The Best Free Things to Do in New Jersey in May

These fun activities won't break the bank

May is packed with big days: Mother’s Day, Star Wars Day, the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day, plus there are lots of free things to do all month. Here are some of our faves that have no admission fee:

Sawmill and Packing House at Double Trouble State Park in Bayville
DOUBLE TROUBLE STATE PARK / Sawmill and Packing House

Wednesdays to Saturdays

Self-Guided Tours of Sawmill & Packing House
Double Trouble State Park, Bayville
The Sawmill & Packing House will be open for self-guided tours on most Wednesdays through Saturdays during May; or join a guided tour of the historic cranberry packing house on Saturday, May 3.

Saturdays in May

Storytime on the Green
Palmer Square, Princeton
Bring the family to sing, dance and explore the world of books with JaZams’ Jeff Trainor and special guest readers. Geared toward infants to 8-year-olds.

DOUBLE TROUBLE STATE PARK / Shell-ebrate

Sundays in May

Sunday Fundays
Double Trouble State Park, Bayville
The programs include Neat Nifty Nature on May 4, where you will meet Milo the therapy dog and then go for a short hike; Shell-ebrate Turtles on May 18; and a sunset hike from Veterans Rock on May 25.

Third Thursday, May 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.

360 HOOPS

May 2

360 Hoops Debut
Iron Peak Sports & Events, Hillsborough
After the ribbon cutting, there will be an interactive 360-degree Hoops demo. Ten courts will be open for exhibition play for players age 8 and older. Hoops will be set up at 6, 7, 8, and 9 feet, with a three-in-one hoop and a circular style of play.

Mental Health Community Resource and Family Fun Day
Raymour Flanigan, Rockaway Townsquare Mall, Rockaway Twp.
Resource Day is focused on raising community awareness of the Mental Health Association and the resources available to provide mental health support. Families can participate in art therapy craft activities, and visit the food trucks on site.

Boonton Art Walk
Boonton
Stroll along Main Street, head to a wine & cheese reception, explore art openings, meet artists, and book a resy at a local restaurant. There will be live music, a gallery walk, drinks and food.

First Friday Farm Fun: May Day
Cherry Grove Farm, Lawrenceville
Activities include a glass blowing demo, hayrides, yoga, vendors, fresh produce and cheese, a kids’ concert with Singalong Pete, the milking of the cows.

May 2-4

A Day or Two of Wine, Romance and More
Brook Hollow Winery, Columbia
Meet some of the 50 authors on Friday night, and then browse books on Saturday and Sunday. Food and wine will be available for purchase during the free, family-friendly event, which includes music by Stan & Elise.

Fridays – Saturdays, May 2 – June 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.

May 3

Kids Day for Scouts
Historic Smithville, Galloway
Boy and Girl Scouts ages 6 to 20 will have a special day just for them. Meet other scout units, participate in activities, and see demonstrations. There will be archery, fishing, camping, Pinewood Derby car racing,g and more.

Mom-A-Rama Extravaganza
Jersey Shore Premium Outlets, Tinton Falls
There will be local pop-up shops in the center of the outlets, plus a DJ, a Kid Zone, food demos, fresh food and desserts, and special sales and promos. The first 250 moms to show up will get swag.

SONGS FOR SEEDS

Mom & Me Dinner and Music
NAYA, Montvale
NAYA Montvale – known for its Middle Eastern bowls and “Little Habibi” kids meals – is holding a pre-Mother’s Day party for the fam, including a roaming performance by Songs for Seeds, an interactive band known for bubbles, instruments, and magic. The concert is free, and a parent will get a free meal when they buy their kid a meal, too.

Pier Village Kite Festival
Pier Village, Long Branch
Aside from flying your kite high above the sand, there will be food trucks, live music, stilt walkers, dance performances, bubble art, bowling, mini golf, a bead project, and a makers market.

