Calendar of New Jersey Events for Kids, Teens, & Families
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.
Events are sometimes canceled or postponed, before heading out please double check with the event organizer for current times and additional information. We do our best to provide the most relevant and timely information to our readers.
Events are posted on Jersey Family Fun with information from various sources; as well as submissions from local businesses. Please note all events are subject to change without notice. Jersey Family Fun is not liable for errors, omissions, or changes to calendar event listings.
For more specific information on any event please contact the event organizer directly. Jersey Family Fun does not put on these events, we only help with the promotion of them.
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 this weekend's events delivered to your mailbox each week? Visit our newsletter sign up form to sign up for our Jersey Family Fun Events newsletter.
View your County's Calendar of Events
View your county's specific calendar of events by clicking one of the shortcut links below.
Atlantic County Events Bergen County Events Burlington County Events
Camden County Events Cape May County Events Cumberland County Events
Essex County Events Gloucester County Events Hudson County Events
- This event has passed.
Earth Day Festival in Ridgefield Park 2023
Here’s another Earth Day event in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.
- As of May 9, 2023, these are the details that have been released about this NJ Earth Day event.
Every Day is Earth Day Festival
Join the Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission in celebrating nature, wildlife and environmental causes!
A new addition to this year’s program will be Neighborhood Compost, a New Jersey subscription-based compost pick-up service and circular home shop. Once again, the Hudson River Fisherman’s Association will be on hand to help those who would like to fish on the Hackensack River with a catch and release program.
When is this Earth Day event?
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
When is the raindate?
No rain date information has been provided.
Is the event indoors or outdoors?
OutdoorIs registration required?
NoEarth Day Festival Activities
Hosted by the Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission, the day starts off with multiple interactive shows featuring lessons on different animal species and scientific demonstrations. The fun continues with eco-cruises from the Riverkeeper along the Hackensack River, all-day music provided by Mark Rust, face painting and a Green Fair featuring local artisans, environmental exhibits and demonstrations throughout the day.
- Live animal shows
- Fishing
- Eco-cruises
- Archery demonstrations
- Science programs
- Environmental education
The association will be providing fishing equipment for those who don’t have their own fishing gear. The Board of Recreation will also be offering a mini archery clinic throughout the day.
Earth Day Festival Schedule of Shows
The following shows will be presented throughout the day and include:
- Mad Science –Interactive Science Experiments Show – Start Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Snakes n Scales – Start Time: 12:15 p.m.
- Tenafly Nature Center-Raptors Show-Start Time: 1:15 p.m.
- Bats-Bats-Bats with NJ’s Bat-Man, Joe D’Angeli-Live Animal Show-Start Time: 2:15 p.m.
What is the admission price for this Earth Day event?
This Earth Day event is being organized and hosted by
Please contact them with any questions regarding this NJ Earth Day event. Jersey Family Fun is not directly involved with this event.
Where is this event happening?
This event is happening at
To learn more about this event visit the website below
Below are similar events you may be interested in
To find more Earth Day events across New Jersey visit our guide to Great Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in New Jersey with Kids and Teens
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.
