Experience the Best of New Jersey:
June Events and Festivals
New Jersey's Best June Events & Festivals
Ready to explore New Jersey like never before?
June is an exciting time in the Garden State. It brings with it our favorite blend of excellent weather and fewer tourists at popular attractions before the school holidays kick in.
What's Special About New Jersey in June?
The month of June in New Jersey features attractions that are perfect for taking full advantage of the great outdoors. The weather is excellent for festivals, cultural events, beaches, amusement parks, hiking, boating, and many other adventurous activities.
It's worth noting, however, that the end of June ushers in the vacation season, with school out of session and crowds increasing, so it would be beneficial to plan ahead for vacations and weekend getaways.
Dive in, stir your curiosity, and plan your memorable June as New Jersey comes alive with breathtaking events.
North Jersey 2025 June Events Festivals
12th Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival
May 30, 31, 2025
Multiple Venues, White Eagle Hall, Nimbus Arts Center, The Statuary, Moore's Place, Hyatt House, The Canopy, and more!
Jersey City, NJ
Free admission
A two-day celebration of music will take on the Hudson River waterfront. With over 25,000 attendees expected to attend to enjoy over 30 amazing and diverse performances, making the Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival one of the most accessible, largest, and most fun music events in the New York City Tri-state area!
The festival is a celebration not only of music, but of community. People from all walks of life gather at events throughout the city to party to an eclectic outpouring of music.
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.
Annual Feast of St. Anthony
Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, 2025
Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption
113 Chiego Place
Roselle Park, NJ
This annual festival will feature delicious food, non-stop entertainment with live music, amusements, games, and fun for the whole family. It is also a faith oriented celebration focusing on devotion to St. Anthony.
After the Noon Mass on Sunday, there will be a procession through the streets with the statue of St. Anthony accompanied with music.
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.
Rock Hunger VII
Saturday, June 7, 2025; @2:00 pm
Old Canal Inn
2 East Passaic Ave
Nutley, NJ
Tickets are $25 per person when purchased in advance online.
A high-energy music festival, featuring several well-respected local bands.
Live music peformers include The Attic, The Sticky Wickets, Mother Hubbard, and Porch Rockers!
Cash bar, menu available, tricky tray prizes and 50/50 raffle are available to attendants. Rock Hunger is a franchised event with national recognition. All proceeds benefit NFSB programs including the Food Pantry.
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.
The North To Shore Jersey festival
June 17 –29, 2025
Prudential Center, Lincoln Park, and New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Newark, NJ
This month-long New Jersey festival features all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. The Festival is set to bring an exciting mix of music, comedy, film, and technology to New Jersey this summer from June 14th to the 29th. Taking place across three cities — Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Newark — at
Asbury Lanes, Chambers Plaza, Count Basie Center for the Arts, Lincoln Park, Newark Symphony Hall, NJPAC, Prudential Center, The Stone Pony and the Stone Pony Summer Stage, House of Independents, and The Wonder Bar.
Top performeres inclclude: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Pete Davidson, Bleachers, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Gregory Porter, Jack's Mannequin, Josh Johnson, Natalia Lafourcade, Slightly Stoopid, Streetlight Manifesto, The String Cheese Incident, rock bands Stone Temple Pilots and Third Eye Blind, and many more.
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!
15th Annual Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival
June 27 - 29, 2025; 11:30am - 11:30pm
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, NJ
This event features
a three day celebration of great Southern Rock music, finger-lickin' barbeque, camping, cold beer, and fun! Pitch a tent or bring an RV and camp the entire weekend.
This years headliners include:The Allman Betts Band, Black Stone Cherry, Grand Funk Railroad, Artimus Pyle, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Orleans.
Central Jersey 2025 June Events Festivals
Annual Bayshore Greek Fest
June 5, 6, 7, 8, 2025
Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church
20 Hillcrest Road
Holmdel NJ
This family Greek festival features a calebration and taste of Greek Culture with Greek food, pastry, specialty items, folk dancing, music, rides, games, and prizes. Festival goers will have the chance to partake in and also watch traditional Greek folk dances that are performed by costumed children from the various Kimisis dance groups. Music and entertainment is presented all weekend long.
Annual Flemington Opa! Festival
June 6, 7, 8, 2025; (Rain or shine)
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church
85 Vorhees Corner Road
Flemington, NJ
This family friendly Greek festival featurs Greek food, shopping, fun, and entertainment. Guests can dine indoors or outside under the tent, enjoying classic oven baked items and popular grill selections such as souvlaki and gyros. Wine and beer also available. All can enjoy carnival games, shopping, and folk dancing entertainment.
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.
Annual Irish Festival
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Monmouth Park Racetrack
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport NJ
The 53rd Annual New Jersey Irish Festival features a day of live racing, Irish foods, vendors, dancing, Irish music, kids activities including clowns, face painters, pony rides and a bounce house – take place from 12-4pm in the picnic area. The celebration also features their annual Human Horse Race.get in a horse suit, run down the homestretch in 2- 4 inches of mud in front of 80,000 people, hope to make it to the finish line and win absolutely nothing but the satisfaction of helping others!
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!
