New Jersey is a great place to take in some FREE or low-cost family activities.
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.
Don’t you want families to know about your events in NJ? For information on having your event listed and advertised on the Jersey Family Fun Calendar of New Jersey Events, please visit our event submission directions.
Want a listing of tomorrow’s events delivered to your mailbox each day? Text Jerseyfun to 66866 to sign up for our 100 Days of Summer Family Fun newsletter.
Upcoming Events › Atlantic County Events
Events List Navigation
Kick off to Summer – Memorial Day Weekend at Resorts AC
Kick Off to Summer Memorial Day Weekend Starts at 10AM - Beach Ball Drop at 5PM. This holiday weekend is from Friday May 25 - Monday May 28, 2018. Join us as all weekend long as we kick off summer with live music, contests and games on the boardwalk & giveaways!
Find out more »Michael’s Kids Club
Check your local Michaels store for participation $2 or $5 PER PROJECT, SUPPLIES INCLUDED. Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or just drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises. 10 AM - 12 PM Mothers Day Card May 5 Flower Bouquet May 12 Pineapple Craft May 19 Flamingo Craft May 26 Sloth Craft June 2 Cactus Project June 9 Father's Day Card June 16 Bug Project June 23 Sun Catcher/Ornament…
Find out more »Kick off to Summer – Memorial Day Weekend at Resorts AC
Kick Off to Summer Memorial Day Weekend Starts at 10AM - Beach Ball Drop at 5PM. This holiday weekend is from Friday May 25 - Monday May 28, 2018. Join us as all weekend long as we kick off summer with live music, contests and games on the boardwalk & giveaways!
Find out more »Story Time at Otto Bruyns Public Library in Northfield
Preschool Story Hour provides young children with a Story Time, Music and Movement and a hands on craft or activity. We encourage fun, social interaction, motor skills development and comprehension skills. This time also provides a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to connect with other adults in the community.
Find out more »Go Outdoors Weekend – Bass Pro Shop
Saturday May 26th & Sunday May 27th Catch and Release pond 11am-4pm Kids come in and catch live fish! Free Photo Download 11am - 4pm Saturday, 11am-4pm Sunday Crafts 11am-4pm Saturday & Sunday color and decorate a wood turtle with a backpack. The first 200 kids will receive a punch card. They must complete the fishing pond and photo, then they will receive on Saturday a LED flashing wristband, Sunday will be a Fish drawstring bag Funnel cake samples Saturday…
Find out more »Memorial Day Boardwalk Block Party – Atlantic City
9 PM ON THE BOARDWALK KICKING OFF SUMMER WITH FIREWORKS AND NEW BOARDWALK LIGHT & SOUND SHOWS! Tropicana will host the Free Boardwalk Block Party Saturday, May 26 at 9 p.m. to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and kick off the unofficial start to the summer season with a DJ spinning hot summer tunes, Tropicana’s Free Summer Fireworks Series, and the debut of four new Multimedia Light and Sound Shows. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment from a stilt walker, magician, carnival dancers…
Find out more »Tropicana’s Free Fireworks Series in Atlantic City
Tropicana’s Free Fireworks Series – Every Saturday starting May 26 – Sept. 8, 10 p.m. Tropicana’s Free Summer Fireworks Series returns just in time for Memorial Day Weekend to light up Atlantic City’s skies with a free spectacular fireworks display on May 26 at 10 p.m. The dazzling 10-minute show, is part of Tropicana’s Free Summer Fireworks Series. The shows will take place every Saturday at 10 p.m. starting May 26 through Sept. 8, plus Wednesday, July 4. The shows, designed…
Find out more »Kick off to Summer – Memorial Day Weekend at Resorts AC
Kick Off to Summer Memorial Day Weekend Starts at 10AM - Beach Ball Drop at 5PM. This holiday weekend is from Friday May 25 - Monday May 28, 2018. Join us as all weekend long as we kick off summer with live music, contests and games on the boardwalk & giveaways!
Find out more »Go Outdoors Weekend – Bass Pro Shop
Saturday May 26th & Sunday May 27th Catch and Release pond 11am-4pm Kids come in and catch live fish! Free Photo Download 11am - 4pm Saturday, 11am-4pm Sunday Crafts 11am-4pm Saturday & Sunday color and decorate a wood turtle with a backpack. The first 200 kids will receive a punch card. They must complete the fishing pond and photo, then they will receive on Saturday a LED flashing wristband, Sunday will be a Fish drawstring bag Funnel cake samples Saturday…
Find out more »Buena Vista Twp Memorial Day Service
There will be one service held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial Stone in front of the Buena Vista Township Municipal Building to remember all those who gave their lives in the service from Buena Vista Township.
Find out more »Fireworks – Resorts Atlantic City
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show 9PM on Sunday, May 27 to celebrate our 40thAnniversary!
Find out more »Egg Harbor Township’s Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Mobilized units starting at Diamond Drive, traveling west on Zion Road to North Mount Airy Avenue, where the marching units will join in. We will continue west on Zion Road to Ocean Heights Avenue, and down Ocean Heights Avenue to Veterans Memorial Park Inclement Weather Notice: If the weather is inclement, the ceremony will be moved to the Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Avenue at 10:00…
Find out more »Absecon’s Memorial Day Parade
Absecon will celebrate Memorial Day with a parade that starts at the American Legion Post #28 and ends up at Veteran’s Park. The VFW honor guard will lead the parade and numerous members of the community will participate. The children’s bike brigade will join the fun with bicycles adorned in patriotic décor. If your child wishes to join in, have them ready to ride, at the American Legion by 8:30 am. For more info visit Absecon’s website.
Find out more »Do you love our Calendar of New Jersey events? Find out more great things to do in New Jersey by signing up for one of our newsletters. Click the button below to start receiving information on family activities delivered to your inbox.
