Can't-Miss New Jersey Family Festivals and Attractions

Exciting Events for Families in New Jersey

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What Makes New Jersey Entertainment for Families Special

New Jersey may be one of the smaller states, but when it comes to family-friendly entertainment, it packs a big punch. What sets the Garden State apart is its rare blend of beaches, boardwalks, amusement parks, and cultural gems—all within driving distance.

One of New Jersey’s biggest draws is its iconic shore. Towns like Point Pleasant and Wildwood offer classic boardwalk fun with arcades, rides, and sweet treats, creating unforgettable memories for kids and nostalgic moments for parents. The Jersey Shore combines summer thrills with a uniquely local flavor that’s hard to replicate.

Beyond the beaches, New Jersey is home to standout attractions like Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, where families can experience world-class roller coasters and an expansive safari adventure. For those who prefer indoor fun, places like the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City or the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford offer interactive exhibits, indoor skiing, water parks, and more—all year round.

Families with kids will especially appreciate the variety of engaging activities tailored just for younger visitors, ensuring endless excitement for the little ones. Each festival is uniquely themed, adding an extra layer of charm and making every event feel distinct and memorable.

What makes it truly unique is its accessibility. In a single weekend, a family can visit a zoo, catch a Broadway-caliber show at a local theater, hike in the mountains, and relax by the beach. That variety, packed into a small, travel-friendly state, is what makes New Jersey an unforgettable destination for family entertainment.

Whether you’re exploring the creations of talented crafters, savoring diverse culinary delights, or enjoying interactive activities, these festivals offer a perfect blend of fun, creativity, and community spirit. Make lasting memories and immerse yourself in the magic of New Jersey’s exceptional family events!

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May 2025 Northern Jersey Family Festivals and Events

Spring Encampment at Jockey Hollow
May 3, 4, 2025 .
Jockey Hollow
GPS Address:
580- 600 Tempe Wick Road
Morristown, NJ
This event features re-enactors from across the northeast. The special event focuses on the life and times of soldiers and civilians during the Revolutionary War. It's an event full of activities for the whole family. Highlights for the weekend include: demonstrations in camp of cooking, sewing, and other camp chores, military maneuvers, and musket firing and a special "children's muster," where children can learn to drill and march like Revolutionary soldiers.

Skylands Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, May 3, 2025; from 12-7pm (Rain or shine)
Skylands Stadium
94 Championship Place
Augusta, NJ
Cost: Admission:Admission: $5 (kids under 38" free, $5 Drink Tokens: $5 Sampler Mug: (w/6x 4oz drinks) $10 Kids Drink Bat: $10 / Beer Bat: $20 Rides + Food are additional costs
Free parking
This event features entertainment for all ages. Visitors will get to enjoy the outdoors with delicious food, deserts, specialty drinks, and more. This includes 20+ Food Trucks, 100+ Craft Beers, live music, carnival games, & more.

Taco Palooza
Saturday, May 17, 2025; 11am - 7:00pm
Mennen Arena Field
161 E Hanover Ave.
Morristown, NJ
Cost: Pay at the Event, $7 per person. Under 5 Free.
Taco Palooza features a celebration and for love for all things Taco!
The event includes Food Trucks, Restaurants, Chefs and Variety of Beer, Sangria & Margaritas .... Kids activities, Vendors and live music. Bring chairs, blankets & pop ups.

L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival
Thursday, May 22 - Sunday, June 8, 2025
Westfield Garden State Plaza
One Garden State Plaza
Paramus, NJ
Admission is $5; additional price for ride tickets.
This event features good food, rides, and entertainment, hosted by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.)
Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) is a non profit (501C3) organization, supported by dedicated police officers, committed to protecting our youth and communities from the proliferation of drugs, drug related crimes, peer to peer/cyber bullying and violence.

Grand “Secaucus Day”
May 31, 2025;11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Center of Town & Buchmuller Park
Secaucus, NJ
This 125th Anniversary Celebration features a fun day of music, games, concerts, performances, rides, food, and fireworks. The center of Town including Buchmuller Park, First Avenue, Little League Field and surrounding areas will be abuzz with excitement.

