50 Free Things To Do In New Jersey With Kids In June!

50 Free Things To Do In New Jersey With Kids In June That You & Your Kids Will Love!

Looking for things to do in New Jersey with kids that won’t bust your budget? Look no further – we’ve come up with FIFTY free things to do in New Jersey with kids in June that your kids – and you – will LOVE!

Do you know of other fun and free things to do with kids in New Jersey this month? Comment below and let us know about it!

50 Free Things To Do In NJ With Kids In June

1. Enjoy A Night of Music Under The Stars!

Enjoy a free family-friendly outdoor concerts at one of the many free summer concert events happening around New Jersey in June! Check out our listing here.

2. Go Bowling!

It’s summertime and that means another year of fun, family-friendly fun at New Jersey bowling alleys courtesy of Kids Bowl Free! Sign up here.

3. See A Free Movie!

There are free summer movies happening all over New Jersey this month! Check out our listing of free summer movies in the park and on the beach to find a free movie in your NJ community.

4. Go Roller Skating!

Sign up for free weekly roller skating passes at Kids Skate Free and enjoy family friendly fun at New Jersey skating rinks!

5. Summer Fest in Glassboro

June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 2017 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Come on out to the Town Square in Downtown Glassboro for the first Summer Fest! Enjoy live entertainment from a variety of bands and interactive art activities for all ages as well as food trucks and local craft beer for the adults.

6. JuneBug ArtFest

June 3, 10, 17 & 24 2017 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Enjoy open air exhibits, interactive art events for all ages, window galleries, live music, and open-mic sessions in downtown Metuchen every Saturday evening in June.

7. Hoboken Family Fun Nights 2017

June 6, 13, 20, & 27 2017 | 7:00pm

Enjoy free family-friendly outdoor performances in Shipyard Park! This month’s performers include Yosi, Songs for Seeds, Erin Lee & the Up Past Bedtime Band, and Music Together.

8. Wednesday Wander at Voorhees State Park

June 7, 14, 21 & 28 2017 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Children ages 3-6 are invited to get to know Voorhees State Park while taking a walk in the great outdoors. Each week will focus on a different nature topic, using our five senses to learn about trees, leaves, birds, animal tracks and more. Dress to be outdoors. Pre-registration required – (908) 638-8572 or spruceprograms@gmail.com. Spaces limited.

9. Stream Stomp at Washington Crossing State Park

June 8 2017 |4:15pm

Take a wet hike through the park’s Steele Run in search of salamanders, frogs, fish and a variety of aquatic invertebrates. Wear old sneakers or water shoes and be prepared to get wet at least up to the knees (all ages).

10. Jersey Classic Horse Show

June 9-11 2017 (see website for times)

Celebrate New Jersey’s state animal at the Jersey Classic Horse Show! Held at the Horse Park of New Jersey, this show features a large concentration of American Saddlebred horses. A variety of divisions include: English, Western, Hunter and Driving disciplines. This year’s Jersey Classic will benefit American Horse Adoption operated by Saddlebred Rescue, Inc.

11. Free Fishing Day at Whitesbog Village

June 10 2017 | 9:00am – 1:00pm

June 10th is NJ State Free Fishing Day, no license required! So bring a pole, bring the kids, bring the excitement and explore the waters of Whitesbog and the fish that can be found there. Stop in the General Store for a map and directions to Rome Pond where there will be a tent set up with kids fishing rods to borrow.

12. National Marina Day at Leonardo State Marina

June 10 2017 | 10:00am – 3:00pm

Join the Conserve Wildlife Foundation for a fun filled day of activities including a free youth fishing tournament (bring your own rod & bait), sandcastle building contest, a K-9 demonstration by the New Jersey State Park Police, and more!

13. Take a Nature Walk at Cape May Point

June 10 2017 | 9:00am & 2:00pm
June 24 2017 | 9:00am & 2:00pm

Enjoy a guided nature walk exploring the natural beauty of Cape May Point State Park led by a park naturalist.

14. SMASH at the NJ State Museum

June 10 2017 | 10:00am – 3:00pm

Come on out to the NJ State Museum for the next installment of the SMASH Series – Spectacularly Merging Art, Science and History! Enjoy an array of kid-friendly hands-on activities, games, experiments, and demonstrations, meet the Museum’s experts and examine the museum collections through the lens of science. The theme for this event is “Creepy Crawlers”. Try color diffusion bug art, learn about “bee dancing”, create butterfly gliders, play the firefly signaling game, and more!

