From outdoor theater and concerts to an epic food festival to a cat expo for feline fans and more, there’s lots happening in New Jersey this weekend!
WEEKEND
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel’s Feast
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Lyndhurst
Through Saturday
Expect nightly entertainment, music, rides, attractions, games and raffles. At the same time, attend Lyndhurst’s Free Summer Concert Series to hear Jersey Sound, The Happenings, Big Hix, Thompson Square, Coast 2 Coast, Yacht Rock Gold, New York Bee Gees, and a freestyle concert on Saturday night featuring TKA, The Cover Girls, Betty D and Soave.
Plays-in-the-Park: Ain’t Misbehavin’
Roosevelt Park, Edison
Through Saturday
This musical celebrates legendary jazz great Fats Waller. It’s a 1978 Tony Award-winning best musical that goes through his career, ranging from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley, over to Hollywood and concert stages across the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Philip Smallwood Juneteenth Art Exhibit
Paramus Park Mall, Paramus
Through Saturday
Smallwood is an acclaimed watercolor artist who will honor Juneteenth, which is the end of slavery in America, through a select collection of works showcasing strength, resilience and community. Smallwood’s “Lifescapes” portray subjects in their natural environments and expose the souls of his subjects, as well as his own, to the viewer.
St. John Vianney Parish Fair
St. John Vianney, Colonia
Through Saturday
The carnival will feature rides, games, raffles and lots of food.
Ocean County Fair
Robert J. Miller Air Park, Bayville
Through Sunday
Experience a variety of musical acts and animal events. Meet animals raised by local youth, learn new things in the 4-H general tent and participate in fun games and activities. There will be rides, food and shopping.
White Meadow Lakes Festival Days
White Meadow Lake, Rockaway
Through Sunday
Come for rides, music, food, drinks, games, entertainment, a magician, strolling performers and a vendor market. Throughout the week there will also be a hot dog eating contest, watermelon eating contest, Gellyball, karaoke, a water balloon toss and a psychic. Fireworks are Sunday night.
Cinderella
Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven
Through Sunday
This performance will be specially tailored to kids ages 3-10.
White Meadow Lakes Festival Days
White Meadow Lake, Rockaway
Thursday – Sunday
The common activities include rides, music, food, drinks, games, entertainment, a magician, strolling performers and a vendor market. Throughout the week there will also be a hot dog eating contest, watermelon eating contest, Gellyball, karaoke, a water balloon toss and a psychic. Fireworks are Sunday night.
Cirque Italia
Menlo Park Mall, Edison
Thursday – Sunday
Watch the performers do their tricks during this year’s Water Circus. Come early for the 3-D hologram preshow.
Anglesea Blues Festival & NJ State BBQ Championship
North Wildwood
Friday – Sunday
There will be great blues music to listen to while you’re eating (and cleaning) barbecue options off your fingers and mouth. The performances take place for free on the main stage and in neighboring pubs and clubs.
Dream Food Fest
American Dream, East Rutherford
Friday – Sunday
This mall meets entertainment complex is already known for its amazing food hall, but those choices will expand during this three-day open-air collaboration of more than 100 unique food vendors from the NYC metro area. There will be showcases of local artists plus live performances all day, each day.
New Jersey Beach Invasion
Wildwood Beach
Friday – Sunday
If the Wildwoods sign at Rio Grande Avenue isn’t famous enough, it will draw much more attention when hundreds of Jeeps line the beach. Over the course of three days, you can check out food trucks, chat with the industry’s top vendors and play on an exclusive beach obstacle course powered by Rausch Creek Off-Road Park.
Christmas in July Food Truck Festival
Laurita Winery, New Egypt
Saturday – Sunday
Santa will make a mid-year visit, bringing lots of food, wine, activities and fun for the whole family. Some of his elves include live band musicians, vendors, a clown, a face painter, and a wagon tour driver. Stay for the fire pits and s’mores. A special fireworks display is planned for Saturday night.
SSSensational Snakes
Flat Rock Brook, Englewood
Saturday – Sunday
On National Snake Day you can listen to the reading of a different story every hour that features a snake as the main character. After the story, there will be a fun craft and a meet-and-greet with a resident reptile.
Garden State Cat Expo
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison
Saturday – Sunday
Meet lots of breeds of cats and learn about how to care for them – then visit an adoption table and apply to take one home. You can also shop for cat furniture, toys, jewelry, goods and other items.
