New Jersey Leisure Guide
September 2025 Monthly Newsletter
The September events calendar for 2025 is packed with exciting things to do in NJ. It includes concerts, theatre, festivals, sports, and entertainment that have appeal to people of all ages and interests, September is also the unofficial ending of summer on Labor Day weekend, and the official beginning of fall on September 21st. With pleasant temperatures, this is still a popular month for Jersey Shore beaches, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, festivals, and events.
New Jersey in September offers the best of both worlds: the lingering warmth of summer without the stifling heat and crowds, combined with the exciting onset of fall activities and picturesque scenery. It's a truly fantastic time to explore all that the Garden State has to offer.
Whether you’re looking to relax or stay busy every weekend, September in New Jersey delivers plenty of options. Explore, enjoy, and share your favorites with friends.
This Month's Most Trending Things to Do, Attractions, and Events
What's Happening This Weekend in New Jersey
Explore this weekends unforgettable experiences across the Garden State, including cultural festivals, family-friendly outings, outdoor fun, concerts, food & drink events, and performances you won't want to miss.
Discover the Popular NJ September Festivals, Events and Celebrations
You'll find a wide array of events celebrating the harvest, local culture, and seasonal themes. September in New Jersey is about balance — beaches without the crowds, farms at harvest peak, festivals nearly every weekend, and the first taste of autumn color in the north.
The Best Labor Day Weekend events and things to do in New
Jersey
Labor Day is often regarded simply as a day of rest and or end of summer celebrations that include picnics, barbecues, fireworks, parades, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before kids begin the new school year.
Labor Day Weekend in New Jersey has lots of fun things to do and celebrations
including festivals, parades, fireworks, and concerts. Our recommendations for the last weekend of summer's top things to do.
Discover New Jersey's Top Oktoberfest Celebrations and Events
Beginning around the third week in September, New Jersey Oktoberfest events bring a mix of German tradition and local spirit to towns big and small. From lively beer gardens to small-town streets filled with music and food, these festivals offer something for everyone. If you’re on
the hunt for the best bratwurst, want a kid-friendly spot, or just want to soak up the festive vibe, there’s plenty to discover at Oktoberfest in New Jersey 2025.
This Months Featured Restaurant
Primal By Mia
406 Beach Ave
Cape May, NJ
Primal By Mia stands above many other Cape May high-end restaurants as having the best dry-aged steaks south of Atlantic City, with the added distinction as being the only high-end restaurant in Cape May located on the beach. All seats have a beach/ocean view.
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