Horseshoe Crab Walk
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Liberty State Park Nature Center
Lot #1 at 300 Morris Pesin Drive,
Jersey City, NJ

Pre-registration is required. For registration, contact the Nature Center at 201-915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.
All ages welcome
This is the time of year when horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs. Join our staff on a walk to Caven Point to discover these amazing creatures and learn about the important roles they play in the natural world.

Under Cover Music Fest
May 31, 2025; 2pm until 10pm Rain date: Sunday, June 1, 12–8 PM.
Sloan Street Parking Lot
12 Sloan Street
South Orange, NJ
Event Cost: FREE
This event fatures a full day of epic cover band performances. From The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac to Erykah Badu and the Grateful Dead, eight phenomenal bands will bring legendary hits to life and get the whole town dancing.
There will be food from local favorites and drinks from the South Orange Downtown Beer Garden, featuring craft brews and hard seltzers, will be available for purchase. Families can stop by the Y-Zone, free kid-friendly games, crafts, and activities.

June 2025 Northern Jersey Family Festivals and Events

Spring Shedfest Raritan Headwaters Music Festival
Sunday, June 1st, 2025; 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve
2121 Larger Cross Road
Bedminster, NJ
This family friendly music festival located on a beautiful wildlife preserve, features live music, kid's activities, food trucks, and local craft beer & cider.
Proceeds from this event benefit Raritan Headwaters, a nonprofit conservation organization protecting land and water.

Steampunk Alchemy Fest
June 6-8, 2025: 10am - 10pm
Vasa Park
1 Vasa Drive
Hackettstown, NJ
Event Cost: $15-$30
This event features a family friendy daytime outdoor festival with bands, live entertainment, vendors, cosplay, and food. Followed by an adult evening cabaret with a dinner and comedy, burlesque, entertainment, and music, and breakfast on Sunday. For an overnight stay, camping facilities are available.

Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival
Saturday, Sunday, June 7, 8, 2025 (? Hurricane Date - June 14 & 15)
Warren County Community College
475 NJ-57
Washington, NJ
This family event features hot air balloons, arts & crafts, live entertainment, food trucks, and a car show on Sunday.

Tri-County Fair
Thursday to Sunday, June 12, 13, 14, 15, 2025
Christ Church
140 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Event Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
This event features free family entertainment, such as: family friendly music, a spectacular fireworks show on Saturday night, an old-time car show complete with 50’s music, monster truck rides, and the Extreme Illusions and Escapes of Josh Knotts! Plus, bring your superhero dad on Father’s Day to take a picture with the Batmobile!

NJ Air Show
Father's Day Weekend
June 13, 14, 15, 2025
Greenwood Lake Airport
126 Airport Rd
West Milford, NJ
This popular Father's Day weekend event features a day into night airshow with some of the world's top aerial acrobats. Aerial acrobatic performers will be showcasing their daredevil skills during night airshow. Each night Show will conclude with a pyro musical with booming fireworks and laser show. Food options will be available. For general admission, bring a folding chair or blanket.

Father's Day Whippany - Special Father's Day Train Rides
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Railway Museum
1 Railroad plaza
Whippany, NJ
Impress Dad this Father's Day with the unique gift and unforgettable experience of a train ride on one of Morris County's historic railroads - a day trip that will create memories for years to come! The Museum's mid-1900s excursion train features a unique collection of restored vintage cabooses from historic rail lines that once served New Jersey and the Metropolitan area.

Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration
Friday, June 20, 2025: 6:30 PM   7:30 PM
Flood’s Hill
South Orange, NJ
Features an evening of live music, powerful readings, delicious food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display as they honor freedom, history, and community.

