Things To Do This Weekend In And Around New Jersey May 17-19

Head to a Taylor Swift dance party, hit up a garlic fest and more!

KIWANIS KARNIVAL

Drop the kids at a Glow Night, head to a Taylor Swift dance party, hit up a garlic fest (yum!) and more this weekend!

WEEKEND

Kiwanis Karnival
East Northfield Road, Livingston
Thursday – Saturday
This five-day carnival features rides for all ages, festival food and treats, carnival games and prizes.

NY/NJ Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show
NJ Convention & Expo Center, Edison
Thursday – Sunday
This show and sale features minerals, fossils, meteorites, gemstones, artisan jewelry, amber, turquoise, emeralds, beads, findings, gold, silver, crystals, cabochons, science gifts, metaphysical, interior decor, petrified wood, craftsman jewelry boxes, tools and more.

Best of the Nest Birdhouse Competition & Display
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
Thursday – Sunday
Come and build a birdhouse for this contest and vote for your favorites.

NJ Seafood Festival
Silver Lake Park, Belmar
Friday – Sunday
The Jersey Shore is known for fresh seafood, and there will be lots for seafood lovers and land lovers to try, Businesses from all over New Jersey are participating, and there will be dozens of craft vendors set up. There is a musical lineup throughout the weekend.

Fantasy Island Amusement Park 2024 Opening Weekend
Fantasy Island Amusement Park, Beach Haven, Long Beach Island
Saturday – Sunday
This summer will be the 40th anniversary season. There are upgrades to rides, a new midway, a brand-new Giant Wheel and two additional restaurants. Play at the arcade, ride the Carousel and get a sweet treat at Scoops Up Ice Cream Parlor.

World Food Extravaganza
Mercer County Park, West Windsor
Saturday – Sunday
Discover over 50 vendors, each proudly presenting their country or regional food specialties. The Nerds will play on Saturday. On Sunday, catch live pro wrestling action from UWA Elite. Adults can purchase beer, wine and hard seltzers from around the world. Bring your young ones to the MEGA Kids Zone.

THE MORRIS MUSEUM / AutomataCon 2024

AutomataCon 2024
Morris Museum, Morristown
Saturday – Sunday
AutomataCon brings together automaton enthusiasts from around the world; automata are moving sculptures that imitate life. With certain tickets you get admission to the museum.

BaconFest 2
Laurita Winery, New Egypt
Saturday – Sunday
Aside from all things bacon, Macaroni Anne Cheeze will be doing face and arm painting in The Grove; there will be vineyard wagon tours and wine tastings; live music; and fireworks on Saturday night.

Rose Squared Art Show
Verona Park, Verona
Saturday – Sunday
This event showcases more than 90 fine art and fine craft vendors with works 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
Saturday – Sunday
There will be more than 100 juried crafters, an international food court, music, kids’ activities, non-profit organizations and more. All of this is in addition to over 40 shops, carousel ride, train ride, paddle boats, eateries, and antique arcades that are already located at the village year-round.

SCHIFF NATURE PRESERVE

FRIDAY

Singing Bowl Meditation
Schiff Nature Preserve, Mendham
Join a sound healing meditation with Himalayan singing bowls, galactic chimes, Koshi chimes, gentle gong, drum and more.

Glow in the Dark Kids Night Out
ACACNJ, Denville
Drop off the kids for a fun night that includes slime, karaoke, arts, a game room, laser tag and dancing.

Kids Farm Class: All About Goats!
Haxton Homestead, Stockton
Kids ages 4-12 will meet the goats, take a tour of the farm and make a craft. They will learn about the history of goats, the roles of goats on the farm, and how goats are milked.

The TS Dance Party
White Eagle Hall, Jersey City
The Taylor Party will put on a night of singing and dancing to your favorite Taylor Swift hits. You are encouraged to wear your best Swiftie and “Eras” gear.

