Top Things To Do In New Jersey This Weekend –
County Fairs, Concerts & More
Hey there New Jersey! Lots of awesome things to do in New Jersey this weekend! From some fun county fairs to fabulous summer food festivals to fabulous summer concerts 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 NJ This Weekend
1. New Jersey State Fair
Augusta NJ | August 3-12 2018
Enjoy the last weekend of the 2018 New Jersey State Fair and Sussex County Farm & Horse Show – New Jersey’s largest agricultural fair. The fair features agricultural events and educational exhibits, livestock exhibits and shows, a horse show, amusement rides, a petting zoo, vendors, crafts, 4-H exhibits and demonstrations, great fair food, live entertainment, and more!
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2. Atlantic County 4H Fair
Egg Harbor City NJ | August 11 & 12 2018
Bring the entire family to the Atlantic County 4H Fair to visit with the farm animals, as well as fun pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, reptiles, and other more exotic creatures! Take in photography, model railroad, robotics, fine arts, and other displays, and don’t miss the tractors! And of course there will be rides, games, delicious fair food, and awesome live entertainment. Free Admission / $4 parking. Learn more…
3. Princeton University Art Museum Highlights Tour
Princeton NJ | August 11 & 12 2018
Discover the Art Museum’s premier collections spanning antiquity to contemporary in a Princeton University Art Museum Highlights Tour, offered free of charge. Tours meet at the entrance to the Museum. Learn more…
4. Ocean Township Italian Festival
Ocean Township NJ | August 11 & 12 2018
Enjoy great Italian food, live music, games, rides, contest, a petting zoo, and even fireworks at the 42nd Ocean Township Italian Festival. Free admission! Learn more…
5. Tomato Day at Howell Living History Farm
Hopewell NJ | August 11 2018
Enjoy the tastes of the season at Tomato Day at Howell Living History Farm! Experience an old-fashioned day on the farm and see how this New Jersey favorite is grown, harvested and used in delicious dishes. Learn more…
6. Musket Firing at Washington Crossing State Park
Titusville NJ | August 11 2018
Join a Park Historian for a musket firing demonstration at Washington Crossing State Park. Learn about the weapons used during the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton. $1.00 program fee + park vehicle entrance fee.
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7. 3 Doors Down and Collective Soul in Concert
Holmdel NJ | August 11 2018
Alt-rockers 3 Doors Down rose to international fame in 2000 with their first single, “Kryptonite.” With a smooth rock sound that fit right into the post-grunge music scene, 3 Doors Down quickly went from small venues in the deep South to the stage at CBGB and all over radio. They’re now back on the road, jamming the big hits, along with lesser-known fan favorites, as part of The Rock & Roll Express Tour. Don’t miss 3 Doors Down and Collective Soul at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel NJ! Learn more…
8. Exploring the Hudson River Estuary at Liberty State Park
Jersey City NJ | August 12 2018
Join park naturalists for a morning of exploring the Hudson River Estuary at Liberty State Park. Come try your hand at dragging a seine net. You never know what you may find in and around the waters of the Hudson. Pre-registration required. Learn more…
9. Alstede Farms Peach Harvest Festival
Chester NJ | August 12 2018
Celebrate the summer harvest at the Alstede Farms Peach Harvest Festival with pick-your-own peaches, delicious peach treats, and fun farm activities. Free admission to the festival; pay only for activities that you wish to participate in. Learn more…
10. Batsto Lake Ecotour
Hammonton NJ | August 12 2018
Explore 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 New Jersey 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…
11. Hearth Cooking at Washington Crossing State Park
Titusville NJ | August 12 2018
Learn about the food ways of our forefathers and mothers at a hearth cooking demonstration at Washington Crossing State Park. The demonstration will take place in the Nelson House.
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12. Calliope Rose at the Aerodrome
Erma NJ | August 12 2018
“Calliope Rose” mixes a dose of Greek Mythology with palace intrigue and the decline of our civilization. It’s “The Iliad” on laughing gas. It’s “The Odyssey” on acid. It’s “Spartacus” on crack. Yes, it’s a comedy. Learn more…
13. Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson in Concert
Holmdel NJ | August 12 2018
Take a guitarist from The Yardbirds, add in the lead singer of Bad Company and throw in a bit of Heart (one-half, to be exact) and you’ve got all the ingredients for a perfect summer concert. Don’t miss the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll treat as legendary performers Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson join forces at PNC Bank Arts Center for the Stars Align Tour. Learn more…
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