Kids Day Scouting Event
Historic Village of Smithville, Galloway
Scouts, their friends and family, and the general public can come to the shops to see scouting traditions, plus games and outdoor programs, including live demos and exhibits. Activities include archery, a BB gun range, a pinewood derby, the Raingutter Regatta, a veggie track, a knot station, a lashings station and camping.

HOWELL LIVING HISTORY FARM

Sheep Shearing & Herding
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Learn about sheep care, fleece cleaning and wool use as you watch sheep shearing, wool spinning and weaving demonstrations. You’ll see border collies herding sheep around the pasture.

WheatonArts ECO Fair
WheatonArts, Millville
ECO Fair is a campus-wide event that brings you to members of local gardening clubs, including Rutgers Master Gardeners with various plants and herbs for sale, handmade works of New Jersey artists, environmental organizations, a Nature Trail tour, eco-friendly activities for families, and more.

Children’s Book Festival
Hopewell Park Gazebo, Hopewell
The Hopewell Public Library invited four local authors for fireside chats, readings and book signings, along with craft tables for families. The first 50 children will receive a free book, sponsored by Book an Author.

Big Tree Event
Forest Resource Education Center, Jackson
There will be live music, games, food, crafts, woodworkings, birding hikes, a hayride, nursery and greenhouse tours, a water quality table, bee tables, a wildlife habitat setup, a fire table, forest measurements, forest crafts, maple sugaring and more nature activities.

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market
ANN MANN / Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market

Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market 
Mercer Educational Gardens, at Mercer County Stables, Hopewell Twp.
This year’s expo will feature home-grown perennials, trees and shrubs from the gardens of Rutgers Master Gardeners. A garden market will showcase native plants, woody ornamentals, perennials, annuals, herbs, tomatoes and other veggies sold by local farms.

Spring Block Party
Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
There will be over 350 crafters, food vendors, musical acts and more from 5th to 14th streets.

Spring Market
Horseshoe Lake Park, Succasunna
The day features a variety of vendors, makers, food trucks, music and more. Shop decor, handmade jewelry, tumblers, trinkets and dozens of unique gifts from 100+ vendors.

GARDEN STATE AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB

Garden State African Club Show & Plant Sale
Mercer County Community College, West Windsor
This year’s theme is “Violets on the Move,” with lots of plant and design displays grown by club members and pro gardeners. There will be educational exhibits, tips on growing and caring for your own violets, and a plant sale.

Made in Monmouth
Brookdale Community College, Robert J. Collins Arena, Lincroft
There will be hundreds of vendors who live and/or make their goods in Monmouth County selling art, home decor, baked goods, jewelry, gifts, ornaments, craft beverages, chocolates, soaps, lotions, oils and more from inside the arena.

Community Planting Day
Carter Park (Seton Village neighborhood), South Orange
Volunteers of all ages can plant herbs, native trees and flowers to add to the greenery of the park.

Barnyard Buddies Sensory-Friendly Petting Zoo
Bierman Centers for Autism, Eatontown and Ramsey
The free outdoor family event will include a sensory-friendly petting zoo designed specifically for children with autism, ages 2-9. Meet goats, bunnies, pigs and more. There will be hands-on, farm-themed activities.

Music @themall: Scouting For Stars
Quaker Bridge Mall, Lawrenceville
Gen Z’ers get an up-close look at the music industry, from free live performances to meet-and-greets with artists to chats with music execs. They’ll be able to show off their talents and see if they have what it takes to make it in the biz.

PEDDLER'S VILLAGE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
MEREDITH EDLOW / Peddler’s Village Strawberry Festival

May 3-4

Strawberry Festival
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
Celebrate the summer fruit with strawberry-themed treats, live entertainment and family activities.

Morris County: The Pathways of History Tour
Morris County
Thirty historic sites and museums across 22 Morris County towns will be open to the public for free.

A Weekend in Old Monmouth
Monmouth County
You can learn the history of one of the oldest parts of the state by visiting any of 53 sites, either in person or virtually, via a self-guided tour.

Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
Various locations throughout NJ and NY
If you have a Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit card, you’ll get free general admission to various cultural attractions on the first full weekend of each month.

May 4

Highland Park Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Highland Park
There will be arts and crafts, vendor shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.

Springfest Craft & Gift Show With Antique Corner
Veterans Park, Westwood
Expect 125 exhibitors from three states set up with handmade products, antique treasures and high-end gifts.

MARGATE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION / Cherry Blossom Festival (and May the Fourth Be With You)

Cherry Blossom Festival
In front of Margate Community Church, Margate City
Celebrate spring with kids’ games and activities (like egg, spoon, potato sack and three-legged races), live music by Dead Reckoning (a Grateful Dead tribute band), food vendors, Wawa snacks, wine and beer, arts and crafts, a May the 4th Be with You (Star Wars) Dog Contest, a environmental exhibitors, a petting zoo and a Tai Chi demo.

Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Monroe Plaza, Hoboken
There will be dozens of artisan vendors, live music and food vendors.

Tenafly Spring Fling
TENAFLY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / Tenafly Spring Fling

Tenafly Spring Fling
Huyler Park, Tenafly
This year’s theme is wellness, and activities include a jump rope contest, hula hoop contest, pickleball, yoga, Pilates and a dance off; in addition to vendors, slime making, fairy hair extensions and a spinning twister ride.

Danube Harmonies
Magyar Reformed Church, New Brunswick
There will be a Young Adult Jam Session before the performances of Hungarian folk dance, quartets and a waltz.

Monmouth Moms Spring Festival
Bell Works, Holmdel
There will be more than 80 vendors, fresh flowers and Mother’s Day gifts, a DJ and kids entertainment, a Letters to Mom writing station, new mom and baby resources, an indoor fun zone, a MomOsa bar with sweet treats, a photo station, food vendors and restaurant stations, and an outdoor fun zone with a bounce house.

Handmade Hopewell
Seminary Avenue, Hopewell Borough
The highly curated makers street fair will feature more than 60 makers, artisans and craftspeople selling textiles, home goods, paintings, ceramics, and more.

May 9

Baby Walk
Hoffman Park, Hampton
Get outside with your baby and explore your local trails. There will be some nature education geared toward the adults, and then the group will walk together with their kids.

Car Cruise
Historic Smithville, Galloway
Whether you like to display, talk about or look at cars, this event allows you the opportunity to check out Corvettes, GM models and other cars throughout the village.

May 9-10

Spring Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show
Boardwalk, The Wildwoods
Makes and models of cars 15 years and older will be on display along the boardwalk.

May 10

Rawhide Rescue Alumni & Friends Day
John W. Lupu Memorial Post 306, Middlesex
Bring your leashed pets to this outdoor event, which will include pet adoptions, a blessing of the animals, craft vendors and food.

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.

May Blooms Sip & Shop Vendor Market
Garden State Distillery, Toms River
This free local craft and vendor market – in time for Mother’s Day gift-giving – brings together local makers, artisans and small businesses where you can shop for one-of-a-kind items while sipping craft drinks.

Cultural Festival
Woolsey Park, Hopewell Twp.
All of the vendors, food and performances will represent the different cultures of Hopewell Twp. residents.

GREATER WILDWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Wildwoods Spring Fling Festival
Byrne Plaza, Wildwood
Electric Beach Band, 99 Reasons, and ICandee will play throughout the day. There will be an award ceremony for the Top 40 cars from the 2025 Spring Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod and Muscle Car Show. There will also be food, unique craft,s and a beer garden.

Gold Star Families Memorial Dedication
Angelsea Drive and Weeks Avenue, North Wildwood
Everyone is welcome to join Gold Star families from around the country to dedicate the memorial and reopen North Wildwood Veterans Memorial Park.

