Top Things To Do In New Jersey This Weekend –
Street Fairs, Parades, Carnivals & More
Wow – can’t believe it’s Labor Day Weekend. Summer sure flew by! There are tons of fun events and activities happening things to do in New Jersey this weekend! From Labor Day carnivals and parades to outdoor art exhibits to an amazing air festival and more, there’s a New Jersey event for everyone! Read on for the best things to do in NJ this weekend…
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Things To Do In New Jersey This Weekend
1. AirFest
Rio Grande NJ | August 31 – September 3 2018
Come to AirFest at NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum for an opportunity to view, explore and even take a flight in World War II aircraft such as a B-24 Liberator or a B-17 Flying Fortress! There will also be live music, living history exhibits, great food, and much more. Learn more…
2. Scotch Plains Italian Festival
Scotch Plains NJ | August 31 – September 3 2018
The Scotch Plains Italian Festival is truly a great family event and has something for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy nightly live music, rides, games, and great Italian food! Free admission. Learn more…
3. Feast of St Joseph
Lodi NJ | August 31 – September 3 2018
The 104th Annual Feast of St Joseph in Lodi will feature nightly entertainment, traditional Italian festival food, amusement rides, and games. There will be a mass at 2pm on Labor Day followed by a procession honoring Saint Joseph. Free admission. Learn more…
4. Autumn de Forest – The Power of She
Stone Harbor NJ | August 31 – September 3 2018
Ocean Galleries welcomes Autumn de Forest to Stone Harbor NJ over Labor Day weekend with an all new collection of paintings. Meet the 16-year-old artist at gallery receptions every evening this weekend. Autumn has been described as an “artistic genius” by The Discovery Channel and she has been confirmed as a “profound artistic prodigy” by a leading child prodigy researcher. She is also the youngest artist in history to have a solo exhibition at a major American museum and is the youngest artist ever to be appointed to the President’s Committee for The Arts and Humanities. Free admission. Learn more…
5. Mendham Labor Day Carnival
Mendham NJ | August 31 – September 3 2018
Enjoy great rides, games and food at the annual Mendham Labor Day Carnival. Free admission. Learn more…
6. Boonton Fire Department Labor Day Carnival
Boonton NJ | August 31 – September 2 2018
Give summer a proper send-off at the Boonton Fire Department Labor Day Carnival featuring tons of rides, live music, a pig roast, and a huge Sunday night fireworks display. Free admission.
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7. Pitman Art Stroll
Pitman NJ | September 2018
The Pitman Art Stroll is a sidewalk art show which takes place throughout the month of September. The outdoor exhibit opens on September 1st in the heart of Uptown Pitman on Broadway, starting at Laurel Avenue and continuing along Broadway to Holly Avenue. Free. Learn more…
8. Labor Day Weekend Barbecue and Craft Beer Festival
Oceanport NJ | September 1 – 3 2018
Enjoy amazing pulled pork, barbecue brisket and ribs and great craft beer at the annual Labor Day Weekend Barbecue and Craft Beer Festival at Monmouth Park! The Craft Beer Garden will feature over 40 craft beers to choose from. The festival will feature live music all three days and both Saturday and Sunday will be Family Fun Days featuring free kids’ activities includin pony rides, a bounce house, face painting, and more! Learn more…
9. West Cape May Tomato Festival
West Cape May NJ | September 1 2018
The West Cape May Tomato Festival celebrates everyone’s favorite fruit of summer and there are plenty of them on hand to sample – from tomato pies to empanadas. Free admission! Learn more…
10. Brigantine Art Walk
Brigantine NJ | September 1 2018
The Brigantine Art Walk is a juried art show celebrating fine art & fine craft artists. Now in its third season, the event offers the visitors and locals an opportunity to come out and enjoy art by local artists. Free. Learn more…
11. Annual Plowing Match at Howell Living History Farm
September 1 2018 | Lambertville NJ
The 35th Annual Plowing Match at Howell Living History Farm tests the performance of farmers, their horses and oxen and features features a dozen teams of draft animals from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. Members of the general public, including youngsters, can win ribbons by plowing in visitor classes beginning at 10:30 a.m. No experience is necessary. The event also features pony and wagon rides, an obstacle course driving competition and live music. Come on out for a fun day on the farm! Free admission. Learn more…
12. Spring Lake Labor Day Art Walk
Spring Lake NJ | September 1 2018
Give summer a proper sendoff at the Spring Lake End of Summer Celebration – Labor Day Art Walk! Stroll along Third Avenue, admire local artists’ works, enjoy some retail therapy at the quaint downtown shops, and maybe even spend some time on the beach! Free. Learn more…
13. Back to School Bash at Allaire Village
Farmingdale NJ | September 1 2018
