Top Events in New Jersey This Season: Festivals, Concerts, and More!
Looking to spice up your life with exciting fun activities in New Jersey? Look no further!
NJ offers a vibrant mix of festivals and attractions that cater to people seeking fun, excitement, and adventure.
From vibrant music festivals to mouth-watering food truck events, New Jersey is brimming with diverse and exciting events
Beyond the thrilling festivals, New Jersey also boasts an array of fun-seeking family attractions and theme events.that not only provide endless excitement but also cater to a broad spectrum of interests, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
So, whether you’re a music aficionado, a foodie, or someone simply looking to enjoy a day out, the kaleidoscope of New Jersey’s events guarantees a fun-packed itinerary. Get ready to explore and make the most out of NJ fun events and things to do!
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April 2025 Festivals and Themed Events
Cherry Blossom Festival
Typically the 2nd and 3rd week of April.
Newark, NJ
The second largest Cherry Blossom display in the United States with the National Cherry Blossom display in Washington, DC being the largest and usually occurs about two weeks earlier.
6th Annual Hoboken Mac & Cheese Festival
Saturday, April 5, 2025: 1 PM toُ؟ُ؟ 5 PM
Downtown Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $15 - $40
This family event features a party wuith a purpose. Visitors will get to sample all kinds of Mac & Cheese dishes from some of the best spots in Hoboken.
Ticket Includes: A sample of Mac & Cheese from every participating location.
Allentown Daffodil Days Festival
April 5, 6, 2025
Allentown, NJ
The Festival is full of family-friendly events set amongst 4,000 daffodils planted by volunteers all across town.
Ocean City CON Sports Memorabilia Show
Saturday, Sunday, April 5, 6, 2025
In front of the Music Pier.
Ocean City, NJ
The show for comic book and memorabilia enthusiasts will feature vendors showcasing sports memorabilia, in addition to sports stars who will conduct question-and-answer sessions and sign autographs.
U-Pick Tulips Spring Spectacular
Weather permitting, beginning early April and remain in bloom for two to three weeks.
Cream Ridge, NJ
This annual family oriented festival features acres of tulips --- a great photo opportunity.
Ocean City Doo Dah Parade
Saturday, April 12, 2025: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Ocean City, NJ
The
popular Doo Dah Parade features comedy parade with over 300 basset hounds.
It begins
Noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th Street to 12th Street and then up to the Boardwalk ending at 6th & Boardwalk.
Paranormal Cirque III
April 11, 12, 13, 2025
Freehold, NJ
Paranormal is a delirious descent into the extraordinary, where the line between dream and delirium vanishes.
New Jersey Rock Flea Market - Spring Fling
Saturday, Sunday, April 12, 13, 2025
Trenton, NJ
This event brings together hundreds of artists and DIY sellers from over 30 states, making each gathering a vibrant showcase of creativity and talent.
Paranormal Cirque III
April 18, 19, 20, 2025
Elizabeth, NJ
Paranormal is a delirious descent into the extraordinary, where the line between dream and delirium vanishes. Surrender to the unknown.
Jenkinson's Annual Easter Parade
Sunday, April 20th, 2025; 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Point Pleasant Beach
This popular Jersey Shore Easter parade can be enjoyed by all, especially children.
Lambertville Shad Fest
April 26 & 27, 2025; 11am - 5pm, both days, Rain or shine
Downtown Lambertville, NJ
This popular family festival is about Fun, Family, and Fish.
Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair 2025
April 26th, 2025; 10am - 7pm
Washington, NJ
This event features a full day of live music, streets lined with vendors, fabulous costumes, street performers, local specials, activities and so much more! .
Burlington County Earth Fair
Sunday, April 27, 2025: 11 AM - 4 PM
Historic Smithville Park & Smith's Woods
803 Smithville Road
Mt Holly, NJ
The annual environmental festival features a day of free family fun & educationb. Come learn to care for nature, the land and yourself. Featured presenters include Doug Tallamy and Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. Sustainable living tent Presentations and demos Pop-up nature center Plant Swap Kids activities Arts and crafts vendors Live Music Food trucks and beer garden.
May 2025 Festivals and Themed Events
New Jersey Wine & Food Fest
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, May 2 - May 4, 2025
Hamburg, NJ
This popular event features both food and wine connoisseurs an opportunity to meet and mingle with the world's finest chefs and winemakers and to sample their creations.
Area 57 - Flying Objects & Other Funl
May 3rd, 2025; 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
(rain date May 5)
Washington, NJ
This event --- Area 57--- will feature Warren Community College's nationally highly rated Uncrewed Systems Program consisting of piloting, design and development, and the maintenance and repair of drones, in addition AI and Robotics. The event will also hot air balloons, combat and FRC robots.
Ocean City Spring Block Party
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Ocean City, NJ
This event features over 350 crafters, food vendors, music, and more.
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.
Annual Azalea Festival
Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Hamilton Township, NJ
Held on Mother's Day weekend each year. This event takes place in the historic Hamilton Square, Sayen House and Gardens, a sanctuary for nature lovers, garden enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Annual Atlantic City Mothers Day Music Festival
Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City's historic venue, the Boardwalk Hall, features their annual Mother's Day Music Fest, one of the most popular R & B events of the year.
Exit 0 Jazz Festival
May 16 -18, 2025
Cape May, NJ
International touring artists perform at multiple venues hosting many genres of music during the evening.
New Jersey Seafood Festival
Friday, May 16; Saturday, May 17; and Sunday, May 18, 2025
Belmar, NJ
This popular family-friendly Jersey Shore event features seafood feast with gumbo, lobster rolls, and jambalaya, coconut shrimp, crab legs, conch fritters, live music, and more.
Asbury Park Vegan Food Festival
Saturday, May 17, 2025 & Sunday, May 18, 2025
Asbury Park, NJ
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.
New Jersey Renaissance Faire
May 17-18, 24-25, 31, 2025
Columbus, NJ
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.
Power in the Pines Air Show
May 17, 18, 2025
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-
Lakehurst
Wrightstown, NJ
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.
Steel Mill Street Fair
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Roebling, NJ
This family event features a day of outdoor fun with food, entertainment, shopping, stage performances, patriotic pet parade, cornhole tournament & more.
Hoboken Arts & Music Festival
Sunday, May 18, 2025: 11am to 6pm
Hoboken, NJ
This family event features
2 stages of live music, displays and sales by artists, crafters, food vendors and local businesses with activities for children.
Ocean Fun Days
May 18, 2025
Sandy Hook, NJ
This free family friendly event features eco tours, children's activities, games and more.
Walnford Day
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Upper Freehold, NJ
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.
Wildwoods International Kite Festival
Friday, May 23, thru Monday, May 26, 2025
Wildwood, NJ
This event featues an all-inclusive Kite Festival world kite competition, for all ages.
Bradley Beach Memorial Day Weekend Festival
Saturday & Sunday, May 24, 25, 2025
on the Bradley Beach Boardwalk
The festival includes crafters, food, live music,
and Family Fun, with entertanment both Days.
Parade on Saturday, at 10am and runs along Ocean Ave.
New Jersey Jerk Fest
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Somerset, NJ
This event features Caribbean cuisine, live music, food trucks, and good vibes
It's a celebration of all things "jerk."
Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival
May 30, 31, 2025
Jersey City, NJ.
This event is a celebration of community featuring live Jazz music, performed by over 200 Jazz muscians with a wide range of musical styles featuring some of the best talent in the NYC-tristate area.