MERCER COUNTY / Youth Art League

Youth Art League Exhibit Reception
Tulpehaking Nature Center, Hamilton
Youth from the Capitol Area YMCA and Foundation Academy explored parks throughout Mercer County to learn about environmental issues, and then designed comic book heroes and villains. Tonight is the artist reception and exhibit opening.

NBCO in Blue
Nicholas Music Center, New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra, in collaboration with the New Brunswick Jazz Project, will celebrate 100 years of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”

Sip & Make Your Own Planter Night
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
Terhune owners Pam Mount and Reuwai Mount Hanewald will help you make your own patio planter. You’ll get all the materials you need, including Terhune’s herbs and annuals, and a glass of wine.

7th Annual Cello Day
Mannino’s Cannoli Express, Hammonton
Mamma Bella Limoncello and lemon Italian cream soda will pair perfectly with a limoncello cannoli, and ricotta cookies with cello lemon glaze. Vendors include Can N’ Jam and Sweet Wicks & Co selling lemon items. This will be a partnership with Annata Wine Bar next door.

Friday is National Endangered Species Day, so show your love for animals at one of NJ’s awesome zoos. Then take your kids out to eat for National Pizza Party Day.

SATURDAY

Corn Planting
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Watch the farmers in action as they use workhorses and a circa-1900 planter to put down the corn. Back at the barnyard, help shell and grind corn for the pigs and chickens. Inside the farmhouse, learn how corn is processed for baking, and ask for a sample of freshly baked cornbread. Kids can make a corn mosaic sunflower.

Architecture Tour
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Madison
The museum’s executive director will lead you on a short walking tour so you can explore some of the many architectural gems in downtown Madison, including the James Library Building.

Broadway on Tap!
Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Jersey City
The evening features professional vocalists and musicians who have performed throughout NYC. Listen to songs from hit shows of the 1980s and 1990s, including Phantom of the Opera, Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, and many others.

ManalaPans Brearley Birthday Bash
Allentown Methodist Church, Allentown
The ManalaPans is a group of students from local high schools that play on professional hand-hammered steel pan drums. They will celebrate the 279th birthday of David Brearley, an Allentown resident and attorney who served as an advisor to George Washington in the Revolutionary War and later wrote part of the U.S. Constitution and served as New Jersey’s first chief justice.

Pig Roast
Howell/Jackson Columbian Club, Jackson
Admission includes roasted pig, hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken, French fries, onion rings, salads and beer. There will be horseshoes, music by DJ Drew, raffle baskets, cornhole and a 50/50 raffle.

Village Con Collectibles Festival
Fernwood Hall, Whiting
Meet Neil Vokes (Superman), Bob Petrecca (Batman), Tony DiGerolamo (The Jersey Devil) and animator Jeff Brennan (Courage the Cowardly Dog) at this collectibles festival celebrating comic books, trading cards and toys of all kinds, plus costumed characters from Star Wars.

Wardlaw+Hartridge Food Truck & Vendor Festival
Wardlaw+Hartridge School, Edison
In addition to food trucks and vendor shopping, there will be a bounce house, games, face painting, balloon art, a DJ, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.

Hackettstown International Day & Maifest
Grand and Valentine streets, Hackettstown
Support local artists, crafters, shops, restaurants and beer brewers. This is a family-friendly event with live entertainment, activities, business specials and vendors by the Marketspace. Celebrate with Maypole dancers from NJ Civic Youth Ballet at Czig Meister Brewing Company.

Dexter Lawrence II Celebrity Softball Game
Clover Stadium, Pomona, NY
Brandon Jacobs and his Superbowl 42 and 46 winning teammates take on Dexter Lawrence and current New York Giants in a game of dodgeball, a homerun derby, and softball.

No. 95 Candles
Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington
Join Melyssa Murray, owner of No. 95 Candles, and her husband James “Murr” Murray, of the “Impractical Jokers” TV show, for a day of wine, food, music, and a preview of the spring collection of candles.

