New Jersey Leisure Guide Monthly Newsletter
July, 2016

The month of July is a great time of the year with peak summer weather that makes it an excellent time of the year to enjoy the Jersey Shore, it's beaches, boardwalks, amusements parks and fireworks

 This Edition's Contents...

• Popular July Events and Things To Do
• Seasonal Frequently Asked Question
• This Month's Featured Restaurant
  

Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event

Popular July, 2016 Events and Things To Do

State Fair Meadowlands
Now until Sunday, July 10. 2016
Fireworks shows take place on the evenings of July 3 & 4th
102 NJ State Highway 120
East Rutherford NJ
Next to MetLife Stadium
Website
This very popular family event features quality rides, plenty of free entertainment, games and prizes, and a variety foods. There are a variety of activities to interest all ages.
All Tickets Include Free Live shows and concerts.

Sebastian Maniscalco
Friday July 1, 2, 2016
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

3rd Annual Jersey City Freedom and Fireworks Festival
July 4, 2016, Events begin @ 1PM, Fireworks @ dusk
Liberty State Park
200 Morris Pesin Drive
Jersey City, NJ
(201) 915-3403
Website
This year's Freedom and Fireworks Festival features a free concert, food trucks, vendors, carnival rides, games, live music, a Budweiser beer garden, and an awesome fireworks display. The fireworks show will have the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as its backdrop. The fireworks at Jersey City will be the largest in Northern Jersey with an expected turnout of more than 50,000 spectators. Come early to get ahead of the crowds and spend the day visiting two of the parks major attractions, the Interpretive Center and the state-of-the-art Liberty Science Center. Don't forget to bring your chairs and blankets and settle in early.

Atlantic City 4th Of July Celebration
Monday, July 4th, 2016, at dusk
Atlantic City Boardwalk and Marina District
Atlantic City, NJ
1-888-228-4748
Free admission.
The Atlantic City Fireworks spectacular is the largest in New Jersey and one of the top five fireworks shows in the country.two ocean barges and one marina platform to fill the island’s entire sky. More than 250,000 people are expected to take in the display along the Boardwalk or at one of the many of the viewing events on the steel pier, at a casino resort and beach bar party.

Cast of Impractical Jokers & The Tenderloins
Thursday July 7, 8, 2016 8:00PM
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Gabriel Iglesias
Thursday July 7, 8, 2016 8:00PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Tickets

World Famous Budweiser Clydsdales Tour Asbury Park
July 7, 2016 @ 3pm
Asbury Park, NJ
Website
A Free event, open to the public.
This family event features the Budweiser Clydesdales parading through Asbury Park. The Clydesdales are famous worldwide for their appearances in parades, television broadcasts and even Presidential inaugurations.
The tour starts on Ocean Ave. at the Paramount Theatre, making stops along Ocean Ave. and down Cookman Ave. to Main St.
The tour is less than a mile and ends at 5pm)
Photos are encouraged along the route and at all stops.

Vans Warped Tour
Friday July 8, 2016 11:00AM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Sublime with Rome & Tribal Seeds
Friday JulY 8, 2016 6:30PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

NJ State Barbeque Championship & Blues Festival
July 8th - 10th, 2016; Fri: 4 -11 pm, Sat: 10 am - 11 pm, Sun: 10 am - 6 pm.
Olde New Jersey Ave. & 2nd St.
North Wildwood, NJ
609-523-6565
Website
Free event
This annual 3 day festival feature the best in Barbeque & Blues with live cooking demonstrations, food and top regional and national blues acts on their main stage.

Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three & Kane Brown
Saturday July 9, 2016 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Justin Bieber
Saturday July 9, 2016 7:30PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo & Melissa Etheridge
Saturday JulY 9, 2016 8:00PM
Tropicana Casino - Tropicana Showroom - NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths & Luciano
Saturday July 9, 2016 8:00PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Bob Saget
Saturday July 9, 2016 9:00PM
Borgata Music Box
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

5 Seconds of Summer
Sunday July 10, 2016 7:30PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas
Tuesday July 12, 2016 7:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon & Tesla
Wednesday July 13, 2016 7:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

Journey & The Doobie Brothers
Friday July 15, 2016 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Justin Bieber
Friday July 15, 2016 7:30PM
Boardwalk Hall Arena
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Coldplay
July 16, 17, 2016 8:00PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
Tickets

Kidz Bop Kids
Saturday July 23, 2016 1:00PM
Adrian Phillips Ballroom - Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Guns N' Roses
Saturday July 23, 2016 8:30PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
Tickets

The Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
Friday - Sunday, July 29 - 31, 2016
Solberg Airport
39 Thor Solberg Road
Whitehouse Station, NJ
Website (Events Schedule & Tickets)
One of the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America. Features twice daily mass ascensions of up to 125 special shape and sport hot air balloons, headlining music concerts, continuous family entertainment, crafters and vendors, food, and a balloon glow. The concerts feature top performersfor each of the three nights. This years headliners are Third Eye Blind on Friday evening and KC & The Sunshine Band on Saturday evening. Fireworks are at dusk on Friday evening,

Luke Bryan, Little Big Town & Dustin Lynch
Friday July 29, 30, 2016 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

This Month's Frequently Asked Question

Question: Family Reunion. We are planning a family weekend reunion with lodging, meals and activities, preferably a rustic environment on a lake or the Jersey Shore and within driving distance of the major airports. Budget is flexible.

Answer: Try the Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, NJ - Website As an alternative, for that out of the ordinary family reunion, check out the Rustic Private Party and Event Venues and Event Planners that can suggest venues with overnight accommodations and arrange the entire event.

New Jersey Restaurant Reviews - New Jersey has over 23,000 restaurants and finding about them is often times a time consuming task. Check out our comprehensive ratings and reviews gathered from diners, critics, and personal visits by New Jersey Leisure Guide.

This Month's Featured Restaurant
Langosta Lounge
Asbury Park
Spend a day on the beach or in town in Asbury Park and have lunch or dinner on their outdoor patio. Enjoy fresh, farm to table, locally sourced food in a vibrant, Jersey Shore beach front setting.
Restaurant review

For other top New Jersey Attractions, Events & Things to do:

Monthly Events - This page has links to events that appear in future months, usually 3-4 months in advance. The Monthly newsletter that you are receiving includes many of the events found on the pages.

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Top Things To Do in July - The top ten seasonal outdoor and indoor activities, events, attractions, and points of interest for people of all ages.

July 2016 Events - This months events includes concerts, theatre, festivals, kids events, and entertainment, that have appeal to people of all ages and interests, especially with parents and/or families with children ages 4-18.