Jurassic Quest
Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
Meadowlands Exposition Center
355 Plaza D
Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $22-$95
This family event features Jurassic Quest — the world's most popular dinosaur experience — joins forces with Brick Fest Live, the ultimate event for brick builders and LEGO® fans, to bring you the ULTIMATE day of discovery, play, and imagination!
Dino Fans: Step into the age of dinosaurs and marvel at life-size, moving giants — including the towering Apatosaurus, colossal Spinosaurus, and legendary T. rex. Enjoy hands-on fossil digs, meet adorable baby dinos, and hop on thrilling dino rides.
Brick Fans: Unleash your imagination with massive LEGO-inspired sculptures, build your own designs, explore interactive play zones, and race your custom build in the wildly popular Brick Fest Derby!

October 2025 Northern NJ Festivals and Themed Events

PuchiCon NJ 2025
October 4, 5, 2025
Doubletree Hilton
2117 Route 4 Eastbound
Ft. Lee, NJ
Anime Convention features a video game & comic convention with fun panels, voice actors, well known cosplayers, and performers. Dedicated to the celebration of anime, kpop, comics. manga and gaming! Embracing a strong emphasis on inclusivity, kindness, and the promotion of mental and physical well-being, we cordially invite you to indulge in your favorite fandom alongside like-minded enthusiasts.

Multidate Central NJ Family Festivals and Events

L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival
Thursday, May 22 - Sunday, June 8, 2025
Mercer County Park Fairgrounds
1638 Old Trenton Road
West Windsor Township, NJ
Admission is $5; additional price for ride tickets.
This event features good food, rides, and entertainment, hosted by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.)
Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) is a non profit (501C3) organization, supported by dedicated police officers, committed to protecting our youth and communities from the proliferation of drugs, drug related crimes, peer to peer/cyber bullying and violence.

May 2025 Central NJ Family Festivals and Events

Huddy Park In-Water Boat Show
May 1st - 4th, 2025
39 East Water Street
Huddy Park
Downtown Toms River, NJ
This twice annual boat show features boats in the water for sea trials as well as boats on land. Free boat rides for prospective buyers boats.

Highlands Fiesta de Mayo Cantina Crawl
May 3, 2025: 12pm - 5pm (rain or shine)
Huddy Park
301 Shore Dr
Highlands, NJ
Event Cost: $40.00 and includes a Margarita Contest with eight restaurants competing for the Best Margarita in Highlands!
This event features live Mariachi music playing at the participating restaurants with attendees sampling Margaritas and casting their vote for their favorite.

BBQ Jamfest!
Sunday, May 4, 2025; 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm (rain date May 21st)
Downtown Point Pleasant Beach
710 Arnold Ave
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate
This family friendly outdoor cookout features live Country Music, local BBQ, Cold Brews, cornhole, prizes, and more.

Thompson Park's Annual Creative Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, May 10, 2025;@ 10:00am - 4:00 pm
Thompson Park
805 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ
Cost: Free
This event is a juried art festival, open to artists of all mediums. In addition to the art vendors, the day will be filled with art demonstrations, live music, and food vendors.

New Jersey Seafood Festival
Friday, May 16; Saturday, May 17; and Sunday, May 18, 2025
Silver Lake Park 5th and Ocean Ave
Belmar, NJ
Admission: Free
This popular family-friendly Jersey Shore event features seafood feast with gumbo, lobster rolls, and jambalaya, coconut shrimp, crab legs, conch fritters, and more.
Live music will also entertain the attendees by a lineup of popular area musicians.

2nd Annual Highlands Roar on the River
May 17, 18, 2025
Veterans Park
51 Bay Ave.
Highlands, NJ
Event Cost: Free
This event kicks off on Saturday with JSBR skiff racing and Roar on the River Fest, where you will find food vendors, specialty vendors, live entertainment, and a wine and beer garden.
On Sunday the OPA Race Series takes place, viewable from Highlands waterfront establishments, which will have race day specials and VIP Packages, where you can get an up-close view of this action-packed event.
Race fans can visit the “Pit” located at the Seastreak Overflow Lot, 348 Shore Drive, which will be open to the public, where Race Fans can get autographs and photos with the drivers and view the boats.

Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival
Saturday, May 17, 2025 & Sunday, May 18, 2025: 11AM - 7PM (This event is rain or shine)
Bradley Park
101-199 5th Ave (Across the street from Convention Hall)
Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Single day: $15 Two day: $25
This two-day celebration features tasty vegan and plant-based meals from local chefs, as well as vegan products, plant-based fashion, live music and good times.

FBAC PorchFest
Sunday, May 18, 2025: 12:00?PM 6:00?PM
The Gazebo
Main Street
Downtown, Freehold, NJ
Free Event
This event features a fun filled day of music on the porches of downtown Freehold homes. Attendees wiill get to enjoy, music, performers, artists, & vendors.
Maps will be provided.

Ocean Fun Days
May 18, 2025; 11am - 3pm
NJ Sea Grant Consortium
Sandy Hook, NJ
Free Event
This free family friendly event features eco tours, children's activities, games and more. In addition, there will be interactive workshops with marine scientists and researchers to learn about our amazing coastline and ways you can help protect the environment.

Walnford Day
Sunday, May 18, 2025: from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Historic Walnford
Walnford Road
Upper Freehold, NJ
Free Event
This family-friendly event offers visitors the chance to explore this historic site and see its 19th century gristmill in action, tour the elegant Waln family home, and go on a horse-drawn wagon ride. Demonstrations for the day include blacksmithing, loom weaving, basket weaving, 18th century music, and more.

EarthVibes Festival
May 23, 24, 25, 2025
Camp Sacajawea GSJSZ
127 Yellowbrook Road
Farmingdale, NJ
Event Cost: $5-$60
Experience the enchantment of the EarthVibes Festival and immerse yourself in a day or weekend filled with music, workshops, and wellness activities. Let the festival's energy rejuvenate your soul and leave you feeling inspired.
The event includes live music, drum and dance, artisan vendors, a food court, mind-body-spirit and sustainability workshops, Yoga, sound-healing, nature & more.

Bradley Beach Memorial Day Weekend Festival
Saturday & Sunday, May 24, 25, 2025; from 9am-7pm
on the Bradley Beach Boardwalk
The festival includes crafters, food, live music, and Family Fun, long the promenade with entertanment both Days. Parade on Saturday, at 10am and runs along Ocean Ave.

New Jersey Jerk Fest
Sunday, May 25, 2025; 1pm - 8pm
14 Paulina Pl
Somerset, NJ
Cost: Tickets: $30-$60
This event features Caribbean cuisine, live music, food trucks, and good vibes
It's a celebration of all things "jerk." from spicy jerk chicken to flavorful jerk pork, Jerk Fish, Jerk Goat, Jerk Oxtail & Jerk Ice Cream there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
There will be food trucks, food and beverage vendors, crafts, merchandise for sale, live music, kids' activities, and more.

June 2025 Central NJ Family Festivals and Events

Asbury Park Jersey Pride Festival
Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Fifth Avenue at Kingsley
Asbury Park, NJ
Admission $10
This family friendly event features the largest LGBTQ Pride Celebration in the garden state, with attendance 20,000. It includes the The parade beginning at Asbury Park City Hall and ends at the Rally / Festival Grounds. The Rally held Against a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, and New Jersey's famous boardwalk, national headliners and local artists share the rally stage for a six hour outdoor concert, and the festival
This family (and pet) friendly event also features NJ's largest outdoor display of the Names Project's AIDS Memorial Quilt, rides in the Family Zone, and an array of eating options at our food court.

Spring Shedfest Raritan Headwaters Music Festival
Sunday, June 1st, 2025; 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve
2121 Larger Cross Road
Bedminster, NJ
Shedfest is an outdoor music festival and fundraiser for Raritan Headwaters held at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve in Bedminster, NJ. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun afternoon listening to great local bands, eating delicious food, and enjoying the outdoors at our beautiful wildlife preserve.

Mercer County Cultural Festival and Food Truck Rally
Saturday, June 7, 2025; 11am until 7pm
Mercer County Park
1063 Hughes Drive
Hamilton, NJ
Free admission
This annual family event features live performances of music and dance, with traditional art demonstrations showcasing many diverse cultures. Food trucks will be on-site.