Jersey Fest
White Eagle Hall, Jersey City
Presented by “Greetings From the Garden State,” get ready to celebrate everything that is Jersey through five local band performances, plus craft beer and spirits.

History Day
East Jersey Old Town Village, Piscataway
Learn about the art, culture, craftsmanship and architecture of New Jersey as historical interpreters bring history to life. Activities include home & hearth demonstrations, traditional musical performances, wagon rides, children’s crafts, stone carving, and a 19th-century print shop and local treasure. You can also take a quick shuttle to the Cornelius Low House to check out the Micah Williams exhibit.

Morning Walk
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville
During a quiet morning at the sanctuary, you will walk the trails with an NJ Audubon staff member or Associate Naturalist. The group will look for birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles and amphibians out in nature.

Nature-Infused Yoga
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville
Join this nature-based yoga class in person or virtually to spend 75 minutes unwinding from the workweek.

Lakehouse Block Party
Asbury Park
This is the unofficial kickoff to Asbury Park Music Foundation’s annual summer concert series. The Block Party features multiple local bands throughout the day plus two headlining acts, food vendors and drinks.

Paint in the Park
Warinanco Park, Elizabeth
This free event caters to people with disabilities and special needs, allowing them to create artwork while sitting in the beauty of the park.

Bumpers and Bagels
807 Ocean Rd., Pt. Pleasant
Check out hot rods, muscle cars, classics and exotics during the morning car show, which also has food vendors, music and vendor shopping. The show benefits the Ashley Lauren Foundation, a local charity that helps families of children battling cancer.

GREATER WILDWOODS TOURISM IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY / Captain Kidd Pirate Day

Captain Kidd Pirate Day
20th to 26th Avenue & Boardwalk, Wildwood
Captain William Kidd is rumored to have hidden his treasure in North Wildwood. Kids 12 and under should wear their best pirate gear and march in a free parade to where ‘X’ marks the spot on the 20th Avenue beach. At 26th and the Boardwalk, a costume contest will take place, and at the end of the parade, kids can look for the buried treasure.

Lake Hopatcong Block Party
Hopatcong State Park, Landing
The block party is a Main Street-style experience in a beautiful lakeside setting. Residents and visitors to the area will mingle with businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups, crafters, and food vendors for a community day featuring activities, entertainment, raffles, a children’s scavenger hunt, and more.

Saturday Spring Hikes
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville
The guided two-mile nature hike will have you looking at the birds, plants and trees along the paths.

Bergen Philharmonic and the “Rach Star”
Syriac Community Hall, Paramus
Classical music lovers of all ages are invited to the final concert in the Philharmonic’s 88th season.

Steel Mill Street Fair
Roebling Museum, Florence Twp.
Formerly known as the Bordentown Street Fair, this festival will include all your favorite activities like shopping, crafters, food, free entertainment, a cornhole tournament and music. You can bring your (well-behaved and leashed pets) and dress up your dog for a patriotic pet parade. The event coincides with Armed Forces Day, so celebrate our military heroes with officials from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Farm to Table Dinner
Cherry Grove Farm, Lawrenceville
Sam, Dan and Jake of Paffuto Restaurant, an Italian-inspired cafe in Philadelphia, will prepare a summer feast, sourcing their dairy, meat and produce directly from Cherry Grove. Dan Solway, of Philly’s Santé, will be your sommelier, providing wine and beverage pairings for each course while you watch the sunset over the fields. The evening includes a meet-and-greet with the farm team, drinks and snacks, followed by an opportunity to tour the farm.

Red Bull Beach Scramble
Lincoln Avenue, between Morey’s Mariners and Adventure Piers, Wildwood
Off-road racers will face a challenging and fast sand course featuring a mix of natural and manmade features.

