This weekend, practice your jousting skills at a Renaissance Faire, show your competitive side at a pickleball tournament, learn to play the castanets at a Spanish festival or eat your way through a mega food fest.
WEEKEND
Corpus Christi Parish Carnival
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Chatham Twp.
Thursday – Saturday
There will be rides, carnival games and prizes, a children’s-themed play area, live music, food, a tricky tray basket raffle, and a 50/50 raffle each night.
World War II Exhibit
Museum of American History at Deptford, Deptford
Thursday – Sunday
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.
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”
Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Friday – Sunday
Four dozen young performers will put on this 2.5-hour stage production based on Disney’s animated movie.
Morey’s Piers Spring Beach Jam
Morey’s Piers, Wildwood
Friday – Sunday
Scouts from around the country will camp on the beach.
Jersey Shore Greek Fest
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Ocean
Friday – Sunday
There will be traditional Greek food and pastries, games, rides, Greek folk dancing and church tours.
Come Out & Play Camp Out
Rosedale Park, Pennington
Saturday – Sunday
Spend the night camping with your family or friends, whether you’ve camped 100 times or this is your first time. There will be naturalist-led fishing, stargazing, night hikes, camp songs, hot dogs, and s’mores by the campfire. You will wrap up the next morning with a continental breakfast and an early bird walk or family craft.
Chester Spring Craft Show
Municipal Field, Chester
Saturday – Sunday
There will be a wide variety of fine art and handmade crafts by artisans and craftspeople from around the country. Crafts include jewelry, woodworking, textiles, florals, ironwork, ceramics, photography, and much more. The show features over 150 exhibitors. While in Chester, you can spend the day in the Historic Downtown Shopping District.
Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Hunterdon Art Museum, Clinton
Montclair Art Museum, Montclair
Morris Museum, Morristown
The Newark Museum of Art, Newark
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville
Saturday – Sunday
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general admission to six cultural attractions the first full weekend of each month.
PigDog Beach Volleyball Classic
Beach between Oak and Maple Avenues, Wildwood
Saturday – Sunday
Teams of 2 and 6 will compete in various divisions, with top-level players competing for prize money and lower divisions playing for merchandise prizes.
Rose Squared: Celebrate Morristown Art Show
Vale Mansion, Morristown
Saturday – Sunday
This event showcases more than 65 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.
Boujee Foodie Con
Fort Monmouth, Oceanport
Saturday – Sunday
Your ticket gets you unlimited samples of elevated food dishes, live music and a visit from Thunder 106, the Red Bank Exotic Car Club, Nicol Squash pickle ball and squash, and new carnival games.
Well-Spring Herb Farm Spring Open House & Craft Market
Well-Spring Herb Farm, Port Murray
Saturday-Sunday
There will be free lectures and presentations, tours of the gardens, a craft market, food vendors, and about 2,000 varieties of plants.
Anglesea Open Pickleball Tournament
Albert Allen Park, North Wildwood
Saturday – Sunday
Get your team of mixed men’s and women’s doubles, and play pickleball with groups 19-plus and 50-plus.
FRIDAY
Melodies of Motion: An Evening of Indian Classical Dance
Nilkanth Plaza, Robbinsville
BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardhan will host a celebration of Indian culture and art.
Haddon Twp. Summer Makers Market
Haddon Square, Haddon Twp.
The open-air market shows off the works of local and regional artisans and makers and their handmade creations. Located in the downtown area, you will also find live music, samplings and food.
Relay For Life
Marlboro High School, Marlboro
Marlboro High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society will host their first Relay for Life event in support of the American Cancer Society.
SATURDAYÂ
Undercover Music Fest
Sloan Parking Lot, South Orange
Cover bands will play everything from Beyoncé to The Grateful Dead. Bring your children to the kid zone, play games, or book a VIP tent for your friends.
Dairying
Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Twp.
Farmer Katelyn will demo how she handles and milks the farm cow, Blizzard. You can help make cheese and butter, before churning and tasting a batch of old-fashioned ice cream. Kids can take part in a flower press craft.
Makerspace Saturday
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Madison
Kids will use a 3D printer, build with LEGOs, paint, make jewelry, experiment with engineering and coding robots, and more.
West Orange Street Fair
Main Street, West Orange
One of the biggest events of the year in West Orange, the street fair features local crafters, food from local vendors, street performers, a classic car show, beer and wine garden, a rock-climbing wall, and free all-day admission to the Thomas Edison Museum.
Father Family Fun Day
We Make, Pennington
Celebrate Father’s Day early during a day filled with games, group dancing, a moon bounce, food and inspiration from extraordinary dads.
