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We love sharing with families fun things to do in NJ especially when it comes to events in New Jersey. If you are looking for things to do in New Jersey today or in the days ahead, just take a look at our Calendar of New Jersey events.
 
Click on any New Jersey event listing below for more information on local events that we think your family will enjoy. Our New Jersey Calendar of Events also includes things to do this weekend by including weekend events in New Jersey.

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Farm Mall in Medford at Indian Acres Farm 2023

Indian Acres Tree Farm 111 Tuckerton Rd., Medford

Here are more fun activities in Medford, New Jersey. Indian Acres Farm Mall The "Farm Mall" is an outdoor vendor event that they host every Spring at the farm. Typically …

Free

Earth Day Family Volunteer Opportunity at Belmar Beach 2023

Belmar Beach Belmar Boardwalk, Belmar

Here's another Earth Day event in Belmar, New Jersey. The Local Fix Foundation's Sweep the Shore The Local Fix Foundation is looking for volunteers for the 4th annual beach clean …

Free
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Free Saturday Tours at Reeves Reed Arboretum in Summit

Reeves-Reed Arboretum 165 Hobart Avenue, Summit

Here are more fun activities in Summit, New Jersey. Free Saturday Tours Discovery Weekends return! Explore the Arboretum when the gardens and grounds are alive with the sights and sounds …

Free

Healthy Kids Day at Gateway Family YMCA 2023

The Gateway Family YMCA Locations (See Description) New Jersey

Here are more fun activities in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day The Gateway Family YMCA is hosting Healthy Kids Day, encouraging kids, families and adults to …

Free

Flying Objects and Other Fun at Area 57 in Washington (Warren County)

Warren County Community College in Washington Township 475 County Route 57, Washington

Here are more fun activities in Washington, New Jersey. Flying Objects and Other Fun Nevada has Area 51. Warren County has Area 57! If you are curious about life – …

Free

Rock and Roll Steampunk Festival in Washington Borough (Warren County)

Pocket Park in Washington (Warren County) 44 East Washington Avenue, Washington

There is a festival happening in Washington Borough, New Jersey. Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair Steampunk is coming to Washington Borough! Victoriana meets the Industrial Revolution at the 3rd Annual …

Free

Earth Day Festival in Toms River at Cattus Island County Park 2023

Cooper Environmental Center at Cattus Island County Park 1170 Cattus Island Blvd, Toms River

Here's another Earth Day event in Toms River, New Jersey. Earth Day Celebration A celebration of nature! When is this Earth Day event? When is the raindate? No rain date …

Free

Touch A Truck in Paterson at Fire Headquarters 2023

Paterson Fire Headquarters 300 McBride Avenue, Paterson

Here are more fun activities in Paterson, New Jersey. Autism Awareness Touch-A-Truck The Paterson Fire Department and Paterson Police Department are teaming up to host a Touch-a-Truck event! When is …

Free
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Nature Walks in Cape May Point

Cape May Point State Park Light House Ave, Cape May

Here are more fun activities in Cape May Point, New Jersey. Saturday Nature Walks Saturday nature walk around park. For all ages. When is this event? When is the raindate? …

Free

Earth Day Clean Up in Westampton at Rancocas Nature Center 2023

Rancocas Nature Center 794 Rancocoas Road, Westampton

Here's another Earth Day event in Westampton, New Jersey. Earth Day Appreciation Spring Kick-Off To celebrate Earth Day 2023, Rancocas staff have organized a spring kick-off of maintenance in the …

Free

Healthy Kids Day at Greater Morristown YMCA 2023

Greater Morristown YMCA 79 Horse Hill Rd, Cedar Knolls

Here are more fun activities in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and …

Free

Healthy Kids Day at YMCA of Greater Monmouth County 2023

YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Locations (See Description) New Jersey

Here are more fun activities in Freehold, Red Bank, Wall and Old Bridge, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day At Healthy Kids Day, children and families will have the opportunity to …

