Top Things To Do In New Jersey This Weekend –
Fall Festivals, Art Shows, Cultural Events & More
Hey there New Jersey! Lots of awesome things to do in New Jersey this weekend! From some amazing fall festivals, to unique art shows, to fantastic cultural and living history events and more, there’s a New Jersey event for everyone! Read on for the best things to do in NJ this weekend…
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Things To Do In NJ This Weekend
1. Rock The Farm Festival
Seaside Heights NJ | September 29 2018
The 5th Annual Rock The Farm Festival returns to Seaside Heights this weekend! This family friendly event features incredible all day music from the world’s top tribute bands, food trucks, beer & wine garden, a KidZone, and so much more. The Rock The Farm Festival is a benefit for the CFC Loud N Clear Foundation which provides free services to NJ families battling addiction. Learn more…
2. Yogi Berra Stadium Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
Little Falls NJ | September 29 2018
Tap into the fun at the second annual Yogi Berra Stadium Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, one of North Jersey’s biggest parties! Enjoy food, beer, music, and games and children’s activities right on the field at Yogi Berra Stadium! You can also celebrate the life and legacy of Yogi Berra with a slew of fun activities at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center. Learn more…
3. Evesham Harvest Fest
Evesham NJ | September 29 2018
Enjoy a day of fall fun at the Evesham Harvest Fest! There will be over 90 handcrafters and artists, new food vendors as well as old favorites, live music, and much more! Free admission. Learn more…
4. Monroe Township Green Fair
Monroe NJ | September 29 2018
Come on out and enjoy a fall day at the Monroe Township Green Fair! This family friendly event features fun activities and exhibits that are designed to educate the community about healthy and sustainable living, as well as how to become responsible environmental stewards. The Green Fair will include exhibits from local organizations and businesses, children’s activities, a health and wellness area for free flu shots and wellness checks, document shredding, a freecycling booth, locally grown produce, and much more! Free admission. Learn more…
5. Essex County Fall Family Festival
Roseland NJ | September 29 2018
The Essex County Fall Family Festival features tons of fun-filled activities for the entire family to enjoy – hands-on nature games and crafts, canoeing, exhibits on Native American life, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, great food, and more! Free admission. Learn more…
6. Italian Festival at Historic Smithville
Galloway NJ | September 29 2018
The Italian Festival at Historic Smithville Village will be filled with live Italian music, bocce ball on the Greene, folk dancing, children activities, shopping at the Italian Market, and more! Free admission. Learn more…
7. Passaic County Art in the Park Festival
Woodland Park NJ | September 29 2018
The Passaic County Art in the Park Festival is an annual two-day event which features fine artists, crafters, musicians, food vendors, craft beer, and more. Free admission. Learn more…
8. Sea Isle City Harborfest
Sea Isle City NJ | September 29 2018
The Sea Isle City Harborfest is a bay-side festival honoring Sea Isle City’s fishing industry. The event includes a variety of craft and specialty vendors, nautical displays, entertainment throughout the day and – of course – all of the area’s finest and freshest seafood and more. Free admission. Learn more…
9. Raritan Township Community Day
Flemington NJ | September 29 2018
Come on out and enjoy great food from local food trucks, live music and shows, games, contests, tethered balloon rides and walkabout balloon, dunk tank, tug of war and hula hoop contests, fire & rescue demonstrations, a cornhole tournament, and much more! The Raritan Township Community Day is fun for the whole family! Free admission. Learn more…
10. Leonia Oktoberfest
Leonia NJ | September 29 2018
The Leonia Oktoberfest is a family friendly event features traditional German food and beer, children’s activities, the annual Masskrugstemmen contest, live entertainment featuring Breitenbach, and more. The event supports the Rotary Club of the Palisades’ Weekend Snack Pack Program. Learn more…
11. Musket Firing at Washington Crossing State Park
Titusville N | September 30 2018
Join a Park Historian for a musket firing demonstration at Washington Crossing State Park. Learn about the weapons used during the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton. Learn more…
12. Noir at the Eagle Theatre
Hammonton NJ | September 29 & 30 2018
The Eagle Theater brings an amazing 3D/4D theme-park theater experience to its stage in Hammonton as part of an original world premiere, titled Noir. You’ll don 3D specs to follow America’s lamest private detective on a case that delves into the seedy underground of the city. This new show seamlessly blends live-action comedy with cutting-edge cinematography and up-to-the minute technology, putting you right in the middle of the action! Learn more…
13. Greenwich Artisans Faire and Marketplace
Greenwich NJ | September 29 & 30 2018