Asbury Fest
June 6, 7, 8, 2025
Bradley Park (across from Convention Hall)
101-199 Fifth Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $5
This three day fest features beer, wine and spirits with live music, food, and games. The Fest will feature alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

49th Annual Polish Heritage Festival
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Middlesex County Fairgrounds
655 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey Turnpike, Exit 9
This festival features a celebration of Polish culture with Live music, Traditional Polish food, Antique Car Show, Children's entertainment, Dance performances, a Polish vendor marketplace, and more!

July 2025 Central NJ Family Festivals and Events

Ocean County Fair
July 9th until 13th, 2025
Robert J. Miller Airpark
Pinewald-Keswick Rd/Rt 530 and Mule Road
Bayville, NJ
The Ocean County Fair is filled with entertainment for all ages, including musical performances, animal events, 4-H displays, rides, food, vendors, a Tilt-a-Whirl and roller coasters, art and STEM projects created by young 4-H members, pony rides, pig races, and Cowboy Larry.

The Belmar Sandcastle Contest
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
17th-19th Avenue beaches
Belmar, NJ
This family-favorite event draws all ages of sandcastle sculptors and spectators to for a day of digging and designing by the sea.
The Belmar Sandcastle Contest begins with registration at 8:00 a.m. Admission to 18th Avenue beach is free for contest participants — just bring your sand pails, shovels, and creative flair!

Monmouth County Fair
Wednesday, July 23, to Sunday, July 27, 2025
East Freehold Showgrounds
Freehold Township, NJ
Admission is $10, free for kids younger than 12.
Tthe 50th annual fair will include live music, 4-H displays, rides and games, food and vendors.

August 2025 Central NJ Family Festivals and Events

Highlands 30th Annual Clam Fest
August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2025 (rain or shine)
Huddy Park
Bay & Waterwitch Avenues
Highlands, NJ
Free admission and parking This event features food trucks, a Beer, Wine, and Sangria Garden, live entertainment daily along with other festival favorites,
On Saturday, August 2nd, @ 10pm there will be a Fireworks Display on Snug Harbor Beach.

Sourland Mountain Festival
Saturday, August 16, 2025; 3pm - 8:30pm (rain or shine)
Unionville Yards
9 Rocktown Road
Ringoes, NJ
This annual family event features the communities of the Central New Jersey region coming together to present the best in musical talent, local food and drink, family fun, with a spectacular view. Festival-goers get to enjoy several hours of music, food, wine, spirits, craft beer, vendors, family activities, history, critters and wildlife education.

September 2025 Central NJ Family Festivals and Events

Latino Festival of Monmouth County
Saturday, September 20, 2025: 12:00?PM 7:00?PM
1 East Main Street
Freehold, NJ
Free admission
This fun family event features a celebration of diversity and contributions of Latin Americans with special attractions, musical acts, cultural offerings and some of the most delicious Latin American cuisine found in Central Jersey. ?
The Latino Festival is that opportunity for people of Central Jersey and surrounding counties to come and learn about those varieties and celebrate them as one.

47th Annual Festival of the Sea
September 20, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Rain date September 21st 2025.
Downtown Point Pleasant Beach
601 Arnold Ave Point
Pleasant Beach, NJ
This popular annual family event features 250 craft vendors, live music, beer & wine garden, and local restaurants.

Asbury Park PorchFest
Asbury Park, NJ
Saturday, September 27, 2025
This family-friendly, free event features more than 600 performances by an amazing group of local bands ranging from Americana to Rap, from blues to Broadway. The Porchfest is a 501c3 charity to support local under-served families.
Bring your own folding chair, water, and an umbrella just in case we get sprinkles or to block the sun. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes!

Multi-Date, South Jersey Family Festivals and Events

Cape May Lighthouse Full Moon Climb
May 11, June 11, July 10, August 9, September 7 & October 6, November 5, 2025
Cape May Point State Park
215 Lighthouse Ave.
Cape May Point, NJ
This family event features a full moon climb up the historic Cape May Lighthouse to enjoy the stunning evening sky that only occurs a handful of times a year.