Azalea Festival
Sayen Gardens, Hamilton Twp.
The annual Mother’s Day weekend event includes a magnificent display of over 250,000 flowering bulbs, dogwoods, azaleas, and rhododendrons, which you can see as you do some vendor shopping, order from food trucks, listen to live music, and take a tour inside the Sayen House. Mothers can head inside the house for free family portraits.

Mothers’ Day Crafts & Collectibles Show
Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May
Shop for – or with – your mom from a selection of handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts from the vendors at this outdoor crafts & collectibles show. Admission to the craft show is free, but you can also purchase a ticket to the Garden Tours of Cape May and enjoy a wine tasting on the grounds. Live music will be played by C. Lynne Smith.

Mother’s Day Carriage Rides
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Spend time with Mom as you’re pulled around the pasture in a horse-drawn carriage.

Lilac Garden Splendor
New Jersey Botanical Garden, Ringwood
Lilacs are blooming in the garden, and staff from NJBG will tell you all you want to learn.

ASBURY PARK BAZAAR

May 10-11

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar
Grand Arcade at Convention Hall, Asbury Park – Saturday and Sunday
The Asbury Hotel, Asbury Park – Sunday only
The weekend will feature shopping, arts & crafts, and music to celebrate Mother’s Day. Activities include vendor tables, a photo wall, a flower bouquet bar, Mother’s Day brunch at Seahorse, food and drinks at Asbury Oyster Bar, face painting, and workshops.

STAFF PHOTO / Cape May Lighthouse – Fresnel Lens

May 11

Moms Climb Lighthouse & World War II Tower
Cape May Lighthouse and World War II Tower, Cape May
Climb the 199 steps up the original, cast-iron spiral stairway to the top of the 1859 Cape May Lighthouse and see a beautiful view of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, Cape May Point State Park, and Cape May Point Borough. You can also climb the World War II Tower to see the sixth-floor spotting gallery. You’ll see a Wall of Honor that pays tribute to local residents who served during World War II.

Sundays, May 11 – 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.

May 13-17

Kiwanis Karnival
East Northfield Road, Livingston
This five-day carnival features rides for all ages, festival food and treats, and carnival games with prizes. Admission is free, but rides and games have additional costs.

May 16

Baby Playdate
Echo Hill Park, Flemington
Bring a blanket so you and your littles are comfortable as you sit on the grass experiencing nature through sensory activities, reading books and playing games.

May 17

Wardlaw + Hartridge Food Truck & Vendor Festival
Wardlaw + Hartridge School, Edison
There will be over 30 vendors, food and dessert trucks, an axe throwing truck, a video game truck, DJ music and karaoke.

Woodbridge Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Woodbridge
There will be arts and crafts, vendor shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.

Spring Into Bordentown City
Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City
The street fair will have the vibes of a European market, with vendors selling artisanal food and pastries, farm-fresh produce, wine, artwork, and locally made products. There will be live music as well.

AAPI NEW JERSEY / Lantern Festival for Justice and Unity

Lantern Festival for Justice and Unity
Edgemont Memorial Park, Montclair
The park will be illuminated with a thousand lanterns representing all the people who have helped light the way forward. Aside from sharing stories and engaging in social justice work, there will be food trucks, children’s activities and live music.

Astronomy Day
William Miller Sperry Observatory, Union College of Union County, Cranford
In the afternoon, there will be children’s activities, a scavenger hunt, make-your-own sundial, Raider Robotics, science demos, solar observing, a solar system walk and presentations. At night, you can use two of the largest public telescopes in the Northeast to view the sky, and listen to a presentation on the sun.

Pennington Day
South Main Street and East Curlis Avenue, Pennington Borough
This lively street fair featuring local businesses, artisans, activities, music, food and non-profits has become one of the most anticipated events in Hopewell Valley. Activities include a Kids Zone, quilt show, live entertainment, and YMCA 5K Race.

Manalapan Kids Fest 2025 – Superhero Edition
Manalapan Rec Center, Field M, Manalapan
Kids Fest will feature a musical performance, children’s characters, family-friendly activities and displays by local businesses.