Rally for the Two Rivers Eco-Fest
Victory Park, Rumson
This environmental celebration of the Navesink and Shrewsbury rivers will feature hands-on educational activities, river seining, music, and eco-friendly crafts. Kids can take the Environmental Passport Challenge to unlock special rewards from participating local businesses.
Stephanie Nicole Parze Foundation Vendor Fair
Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold
There will be more than 125 vendors, food trucks, live music, displays and a cornhole tournament set up in the parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods. Proceeds benefit victims of domestic violence, the missing and the traumatized, and their families.
The Pride at Peak Fashion Show
Peak Secondhand, Merchantville
Models will walk down the runway displaying the best in secondhand fashion. There will be performances from Philly Drag Mafia’s campy, comedy queen Dominique Lee and the sassy Miss Redd.
Restoration Ramble
Teaneck Creek Conservancy, Teaneck
This festival in the park is about appreciating nature, the need to cultivate a love for nature as a community, and the commitment to healing decades of harm to our lands. Restoration Ramble will include wildlife games, Turtle Time stories, a scavenger hunt and more.
VFW Parade
Wildwood
The VFW & Auxiliary Convention started on Wednesday, but on Saturday there will be a parade held in Wildwood.
Robbinsville Pride
PJ’s Pancake House, Robbinsville
PFLAG will hold a community event to celebrate Pride.
An Evening with Paula Cole
SOPAC, South Orange
The Grammy-nominated artist will perform on the mainstage as part of North Jersey Pride.
Jersey Talent
State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick
Ten of the most talented kids and adults from age 5 to 25 will express themselves through art in a safe, non-competitive talent show.
Pequannock Pride Fest
Greenview Park, Pequannock
There will be food trucks, shopping, music by Shamrock School of Music, a kids entertainment area, and arts at the 3rd annual festival.
Hungarian Festival
American Hungarian Foundation, New Brunswick
Experience all things Hungarian as Somerset Street is transformed into little Hungary for a day. Enjoy Hungarian cuisine, listen to Hungarian folk songs, and watch and learn Hungarian folk dances. There will be exhibits, activities for children, performances throughout the day, and plenty of vendors.
Steampunk Alchemy Fest 2024
Vasa Park, Hackettstown
The Freaky Mutant Weirdo Variety Show puts on an outdoor, daytime festival for the family, including bands, live entertainment, vendors, cosplay, food and friends. At night, partygoers 18+ can add on the Evening Cabaret, featuring a dinner with comedy, burlesque, entertainment, and special music by A Halo Called Fred. Optional tent camping is available on-site Saturday night, including a continental breakfast on Sunday.
ArtWalk 2024
West Windsor Arts, Princeton Junction
The one-mile walk and fitness challenge features art activities, challenges, picnics and music based on the concepts of Move, Fuel, Recover, Endure and Connect. Proceeds support West Windsor Arts’ education programs and arts programming for the community.
Arc of Warren County Food Truck Fest
Donaldson Farms, Hackettstown
There will be a dozen food trucks, live music from The Big Fuss and Brian Dean Moore Band, games, activities, ARTstitution, bungee trampoline, balloon art, and visits with ponies. Czig Meister Brewery Company will sell craft beers and hard Czelters.
Pride Fest in the Park
Huddy Park, Highlands
The second annual Pride Fest will include live music by Coming Alive Band, food vendors, specialty vendors and a wine and beer garden.
Sopranos Night,
TD Bank Ballpark, Bridgewater
Steve Schirripa will throw out the first pitch for the Somerset Patriots game. He’ll take pictures and sign autographs on the main concourse during the game. His social media star dog Willie will also be in attendance to meet fans.
Bedminster’s Field of Honor Celebration
River Road Park, Bedminster
Walk through the field of 200 American flags and tour the Jacobus Vanderveer 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.
SUNDAY
Cold Plunge Immersion
Loopwell, Montclair
Plan out four hours of your day to relax. The immersive class will start with breathwork and meditation, and end with a 2-minute ice plunge according to the Wim Hof Method.
Pups & Pints
Casino Pier, Seaside Heights
Bring your dog to the boardwalk. Dogs can ride with you in your chariot on the carousel. There will be specials on food, ice cream and beer.
Jersey Pride & Parade
Asbury Park City Hall, Asbury Park
New Jersey’s 32nd annual statewide LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration is the largest and oldest, LGBTQ Pride celebration in the Garden State. It includes a parade, rally and festival.