FRIDAY
Sad Summer Festival
PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel
Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, Pvris, Hot Mulligan, Mom Jeans and Stand Atlantic are the headliners. There will be special guests on special dates, plus more artists on the bill.
Jack & Jill & the Beanstalk
Theater Camp at Edison Elks, Edison
Kids 4 and older will get a kick out of this live performance of the common children’s story.
Sunsets & Sunflower
Alstede Farms, Chester
Take your time walking through the Blooming Giants sunflower trail, enjoy live music and taste wine or hard cider provided by Tomasello Winery. Treat yourself to homemade ice cream, featuring seasonal flavors such as peach and peach blueberry. Sunflowers are available for picking at an additional charge.
Overnight Camping in the Safari
Six Flags Great Adventure Safari, Jackson
Friday night you’ll get to camp out in Camp Adventure, near the giraffe enclosure, with the sounds of roaring lions and the sights of running antelopes in the distance. After dinner, sit outside for a movie and s’mores. When you wake up Saturday morning you’ll get to meet a bunch of cool animals and then take a slow ride out of the safari.
SATURDAY
Sourland Mountain Festival
Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes
Learn all about the Sourland region as you listen to live music, eat local food, sip craft beers and spirits, and participate in family activities. Since this is held at the winery, you know the vino will be on point. Proceeds benefit the Sourland Conservancy, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the history and ecology of the Sourland Mountain region of Central New Jersey.
Bastille Day
Frenchtown
The sidewalk celebration will include live music in several locations in the downtown area, a scavenger hunt, French-themed menu items at the cafes and restaurants, and “Marie Antoinette” and her friends roaming around town.
Afro Beat Fest
Military Park, Newark
After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the celebration of African culture in New Jersey returns to bridge the gap between Newark and Africa. The day will be filled with Afrobeat and traditional dance performances, visual art installations, activities, African food from local vendors and a marketplace featuring Black-owned businesses. Global stars including King Promise and Bad Boy Timz will take the stage. YEDOR Arts, an organization dedicated to making the fine arts more accessible to underprivileged youth in the Greater Newark area, will host art installations that showcase Newark’s artists. There will also be a children’s village to entertain the little ones.
Slider’s Birthday
Breakwater Beach Waterpark, Seaside Heights
Slider invited his friends Yellow Shark, Hawaiian Princess & Hawaiian Guy, Blue & Orange Fishes and Splashing Mermaids to his birthday party – as well as your kids! The first 100 guests who pay full price and donate to Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Center at the Sales Booth will receive a Casino Pier Exclusive Gift.
Wine & Wildlife
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, Medford
Cedar Run is a non-profit that seeks to help NJ native species through education, conservation and rehabilitation. During this adults-only event, you can sample wine, bid for auction items and meet some of the Wildlife Ambassadors (aka resident animals).
Awakening Your Journey Healing Expo
Showboat, Atlantic City
Visit the various booth for crystals, reiki, angel readings, life coaching, psychic readings, energy healing and more. There will be a special kids area.
METC Family Fun Day
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, Madison
The day’s activities have a sustainability theme with an electric car, solar and garden crafts, music, entertainment, short films and an exhibit inside the museum.
Blueberry Festival
Clement Farm, Pemberton
There will be food trucks, cocktail tastings, raffles, water ice, face painting, popcorn, games, music, and more than 60 vendors.
NJ Hunger Project
Robbinsville High School, Robbinsville
ONE Project NJ and Be Kind host this annual event, Send Hunger Packing, where you and the kids can volunteer to pack lunches for those in need. Hundreds of people show up for this community service event.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton “In Person”
Morristown National Historical Park Museum Auditorium, Morristown
Historical actress Kim Hanley will portray leading American women’s rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who in 1848 sponsored the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, NY.
Revolutionary War Reenactment
The Hermitage, Hohokus
This will be a firsthand taste of American history as members of Outwater’s Militia – and George Washington himself- will reenact the time that Washington’s troops stayed at the Hermitage in 1778. There will also be a blacksmith, a lace maker, dancers, cooks and more doing demos.
Taco Palooza
Washington Lake Park, Sewell
Celebrate all things taco – plus beer, sangria and margaritas if you’re old enough. Don’t forget to vote in the contests for Peoples Choice Awards for Top Traditional Taco, Trendsetting Taco & Loco Taco. There will be music, kids’ activities and vendor shopping.