Millburn Township’s Founding Day Celebration
Taylor Park and Bauer Center, Millburn
Taylor Park at 100: Founding Day Community Event includes live 1920s music, Millwheel Community Art Project, environmental education, yard games, chalk games, chess, live music, dance performances, historical tours, period interpreters, a cleanup of Taylor Park, live sketching and food vendors. “Stuff the Bus” with donations of non-perishable food items (not in glass).

Bird Walk
Lord Stirling Park, Basking Ridge
In the past, birders of all ages have seen up to 70 species and 13 warbler species in one day. This is a great spot for flycatchers, great-horned owl, red-headed woodpecker, and the marsh wren. You will spend some time at the East Observation Deck, which overlooks the Great Swamp marshes.

Asian American Pacific Islander JazzFest
Express Newark, Newark
There will be more than two dozen performers taking the stage, along with artist conversations, food, vendors, and a chance to meet and play with the musicians.

City Challenge Race
Jersey City
The obstacle racing event tests your strength, agility and mental resilience from towering walls and rope climbs to cargo nets and monkey bars.

JC Kids Run
J. Owen Grundy Park, Jersey City
Runners ages 1-13 will warm up, race through the course, then take part in a variety of activities. All runners will receive a medal, and donations will benefit will benefit Embrace Kids Foundation.

Spheres Bubble Show
The Levoy Theatre, Millville
Try to picture Cirque Du Soleil with the Blue Man Group. The show’s creator, bubble phenom and Guinness World Record holder Blaise Ryndes from Season 13 of America’s Got Talent combines comedy, art, science and magic. You’ll see gigantic formations of bubbles and foam, along with fog, high energy music and lasers.

Paper Cut Landscape Earrings
Big Bear Gear, Lambertville
You’ll make your own landscape earrings as a piece of wearable art.

Run For Freedom 5K
iPlay America
Start the morning with a run or walk in honor of National Armed Forces Day. Later on, all active and retired military members ride free inside iPlay, plus they’ll get discounts on the Topgolf Swing Suite and iRide Bands.

Freestyle Jersey Jam
Wellmont Theater, Montclair
Performing live on stage are TKA/K7, Judy Torres, Cynthia, Lisette Melendez, Noel, Betty D of Sweet Sensation, Soave, David Nice and Wild, Nyasia, Strafe and more surprise guests. Music by DJ Lucho and DJ Whiteboy KYS.

Moorestown Porch Fest
Perkins Center for the Arts, and throughout Moorestown
There will be a lineup of live music on the porch of the Perkins Center, featuring Michelle Show, Jersey Cornpickers, Perkins Conservatory, and an open mic. Then, throughout town, 80+ performers at 23 individual sites will entertain crowds.

Jersey Halal Spots Food Festival
Middlesex County 4H Fairgrounds, East Brunswick
There will be lots for everyone in your family to eat, plus activities for kids.

Dog Walk on BroadWalk
Red Bank
Kick off the BroadWalk season with a brand new paw-ty that includes pet adoptions, live music from Marc Delguidice and The Wag, and Yappy Hour specials.

Saturday is also International Museum Day, so visit one of New Jersey’s educational and interesting museums.

TOUR DE ELIZABETH

SUNDAY

Tour de Elizabeth
City Hall, Elizabeth
This year’s theme for the city-wide bike ride is “Riding With a Heart” to promote physical health and social awareness. Bicyclists of all ages and skill levels will cycle through parks, paths along waterways, residences, businesses, restaurants, and historic neighborhoods of Elizabeth during the 21st annual event.

New Jersey Collector Fest
Wayne PAL, Wayne
Meet comic book, sci-fi, fantasy artists and more, plus actors from TV shows and movies. There will be a vendor area with art, comic books, toys, action figures, and movie- and TV-related merchandise.

Cranford Street Fest!
Downtown Cranford
This is a street-fair style event featuring 100+ artisans and Cranford businesses along North Union Avenue and Alden Street. Food trucks and live music will be in the fire department parking lot next to the gazebo.