15. Take Flight at the Young Eagles Flight Rally

June 10 2017 | 9:30am (Registration begins)

Children ages 8-17 will have an opportunity to experience an airplane ride as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 315 of the North Jersey Shore hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Monmouth Executive Airport.

16. Celebrate Flag Day at
Somerville’s 4th Annual Flag Day Festival

June 10 2017 | 11:30pm – 4:00pm

Come on out to the Somerset County Courthouse to celebrate Flag Day! There will be live music, a Naturalization Ceremony for new Somerset County U.S. Citizens, a tribute to veterans, flag ceremonies, the announcement of the winners of the Flag Art Contest and the American Patriot Award, games, a bouncy house, airbrush tattoos, historic military vehicles and modern fire and rescue vehicles, historic reenactment exhibits and activities, and more! Rain date: June 11.

17. Hoboken Annual Spring Arts & Music Festival

June 11 2017 | 11:00am – 6:00pm

The Hoboken Annual Spring Arts & Music Festival on Washington Street will feature more than 300 artisans and vendors, fantastic street food, live music, and fun kids activities like games, face painting, sand art and other creative activities, rides, and more.

18. Cruising’ Downtown Toms River

June 14 2017 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Enjoy a family-friendly evening of classic cars and great live music in Downtown Toms River.

19. Spend the Night Under The Stars with A.S.T.R.A.

June 16 2017 | 9:00pm – 10:30pm | Cloverdale Farm County Park
June 24 2017 | 9:00pm – 11:00pm | Jakes Branch County Park

Spend the night under the stars with A.S.T.R.A., The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area. Whether you’re a budding astronomer or simply a casual stargazer, this night is for you. Volunteer members of the club will be on-site to share their out-of-this-world knowledge and answer your questions about the great unknown. Telescopes will be able to borrow or you can bring your own. The club members will be happy assist you in finding planets and constellations.

20. Butterfly Walk at Deep Cut Gardens

June 16 2017 | 10:30am-11:30am

Identify butterflies found in the fields of Deep Cut Gardens with the help of a Monmouth County Park Naturalist. Walk may be a mile or more. Open to ages 7 and up.

21. East Orange MACFest

June 17 2017 | 12:00pm – 8:00pm

Celebrate the visual and cultural arts at the East Orange MACFest. This free family-friendly event features performances from GRAMMY-award nominated artists Eric Roberson, Bilal and Syleena Johnson, as well as a Community Showcase, an Arts Marketplace, artist demonstrations, the Kids Korner with the Montclair Art Museum Art Truck, over 40 vendors, food trucks & more!

22. Art All Night – Trenton

June 17 -18 2017 | From 3:00pm 6/17 to 3:00pm 6/18

Art All Night – Trenton is a free, family-friendly 24-hour art and entertainment festival offering four-year-old refrigerator artists, spirited novices and seasoned professionals alike the opportunity to display one piece of art in a gallery-like setting, as well as an opportunity for the public to enjoy that art. Enjoy live music, interactive art, a film festival, kids art activities, great food, and plenty of artful surprises!

23. See the Reenactment of The Battle of Monmouth!

June 17 & 18 2017 | 9:00am – 3:30pm

Bring the family to Monmouth Battlefield State Park and travel back in time to the 1770s as you see the Continental and the British-German Loyalist Army do battle in the reenactment of one of the most important events of the American Revolution. The army encampments will welcome visitors beginning at 9am. Watch soldiers clean their muskets while their women prepare what may be their men’s last meal. Some officers may be drilling their men while others plan for the battle and yet others play cards. If someone is accused of cheating, there may be a duel. Keep track of your children or they may be drafted into one of the armies!

24. Maritime Festival at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse

June 17 2017 | 10:00am -5:00pm
June 18 2017 | 10:00am -4:00pm

Celebrate life by the sea at the Maritime Festival at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. The festival will feature boats, pirates, performers, and demonstrations by men and women of the sea, plus great food, fine arts and crafts, and a marketplace full of fun summer products!

25. Mercer County 7th Annual Cultural Festival
& Food Truck Rally

June 17 2017 | 11:00am – 7:00pm

The 7th Annual Cultural Festival & Food Truck Rally in Mercer County Park will feature traditional dance and musical performances, heritage artisans, art demonstrations, international food trucks, a biergarten, children’s activities and more!!!!