Come stroll the grounds of the Gibbon House and meet the many artisans and visit the demonstrators that help bring yesteryear alive at the Greenwich Artisans Faire and Marketplace. From blacksmithing to chair caning, you are sure to find something to pique your interest. Exhibits include textiles, pottery, handwoven baskets, handcrafted jewelry, leather items, homemade all-natural soaps, homemade honey and honey products, paintings, woodworking, handcrafted brooms, woodworking items, and so much more. Learn more…
14. Historic Soldiers Weekend
Pennsville NJ | September 29 & 30 2018
Journey back in time and see, hear and touch real history through the life of a typical soldier during the French & Indian War, Civil, World Wars and beyond at the Historic Soldiers Weekend at Fort Mott State Park. This event features historical reenactors and their equipment from every American conflict spanning the French & Indian War to the Vietnam War. Reenactment units will be encamped at Historic Fort Mott for the entire weekend, living as their ancestors did. Free admission. Learn more…
15. Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show
Tuckerton NJ | September 29 & 30 2018
The Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show is a two-day event highlighting the culture of the Barnegat Bay region. The show includes demonstrations, contests, seminars, crafters, carvers, vendors, food, music, and the Dock Dog competition as featured on ESPN! The show takes place at two locations – Tuckerton Seaport and Tip Seaman County Park. Free shuttle bus service is provided between the two locations. Free admission. Learn more…
16. LBI Sea Glass and Art Festival
Ship Bottom NJ | September 29 & 30 2018
The LBI Sea Glass and Art Festival showcases the talents of local artists and artisans, and brings together beachcombers and their finds from around the world. The festival will feature shard ID and contests, fossil ID and contests, book signings, a wrack line sculpture contest, and the Conch Blowing World Record attempt. Free admission. Learn more…
17. Chester Lions Oktoberfest
Chester NJ | September 29 & 30 2018
The 20th Annual Chester Lions Oktoberfest features authentic German cuisines like bratwursts, smoked pork chops, and kielbasa with German potato salad and sauerkraut in addition to an assortment of special Oktoberfest beers on tap. There will also be traditional German music and dancing, as well as plenty of entertainment for the kids including face painting, bounce houses, and more! Learn more…
18. Princeton University Art Museum Highlights Tour
Princeton NJ | September 29 & 30 2018
Discover the Art Museum’s premier collections spanning antiquity to contemporary in a Princeton University Art Museum Highlights Tour, offered free of charge. Learn more…
19. Boonton Day Fall Festival
Boonton NJ | September 30 2018
The Boonton Day Fall Festival is a free, family-friendly event featuring historic walking tours of the Morris Canal, live music, great food, children’s activities, exhibits by local business and organizations, a historic scavenger hunt, and much more! Free admission. Learn more…
20. Springfield Fall Festival and Car Show
Springfield NJ | September 30 3018
The Springfield Fall Festival and Car Show will feature fun for all ages! See classic cars and military vehicles! Take pictures with comic book characters, visit the interactive robotics tent, enjoy great food, rides, craft vendors, a race track with radio controlled stock cars, an obstacle course, trackless train, horse and buggy rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, and more! Free admission! Learn more…
21. Harvest Home Festival at Historic Longstreet Farm
Holmdel NJ | September 30 2018
The Harvest Home Festival at Historic Longstreet Farm is an old-fashioned country fair reminiscent of the 1890s. Experience old-fashioned fun as it was a century ago with activities like wagon rides, games, a corn husking competition, pie eating contests, live entertainment, craft demonstrations, and much more! Free admission. Learn more…
22. Hoboken Arts and Music Festival
Hoboken NJ | September 30 2018
The Hoboken Arts and Music Festival features live music on three stages (one stage is devoted exclusively to children’s entertainment), hundreds of artists and crafters, delicious food from Hoboken’s best restaurants, and fun kids’ activities including games, rides, art activities, and more! Free admission. Learn more…
23. Morristown Fall Festival
Morristown NJ | September 30 2018
The Morristown Fall Festival features non-stop live entertainment on up to 4 different stages, great food, children’s amusements, a beer tasting tent, and 150+ exhibitors showcasing local businesses, restaurants & notable community groups. Free admission. Learn more…
24. Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival
Red Bank NJ | September 30 2018
The Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival is a huge food and music festival which showcases Red Bank’s excellent restaurants and entertains thousands with continuous live music on two stages! It’s also family friendly with activities for the kids, plus unique vendors! There will be tons of Guinness and fresh oysters, and 25 of Red Bank’s favorite restaurants will be serving a variety of specialty menu items. Learn more…
25. HistoryFest 2018
Princeton NJ | September 30 2018
Come on out to the Updike Farmstead in Princeton for HistoryFest 2018! This year’s theme is “Edible History.” Enjoy music, lawn games, hands-on cooking activities for families, a “revolutionary” tea, learn about classic Princeton restaurants and food culture, and more! Free admission! Learn more…
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