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 › Ocean County Events
Events List Navigation
Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony – Wildwood
Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony It's time to get your feet sandy! Come join us to officially start the summer season at 12 noon on the Andrews Avenue beach next to the Wildwoods Convention Center. A large, ornate key will be used to 'unlock' the ocean, along with tourism and city officials, guest speakers and more than 300 elementary school children with kites in the air. This event is FREE to attend. 609.729.9000
Find out more »Little Egg Harbor Township Free Movie Nights
Little Egg Harbor Township Free Movie Nights 2018 Schedule Friday, May 25, 2018 Friday, June 15, 2018 Friday, July 27, 2018 Friday, August 24, 2018 Friday, September 21, 2018
Find out more »Waretown Founder’s Day
Township of Ocean Founder’s Day May 26th 9am-3pm at the Frederic A. Priff Elementary School 139 Wells Mills Rd. Waretown, NJ 08758 Free Children’s Inflatable Rides, Trackless Train Over 130 Craft, Business and Food Vendors Demonstrations by Ocean Township Police Dept. Waretown Volunteer Fire Dept. Waretown First Aid Squad WBNJ 91.1 FM and Local talent entertaining you on stage. Children’s Cupcake Decorating Contest 2018FIREWORKS ON THE BAY AT 9PM VIEWING AREA WILL BE AT THE END OF BRYANT RD NEW…
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 »Barnes and Noble Statewide Story Time
Barnes & Noble's Upcoming Events for Kids Keep this list handy as we will be updating it monthly. While these events should be happening at all Barnes & Nobles stores unless noted otherwise we do recommend you do check with your local store to confirm. Llama Llama Loves to Read Storytime Saturday May 05, 2018 11:00 AM Llama Llama is becoming a reader and can't wait to show his mother everything he's learned. Join us…
Find out more »Cattus Island Nature Walks – Toms River
Cattus Island Nature Walks Be a part of a 38-year Ocean County tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McClain. Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. DATE: Saturdays and Sundays (excluding May 19 & 20) TIME: 2:00 – 3:00pm May 12 & 13 Mother’s Day Stroll May 26 & 27 Herps; A Search for Reptiles…
Find out more »Point Pleasant Memorial Day Bike Parade
Line up at 10:30 at Community park, open to ages 2-12. Memorial Day ceremony starts at noon.
Find out more »Cattus Island Nature Walks – Toms River
Cattus Island Nature Walks Be a part of a 38-year Ocean County tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McClain. Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. DATE: Saturdays and Sundays (excluding May 19 & 20) TIME: 2:00 – 3:00pm May 12 & 13 Mother’s Day Stroll May 26 & 27 Herps; A Search for Reptiles…
Find out more »Barnegat Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony6:00PM, assemble at West 11th Street, 6:30PM, parade begins. It will conclude at the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park with a memorial ceremony. Ocean County Emerald Society Bagpipe Band will be featured, 494-9196
Find out more »Brick – Memorial Day Parade
The Annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 28. The Parade steps off at 10am from the former Foodtown and marches on Chambers Bridge Road to the Municipal Building where a ceremony will follow. The Parade is hosted by the Township of Brick, VFW Post 8867 and American Legion Post 348.
Find out more »Lacey Township Memorial Day Parade
May 28th -Memorial Day Parade Lacey Township Veteran's Commission is sponsoring Memorial Parade on Monday, May 28, 2017 at 10:00 am. If anyone is interested in marching in the parade or speaking at the Memorial Ceremony and would like to present a wreath. Please email laceyclerk@laceytownship.org with your name, group and contact telephone number. The parade begins at the Lacey United Methodist Church located at 203 Lacey Road, heads west along Lacey Road, and ends at the Lacey Township Municipal…
Find out more »Lakewood Memorial Day Parade
2018 Township of Lakewood Memorial Day Parade Its that time of year again- we are gearing up for the 2018 Memorial Day Parade! The parade is scheduled to take place Monday, May 28, 2018 at 10:00am.
Find out more »Little Egg Harbor Memorial Day Parade
Little Egg Harbor Township, American Legion and VFW sponsored parade starts at 10 AM.
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Story Time – Brick
Come and hear assorted children’s stories read by our enthusiastic booksellers.
Find out more »Plumsted Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade Event Date: Monday, May 28, 2018 - 1:00pm The Annual Memorial Day Parade will take place at 1 pm on Monday, May 28th.
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.