How Far Can You Walk? 5K Walkathon
Liberty State Park, Jersey City
Proceeds will go toward reconstructing abandoned water wells in Africa, providing clean water to over 900,000 people, through the nonprofit Embrace Relief. This event is family- and dog-friendly, packed with activities for all ages.

“A Tribute to Taylor Swift” Fundraiser
Middlesex Legion, Middlesex
Taylor Swift tribute band Taylor Made will put on a concert for the whole family while raising money for the local rescue squad.

Freehold Borough Arts Council’s Porch Fest
Freehold Borough
More than 50 musical acts will be set up on 30 porches throughout the borough. Four of those bands will compete for a chance to play in next year’s DowntownFreehold.com concert series.

WaltFest
Downtown Laurel Springs
The art and history festival celebrates the birth of Walt Whitman, who lived in Camden County. The event will feature visual arts, trolleys, food and historical re-enactors.

Hoboken Arts & Music Festival
Washington Street, Hoboken
The street will be filled with 250 artists and crafters, food vendors, two stages of live music and activities for kids.

WHIPPANY RAILWAY MUSEUM

Excursion Train Ride
Whippany Railway Museum, Whippany
Celebrate the 175th anniversary (1849) of the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ), with a ride on an historic excursion train. Members of the Central Railroad of New Jersey Veteran Employees Association will share their memories of “The Big Little Railroad.” Everyone will go home with a CNJ keepsake.

New Jersey Catholic Youth Rally
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
All youth and young adults, plus their family and friends, can play all day at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Lantern Festival for Justice and Remembrance
Edgemont Memorial Park, Montclair
AAPI New Jersey will lead a ceremony to illuminate the park with thousands of lanterns to remember those killed or harmed by violence and injustice, including anti-Asian hate. There will be performances by the Out Montclair/Union Congregational Church Pride Choir and Vanguard Theater Company. Speakers include The Honorable Matthew J. Platkin, Amol Sinha of ACLU-New Jersey, Jafreen Uddin of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop, and Emmy Award winning TV host Buki Elegbede. There will be more music by BARD, Jazz House Kids and School of Rock.

Mother’s Manifestation Experience
Loopwell, Montclair
This powerful evening for mom induces relaxation and calm through intention setting, breathwork, Reiki, relaxation, sharing, chakra alignment, ear seeds, gift bags, and tea and coffee.

May Faire in Wonderland
Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton
Mark May Day with an “Alice in Wonderland” themed festival. Sit down for tea at the Mad Hatter’s Tree Party, play in the Queen of Hearts Croquet Game, watch the Millstone River Morris Dancers perform by the may pole, shop at the marketplace and watch Disney’s version of the movie.

Kids’ Hike For Fun
Charlestown Preserve, Hampton
Kids 5 and up can join a nature walk with the group along a marked path.

Murasaki’s Moon
Avenel Performing Arts Center, Avenel
Hub City Opera and Dance announces the New Jersey premiere of the new opera that brings to life the story of Lady Murasaki, the 11th-century Japanese writer who defied societal norms to create “The Tale of Genji,” widely considered the world’s first novel.

Music in the Woods Concert Series: Joe Cirotti Quintet
Schiff Nature Preserve, Mendham
After you take a 30-minute hike up the mountain to the beautiful woods of the preserve, you’ll sit in the amphitheater and relax as you listen to Joe Cirotti with his quintet.

Bridgewater Spring Carnival
Bridgewater Commons, Bridgewater
There will be rides, games, food trucks, a DJ, carnival games and inflatables. There is no cost to attend, but there are additional fees for the petting zoo, arts and crafts tent, glitter tattoos and face painting.

Pinkster, A Jersey Dutch Celebration of Spring
Historic New Bridge Landing, River Edge
Start with a pouring ceremony that honors our ancestors who have departed. The Tricorne Dance Ensemble will dance around the maypole and perform a collection of 18th-century dances throughout the day. Watch demos of lacemaking and broom-making. There will be puppet shows, colonial games, and a QR Code cell phone-based scavenger hunt.