Armed Services Day
Kenny Armwood Stadium at Piscataway High School, Piscataway
Everyone is welcome to see the free car show and movie at sundown, but there will also be helpful info geared toward current service members, veterans, and their families.

Corn Planting & Gardening
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
See farmers in action using workhorses and a circa-1900 planter. Head back to the barnyard to help shell and grind corn for the pigs and chickens, then make your way to the farmhouse to learn how corn is processed for baking, and sample fresh-baked cornbread.

Visions of the Near East
First Congregational Church of Montclair
Mosaic Dance Theater Company will present dances from Upper Egypt, Nubia, Lebanon, the Persian Gulf, Morocco, Oman, and the Moorish kingdom of Spain.

ArtBender
Vincent Monella Community Center, South Orange
Paint, plant and build together with other members of the community as you create art on public spaces.

May 17-18

Rose Squared Art Show
Verona Park, Verona
The park will be filled with more than 90 artisans selling their creations in apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, painting, 2D/3D mixed media and photography.

MayFest
Historic Smithville, Galloway
Historic Smithville hosts over 100 juried crafters, an international food court, music, kids’ activities, non-profit organizations and more in addition to its 50 shoppes, carousel ride, train ride, paddle boats, eateries, and antique arcades located at the village year-round.

Roar on the River Fest
Veterans Park, Highlands
On Saturday, watch JSBR skiff racing while finding food, specialty vendors, live entertainment, and a wine and beer garden at Veterans Park. The OPA Race Series will take place on Sunday and can be viewed from the Highlands waterfront businesses.

U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO BY TECH. SGT. KATHERINE SPESSA / Power in the Pines

Power in the Pines Airshow
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Pointville
Look high into the sky for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and their F-16 Fighting Falcons. You’ll see a low-level aerial refueling flight for the C-17 and KC-46 planes. There will be other aerial demonstrations by aircraft, and then a festival on the ground with food, displays, and more activities.

May 18

Maplewood Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Maplewood
There will be arts and crafts, vendor shopping, live music, kids’ rides and food vendors.

FBAC PorchFest
Freehold Borough
Musicians will play in different locations downtown, either on a porch, lawn or at a business, so people can walk around and hear different artists.

Cranford Spring Street Fest
North Union Avenue and Alden Street, Cranford
More than 100 artisans and Cranford businesses will participate in the street fair, plus food trucks and live music will be set up in the fire department parking lot next to the gazebo.

MayFest: The Springfield Ave Street Fair
Springfield Avenue, Maplewood
The street fair is a family festival with vendors, live music, kids’ activities, a karate demo, inspirational dance performances, singers, a trumpeter and a DJ.

Family Woodland Hike
New Jersey Botanical Garden, Ringwood
An easy, child-friendly hike in the garden’s woodlands teaches walkers about the plants and animals living in the area.

May 23-26

Wildwoods International Kite Festival
Rio Grande Beach, Wildwood
After the Unlocking of the Beach ceremony on the beach, the World Indoor Kite Competition and Performance takes place inside the convention center (with some kites out on the sand).

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
Veterans Park, North Brunswick
There is an assembly Friday morning, after which the wall will be displayed in Veterans Park. On Monday, a culmination ceremony takes place before the wall comes down.

May 24

Freedom Fest
Needle Creek Brewery, Pennington
There will be 9 beers on tap, live music from Sheila & Mike, food trucks, vendor tables, demos, DIY projects, face painting, board games, a farm-themed play zone, animal feedings, fire pits and farm fun.

Hog Slopping & Weighing
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Guess the weights of the Howell Farm hogs as they step onto the scales for their summer weigh-in. You’ll learn about the pigs, grind corn, mix feed, fill the wallow, and slop the hogs.

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.