Franklin Twp. Food and Music Festival
Franklin High School, Franklin Twp.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket so you can spend the afternoon supporting Somerset Project Graduation. There will be inflatable rides, face painters, Henna tattoos, local craft vendors, and live music from Naughty Place and Grand Theft Audio NJ.
Square Dancing
Riamede Farm, Chester
Professional square dance caller Ed LaPlante will be back giving lessons and calling for the evening inside the vintage barn. All ages are welcome to this family-friendly dance party.
Rugged Maniac
Raceway Park, Englishtown
Every 15 minutes, 200 races will be released from the starting line so they can run through an obstacle course filled with 25 different activities. Afterward, everyone will gather for food, drinks, music and more fun.
City of Water Day
Throughout NJ and NYC
Several organizations will host events on and near the water, such as free boat tours and hands-on workshops. You’ll have lots of access to your local waterfront. Check out the map of events at cityofwaterday.org/eventsmap.
Midsummer Music in the Woods
Herrontown Woods, Princeton
Princeton-based band Crown Acoustic will play Americana, country and folk music; and The Ragtime Relics will take the stage for the ragtime era, jazz age, swing era, pre-war blues, country and early rock ‘n’ roll. Vivia Font will read some poetry between sets.
Touch-A-Truck
Hamilton Township Public Library, Hamilton Twp.
Kids can explore the large trucks that are used for road maintenance, debris removal and other tasks by climbing on and in the trucks.
Big Bang Mile and Science Festival
Bell Works, Holmdel
The Shore Athletic Club is holding a variety of races, an awards ceremony, plus a science festival in the afternoon.
Roxy’s Rock ‘n’ Read
Rockefeller Center, New York
Take the trip into NYC for a full day of reading-related activities. Roxy the Owl will fly in for the event to share her favorite books. Join the scavenger hunt, listen to book readings and listen to a live concert by The Rock and Roll Playhouse. There will also be arts and crafts, face painting, balloon animals and temporary tattoos.
SUNDAY
Farm-to-Table Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Alstede Farms, Chester
Take a wagon ride down to the hall where you’ll sit down to homemade blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and breakfast potatoes. Then, head to the pick-your-own fields to get some fresh blueberries to take home. There will also be barnyard lasso, duck races and a visit with the farm animals.
Phyllis Wheatley “In Person”
Morristown National Historical Park Museum Auditorium, Morristown
Historical actress Dr. Daisy Century will portray the first published enslaved African American Phillis Wheatley. A copy of the first edition of Wheatley’s poems from the park’s collection will be on display.
Outdoor Family Day
Great Swamp Watershed Association Conservation Management Area, Harding Twp.
As part of the Water Workshop Weekend series, the whole family is invited to take part in hikes, activities and nature crafts. This marks the 16th annual City of Water Day, which brings awareness to the NJ and NY harbors.
Walk. Talk. Taste Montclair
Valley Road and Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
For a great bonding experience with your teens, take them to this historical walking tour that will stop at several downtown restaurants for samples. It’s three hours of eating and walking and walking and eating.
Vintage Market Place
Ringwood Manor, Ringwood
Bring your valuables for an on-site appraisal, or see what new treasures you can find at this vintage collectibles market. You can also take a tour of Ringwood Manor when you stop by, or go to the entertainment area for live music and food trucks.
Peach Festival
Melick Town Farm, Califon
Reservations include tractor wagon rides, hard cider tastings, tractor tire playground, goats and more.
Concours on the Palisades
Main Street, Fort Lee
Check out this collection of more than 100 luxury and exotic cars, from historic classics to the newest and most advanced high-powered vehicles on the road today. This year’s show will also include special recognition of the Corvette’s 70th anniversary, with Main Street lined with Corvettes from all eight generations. There will also be a partnership with the Barrymore Film Center with cars from famous movies displayed. Award classes include British, Italian, German, Scandinavian, American, Japanese, Korean, Corvette, Movie Cars, and Vintage (pre-1960).
Top Gun: Maverick
Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
Movie Night Under the Stars is back, so bring a picnic basket and lawn chair and enjoy the free outdoor movie.
Family Woodland Hike
New Jersey Botanical Garden, Ringwood
An easy, child-friendly hike goes through the garden’s woodlands, and you’ll get to learn about the plants and animals around you.