The North To Shore Jersey festival
June 14-29, 2025
Asbury Lanes, Count Basie Center for the Arts,The Stone Pony, House of Independents, and The Wonder Bar
Asbury Park, & Red Bank, NJ
This month-long New Jersey festival features all the talent, diversity and creativity this great state has to offer. The Festival is set to bring an exciting mix of music, comedy, film, and technology to New Jersey this summer from June 14th to the 29th. Taking place across four cities — Atlantic City, Asbury Park, Newark, and red Bank — at
Asbury Lanes, Chambers Plaza, Count Basie Center for the Arts, Lincoln Park, Newark Symphony Hall, NJPAC, Prudential Center, The Stone Pony and the Stone Pony Summer Stage, House of Independents, and The Wonder Bar.
Top performeres inclclude: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Pete Davidson, Bleachers, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Gregory Porter, Jack's Mannequin, Josh Johnson, Natalia Lafourcade, Slightly Stoopid, Streetlight Manifesto, The String Cheese Incident, rock bands Stone Temple Pilots and Third Eye Blind, and many more.
NAACP Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Minnie B. Veal Community Center
1070 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ
Free Event
This family event features
a day filled with joy, reflection, and unity. The event will include:
A lineup of sensational live performances, hosted by WBLS Radio Personality Dr. Bob Lee, showcasing the rich diversity of African American culture. Music by DJ Sequence, Food, Children's Zone, Health & Wellness area, Basketball Tournament, and more with vendor booths, educational exhibits, and interactive experiences.
St. Ann's Italian Festa in Raritan
June 19, 20, 21, 2025
St. Anns Church
45 Anderson St.
Raritan, NJ
This poular Italian feast known for its Italian food has also provided music, rides, games, a beer garden, and a 50/50 raffle.
One of the popular attractions at this feast is their Italian food specialities, especially the huge meatballs " the size of an Italian woman's hand."
Ocean Grove Giant Craft Show
Saturday, June 21, 2025; 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Ocean Pathway
Ocean Grove, NJ
This event located steps away from the beach, features
300+ artisans offering handmade crafts along with food vendors.
PNC Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 21, 2025:2pm to 10pm
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
An event with top performers Larry June, MIKE, Honey Bxby, Showcase, Flygerian highlighting a celebration on the rich culture, business and talent that resides in New Jersey.
SSAAM Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 21, 2025: 12 noon - 4pm (rain or shine)
Mt. Zion AME Church and Reasoner/True House
189 Hollow Road
Skillman, NJ
This Juneteenth celebration is a family friendly event that aims to educate, celebrate, and promote unity and cohesion within our culturally diverse community. Hosted by the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) —central New Jersey's only Black history museum the event will feature live Gospel music, original plays, fun interactive games, and mouthwatering cuisine, including vegan options. The day will also feature activities in our Heritage Garden and tours of the grounds.
South Jersey 2025 June Events Festivals
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.
Egg Harbor Holy Trinity Greek Festival
Thursday - Sunday, June 5, 6, 7, 8, 2025
Mill and Ridge Avenues
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
This annual family cultural event features a celebration of Greek hospitality with
all your authentic Greek food favorites, ethnic Greek dance performances, music by DJ Khan, dancing in the Taverna, amusement rides, Fireworks on Thursday and Sunday evenings, and more!
Cape May Lighthouse Full Moon Climb
June 11, 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.
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)
Barefoot Country Music Fest
June 19 - 22, 2025 (rain or shine)
On the beach between the famous Morey's Piers
Wildwood, NJ
This weekend festival features country music's biggest stars performing on the beach in Wildwood. Includes 40+ artists with a variety of today's country headliners, regional stars, up-and-comers and locals favorites performing across 5 unique stages.
Mount Laurel Community Juneteenth Celebration
Thursday, June 19, 2025: 4pm - 7pm
Laurel Acres Park
1045 S Church St
Mount Laurel, NJ
Cost: Free admission
This celebration features day filled with cultural performances, live music, food trucks, beer, educational exhibits, activities for the kids and more.. Experience the spirit of Juneteenth as they come together to honor African American history and heritage through music, dance, and celebration. This event is open to all and promises to be a day of unity, reflection, and joy.
Blues, Wine & BBQ
June 21, 22, 2025: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1 High St
Glassboro, Town Square
Glassboro, NJ
Cost:
Samplers $20 Advance | $25 at the Gate (cash only) Full price Admission includes wrist band, souvenir wine glass, sampling & sales of many New Jersey wines
Non-Samplers $5 at the Gate (cash only), Under 21 Free
This event features
a feast of one of top rated BBQ, paired with some of the best New Jersey wines, and blues music. Also, a variety of local artisan crafters displaying their works.
Gloucester Township Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 21, 2025: 1pm-4pm; Rain Date June 22nd.
Veterans’ Park
Gloucester, Twp, NJ
This family celebration features a day of culture and community with local businesses, a cultural marketplace, delicious food, live music, youth activities, and plenty of entertainment for everyone!
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.
Fakefest
Monday, June 23 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
Golden Nugget
On the casino's deck
Huron Avenue & Brigantine Boulevard
Atlantic City, NJ
This annual event features some of the hottest cover band performances on the East Coast.
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.
Glassboro's
Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 28, 2025, @2 pm - 8 pm
Glassboro Sports Complex
230 Wilmer St
Glassboro, NJ
Cost: Free admission
This event features
a day of community & unity! Guests will be entertained with live entertainment such as music, dance, poetry and more! Kids activities include bounce houses, obstacle course, games, and more. All attendees will have the opportunity to shop from our wide selection of black owned businesses who will be vendors at this annual event. Bring your lawn chairs, bring the family, and bring the love—this celebration is for everyone.
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.
