Experience the Best of New Jersey:
September Events and Festivals

Top NJ September Events, festivals, concerts, celebrations

Your Guide to New Jersey best 2024 September events and festivals: Our recommendations for the Month's Top seasonal attractions, popular events, and hidden gems

The September events calendar includes concerts, theatre, 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

Mother's Day at iPlay America, where moms play FREE all day with a 2-Hour Unlimited Video Game Pass and a $10 Bonus Card – plus, all moms will receive a complimentary carnation flower! Then, treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Brunch at The Bistro featuring a special holiday menu served all day.

Northern Jersey September 2024
Festivals and Themed Events

Annual Mendham Labor Day Carnival, Parade, Concert, & Fireworks
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday, August 30th until September 1, 2, 2024
Borough Park
Mendham, NJ
Admission: Free
This annual family four day holiday event features a carnival with rides, games, food, and a 50/50 raffle, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening 6pm - 10pm.
On Labor Day, Monday, the parade will kickoff @ 10:00am, beginning on 72 E Main St, and ending at the Borough Park Gazebo. Later in the evening at Borough Park, beginning @6pm, there will be a live concert followed by the spectacular fireworks display at dusk.

Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri - The Hoboken Italian Festival
September 5, 6, 7, 8, 2024
Sinatra Park
on the historic waterfront of Hoboken, NJ
The Hoboken Italian Festival, the premier Italian-American festival in New Jersey is over 80 years old, and is derived from a festival in Italy that is over 600 years old. The Festival is a four day celebration of music food and fun from Thursday through Sunday. On Saturday they celebrate their "Feast" day, when the 800lb statue of Madonna Dei Martiri or Madonna of the Martyrs is carried through the streets of Hoboken.This includes a reenactment of the Blessing of the Fleet in the Hudson River, culminating with a fireworks show over Sinatra Park.

Annual NJ Taco Festival
Saturday, September 7, 2024; 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM
The Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, NJ
Cost: $7.50 to $75
This event features over 50 of the Tri-State Area's Best Taco Producers alongside a variety of Craft Beer and Specialty Cocktails. Their main stage has a full day of Live Music and Culinary Inspired Competition. This is a family friendly event with a Kids Zone featuring inflatables, face painting and more.

Annual Feis
Sunday, September 8th, 2024; 8:45 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
Sussex County Fairgrounds
Plains Road
Augusta, NJ
This event features a step dancing competition, music, art, Irish language, massed bands, food, Irish vendors, and a beer garden.

Monarch Magic
Sunday, September 8th, 2024 @10am
Liberty State Park
Nature Center
275 Freedom Way
Jersey City, NJ
Age: all ages
Liberty State Park will invite attendees get up close and personal with the monarch butterfly with a craft to make and take home with you.
Dress to be outdoors and wear shoes comfortable for walking. If it is a hot day, sunscreen, water, and insect repellent are recommended to bring with you.
Pre-registration required. Please call (201) 915-3400 x503 or email LSPNatureCenter@dep.nj.gov.

Halsley Festival
Septenber 14, 2024
Halsley Street
Newark, NJ
This family event features a Newark neighborhood festival with a delicious array of food options, exciting programming, and special performances from local DJs and arts organizations.

Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Speedwell Avenue between Headquarters Plaza and 1776, and on The Green
Morristown, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Admission Free
Music fans of all ages will enjoy great music on The Morristown Green. Parking is available in the many public lots and the train station is just a couple of blocks away.
Please bring blankets & lawn chairs.

Open Cockpit Weekend
September 14, 2024: 10:30 AM to 4 PM
New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame
400 Fred Wehran Dr,
Teterboro, NJ
Cost: $15.00 Adults, $12.00 Seniors 65+ and Children 3 to 12. Children 2 years old and under are free.
The museum features unique aviation exhibits including the rocket engine that propelled the X-15, the first American hovercraft invented by Charles Fletcher, and more. There are a variety of aircraft, helicopters, and the custom-built "Fundamentals of Flight" interactive aerodynamics exhibit.

Newark Puerto Rican Day Parade
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Newark, NJ
The parade takes place at noon on Broadway/Avenida Puerto Rico to Lake Street along Bloomfield Avenue in Newark in honor of the millions of inhabitants of Puerto Rico and more than five million people living in the United States.

Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival
Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
Warren County Community College
475 Route 57 West
Washington NJ
This fun family event features food trucks, vendors, entertainment and hot air balloon tethered rides, balloon launch, and more!

Water Lantern Festival
September 20, 21, 22, 2024; 4pm unti 9pm
Liberty State Park
Jersey City, NJ
This popular family event features a day filled with fun, happiness, hope, and great memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime. Experience the therapeutic power of our festival, where the serene setting and the act of releasing lanterns provide a unique space for emotional healing and rejuvenation. Reflection Create moments of introspection as you watch your lantern drift on the water, offering a chance for personal reflection and a deeper connection with yourself.
All lanterns will be cleaned up after the event by their staff. In addition, The lanterns are made from rice paper and wood so they are as eco-friendly as possible and they will reuse and recycle the LED candles.
There will also be live music and food trucks.
Note: No parking available at venue

Mountan Creek Oktoberfest
Saturday, Sunday, September 21 & 22, 2024
Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek
200 Route 94
Vernon,NJ
Experience Oktoberfest in Vernon, New Jersey with live music, a wide variety of german, domestic and seasonal beers, ciders, & more, authentic german food, and activities for kids and adults alike.

Autumn Lights Festival
September 27th, 28th & 29th, 2024
Jungle Habitat
109 Airport Rd
West Milford, NJ
Cost: Free Admission, Parking $15-$35
This huge festival features a carnival with the region's largest assortments of rides and games, over 300+ craft vendors, 30+ food trucks, two stages featuring live entertainment with over 20 regional and national acts, a Biergarten, and an ornamental lighting display illuminating the night sky.

Roseland Greek Fest
September 27, 28, 29, 2024
Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
80 Laurel Ave.
Roseland, NJ
Live Greek music, Greek dancing. gyros, souvlaki, home made pastries and more. They will feature the best of new and traditional Greek music including Hellenic Dancers.

Cheers in Chester Wine & Beer Festival
Saturday, September 28, 2024; 3pm-7pm
Municipal Field
134 Main St,
Chester, NJ
Cost: $15 - $75
This event held outside and under tents feeatures over 100 styles of craft beer & wine, live music, food & wonderful vendors. It's a Benefit for the Chester First Aid Squad!

Morristown Fall Festival on the Green
Sunday, September 29th, 2024: Noon to 5 pm (rain or shine)
Morristown Green
Morristown, NJ
This family friendly fun event features entertainment and activities for all ages including four stages with live music, kids place amusements, carnival games, a beer tent, and 150+ exhibitors.