Artisan Market
Main Street Pops, Hoboken
There will be tons of outdoor summer games, plus more than 80 artisan vendors and live music by Two For The Road.
Sunday Brunch
The Rebecca Finn House, Toms River
The first brunch held on this historic property will include jazz music.
July 16 is National Ice Cream Day, so grab yourself a sweet treat at your favorite NJ ice cream shop.
ONGOING
Student Archaeology Classes
The Museum of American History at Deptford, Deptford
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in July
Kids 7-14 will learn about what an archaeologist does in the field by taking part in an actual excavation on the grounds of the Andaloro Farmhouse.
Downtown After Sundown
Spiotta Park, South Orange
Saturdays in July
Each week there will be a different musical style represented, such as Flamenco, New Orleans brass, jump blues, vintage rock, pop rock, country, R&B, pop, funk, blues, jazz and cover bands.
Dig It! Plant It! Eat It!
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morristown
Saturdays in July
Through hands-on gardening, a tour of the museum’s historic rooms, and an art-making experience with a New Jersey artist, kids and their caregivers can enjoy nature while learning about life in the past.
Satellites
Premiere Stages, Union
July 13-30
Katherine is a scientist studying climate change; her husband Mike is an astronaut exploring the unknown. When Mike’s shuttle vanishes in outer space, Katherine forges ahead alone, raising their children and continuing her life’s work until Mike suddenly reappears without explanation. This new play has a series of panel discussions and meet-and-greet throughout its run.
The SpongeBob Musical
Middletown Arts Center, Middletown
July 14-16, July 21-23
The MAC Players present a tale from Bikini Bottom. When they discover that a volcano will soon erupt, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save their home.
New Brunswick Restaurant Week
New Brunswick
July 16-30
Choose an old favorite or try a new place when specials and discounts are offered throughout town.
Shark Summer
Adventure Aquarium, Camden
July 17 – August 20
The Scuba Tooth Fairy returns this summer; watch as they dig for shark teeth in the tanks. There will be lots of other shark-themed activities and events throughout the aquarium for shark lovers of all ages.
Jump Into Pictures: Opening Night
West Windsor Arts, Princeton Jct.
July 18 – August 26
The exhibition features illustrations geared toward kids 14 and under. You’ll see lots of children’s books that play a role in kids’ development.
Mary Poppins Jr.
Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven
July 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23; and August 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20
This special performance will be geared for kids ages 3-10.
Blueberry Summer Fest
Whitesbog Preserve, Browns Mills
Saturdays, through July 22
Kick off the blueberry season at Whitesbog Preservation Trust. A country fair takes place in this historic village of the Pine Barrens with museum and historic home tours, tractor-pulled wagon rides, craft vendors and more.
Summerfest
Windward Beach Park, Brick Twp.
Tuesdays, through July 27
Each week a different band will perform, starting with Super Trans Am and finishing with Garden State Radio. There is a fireworks display after every concert. The evenings include a food court and beer garden. Other SummerFest events include National Night Out on Aug. 1, the annual car show on Aug. 3 and a drive-in movie featuring Top Gun: Maverick on Aug. 11.
The Woman Who Built the Brooklyn Bridge
Theatre Intime, Princeton
Friday-Sunday, through July 30
This one-act show tells the story of Emily Roebling, a female engineer who helped complete New York City’s iconic bridge. It has fun music and silly characters to get kids interested in engineering. This is Princeton Summer Theater’s annual children’s show.
Shipwrecked
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Madison
Through July 30
During this outdoor performance, adventure lovers of any age will see The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont on the streets of 19th-century London, on the ocean, in Australia and back on a world tour.
Reynols Art Exhibition
Flemington DIY, Flemington
Through July 31
Reynols formed in the 1990s in Buenos Aires, Argentina, led by drummer and vocalist Miguel Tomasin, who has Down syndrome. On display will be photography, silk-screened posters, Xerox art and audio from Reynols. Opening night is July 7.
The Little Mermaid
Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven
August 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
The theater puts its own spin on the classic story. Geared toward kids ages 3-10.
Summer Vibes Festival
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Through August 12
The theme park will take on a new look with bold and colorful installations. Look up under the Umbrella Canopy for hundreds of colorful umbrellas providing shade plus beauty. Look down along Whirly Way and you’ll walk through a spinning tunnel filled with tens of thousands of pinwheels. Whether or not you’re brave enough to ride The Joker, you’ll see the biggest beach balls around right out front. Plus, there will be specialty food options and live entertainment. The festival is included with your admission.