The Back to School Bash at Allaire Village will feature costumed characters (meet & greet with super heroes, villians & princesses), free glitter tattoos, crafts, history stations, a teacher information station, live animals, live music, a selfie station, Touch-A-Truck (courtesy of the NJ State Park Police & Duram School Services), and more. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Learn more…
14. Batsto Lake Naturalist Guided Canoe Ecotour
Hammonton NJ | September 1 2018
Explore the beauty of Batsto Lake on a Naturalist Guided Canoe Ecotour! Wharton State Forest Naturalists will lead you by canoe and point out the natural features native to this region of the Pinelands. Atlantic white cedar, blueberries, cranberries, and carnivorous plants line the lake’s shores. You may see or hear carpenter frogs, redbelly turtles, great blue herons, and bald eagles during your paddling trip! Reservations required. Learn more…
15. Guided Tours of the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Holmdel NJ | September 1 2018
Free guided tours of the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial are offered the first Saturday of each month at 11am and 1pm. Learn more…
16. Musket Firing at Washington Crossing State Park
Titusville NJ | September 1 2018
Join a Park Historian for a musket firing demonstration at Washington Crossing State Park. Learn about some of the weapons used during the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton. Learn more…
17. Princeton University Art Museum Highlights Tour
Princeton NJ | September 1 & 2 2018
Discover the Art Museum’s premier collections spanning antiquity to contemporary in a Princeton University Art Museum Highlights Tour, offered free of charge. Learn more…
18. Indo-American Fair
West Windsor NJ | September 1 & 2 2018
The Indo-American Fair at Mercer County Park is a premier art and culture event celebrating the heritage of the South Asian people. The event is organized to share Indo-American art and culture with people from all cultures. Come spend the day at this beautiful outdoor event while shopping and enjoying the food and entertainment. Learn more…
19. Filipino American Festival
Ridgefield Park NJ | September 2 2018
The Filipino American Festival at Overpeck Park features a cultural show, pinoy broadway ballyhoo, beer garden, local artists including Filipino American singers and bands, a fashion show, amazing Filipino foods, vendors, and much more! Free admission!
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20. Frenchtown Riverfest
Frenchtown NJ | September 2 2018
The Frenchtown Riverfest is a celebration of life on the beautiful Delaware River. Stroll Bridge Street and Sunbeam Park for a fun filled day of live music, art, food and family friendly activities, all with an ecologically and sustainability focused lens. Honor the mighty Delaware and join in festivities truly unique to Frenchtown! Free! Learn more…
21. Nutley Street Fair and Craft Show
Nutley NJ | September 2 2018
Celebrate Labor Day weekend by shopping the wares of fine local artists and crafters, enjoying great food, thrilling rides, live music and more at the Nutley Street Fair and Craft Show! Learn more…
22. Pompton Day Street Festival
Pompton Lakes NJ | September 2 2018
The Pompton Day Street Festival features great food, vendors, music, activities and the return of the famous Pompton Regatta! Free admission. Learn more…
23. Wildwood Block Party and Music Festival
Wildwood NJ | September 2 2018
Enjoy an end-of-summer blast at the Wildwood Block Party and Music Festival, a free family-friendly festival including crafts, games, rides, great food and continuous live entertainment. Learn more…
24. Haledon – Paterson Labor Day Parade
Haledon NJ | September 2 2018
The annual Haledon – Paterson Labor Day Parade steps off at 1:30 PM at the Botto House in Haledon. The parade finishes at the Great Falls Historic District in the City of Paterson.The American Labor Museum will be open to visitors. Free. Learn more…
25. Monmouth Battlefield Walking Tour
Manalapan NJ | September 2 2018
Enjoy a free walking tour of Monmouth Battlefield, site of one of the largest conflicts of the American Revolution. Meet at Monmouth Battlefield State Park Visitor Center. Learn more…
26. Mendham Labor Day Parade
Mendham NJ | September 3 2018
The annual Mendham Labor Day parade runs along East Main Street and Mountain Avenue. Learn more…
27. Riverdale Labor Day Street Fair
Riverdale NJ | September 3 2018
The Riverdale Labor Day Street Fair features non-stop live music and entertainment along with family fun attractions including over 100 craft exhibitors and artists, amazing food, kiddie rides & climbing wall , kids games, face painters, amusements, temp tattoos, & more. Free admission. Learn more…
28. Rutherford Labor Day Street Fair
Rutherford NJ | September 3 2018
The 43rd Annual Rutherford Labor Day Street Fair is the oldest annual street fair in the Garden State and the largest one-day street festival in the state. The event features traditional street vendors, food trucks, an antique fair, rides and entertainment for kids, street performers, live music, and much more. Free admission. Learn more…
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