Richland Vintage & Toy Fest
Shoreline Vintage & Antiques, Richland (Buena Vista Twp.)
Th co-op style store has more than 30 vendors, but once a year, more than 100 vendors and shop owners set up outside the store, in the parking lot and in the back field to sell everything from vintage toys and games to apparel to antiques to records.

May 24-25

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.

Memorial Day Festival
Ocean Avenue, Bradley Beach
Vendors will be set up on Saturday and Sunday, but the parade kicks off at 10 am Saturday.

Memorial Day Open Swim
Five Star Swim School
Saturday, May 24: Cherry Hill, East Hanover
Sunday, May 25: Deptford, East Brunswick, Eatontown, Edison, GallowayPrinceton
Veterans or active service members, and four members of their families, can swim in the heated pool for free in honor of Memorial Day.

May 24-26

Adventurefest / Magic of Merlin
Historic Smithville, Galloway
Riddlesbrood’s The Magic of Merlin is a free outdoor show that brings Merlin’s legendary tale to life. Using your cell phone, help guide the heroes’ journey in a unique, choose-your-own-adventure style that makes every performance a fresh experience.

May 25

Highlands Seaport Craft Show
Huddy Park, Highlands
Check out the various handmade crafts on display from more than 60 crafters and artisans. There will be a huge variety of unique gifts, art, jewelry, and personal items at this Juried Show. There will also be live music in the afternoon.

Audubon Nature Walk
New Jersey Botanical Garden, Ringwood
Don Torino of the Bergen County Audubon Society will lead you on a walk through the gardens to look for birds who have come back home.

Memorial Day Ceremony in North Wildwood, NJ
CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD / Memorial Day Ceremony

May 26

North Wildwood Memorial Day Ceremony
Veterans Memorial Park, North Wildwood
This solemn ceremony is hosted by members of VFW Post 5941.

Wildwood Memorial Day Ceremony
American Legion Post 184, Wildwood
Legion members will honor our nation’s fallen heroes.

Jackson Memorial Day Parade
Holman Elementary School to Johnson Park, Jackson Twp.
After the parade there will be a solemn ceremony, food, vendors, giveaways, live music and children’s activities.

Memorial Day Parade
Kings Highway and Chestnut Street, Haddonfield
Haddonfield American Legion Post 38 coordinates the marchers; after, there will be a remembrance ceremony at Haddonfield Memorial High School.

Memorial Day Parade Patriotic Bike Brigade
Firehouse, Absecon
After a contest for the best decorated bike, the parade kicks off for kids in grades pre-K to 8.

May 29

Haddon Square Summer Market – Makers Market
Haddon Square, Haddon Twp.
Over 30 local artisans will offer handmade art, jewelry, accessories, home goods, clothing, beauty products, and gourmet items, all inspired by the local community. Enjoy live music, a beer garden, and a family- and dog-friendly atmosphere.

May 29-31

Corpus Christi Parish Carnival
Corpus Christi Parish, Chatham
Bring the whole family for rides, carnival games and prizes, a children’s play area, food, a basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle.

May 30

Downtown Pride
Metuchen Town Plaza, Metuchen
“Loud and Proud” is an LGBTQ+ celebration presented by Metuchen Downtown Alliance, Atlantic Health System and OutFront Metuchen.

May 31

Haying & Wagon Rides
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Learn how to make hay the old-fashioned way. Head to the fields where farmers are cutting, tedding, and raking loose hay to store in the barn for the horses.

The Dog Market
Van Saun County Park, Paramus
Bring your family and furry friends to the fields, where you can shop from dog-themed vendors, watch demos, enter the cutest dog contest, watch a dog training demo, make a friendship bracelet, paint your pup, and find an adorable rescue pup to adopt.

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.

Through May

Star Light Star Bright
Pier A Park, Hoboken
The neon-lit structure has over 9,000 feet of fluorescent paracord. During the day, walk through the star-shaped archway. At night, watch as the illuminated space frames the waterfront and NYC skyline.

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