Six Flags Flavors of the World Food Festival
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Through August 13
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, you can taste foods from seven different countries in the world – no passport required! There will be fireworks on select nights.
Golden Girls Murder Mystery
Resorts AC Casino and Hotel, Atlantic City
Select dates through August 19
Miami’s Fab Four are investigating a potential murder hit – when they become suspects in a completely different murder! Use your detective skills to figure out which character is responsible and what their motive is – could it possibly be one of our favorite friends who is guilty?
Movie House
Paramus Park Mall, Paramus
Thursday – Saturday, through August 26
Movie fans will love the 10 different rooms packed with games, virtual reality-inspired experiences, photo ops, “easter eggs” from movies and more. Snap photos in the Alice in Wonderland Illusion Room or the Under The Sea room; navigate through the Willy Wonka Infinity Tunnel, take a walk through munchkin land in the Wizard of Oz room, experience the magical Harry Potter-inspired room, or head over to the beach-themed room. There’s also a Movie in the Park Experience (with a real movie playing every night), and movie-themed games including interactive Movie House Trivia in a Blockbuster Room. You can take part in the Movie House Scavenger Hunt, too.
Morning Walk
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville
Saturdays, through August 26
New Jersey Audubon is hosting a weekly morning walk so you can enjoy a quiet morning at the sanctuary, walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. The walk is informal and informative: you’ll discover birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles and amphibians along the way.
Nature Infused Yoga
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville
Virtual option as well
Saturdays, through August 26
Yoga teacher Kristin Mylecraine will show how yoga is a great way to relax, find inner connection, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class hosted by New Jersey Audubon.
Disney 100: The Exhibition
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Through August 27
Disney fans will love this behind-the-scenes look at their favorite characters, movies and theme parks. Walk through 10 different galleries that will immerse you in sight, sound and touch.
Sand Sculptures in The Village
Peddler’s Village, New Hope, PA
Through August 31
Celebrate summer vibes with six larger-than-life sand sculptures that celebrate your and your kid’s favorite stories from the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, Peter Pan, The Jungle Book, Winnie-the-Pooh, Mother Goose stories and Alice in Wonderland.
Yoga By the Bay
Old Bridge Waterfront Park, Cliffwood Beach
Sundays and Tuesdays, through September
Bring a mat or towel because these one-hour yoga classes will be held on the grass overlooking the water.
Downtown After Sundown
Spiotta Park, South Orange
Saturdays, through September 2
Each week there will be a different musical style represented, such as Flamenco, New Orleans brass, jump blues, vintage rock, pop rock, country, R&B, pop, funk, blues, jazz and cover bands.
Beach Yoga
Ocean Place Resort and Spa, Long Branch
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through September 3
Put on sunscreen, wear a hat and bring lots of water, because these one-hour hatha vinyasa classes are on the beach along the Atlantic.
Boardwalk Craft Show
Rio Grande Avenue Boardwalk, Wildwood
Select weekends, through September 3
As you stroll down the boardwalk, check out the artisans, handmade craft items, boutique items, gifts and more. The dates are May 27 and 28, June 17 and 18, July 1, 2 and 3, July 15 and 16, August 12 and 13, August 19 and 20, and September 2 and 3.
Statue at Sunset Cruise
Pier 16, New York, NY
Every day, through September 3
Bring your kids or date on board a small, intimate Circle Line vessel, where you’ll sail along the East River for an hour during sunset, passing by NYC landmarks such as the Statute of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. There will be a photo stop at Lady Liberty.
Identity & Restraint: Art of the Dog Collar
AKC Museum of the Dog, New York
Through September 4
This unique exhibit presents an array of dog collars from the National Sporting Library & Museum. Fine art from the AKC Museum of the Dog and American Kennel Club Collections will help develop an understanding of the collar as both art and object and how its design changed in relation to different dog breeds and their uses.
Thomas and Friends Explore the Rails
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Through September 4
Kids can learn, play and solve problems while finding themselves in locations from the beloved TV series. Younger kids can practice counting objects, comparing sizes and learning colors. Older kids can practice their math skills, learn basic engineering concepts, discover science ideas through play, and see how technology works to keep engines running.