Whitesbog Blueberry Summer Fest
Fridays June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, and Saturday July 5, 2025
Historic Whitesbog Village
120 N. Whitesbog Road,
Browns Mills, NJ
This annual event is a celebration of the blueberry season in NJ. This is a great one day-trip to the Pine Barrens, Enjoy a pint a fresh picked blueberries, listen to live music, and take home a fresh blueberry pie and one-of-a-kind gift at the annual Blueberry Festival at Whitesbog, the birthplace of the cultivated blueberry. There is a new theme every day.

May 2025 South Jersey Family Festivals and Events

Buena Fine Crafts & Artisans Spring Festival & Car Show
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Buena Historical Society
201 Kennedy Drive
Buena, NJ
Cost: $1
This event is a day filled with fun, food, and festivities! It will feature over 100 crafters, artisans, flowers & plants, wineries, food trucks, music, rides, cultural & ethnic, museum, horse & carriage rides & more.

Ocean City Spring Block Party
Saturday, May 3, 2025; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
From 5th Street to 14th Street on Asbury Ave.
Ocean City, NJ
This event features over 350 crafters, food vendors, music, and more.

Jersey Cape Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival
May 10, 11, 2025: 10am-4pm
Historic Cold Spring Village
735 Seashore Road
Cape May, NJ,
This event brings together 50+ local and regional artists and fine crafts persons.
Both days will feature lectures from authors and collectors, sea glass ID, music, food trucks, kids events and contests and so much more!

New Jersey Renaissance Faire
May 17-18, 24-25, 31, 2025: 10AM to 6PM, Rain or Shine
Burlington County Fairegrounds
1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd.
Columbus, NJ
Event Cost: $30.00
This annual family-friendly experience offers something for everyone! Whether you're cheering on jousting knights, or marveling at a sword fighting human chess match, with fire breathing, and aerialists- it's a full day festival of unforgettable entertainment. Enjoy comedy, live music, and explore a marketplace full of artisan crafters. This season's storyline immerses you in the Golden Age of Piracy, when King George I offered clemency to pirates who chose to surrender. Feast on delicious faire fare, including the legendary Turkey Legs, local craft beers, Valenzano wines, and exclusive whiskey tastings. Shop the Merchant Village for fine leather goods, jewelry, costumes, and handcrafted treasures.

Ocean Fun Days
May 17, 2025; 11am - 3pm
Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park
Free Event
This free family friendly event features eco tours, children's activities, games and more. In addition, there will be interactive workshops with marine scientists and researchers to learn about our amazing coastline and ways you can help protect the environment.

Power in the Pines Air Show
May 17, 18, 2025: 10:30 a.m- 5:30 p.m
Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst
Wrightstown, NJ
Cost: Free, open to the public, Premium seating tickets are also availble for a fee,
This family-friendly event features some of the world's top aerial performers. The theme for this year's airshow is "Joint Warfighters: Honor. Inspire. Innovate." Headlining this year's show are the renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, whose dynamic demonstrations inspire millions of spectators around the globe. In addition to the Thunderbirds, "Power in the Pines" will feature other thrilling aerial demonstrations highlighting both modern and heritage aircraft. Attendees of all ages can enjoy a range of on-the-ground attractions including static displays, food vendors, interactive displays, and family-friendly activities.
In the past, this event attracted more than 200,000 attendees.

Smithville Mayfest
May 17th & 18th, 2025
Historic Smithville
615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Galloway, NJ
Free admission
This event features 150 juried crafters and vendors, an international food court, children's activities, nonprofit organizations and live entertainment.

Steel Mill Street Fair
Saturday, May 17, 2025: 10 am-5 pm (rain date of Sunday, May 18th)
Roebling Museum
100 2nd Avenue
Roebling, NJ
Admission: Free
This family event features a day of outdoor fun with food, entertainment, shopping, stage performances, patriotic pet parade, cornhole tournament & more.
A portion of the proceeds from the Street Fair go towards local High School business scholarships.

