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Celebrate Rutgers Day this Saturday with kid-friendly activities and entertainment. Photo courtesy of Rutgers Day via Instagram
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4/26/24 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

The merry month of May kicks off with oceans of fun festivals, including Ocean City Spring Block Party. Plus, kites fill the air at Terhune Orchards' weekend-long Kite Day. 

Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend. 

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6th Annual Mom-a-Rama Extravaganza

Lakewood
Friday, May 3
Moms of Business is hosting its 6th Annual Mom-a-Rama Extravaganza at a Jersey Shore Blue Claws game. Visit 50+ pop up shops throughout the stadium. This year's theme is Halfway to Halloween Night, so feel free to wear a costume. READ MORE

Ocean City Spring Block Party

Ocean City – FREE
Saturday, May 4
Head to the Jersey Shore for this spring street fair with more than 350 crafters, vendors, fair food, live music, and some fresh, salty air.  READ MORE

Ocean Grove Spring Fling

Ocean Grove – FREE
Saturday, May 4
Get a jump-start on summer with an early trip to the Jersey Shore. Ocean Grove holds this annual celebration with vendors, artisans, music, and more.  READ MORE

Secaucus 13th Annual Green Festival

Secaucus – FREE
Saturday, May 4
Calling all eco-enthusiasts! Secaucus is gearing up for its highly anticipated 13th Annual Green Festival, complete with environmental exhibits, workshops, interactive family activities, food trucks and more. READ MORE

Founders Day in Plainsboro

Plainsboro – FREE
Saturday, May 4
All are invited to join in the fun at this annual Founders Day event.  Enjoy a variety of activities, inflatables, amusement rides, live entertainment, music, dance, jugglers, arts and cultural programs, exhibits, local history, food and beverages for purchase, and more.   READ MORE

Kite Day at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Saturday, May 4-Sunday, May 5
Spring on the farm is one of the most beautiful and exciting seasons. Bring your own kite or choose a ready-made kite from the store.  Or better yet, make a “guaranteed to fly” kite.  Whichever you choose, test fly your kite in the wide-open 10-acre pasture with all the farm animals looking on. READ MORE

Spring Blossom Festival at Riamede Farm

Chester
Saturday, May 4
Riamede Farm’s Spring Blossom Festival features a scenic hayride through the blooming orchard to learn about and experience this beautiful time of year on the farm. Plus, enjoy live acoustic music, blacksmithing demonstrations and shopping with 30 local artisan vendors, food trucks, and ice cream.  READ MORE

Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair in Washington Borough

Washington – FREE
Saturday, May 4
The 4th Annual Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair features a full day of live music, streets lined with vendors, fabulous costumes, street performers, local specials, activities and so much more. READ MORE

ECO Fair at Wheaton Arts

Millville – FREE
Saturday, May 4
The 17th annual ECO Fair at WheatonArts is a free family day inspired by natural and artful living. ECO Fair features local gardening clubs, including Rutgers Master Gardeners. There are various plants, herbs, and artisanal crafts for sale. READ MORE

Chester Food Truck & Music Festival

Chester
Saturday, May 4
The food trucks are rolling into Chester Borough for a delicious day of food, beer, music and fun. Enjoy 20 gourmet food trucks, live music from 3 bands, beer, sangria & margarita garden, kids activities, bungee trampoline, rock wall, inflatables, vendors and more. READ MORE

Skylands Stadium Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

Augusta
Saturday, May 4
Bring the whole family to this all-day party that takes place right on the field. The spring festival features more than 20 food trucks, upwards of 100 craft beers, music, games, sports on the big screen, shopping, and more. READ MORE

Touch-a-Truck at Rockaway Townsquare

Rockaway – FREE
Saturday, May 4
Join the fun at this Touch a Truck event in the outer parking lot, featuring trucks and vehicles from local organizations, plus a DJ, bubble show and giveaways. READ MORE

Westfield Spring Fling

Westfield – FREE
Sunday, May 5
More than 300 vendors line the streets of downtown Westfield for this springtime festival, which is chock full of all-ages fun. There are yummy festival eats on offer, and children's entertainment abounds.  READ MORE

Bridgewater Spring Carnival

Bridgewater – FREE
Sunday, May 5
Bring family and friends to this free carnival with no-fee admission to rides, inflatables, carnival games and DJ music. Plus, enjoy a petting zoo, crafts tent, face painting, food trucks and more. READ MORE

2024 Walnut Street Fair

Montclair – FREE
Sunday, May 5
Spread throughout the heart of Walnut Street in beautiful Montclair, the Walnut Street Fair features 250+ vendors and displays, food trucks, live music and performances, a family fun zone with Touch-A-Truck, and much more. READ MORE

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