Free

Earth Day Fair in Hope Township 2023

Hope Township School Gym 320 Johnsonburg Road, Hope Township

Here's another Earth Day event in Hope Township, New Jersey. Go Green with Hope Green Fair Celebrating the 10th Anniversary with new activities and past favorites! When is this Earth …

Free

Healthy Kids Day in Trenton at Capital Area YMCA 2023

Capital Area YMCA 431 Pennington Avenue, Trenton

Here are more fun activities in Trenton, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Healthy Kids Day provides all the ingredients for developing healthy, resilient kids. Join the Y for a day …

Free

Spring Festival in Jersey City 2023

City Hall Plaza in Jersey City 280 Grove Street, Jersey City

There is a festival happening in Jersey City, New Jersey. Fun Under The Sun Jersey City A free outdoor spring event for kids in Jersey City! So put your sun …

Free
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Historic Longstreet Farm Demonstrations 2023

Longstreet Farm 44 Longstreet Rd, Holmdel

Here are more fun activities in Holmdel, New Jersey. Historic Longstreet Demonstrations Throughout the year, Historic Longstreet Farm hosts different demonstrations for all to see! Demonstrations are held on different …

Free

Touch a Truck Event in Wall 2023

Wall Community Park 2700 Allaire Road, Wall Township

Here are more fun activities in Wall, New Jersey. Wall Township's Touch a Truck Kids can sit behind the wheel, take pictures with and explore everything about police cars, ambulances, …

Free

Rutgers Day in New Brunswick 2023

Rutgers University - New Brunswick 57 US Highway 1, New Brunswick

Rutgers Day, a free day-long event with hands-on learning activities, entertaining stage performances, and exhibitions and demonstrations.

Free

Spring into Summer Festival in Stone Harbor 2023

Stone Harbor Blue Water Tower 95th Street, Stone Harbor

There is a festival happening in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Spring into Summer Market & Sidewalk Sale They'll be kicking of the season under the Stone Harbor Water Tower on …

Free

Bayfest in Somers Point 2023

Somers Point Bayfest 798 Bay Avenue, Somers Point

Details about the annual Bayfest event in Somers Point.

Free
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Free Bowling for Kids Today

New Jersey - Various Locations

Here are more fun activities in New Jersey. Free Bowling for Kids Across New Jersey bowling alleys have started to accept registrations for the Kids Bowl Free program. This great …

Free

Healthy Kids Day in New Milford at YMCA of Greater Bergen County 2023

New Milford Center - YMCA of Greater Bergen County 1092 Carnation Drive, New Milford

Here are more fun activities in New Milford, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Healthy Kids Day, now in its 31st year, is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and …

Free

Healthy Kids Day in Livingston at West Essex YMCA 2023

West Essex YMCA 321 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston

Here are more fun activities in Livingston, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Healthy Kids Day, now in its 31st year, is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being …

Free

Healthy Kids Day in South Amboy at YMCA 2023

South Amboy YMCA 200 John T O'Leary Blvd, South Amboy

Here are more fun activities in South Amboy, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Celebrate Healthy Kids Day at the local YMCA! When is this event? When is the raindate? No …

Free

Healthy Kids Day in Piscataway 2023

The YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center (YPCC) 520 Hoes Lane, Piscataway

Here are more fun activities in Piscataway, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Come celebrate Healthy Kids Day! When is this event? When is the raindate? No rain date information has …

Free

Food Truck and Music Festival in South Bound Brook

Memorial Park in South Bound Brook Elizabeth Street, South Bound Brook

There is a festival happening in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. South Bound Brook Food Truck and Music Festival Are you ready for Food Truck season?! Bring your friends, family, …

$5
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Barnes and Noble Story Time in Hamilton

Barnes & Noble in Hamilton 425 Marketplace Boulevard, Hamilton

Here are more fun activities in Hamilton, New Jersey. Weekly Story Time Come and enjoy a reading and activity for some favorite children's stories! When is this event? When is …

Free

Healthy Kids Day at Gloucester County YMCA 2023

Gloucester County YMCA 235 East Red Bank Avenue, Woodbury

Here are more fun activities in Woodbury, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. …