Wind Therapy Wellness Sails
Wilbur’s Marina, Forked River (Lacey Twp.)
Select dates, through September
There are many options aboard the Wind Therapy sailboat: sunrise sails, sunset sails, full-day sails, teen camps, teen wellness and a full moon retreat. You take a gentle sail along the Barnegat Bay and then dock for meditation, crystal bowl singing and a quick chair massage.
Gaming Fest
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Through September 4
Once you get to the theme park, use the app to reserve your spot and get ready to play in one of the Custom Gaming Houses. You’ll feel like you’re playing like the pros.
Ocean Xperience
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Through September 15 (LSC is closed Mondays)
You’ll become an “Xplorer” as you pilot the OceanXplorer, the most advanced research ship in the world. Deploy its research vehicle, conduct a guided mission, study orca groups and then watch OceanX footage of the ocean.
Members’ Juried Exhibition
Center for Contemporary Art, Bedminster
Through September 15
Take your time viewing 75 works of art in painting, printmaking, charcoal, ink, graphite, pastel, fiber, photography, mixed media, ceramics and more.
Rise of the New Jersey Diner
Hannah Memorial Garden at Paterson Museum, Paterson
Through September 23
The newest exhibit, “Order’s Up!” Paterson and the Rise of the New Jersey Diner, acknowledges what we already know: that New Jersey is the “Diner Capital of the World.” Learn how Paterson played a role in this statewide phenomenon.
Bonfires on the Beach
Asbury Park
Through September 29
On Fridays in May and June, Wednesdays in July and August, and Fridays again in September, you can visit one of several beaches in Asbury for a family bonfire. Bring your chairs, blankets and s’more-making items.
Cowtown Pro-Rodeo
Cowtown Rodeo, Pilesgrove
Saturdays, through September 30
There will be tons of bull riding fun, including steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, tie-down roping and team roping.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
50 West 34th Street, New York, NY
Through October 15
This immersive exhibit is dedicated to all things Harry Potter. The exhibition features the iconic moments, characters, settings and beasts seen in the films and stories of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and also includes the costumes, props and imagery from the Broadway production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. You can choose a Patronus, cast a spell, test their Quidditch skills, and brew potions while you’re there.
Little Falls Farmers Market
Little Falls
Sundays, through October 29
Soupeteer, Doughboy On The Rise, Jersey Pickles, High Mountain Foods, Pastabalities, Rosie’s Empanadas, Jersey Spirits, Seven Tribesmen and Cousins Main Lobster are just some of the returning vendors for the season. Live music will be from Your Mom’s Hot and new this year will be live jazz music from Hunter Hays – plus DJ Allstar Spotlight.
Mountain Creek Resort Bike Park
Mountain Creek Resort, Vernon Twp.
Through October 29
The bike park at Mountain Creek has 52 downhill trails that challenge everyone from first-time bikers to downhill professional racers. Zip tours feature a series of ziplines ranging from 200 feet to 1,500 feet in length. On Wednesday, May 17, the bike park opens for the season at Mountain Creek, followed by the opening of the zipline tours on May 27.
Duke Farms Market
Duke Farms, Hillsborough
Sundays, through November 12
The best farms and artisan vendors from the Raritan Watershed region will offer items for all your grocery needs.
T-Rex Takeover
Field Station: Dinosaurs, Leonia
Select days, through November 12
The park will be home to more than 30 larger-than-life-sized dinosaurs and includes the Jurassic Jump attraction, activities like dino trivia or feeding a T-Rex, time to speak with actual paleontologists and a scavenger hunt.
Aerial Adventure Park Night Climb
Great Gorge Golf Club, Vernon
Select dates, through November 18
Night climbs give you three hours of access to the 10 original aerial obstacle courses, plus the new zipline course, The Black Creek Flyer. You can spend the night climbing, zipping, scrambling and scampering through the trees. Stop for something to eat or sit by the fire to relax before heading up again.
Food Truck Festival Season
Laurita Winery, New Egypt
Select Saturdays and Sundays, through November 19
Each weekend will have a different theme with food trucks to match, plus have a glass or wine or two. There will be family activities, too.
Hopatcong Sunday Market & Craft Fair
Park & Ride, Hopatcong
Sundays, through November 26
Each week, bring the kids and shop from a variety of food, produce and craft vendors.
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