Feria de Sevilla
Parker Press Park, Woodbridge
Watch Flamenco dance performances on stage by Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre’s professional musicians and dancers, and then learn the moves. Special activities include how-to workshops on twirling a Spanish flag, playing the castanets, playing cajon and dancing the Flamenco. There will be plenty of Spanish food, vendors, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, tarot card readings and more.
Garwood Still Rocks
Center Street, Garwood
Center Street will become a marketplace of crafters, retailers, food trucks and a beer garden. The event will also include all day music and a huge classic car show.
Farm Day at the Museum
Schenck Farmstead / West Windsor History Museum, West Windsor
Learn about the farming history of West Windsor and Plainsboro. The event will include museum tours, crafts, activities, prizes for kids, painting and a scavenger hunt.
Tours of the Farm
Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse, Milford
This year’s calves are so adorable, and you can take a hike to see the growing herd.
Pride Ride + Picnic
Canterbury Park, Montclair
Bike + Walk Montclair starts with a scenic bike ride through the streets of Montclair. After the ride, gather in the park for music, games, and a picnic featuring delicious offerings from local food vendors.
Sensory-Friendly Film Series
The Clairidge, Montclair
Lights will be low, volume will be turned down and you can move about as much as you need during these movie screenings that are accommodating to individuals with special needs.
Crafts in the Park
Veterans Park, Westwood
Browse the booths of the 120 exhibitors from three states displaying arts and crafts.
Donut Decorating Workshop
Eclectic Chic Boutique, Montclair
Add all the sprinkles, icing, drizzles and toppings you want to turn your fresh donut into an edible work of art.
Princess Dreams
Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
My Fairytale Party puts on a singing stage show that will get your little ones singing along with the princesses.
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.
Vegan in NJ Monthly Market
American Legion Post 346, Neptune
First Sunday of every month
More than 20 vegan vendors will be set up indoors and outdoors, selling food, sweets and retail items.
New Jersey International Film Festival
Voorhees Hall, Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Fridays – Sundays, May 31 to June 9
You can watch a variety of films either in person or on demand. The complete schedule is available online.
Evita
Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Deal
May 31 to June 16
Asbury Park-based rock and soul singer Remember Jones will star as Che; and Gaby Albo, fresh off her starring role as Gloria Estefan in the national tour of Broadway’s On Your Feet, takes the title role of Eva Peron.
Renaissance Faire
Burlington County Fairgrounds, Columbus
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.
Strawberry Festival
Von Thun Farms, Monmouth Junction and Washington Twp.
Saturdays-Sundays, June 1-2 and 8-9
Pick-your-own strawberries will take place while supplies last, but both weekends at both farms you can come down for festival activities like food, hayrides, barnyard animals and games for the kids.
Winery Weekend Music Series
Terhune Orchards, Princeton
Saturdays, June 1 – August 31
Set in the wine orchard among 100-year-old apple trees, sip on some Terhune wine or a wine slushie, listen to music from local artists, hang out at the farm with the kids, stop into the farm store, order from the Barn Door Cafe. Admission is free, but wine and food are separate purchases.
Feast of St. Anthony
Our Lady of Czestochowa, South Plainfield
June 4-8
There will be rides, games, kids activities and lots of food vendors during this church fair.
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.
L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival
Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Through June 9
Hosted by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), the festival has a lot of fun but also addresses the dangers of drugs and violence. There will be food, rides and entertainment.
Magical Meet & Greets
Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Sundays, June 2-16
Kids can take photos with their favorite princess characters.
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.
FUNBOX
By Dick’s Sporting Goods, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Twp.
Fridays – Sundays, through June 16
There are 10 inflatable houses and on obstacle course for kids, and adults, to bounce on across this 25,000-square-foot park.
Cape May Music Festival
Throughout Cape May
Select Dates, through June 23
This year’s 35th annual festival organized by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture) features 15 classical, chamber, jazz, indie-pop and brass band musical performances, some free to attend.
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.
Bedminster’s Field of Honor Display
River Road Park, Bedminster
Through 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.
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.
Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Through September 2
You’ll be able see role models from every era of Barbie’s history. You’ll learn about the dolls as if they were real, including their backgrounds, struggles and accomplishments. Each area will highlight a particular role type – leader, problem solver, creator, nurturer or adventurer – and you can try each career option for yourself.
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 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.
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.
Field Station: Dinosaurs
Overpeck County Park, Leonia
Select dates through November 10
New for the season is the Feathered and Fearless exhibition, three new dinosaurs and tons of new games, activities, and shows featuring T-Rex, Toddlersaurus, dinosaur hatchlings and the park’s Dinosaur Troubadour.
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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