26. Pack the House Night at Bridgeport Speedway

June 17 2017 | 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Enjoy a night a Bridgeport Speedway for FREE! It’s Camera & Autograph Night, so come out and meet the drivers, get their autographs, and have your pictures taken with them. In addition to an exciting night of racing, there will be face painting, a bounce house, live music, bandit bus rides for the kids, monster truck rides ($10 for truck rides), and more!

27. Sea Isle City’s 55th Annual Skimmer Festival

June 17 & 18 2017

The Skimmer Festival is Sea Isle City’s largest summer festival and features two days of family-friendly activities and entertainment, including a seaside vendor craft market, live music, a dance party, an antique auto show, free guided historical trolley tours, and a variety of free family activities, including a photo booth, a moon bounce, balloon artists, face-painters, “Waxy Hands” and more.

28. Nutley Father’s Day Street Fair

June 18 2017 | 10:00am – 5:00pm

The Nutley Father’s Day Street Fair on Franklin Avenue will feature more than 100 exhibitors and vendors, great food, and the “Kidz Traveling Shindig” where there will be rides and activities, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, sand art, and more!

29. Family Woodland Hike at NJ Botanical Garden

June 18 2017 | 1:00pm

Join New Jersey Botanical Gardens hike leaders on an easy, child-friendly hike in the Garden’s woodlands. Learn about the plants, animals and geology around you on a hike designed to fit the group. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather conditions. Bring bug spray and sunblock. Meet at the Carriage House. Rain cancels.

30. Seine The Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park

Join Monmouth County Park naturalists at Bayshore Waterfront Park and discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures as they seine the bay. Meet on the beach. Closed-toe shoes required. Weather permitting.

31. South Amboy Cruise Nights on Broadway

June 21 2017 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Enjoy music from the 50’s to the 80’s and check out the awesome classic cars that will be lined up along Broadway!

32. Fireworks on the Beach at Jenkinson’s

June 22 2017 | Dusk
June 29 2017 | Dusk

Summertime means weekly fireworks on the beach at Jenkinson’s in Point Pleasant Beach! The fun begins on Thursday, June 22nd this year.

33. Hightstown’s Fun Friday in Memorial Park

June 23 2017 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Enjoy an evening of live music from The Pennington Station Band, an open swim in Peddie Lake, and local vendors and farms.

34. Tour the BlueClaw’s FirstEnergy Park

June 23 2017 | 10:00am & 11:00am

Tour the Lakewood BlueClaws’ FirstEnergy Park, including the dugout, indoor batting cages and locker rooms. The BlueClaws are a minor-league Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, and many of the players have advanced to the major leagues. See the retired jerseys of former players. Pack a camera, as this is a thrill for any baseball fan. Pre-register by phone: 732-506-9090.

35. Visit The Compassion Experience

June 23 2017 | 11:00am – 6:40pm
June 24 2017 | 11:00am – 6:40pm
June 25 2017 | 10:00am – 5:40pm
June 26 2017 | 10:00am – 5:40pm

The Compassion Experience is an interactive journey through the true stories of children living in developing countries like the Philippines, Kenya, Uganda and the Dominican Republic. In over 2,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space, visitors will step inside homes, markets and schools — without getting on a plane. Each child’s story starts in poverty but ends in hope. This event takes place at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Cherry Hill NJ.

36. Summer Kick-Off Beach Campfire

June 24 2017 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Kick off the summer season with a campfire on the beach at Barnegat Light State Park! Enjoy the fire, live music, and marshmallow roasting as you watch the sun go down and listen to the waves lap the shoreline – all with Ole’ Barney as the backdrop. Bring a beach chair or blanket and some marshmallows and a stick. The lighthouse will be open if you are up for a climb (fee to climb). Rain or shine.

37. Science On the Fly at Jakes Branch County Park

June 24 2017 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Drop by Jakes Branch County Park for a free (and fun!) “come and go” science-based program. A make and take craft will follow a brief lesson.