Mother’s Day Mini Retreat
Loopwell, Montclair
You will work with your breath and intention to release old energy and bring in the new. You’ll get coffee, wellness shots and breakfast snacks. And, you’ll get a gift bag.

Beethoven’s ‘Missa Solemnis’
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Westfield
Beethoven wrote this piece in 1824, so to celebrate the 200th anniversary you can listen to its rendition by a quartet of vocal soloists, a full chorus and orchestra.

Antique, Glass & Bottle Show
Historic Batsto Village, Hammonton
There will be 80+ dealers in the open field along with a few food vendors. Horse-drawn wagon rides and tours of the mansion will be available for a small fee. Or, you can roam through the historic village on your own.

ONGOING

Friday Night Live
Marcus Live! Bar & Grille, American Dream
Every Friday
Harlem band The Nate Lucas All-Stars will perform every Friday night at Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s new restaurant.

Tours of Crane House & Historic YWCA
Crane House & Historic YWCA, Montclair
Every Sunday
Take a self-guided tour to learn about the women of the Historic YWCA and the Crane family at your own pace. Take some time to walk through the gardens and meadow on site.

STAFF PHOTO / Renaissance Faire

Renaissance Faire
Burlington County Fairgrounds, Columbus
May 18-19 and 25-26; June 1-2 and 8-9
Come to the Shire of New Crossford for jousting events, stage shows, live music, fire-breathing stunts, knights, bubble magicians and acrobatics.

Bedminster’s Field of Honor Display
River Road Park, Bedminster
May 18 to July 13
The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House host an annual tribute with a display of over 200 American flags on the north field of the park. On June 1, join the Field of Honor Celebration where you can walk through the field of flags and tour the house, including a model of the Pluckemin Cantonment, America’s first military academy. Take part in the planting of a Salem oak tree and listen to music by the White House Wind Symphony.

Maifest
Zeppelin Hall, Jersey City
Through May 26
Think Oktoberfest, but in May. There will be live music in the garden on Saturdays.

Pickleball Smash-It
Tanger Outlets, Atlantic City
Through May 30
A new 6,235-square-foot facility is opening next to Dollar Tree and you get to try it out for free. There will be two indoor, tournament-quality courts with luxury couches, free Wi-Fi and the ability to control music from players’ own phones. You also will have the ability to capture recordings of previous plays or livestream any match to share across social media.

World War II Exhibit
Museum of American History at Deptford, Deptford
Thursdays – Sundays, through June 2
Celebrate the lives and memories of our veterans and fallen heroes through a World War II exhibit featuring military as well as civilian paraphernalia. Some of these items include weapons, equipment, uniforms, flags, and coinage of both the Allied and Axis powers in the Pacific as well as the European theatres.

Electric Dandelions
Pier A and Monroe Center Plaza, Hoboken
Through June 6
A series of 10 28-foot LED sculptures crafted from sturdy steel will line Hoboken’s waterfront. When the sun sets, the area along Sinatra Drive and around the Ninth Street and Congress Light Rail Station will be illuminated with light and motion from these gigantic pieces of art.

Yoga Flow on the River
Historic Portland Place, Locust (Middletown)
Saturdays, through June 15
Practice yoga sun salutations and deep stretches along the Navesink River.

Micah Williams: Portrait Artist Exhibit
Cornelius Low House, Piscataway
Through June 30
Learn about Middlesex and Monmouth County residents from the 19th Century through the portraits of artist Micah Williams. Adults can work with pastels to create their own portraits, and kids can contribute to the Student Gallery.

150 Years of Washington Association of New Jersey
The Morristown & Morris Twp. Library, Morristown
Through August 31
The self-guided walking exhibit has original photography, artifacts, pins and medals, and commemorative plates dating back to Revolutionary War time. WANJ was founded in March 1874 to preserve the Jacob Ford Mansion, where General George Washington and his troops stayed during the winter.