44th Annual Collingswood May Fair
Saturday, May 24, 2025;10am to 5pm. (rain or shine)
Business district along Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ
This annual family event features Multiple stages of live music featuring blues, rock, folk and more. There will also be 200+ artists and crafters, a children's "KidZone" with carnival games, rides and children-friendly crafters, and an antique & classic auto show.

Ocean City Memorial Beach Challenge
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Ocean City Music Pier
825 Boardwalk
Ocean City, NJ
This annual event features a family day of competition and comradery, and the honoring of those who have served and support the heroes still in the fight.

Wildwoods International Kite Festival
Friday, May 23, thru Monday, May 26, 2025
On the Beach at Rio Grand Avenue
and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center
Wildwood, NJ
Free to spectators.
This event featues an all-inclusive Kite Festival world kite competition, for all ages.
Event begins on Friday at noon outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center with the opening of the Kite Sales Tent, a Social by the locatal kite club and the 9:00 p.m. Illuminated Night Kite Fly.
Saturday includes the Silent and Loud Auctions (open to all); and Saturday & Sunday with the flying of large inflatable kites, team flying, as well as family games.
Monday features the World Indoor Kite Exhibition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center.

The Magic of Merlin
Saturday & Sunday, May 24, 25, 2025
Historic Smithville
615 E. Moss Mill Rd
Admission: Free
This eventy is a mystical outdoor spectacle where enchantment takes center stage. This free-to-the-public show is a spellbinding adaptation of the tale of Harken, as originally written by Ryan Long, woven together with Riddlesbrood's signature comic flair. It's not just a play; it's a fantastical journey into the world of Merlin,

June 2025 South Jersey Family Festivals and Events

New Jersey Renaissance Faire
June 1, 7-8, 2025: 10AM to 6PM, Rain or Shine
Burlington County Fairegrounds
1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd.
Columbus, NJ
Event Cost: $30.00
This annual family-friendly experience offers something for everyone! Whether you're cheering on jousting knights, or marveling at a sword fighting human chess match, with fire breathing, and aerialists- it's a full day festival of unforgettable entertainment. Enjoy comedy, live music, and explore a marketplace full of artisan crafters. This season's storyline immerses you in the Golden Age of Piracy, when King George I offered clemency to pirates who chose to surrender. Feast on delicious faire fare, including the legendary Turkey Legs, local craft beers, Valenzano wines, and exclusive whiskey tastings. Shop the Merchant Village for fine leather goods, jewelry, costumes, and handcrafted treasures.

Skimmer Antique Auto Show & Parade
Sunday, June 15, 2025; 9:00am to 2pm
29th St. to JFK Blvd. & Promenade
Sea Isle City, NJ
This Father's Day event features events that will please dads who are history-buffs and auto-enthusiasts. They will get to enjoy displays and admire scores of vintage vehicles.
Music by Snake Brothers Band 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. Auto Show Awards at 1:00 PM Antique Auto Parade at 1:30 PM (the parade runs along Pleasure Avenue from 44th Street to 93rd Street, then is runs north on Landis from 93rd to JFK and ends at JFK)

TD Bank Music & Food Truck Festival
Saturday, June 21, 2025; 4pm until 10pm
New Jersey Motorsports Park
8000 Dividing Creek Rd.
Millville, NJ
This annual festival features food trucks, and a free concert performed by 70s and 80s cover band Arsenal, and on-track action
Limited outdoor seating will be available and guests are encouraged to bring their own seating. Join us for vendors, music, on-track action.

BeachStock 2025
Saturday, June 28, 2025; 8am - 10 pm (rain date June 29th)
Granville & Huntington Aves
Behind the Library
Margate City, NJ
Free Admission
This popular family, summertime event features a huge Beach Party, with food vendors, kid's activities, an eclectic live music line-up, free surf and kite lessons, cornhole, volleyball, MBA Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby, Tiki Beach Bar and so much more!
There will be 14 hours of non-stop entertainment on the main stage. The musical lineup will include ever-popular local feel-good music classic rock and pop cover bands; talented musicians and singers who know how to wow an audience.
The WAYV Kids Stage will have a variety of kid-friendly entertainers and activities to keep the little ones engaged all afternoon. The Emerald Isle Academy of Irish Dance performers will again mesmerize Beachstock crowds with their highly choreographed, intense dance routines.

