consulate of India is a partner in the celebration of the summer solstice, which includes yoga sessions, a sound bath, and kirtan.
McDonald’s Block Party
McDonald’s, Routes 33 and 35, Neptune
The Gillis Organization, which runs this location, will hold a block party event to celebrate their 30 years in Neptune. The event will feature face painting, chalk drawing, a mechanical bull, inflatables, live music, raffles and snacks.
Atlantic County Pride in the Park
Memorial Park, Mays Landing
See your neighbors from across the county take part in a festival-like atmosphere to celebrate Pride. There will be live performances, food trucks, local vendors, community organizations, and more.
PrideFest 2025
Safe Haven at Keneva Farm, Mullica Hill
There will be a color run, live music featuring Laura Cheadle & The Girls, vendors, an animal village, food, games, and activities.
Touch-a-Truck
Hamilton Twp. Public Library, Hamilton Twp.
The Hamilton Township Police Division, Fire Division, and Department of Public Works are hosting a sensory activity for kids so they can explore the vehicles used for different tasks throughout the town. Goodie bags and Kona Ice will be given to kids, while supplies last. This will also be the kickoff for the library’s summer reading program.
Antique Auto Show
Tabernacle grounds, 6th and Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Over 300 vintage vehicles will be on display, and then they’ll parade along the boardwalk in the afternoon.
Juneteenth Celebration
Veterans Park, Gloucester Twp.
The day of culture and community will feature local businesses, a cultural marketplace, food, live music, and plenty of entertainment.
Juneteenth Parade & Freedom Festival
New Brunswick
The Vulcan Pioneers of New Brunswick will lead the parade along George Street and Remsen Avenue to Recreation Park on Pine Street. The festival will have food trucks, live music, kids’ activities and giveaways.
Antique Car Show
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
Show your kids and grandchildren how cars used to look. The display of pre-World War II vehicles have running boards, rumble seats, three-on-the-tree, handcrank start, spoke wheels and flat windshield features that aren’t on modern-day vehicles. Enjoy a day on the farm with live music, lunch and wine.
Dairy Day
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Join farmer Katelyn as she demonstrates handling and milking the farm cow, Blizzard. Learn about cow breeds, and milk and cream production. Inside the farmhouse you can help make cheese and butter before churning and tasting a batch of old-fashioned ice cream.
June 21-22
Boardwalk Craft Show
Wildwoods Boardwalk, Wildwood
Rain or shine, “the boards” of the boardwalk will be lined with tents and booths of vendors selling handcrafted jewelry, home decor, unique artwork and other beach-themed treasures.
The Prudential North to Shore Festival x Asbury Park Bazaar
Grand Arcade, Asbury Park
As part of the giant statewide music and comedy festival, this weekend’s activities will feature shopping from a curated market of makers and artists from the Jersey Shore and beyond, kids’ activities, photo ops, food and drinks, and music.
Drumstick Summer Smackdown Sampling Event
Sunset Park, Asbury Park
Drumstick ice cream will bring its famous Drumstick and Waffle products for you to try, for free.
Saturdays, June 21 to July 26
Summer STEAM Programs
Newark Public Library, Newark
Dress your kids ages 5 to 10 in something that can get messy, because this program lets kids dive into hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math projects each week. Parents must attend, too.
June 22
Fair Lawn Street Fair & Craft Show
Fair Lawn
There will be arts and crafts, vendor shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Monroe Plaza, Hoboken
There will be dozens of artisan vendors, live music and food vendors.
Bridgewater Spring Carnival
Bridgewater Commons, Bridgewater
The mall will become a party ground, with rides, inflatables, carnival games, a DJ, food vendors, a petting zoo and an arts & crafts tent.
June 24
New Jersey Symphony Concert
Ocean County College, Toms River
This free program features a medley of classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites.
Select Dates, June 25 to September 10
Middlesex County’s Music-in-the-Park Free Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays, June 25 to September 10, Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, South Amboy
Wednesdays, July 2 to August 27, Thompson Park, Jamesburg/Monroe Twp.
Sundays, July 6 to August 24, Spring Lake Park, South Plainfield
Thursdays, August 7 and 14, Joseph Medwick Park, Carteret
July 24 at Spring Lake Park and August 21 at Johnson Park – Children’s Summer Series
Bring a lawn chair and snacks and listen to live music played at these free family outdoor summer concerts.