38. 171st Anniversary of Hoboken Baseball Game

June 24 2017 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

One of Hoboken’s “100 Firsts” is hosting the first officially recorded, organized “base ball” game played under Alexander Joy Cartwright Jr.’s rules, on June 19, 1846. According to historical records, the New York Nine defeated Cartwright’s Knickerbockers, 23 to 1, in four innings at Hoboken’s Elysian Fields, which were located near the Hudson River, at about 11th Street. See the re-creation of this game on the Dobbelaar Baseball Diamond at Stevens Institute of Technology. The Hoboken Nine will host a game played by Cartwright’s rules in a competitive match.

39. 13th Annual Mercer County Freedom Festival

June 24 2017 | 3:00pm – 11:00pm

The 13th Annual Mercer County Freedom Festival will feature a car show, a 5K, great food, the West Point US Army Jump Team (they’ll be parachuting into the festival!), a wiener dog race, carnival rides, live bands, eating contests (hot dog, wings, pie, and pizza) and fireworks! Rain date: June 25th.

40. Visit Wonkaland in Secaucus’s Buchmuller Park

June 24 2017 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Buchmuller Park will be transformed into a magical “Wonkaland”. See the original Willie Wonka movie, and enjoy train rides, face-painting, candy treats, musical performances, and more.

41. XRootsFest in South Orange

June 24 2017 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm

XRootsFest (pronounced “Cross Roots Fest”) will feature musicians, dancers, story-tellers, merchants, and food vendors rooted in the cultures of four continents. This family-friendly event celebrates the diverse roots of the South Orange/Maplewood community and the region.

42. Margate Beachstock

June 24 2017 | 8:00am – 10:00pm

The 8th Annual Margate Beachstock is a 13-hour, non-stop celebration of summer featuring yoga on the beach, a volleyball competition, live music, kids’ entertainment, a free surfing clinic, great food, shopping, lifeguard competitions, a bonfire and movie on the beach, and much more!

43. Casey at the Battlefield

June 25 2017 | 11:00am – 2:00pm

Take in a vintage 19th century baseball game with the Flemington Neshanock in period uniforms at Princeton Battlefield State Park.

44. Waterloo Canal Day

June 24 2017 |

Enjoy live music, canal boat rides, visit the historic buildings and museum of Waterloo Village, see craft and trade demonstrations, take a walking tour and more at Waterloo Canal Day in Stanhope!

45. Firefly Festival at Terhune Orchards

June 25 2017 | 4:00pm – 9:00pm

Enjoy a special evening of outdoor fun, music, wagon rides, and firefly hunting. Rock out to the music of Grammy Award–winning Miss Amy and her Big Kids Band, snack on goodies the Firefly Tent, and watch students from Circus Place perform aerials, acrobatics, and juggling. Kids can make their own wings, bug boxes, and antennae ($5 fee for craft activities).

46. Live Animal Talks & Discovery Nature Walks
at Jakes Branch County Park

June 25 2017 | 1:00pm – Animal Talk
June 25 2017 | 1:30pm – Nature Walk

Come to the Jakes Branch County Park Nature Center and meet the animals of Jakes Branch County Park. Visitors will get an up close look at the park’s inhabitants and learn about each species. After the animal talk, join a park naturalist on a brief but informative nature walk through the park. Nature walks are weather permitting and will not exceed 30 minutes.

47. Summit Summer Street Festival

June 25 2017 | 11:00am – 5:00pm

Check out food vendors, live music, face painting, jugglers, crafts, clowns and more at the Summit Summer Street Festival.

48. Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration
at Millbrook Village

June 27 2017 | 10:00am -3:00pm

Pack a picnic lunch and bring the family out for an old-fashioned Independence Day Celebration at Millbrook Village in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area! Join costumed park rangers and volunteers for a day full of old-fashioned summer fun in a 19th century village setting. Workshops, historic homes, and other buildings will be open for tours and period crafts and trades demonstrations will be offered. Visitors can participate in the in the annual village parade and watermelon-eating contest. Rain or shine.

49. Wacky Wednesday on the Ocean City Boardwalk

June 28 2017 | 10:30am – 11:30am

Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Salt Water Taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free. Open to all ages.

50. Butterfly Walk at Wickatunk Recreation Area

June 30 2017 | 10:30am-11:30am

Identify butterflies found in the fields of Wickatunk Recreation Area with the help of a Monmouth County Park Naturalist. Walk may be a mile or more. Open to ages 7 and up.

Do you know of free things to do in New Jersey with kids in the coming months that should be included in our monthly updates? Contact us and let us know about them!