Apollo: When We Went to The Moon
Intrepid Museum, New York, NY
Through September 2
Climb aboard a lunar rover model, leave your footprints on the Moon and learn about the Space Race through this exhibit at the sea, air and space museum. Starting April 4, you can check out the Concorde super jet that recently underwent renovations and returned to the museum.

Delsea Drive-In 2024 Season
Delsea Drive-In Movie Theatre, Vineland
Fridays – Sundays, through September 3
Watch two movies back-to-back while sitting in your car, just like they did in the ’50s.

BLACK RIVER AND WESTERN RAILROAD

Black River Limited Train Ride
Black River & Western Railroad, Flemington or Ringoes station
Select dates, through September 14
This 90-minute trip takes you through Hunterdon County aboard a train, with stops at both historic train stations.

Hunterdon Wine Express
Black River & Western Railroad, Flemington
Select dates, through September 14
The round-trip excursion goes from the Flemington station to Old York Cellars Winery, where you’ll be treated to a wine tasting, chocolate and cheese pairing, and lunch. You’ll have time to walk through the vineyards before heading back.

Like Clockwork! Guinness Collection Conservation
Morris Museum, Morristown
Wednesdays – Sundays, through September 22
Learn how the Morris Museum keeps hundreds of mechanical objects running like clockwork for twenty years.

The BEAST NYC Speedboat Ride
Pier 83, New York, NY
Tuesdays – Sundays, through September 29
Roar down the Hudson River from Pier 83 to The Statue of Liberty on this high-speed boat.

Yoga on the Beach
Burk Avenue, behind the Wildwoods Convention Center
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through September 29
A traditional Hatha yoga-style class will be infused with Qi Gong, a variety of healing therapies and lots of modifications.

Free Guided Garden Tours
New Jersey Botanical Garden, Ringwood
Sundays, through the end of October
NJBG docents take you on a tour of what’s blooming around the Botanical Garden.

Friday Night Bites
The Hungry Puppy Dog Park, Farmingdale
Fridays, through October 25
Bring your pup and your friends to the double-gated, specially-designed dog park, where you can relax and listen to some music while mingling with other pet parents. There will be free snacks and treats from a sponsoring pet food manufacturer each week.

EILEEN TERCHA

Festival of Fountains
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Through October 27
There are new garden spaces, the return of the Fireworks & Fountains Shows, performances in front of the Illuminated Fountain, a beer garden, Festive Fridays with live music, and a Wine & Jazz Festival (September 14), plus all the gorgeous landscapes we can’t get enough of.

We All Scream For Ice Cream
Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May
Through November 3
Learn about the history of ice cream dating back to the Victorian era. It started as an elite and expensive dish but by the end of the 1800s came in simpler flavors and was used in cones, sundaes and banana splits. You’ll see an authentic ice cream maker and other equipment, plus a Victorian ice cream wagon.

Frank V. Marina Flea Market
Frank A. Vincent Marina, Kearny
Second Sunday of every month, through December
There will be more than 100 vendors selling everything at bargain prices.

Main Memorial Park Flea Market
Memorial Park, Clifton
Second Saturday of every month, through December
There will be more than 100 vendors selling everything at bargain prices.

Morven Revealed: Untold Stories From New Jersey’s Most Historic Home
Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton
Wednesdays – Sundays, through March 2, 2025
This special exhibit is part of Morven’s 20th-anniversary celebration and will shed light on lesser-known stories of this historic home and its residents. You’ll see rarely-seen objects and newly discovered photos about American life: childhood, hosting guests, pets, fashion, and more.

Slow Motion
Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton
Through September 1, 2025
Five artists from Monument Lab in Philadelphia created gigantic, creative, introspective monuments that will be on display for their beauty, but also to address political, cultural and social issues.

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