One of the our favorite things about warmer weather months in New Jersey is heading outside for a street fair complete with food, shopping, crafts, activities, and rides for the kids and music. Here’s what’s coming up:
June 6
Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Westfield
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
West Orange Street Fair
Main Street, West Orange
One of the town’s biggest events of the year packs the streets with local crafters, food stands, street performers, a foam party, a beer and wine garden and a bungee trampoline. FIFA NYNJ is bringing its Skyline to Shoreline Road Tourâ„¢ to this year’s street fair, so celebrate all things soccer with interactive games, giveaways and music. Kids will be greeted by their favorite costumed characters, including a live puppet T-Rex, Spider-Man, Disney Princesses, Minions and more. You’ll also get free entrance to the Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
June 7
Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown Freehold
The Monmouth County Diversity Alliance will honor America’s 250th anniversary and commemorate Juneteenth with a block party in Downtown Freehold featuring food, music, vendors and live entertainment.
June 12
World Cup Fan Festival
Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City
The celebration kicks off along Christopher Columbus Drive with a fan fest ahead of the Brazil vs. Morocco match at MetLife Stadium on June 13.
June 12-14
Pride Weekend
Toms River and Seaside Heights
For the first time, Toms River Pride and Seaside Pride will join forces for Pride Weekend, featuring a mega festival, parties, karaoke, a Pork Roll Egg & Queens drag brunch, and a screening of Freeheld, which is about Lt. Laurel Hester’s fight for civil rights in Ocean County.
June 13
The Battle of Basking Ridge Soccer Village & Viewing Party
Downtown Basking Ridge (Bernards Twp.)
A soccer village and cultural street festival will be set up in the downtown during the day. There will be international food vendors, a DJ, cultural performances, soccer skill challenges and demos, FC Berna’s regional youth soccer tournament, and family activities. During the Brazil vs. Morocco game at night, a community watch party will be open to everyone.
June 14
Bernardsville Street Fair & Craft Show
Mine Brook Road and Mt. Airy Road, Bernardsville
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
Main Street Pops Artisan Markets
770 Jackson Street Plaza, Hoboken
The popular monthly market showcases a curated selection of unique, handmade treasures from local artisans.
Montvale Chamber of Commerce Street Fair
Paragon Drive, Montvale
The streets will be packed with 150 stands and booths, a special arts & crafts section, a kids’ area, a community section, two food courts, and live entertainment all day. There will be inflatable kiddie rides, train rides, face painting, sand art, temporary tattoos, games, dance demos and more.
June 24
World Cup Fan Festival
Mulberry Plaza, Newark
Mulberry Plaza in downtown Newark will be a hot spot for soccer fans ahead of the Ecuador vs. Germany matchup on June 25.
June 26
World Cup Fan Festival
Downtown East Rutherford and Rutherford
Downtown East Rutherford and neighboring Rutherford will host a fan celebration the day before Panama vs. England plays at MetLife Stadium on June 27.
June 27
Red Bank Arts Festival
Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Red Bank’s first-ever Arts Festival includes a juried art show; Fresh Markets stands; a makers market; live performances by School of Rock Red Bank, Jazz Arts Project, Lakehouse Music Academy, and Count Basie Center for the Arts; and a kids art zone.
June 28
Dunellen Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Dunellen
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
July 12
Main Street Pops Artisan Markets
770 Jackson Street Plaza, Hoboken
The popular monthly market showcases a curated selection of unique, handmade treasures from local artisans.
August 9
Main Street Pops Artisan Markets
Pier A Walkway, Hoboken
The popular monthly market showcases a curated selection of unique, handmade treasures from local artisans.
August 22
Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Westfield
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
August 30
Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Red Bank
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
September 13
Main Street Pops Artisan Markets
770 Jackson Street Plaza, Hoboken
The popular monthly market showcases a curated selection of unique, handmade treasures from local artisans.
Dunellen Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Dunellen
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
September 20
Saddle Brook Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Saddle Brook
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
October 10
Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Westfield
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
October 11
Main Street Pops Artisan Markets
770 Jackson Street Plaza, Hoboken
The popular monthly market showcases a curated selection of unique, handmade treasures from local artisans.
Glen Rock Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Glen Rock
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
October 18
Fair Lawn Street Fair & Craft Show
Downtown Fair Lawn
There will be arts and crafts, shopping, live music, kids’ games, food vendors and family-friendly fun.
November 8
Main Street Pops Artisan Markets
Pier A Walkway, Hoboken
The popular monthly market showcases a curated selection of unique, handmade treasures from local artisans.
December 6, 13, 20
Main Street Pops Artisan Markets
Locations TBA, Hoboken
The popular monthly market showcases a curated selection of unique, handmade treasures from local artisans dedicated to all things holiday.
Editor’s Note: Always check times, dates and weather updates before heading out.
We’ll be adding to this list of street fairs all year. Know of a fair that’s not listed? Email [email protected].
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