Free

Healthy Kids Day at Madison Area YMCA 2023

Madison Area YMCA 111 Kings Road, Madison

Here are more fun activities in Madison, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Are the kids in your life already dreaming of summer? When kids are inspired, they can do anything. …

Free
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Free Tours of Kuser Mansion in Hamilton Township 2023

Kuser Farm Mansion 390 Newkirk Ave, Hamilton

Here are more fun activities in Hamilton, New Jersey. Kuser Mansion Tours The Kuser Mansion was formerly the summer home of Fred Kuser of the prominent Kuser Family, whose business …

Free
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Renaissance Fair in Historic Smithville 2023

Historic Smithville and the Village Greene 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville

Here are more fun activities in Historic Smithville, New Jersey. Renaissance Faire The Historic Village of Smithville will be transformed into the Shire of Smithville in the heart of the …

Free

Healthy Kids Day in Montclair at Geyer Family YMCA 2023

Geyer Family YMCA in Montclair 159 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair

Here are more fun activities in Montclair, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Join the Y's Annual Healthy Kids Day to celebrate healthy kids and their families. The day's programming is …

Free

Healthy Kids Day in Wayne at Wayne YMCA 2023

Wayne YMCA 1 Pike Drive, Wayne

Here are more fun activities in Wayne, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Healthy Kids Day, now in its 31st year, is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being …

Free

Porch Festival in Princeton 2023

Princeton Township Princeton

There is a festival happening in Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton Porchfest Princeton Porchfest is a walkable music festival where neighbors offer up their front porches as DIY concert venues. Talented …

Free
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Chess Club in Ventnor at Ventnor Branch Library

Ventnor City Branch Library 6500 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City

Here are more fun activities in Ventnor, New Jersey. Chess Club Do you love chess? Have you always wanted to learn? The chess club is for all ages and levels …

Free

Healthy Kids Day at Sussex County YMCA 2023

Sussex County YMCA 15 Wits End Road, Hardyston

Here are more fun activities in Hardyston, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges will celebrate Healthy Kids Day - the Y’s national initiative to improve …

Free

Healthy Kids Day at Raritan Valley YMCA 2023

Raritan Valley YMCA 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick

Here are more fun activities in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Healthy Kids Day Healthy Kids Day is where fun and play become lifelong memories! When is this event? When is …

Free

Homestead Gardening Day in Morris Plains

Historic Speedwell in Morris Plains 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains

Here are more fun activities in Morris Plains, New Jersey. Homestead Gardening Day Enjoy a Spring day in Historic Speedwell’s new historic garden. Explore how a homestead garden is planted …

$5
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Nature Hikes at Liberty State Park

Liberty State Park 200 Morris Pensin Drive, Jersey City

Here are more fun activities in Jersey City, New Jersey. Hikes at Liberty State Park Please dress for the weather, wear shoes comfortable for walking, and bring binoculars if you …

Free
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Free Admission Days at The West Milford Museum 2023

The West Milford Museum 1477 Union Valley Road, West Milford

Here are more fun activities in West Milford, New Jersey. Free Admission Days at The West Milford Museum Situated in the heart of the New Jersey Highlands, the Township of …

Free
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Nature Walks in Toms River at Cattus Island County Park

Cooper Environmental Center at Cattus Island County Park 1170 Cattus Island Blvd, Toms River

Here are more fun activities in Toms River, New Jersey. Cattus Island Nature Walks Be a part of a 40-year Ocean County tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in …

Free
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Nature Walks in Cape May Point

Cape May Point State Park Light House Ave, Cape May

Here are more fun activities in Cape May Point, New Jersey. Saturday Nature Walks Saturday nature walk around park. For all ages. When is this event? When is the raindate? …

Free

Family Community Day in Clinton 2023

Bundt Park in Clinton Township Red School House Road, Lebanon

Here are more fun activities in Clinton, New Jersey. Clinton Township Community Day 2023 Celebrate the arrival of spring with a day of community fun! When is this event? When …

Free

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