Hammonton Red White and Blue Berry Festival
Sunday, June 29, 2025; 10am - 4pm
Hammonton High School
566 Old Forks Road
Hammonton, NJ
Cost: Free admmission, Free parking
This family event features Live music, kids Rides & activities, Classic Car Show, Blueberry Pie Eating contest, a juried Arts & Crafts show, Food, and more.

July 2025 South Jersey Family Festivals and Events

New Jersey State Barbecue Championship & The Anglesea Blues Festival
July 11-13th, 2025
201 New Jersey Ave
Wildwood, NJ
The New Jersey State Barbecue Championship is a three-day open-air festival featuring championship barbecue competition; live cooking demonstrations, special displays, and food and beverage vendors to satisfy every taste and appetite. Held concurrently with The Anglesea Blues Festival, it features both national and regional blues musicians. Throughout the weekend, free live entertainment is featured on our outdoor main stage, as well as additional acts in neighboring establishments.

Butterfly Festival
Saturday, July 12, 2025; (rain date Sunday, July 13th)
Red Bank Battlefield Park
100 Hessian Avenue
National Park, Gloucester County NJ
This annual family event features a day all about Bees and Pollinators. Attendees will learn the importance of both and how you can attract them to your yards. Enjoy tours of the Butterfly House, free classes, a bug parade and other family fun activities.

Taco Palooza
Saturday, July 12, 2025; 11am - 7:00pm
Wash9ngton Park
626 HurfvillE Cross=keys Road
Sewell, NJ
Cost: Pay at the Event, $7 per person. Under 5 Free.
Taco Palooza features a celebration and for love for all things Taco!
The event includes Food Trucks, Restaurants, Chefs and Variety of Beer, Sangria & Margaritas .... Kids activities, Vendors and live music. Bring chairs, blankets & pop ups.

August 2025 South Jersey Family Festivals and Events

The 52nd Annual Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Labor Day Weekend, August 29 – 31, 2025
Salem County Fairgrounds
725 Route 40
Pilesgrove Township, NJ
This family music festival features southern Appalachian old-time and bluegrass and related music styles. For kids, there is also a Children's Stage.
The festival site has plenty of room for camping for tenters as well as RVers, and unlike many other festivals, they do not charge extra for camping. Weekend ticket holders may camp on the grounds at no charge

Annual Wildwood End of Summer Block Party & Music Festival
Sunday, August 31, 2025: 1pm - 10pm
Fox Park
(across from the Wildwoods Convention Center on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues)
Wildwood, NJ
Free Event
Enjoy free music, entertainment, food vendors, craft vendors, free children's entertainment, and more as they say goodbye to another great summer in Wildwood.

September 2025 South Jersey Family Festivals and Events

Wildwoods Thunder Over the Waves Airshow
September 5 & 6, 2025
Wildwood, NJ
The four-hour airshow is expected to draw over 400,000 spectators with 11 acts including military flyovers by the NJ Air National Guard, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and Dover Air Force Base, plus performances by the Fighter Jets Inc. MIG-17PF Jet Team, ACEMAKER Solo Aerobatic Demos in the T-33 Shooting Star, Jerry Conley in the DH-115 Vampire Jet among many other jets and propeller aircraft executing incredible aerobatic performances. The US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team will also be a part of the event along with the US Coast Guard.
The airshow can be viewed across the entire island with the beach and boardwalk areas. The center of the event takes place above the ocean between Morey's Mariner's Pier and Adventure Pier.

The Wildwoods Food & Music Festival
September 6, 2025; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Byrne Plaza
between Oak and Schellenger Avenues
Wildwood, NJ
Free Admission
This family festival will feature 2 stages of live music plus crafters, food vendors, games, a pie eating contest and much more! A “Kids Korner” with activities including pumpkin painting, crab hat making and inflatable bounce house.

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