July Things To Do: 
Our Top 10 Picks For Your Day Out in NJ

Jersey Shore Beaches - Your 2025 Guide to New Jersey beaches: Features information about NJ beach badge fees, boardwalks, amenities, rules, and more. New Jersey's beaches span 127 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, forming the iconic Jersey Shore. With pristine sandy shores, refreshing ocean breezes, and stunning coastal landscapes, it's no surprise that the Jersey Shore remains one of the most sought-after vacation spots on the East Coas

New Jersey Fishing Tips: For Recreational, Non-commercial Anglers
New Jersey with it's vast ocean coastline, is a huge opportunity to experience a wide variety of fishing experiences and fish species. From the spring migrations of striped bass on the Jersey shore, and the American shad in the Delaware River to the bay shores and the ocean along the Atlantic coastline, there's something for all anglers

Best July 4th Fireworks Celebrations
New Jersey has many spectacular fireworks demonstrations from many different vantage points including along the beaches and boardwalks, along river front's, and in small town communities. Check out the New Jersey Guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades and events.

The Best Kids Amusement Parks in New Jersey
Discover the top NJ Amusement and Theme parks. Summertime is for families and kids, couples and singles to enjoy a weekend getaway or vacation along the shore. While they all have outstanding beaches, the destinations vary with activities from the charming, Victorian Cape May, exciting Point Pleasant Beach with Jenkinson's Pavilion, the family-oriented alcohol free town of Ocean City, the family oriented Wildwood with Doo Wop ambiance, and Seaside Heights with attractions for all ages.

The Top New Jersey Private Campgrounds and Camping Resorts
Camping at a private campground offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy nearby attractions on a modest budget. For those who prefer not to wander far from the camp grounds, many of them have extensive family recreational facilities on the grounds. For others who enjoy a beer or glass of wine with their meal, they usually do not have restrictions onmoderate alcohol use. However, that does not mean that they will allow a large group with a keg party.

Best Pine Barrens Canoeing and Kayaking Adventures
Many outdoor enthusiasts regard Pine Barrens canoing or paddling a kayak in the Pine Barrens as one of the best ways to experience the Pine lands up-close. A million-acres chunk of arid pine forests, cedar swamps, and twisty little rivers right in the middle where you can paddle for two days and not see a single house.

Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival 
July 14 through July 20, 2025
On the Beach and Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ
Free admission
This event features a full week of excitement,and entertainment with engaging events throughout the city.

The highlights of the week are the top-tier air show performances by state-of-the-art aircraft in a festive atmosphere over the beach on Tuesday and Wednesday.
A MiG-17 fighter jet, a B-25 Mitchell bomber, F-16 Fighting Falcons, and various aerobatic performances and fly-bys and demonstrations, with a contribution from members of the New Jersey National Air Guard. The 177th Fighter Wing, based in NJ, will be sending four F-16 Fighting Falcons to overfly the festival.

On Wednesday evening, beachfront Fireworks display by Grucci will be fired over the water.

Whitesbog's Blueberry Summer Fest
The New Jersey Pine Barrens is the birthplace of the cultivated blueberry. For over forty years, festival-goers at Whitesbog Village have played a key role in preserving the rich history of these farms and their charming village. What started as a small Blueberry Trail Run with a few volunteers selling blueberries and t-shirts has blossomed into a beloved old-fashioned country festival. Visitors can now enjoy live music, explore local vendors, and delve into the unique ecology and history of the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
The Blueberry Summer Fest directly supports the programs and staff of the village, allowing them to maintain open hours and provide engaging educational programming for the public. Plus, the festival is a wonderful opportunity to experience everything the village has to offer—from the fascinating museums to the heritage blueberry sites.

The Top Blueberry Picking Farms in New Jersey
Blueberry picking is a fun family activity and a great way to get fully ripened, tasty, and healthy blueberries. The blueberry is also the official state fruit of New Jersey, with the Garden State being the second-biggest producer of blueberries after Michigan. Most of the best blueberry picking farms are located in southern NJ in the Pine Barrens region.

Brick's Summerfest Concert Series w/ Fireworks
Thursday evenings, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025; @ 7pm
Windward Beach Park
265 Princeton Ave.
Brick, NJ
The Thursday series will feature popular bands, a food court, a beer and wine garden, and fireworks after each show. Parking at Windward Beach Park fills up really fast during Summerfest, so you'll want to get there early in order to park and grab a good spot to sit.