Things To Do In NJ This Weekend

Friday 9/18 through Sunday 9/20

New Jersey is a small state with a lot of activities! Whether music is your thing - or enjoying a tour of a historic park, there is really something for everyone. Check back every week (or subscribe to our newsletter!) to find what is happening this weekend in NJ so you do not miss the fun. Have an event you want us to share? Submit it here!

Atlantic County

Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026 - 9/18 | Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Atlantic City
Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour 2026 live at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City. Get tickets. Cost: $83+ Event Details >

Atlantic City Latino Festival - 9/19 | Bader Field, Atlantic City
A free community celebration of Hispanic Culture. Cost: Free Event Details >

Italian Festival at Historic Smithville - 9/19 | Historic Smithville, Smithville
Features 80 Craft Vendors, 15 Food Vendors, 3 Wineries w/ Wine Sampling Beer & Hard Seltzer, Live Entertainment & DJ, Bocce Court and more. Cost: Free Event Details >

Pine Barren Makers Fest - 9/19-9/20 | Hammonton
Handcrafted goods, food trucks, craft beers, scavenger hunts and more. Cost: $5, under 12 free Event Details >

Bergen County

Bergen County Harvest Festival - 9/18-9/20 | Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park
Features 4-H & Master Gardener displays, craft fair, rides, farmers market, petting zoo, music, food and more. Cost: Free Event Details >

Elmwood Park Street Fair - 9/19 | Elmwood Park
Community event featuring 50 exhibitors, kids zone, music and beer garden. Cost: Free Event Details >

Joey's Fund 12th Annual Charity Classic Car Show - 9/20 | Closter Plaza, Closter
Fundraisers featuring cars, trophies, bouncy houses and more. 12th annual event. Cost: Free Event Details >

Saddle Brook Street Fair - 9/20 | Saddle Brook
Crafters, food vendors, entertainment and more. Cost: Free Event Details >

Burlington County

Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival - 9/18-9/19 | Freedom Park, Medford
Music, food, artisans, dance demonstrations, mini-golf, kids-zone, contests and so much more at this cultural event. Cost: Event Details >

Arts After Dark - 9/19 | Eastampton
Nighttime free festival that turns the park into an open-air gallery featuring fine art, live music, interactive exhibits and the Crankie Festival. Cost: Event Details >

Camden County

Xponential Music Festival - 9/18-9/20 | Wiggins Park, Camden
A family friendly event featuring music from up-and-coming artists played on 88.5 WXPN in Philadelphia. Cost: $85+, kids 2-12 $15 Event Details >

Clover Market - 9/20 | Collingswood
Curated outdoor marketplace which celebrates handmade and vintage goods. Cost: Free Event Details >

Cape May County

Wildwood Crest Firefighters' Weekend Craft Show - 9/18-9/19 | Wildwood Crest
Dozens of crafters in the Sunrise Park area, Rambler Road and Ocean Avenue. Cost: Event Details >

MudHen Brewing Oktoberfest - 9/18-9/20 | Wildwood
Dust off your lederhosen and raise your steins – Oktoberfest is back at MudHen Brewing Co. from September 18-20, 2026! Cost: Event Details >

Cumberland County

Glasstown Brewing Company Oktoberfest - 9/19 | Millville
*Prost!* It's the most wunderbar time of the year, and we're throwing the ultimate fall celebration right here at Glasstown Brewing Co.! Cost: Event Details >

Mercer County

Voices in Print: New Jersey Black Women Printmakers Shaping the American Narrative - 9/4-2/28 | Princeton
Morven presents an exhibition of powerful prints by Black women artists with a connection to New Jersey. Cost: $0-$15 Event Details >

Docent Tour of Five Independent Souls - 9/11-11/13 | Princeton
Cost: $10-$15 Event Details >

Teen Dad at Passage Theatre Company - 9/16-10/11 | Passage Theatre, Trenton
Teen Dad subverts popular regional theatre “kitchen-sink beach house dramedy” to share a heartfelt, comedic exploration of generational trauma and recovery in a mixed race Black and Latinx family. Cost: $48 GA Event Details >

Tavern Night at Old Barracks Museum - 9/18 | Old Barracks Museum, Trenton
Join us for an evening of drinks, dancing, and 18th-century games at the Old Barracks Museum! Cost: $90 non-member/$75 member Event Details >

Laura High - 9/18 | Hyatt Regency Princeton, Princeton
Laura High on stage at Hyatt Regency Princeton in Princeton. Get tickets. Cost: $30-$38 Get Tickets >

Toms River Comfort Food Festival - 9/19 | Toms River
Great food will line the street with vendors, activities, entertainment and more. Cost: Free Event Details >

Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival - 9/19 | Mercer County Park, West Windsor
Dragon boat racing, health and wellness vendors, music and more. Cost: Event Details >

Middlesex County

CareSparc Health and Wellness Festival - 9/19 | Alice Jennings Archibald Park, New Brunswick
Hub City Sounds is a free and family welcoming performing, visual, and culinary arts festival series with events for all tastes! Cost: Free Event Details >