June 25-27
Montville Twp. 4th of July Celebration
Montville Twp. High School, Montville
There will be rides, a car show, food trucks, featured bands and eating contests. Fireworks are at 9:15 pm on Friday.
June 25
Mahwah Pride Celebration
Commodore Perry Field, Mahwah
Drag Queen Jenny Henny as Taylor Swift highlights the day, along with pop artist Brianna Musco, No Strings A Capella and Cate Fruscione. There will be a DJ, guest speakers, info booths, vendors and a family area. The theme of the day is “United We Stand.”
New Jersey Symphony Concert
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, South Amboy
This free program features a medley of classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites as you overlook the Raritan Bay.
Mid-Atlantic Yacht Racing Association Youth Regatta
Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest
Find a spot along the shoreline so you can watch as 100 sailors, ages 9-18, sail along the lake.
June 26
Cruisin’ to Cure MS Car Show
Adventure Crossing USA – The Dome, Jackson Twp.
On the second and fourth Thursdays of June to September, there will be car show theme nights, including live music, entertainment, and food and drinks inside the golf, video game and entertainment complex. Tonight’s theme is Pistons, Pizza & Pasta to celebrate Italian vehicles.
June 27
North Beach Atlantic City Fireworks Celebration
North Beach, Atlantic City
Start the evening with live music, drink specials and other activities across from the boardwalk area. You can visit the restaurants along Tennessee Avenue for specials. Then, the fireworks light up the sky around 9:30 from viewing areas around the resorts.
New Jersey Symphony Concert
Branch Brook Park, Newark
This free program features a medley of classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites. There will be a fireworks display after the concert.
Washington St. Party Under the Stars: Caribbean Night
Washington Street, Bloomfield
The Bloomfield Center Alliance and Casa De Flora Bar are putting on a block party with al fresco dining, carnival dancers, music by DJ Ralph Daniel, and a new night market.
June 28
Gospel Music Festival
Monument Park, New Brunswick
Listen to a series of headliners, musicians and bands perform Gospel music in the park.
Beachstock 2025
Huntington and Granville avenues, Margate
“The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party” lights up the shoreline, complete with food vendors, crafters, live music, cornhole, wiffle ball, pickleball, volleyball, surf and kite lessons, sand sculpting, environmental exhibits, kids’ activities, a twilight bonfire, the screening of “Moana 2” at twilight.
Spirit of Monmouth Festival
Main Street, Downtown Freehold Borough
Freehold Borough is dubbed the place “where freedom stood,” since it was an integral part of Revolutionary War times. This celebration of the Battle of Monmouth will include vendors, food trucks, historical exhibits; and live music by British Invasion Years, Saw Mill Run and WCT Band.
Harborfest Street Fair
Delaware Avenue, Cape May
There will be vendors, food, a beer garden, live music, kids’ activities and nature programs.
Barkchella Dog & Human Party
Newark Brewery, Newark
There will be live bands and DJs, dog activations, celebrity dogs, speakers, vendors, networking, contests, drink specials for dogs and their owners, Yappy Hour and craft beer.
Ice Cream Party & Wheat Harvest
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Farmer Jim and his crew will churn gallons of ice cream while the Jugtown Mountain String Band plays live music. There will be kids’ games, and a sailboat craft on the front lawn.
An Evening Under the Stars
Woolsey Park, Titusville
The early Independence Day celebration held by the Hopewell Valley Veterans Association will include a classic custom car exhibit, music by Castle Lane Band, and fireworks.
June 28-29
Battle of Monmouth
Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan
The Continental and British armies will reenact one of the longest battles of the Revolutionary War. You can visit the encampment, which has meet-and-greet with the historical interpreters, food vendors, old-time merch, and a visit inside the Visitor Center for more history lessons.
June 29
New Jersey Symphony Concert
Liberty State Park, Jersey City
This free program features a medley of classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites as you overlook the Hudson River, NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty.
Firefly Festival
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
While you wait for the fireflies to light up at night, make your own wings and antenna, listen to live music, ride a pony, play in the barnyard area, watch Lolly Hopwood perform and grab some goodies from Pam’s Firefly Tent.
June 30
Family Fun Night
Excursion Park, Sea Isle City
Bring the kids for an interactive live performance featuring their favorite characters. There will be family activities set up as well.
Editor’s Note: Always check times, dates and weather updates before heading out.
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