Monmouth County

Sea.Hear.Now Festival - 9/19-9/20 | Asbury Park
Two days of music with more than 25 bands on three stages: two in the sand and one in the park, food, art, surfing and more. Cost: $180+ Event Details >

Freehold Blessing of the Autos & Car Show - 9/19 | Freehold
6th annual car show from the Freehold Knights of Columbus. Trophies, raffles, food, music and more. $20 donation in advance to show car, $25 day of show. Cost: Free for attendees Event Details >

Sea Bright Day - 9/19 | Sea Bright
Artists, food, live music, kids activities and community! Cost: Event Details >

Latino Festival of Monmouth County - 9/19 | Freehold
Celebration of Latin culture with food, musical acts, culture activities and more. Cost: Free Event Details >

Wind & Sea Festival - 9/19 | Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth
A celebration of all things water, visitors will be able to enjoy many coastal activities. Kite flying, crabbing, food, sandcastles and more. Cost: Event Details >

Italian Festival - 9/19 | Spring Lake
Italian celebration with food, vendors, beer and wine garden and live entertainment. Cost: Event Details >

Kids Markets at Harvest Fall Festival - 9/20 | Twin Pond Farm, Freehold
Give your child a chance to do something they’ll be proud of - or show up and support our youngest entrepreneuers. Cost: $25 Event Details >

Morris County

Boonton Brewfest - 9/19 | Boonton
A signature annual event featuring local brewers, live music, food, and community spirit. Cost: $60-$80 Event Details >

20th Annual Country Fair - 9/19 | Veterans Community Park, Randolph
Live music, food, fames, community crafts and more. Cost: Free Event Details >

Oktoberfest at Germania Park - 9/19-9/20 | Dover
German food, live music, cold beer, and a stein holding contest. Cost: $10 Event Details >

Air Supply - 9/20 | Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Air Supply live at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. Get tickets. Cost: $91+ Event Details >

Ocean County

Nightmare at Gravity Hill - 9/11-10/31 | Cicconi Farms, Jackson
Over a dozen different scenes/settings spread out over 5 acres. 35 minutes of spine-chilling walkable haunted trails & adventures. Tickets purchased at gate. Cost: $35 Event Details >

48th Annual Festival of the Sea - 9/19 | Point Pleasant
48th Annual Festival of the Sea event featuring 250 craft vendors, live music, beer & wine garden, and local restaurants. Cost: Free Event Details >

Lakewood Renaissance Faire - 9/19-9/20 | Lakewood Pine Park, Lakewood
Time-honored medieval charm with thrilling modern spectacles, from riveting jousts to enchanting performances. Cost: $20, $15 (11-17), under 10 free Event Details >

Ictoberfest - 9/19 | Icarus Brewing, Brick
Packed day of German-style beers, live music, some friendly competition, and plenty of gemütlichkeit. Cost: Free Event Details >

Viking Village Antique & Collectible Show - 9/20 | Viking Village, Barnegat Light
60+ dealers of nautical finds, estate jewelry, and old relics at Barnegat Light. Free, rain or shine. Cost: Free Event Details >

Passaic County

Wallisch Homestead Flea & Vintage Marketplace - 9/20-12/20 | The Wallisch Homestead, West Milford
Find treasures, enjoy food trucks and hear live music while supporting the Friends of Wallisch Homestead. Cost: Free Event Details >

Somerset County

Comedy Night - 9/19 | PeopleCare Center for Non Profits, Bridgewater
Stop scrolling and get ready to LOL in real life with 7 stand-up comedians Cost: $20 Event Details >

Somerville Music Fest - 9/20 | Somerville
A full day of music, music-themed vendors, food, kid-zone and so much more! Cost: Free Event Details >

Sussex County

Sparta Renaissance Festival - 9/5-9/20 | Camp Sacajawea, Sparta
Medieval and fantasy themed festival filled with entertainment, shopping opportunity, food, fun activities and atmosphere! Cost: $25, $10 (6-12), under 6 free Event Details >

Mountain Creek Oktoberfest 2026 - 9/18-9/20 | Vernon
Variety of beers, ciders, hard sodas and seltzers – authentic German food, festival food and activities & games for kids and adults alike. Cost: $25+. under 6 free Event Details >

Warren County

The Corn Maze Train - Escape Room Maze - 9/1-11/1 | The Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg
Can you conquer the Dino Maze - without the map? Six dinosaur riddles. Six critical choices. Solve them to unlock the correct path to T-Rex. Cost: $5.00 Event Details >

Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival - 9/19-9/20 | Washington
Enjoy the hot air balloons, fames, crafts, food and more. Cost: Varies Event Details >

The Great Pumpkin Train - 9/19-11/1 | The Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Phillipsburg
In October, every ride becomes a magical fall adventure with Delaware River Railroad Excursions — The Great Pumpkin Train! Cost: $15 & $21 Event Details >