It’s August—although the final stretch of summer time is looming, there are nonetheless loads of issues to do with the fam earlier than September. Oh, and did we point out they’re all FREE? Take pleasure in a spectacular show of exploding fireworks set to a musical rating performed alongside the Boardwalk at Friday Evening Fireworks in Wildwood, watch stay music, dance performances, and extra on the New Brunswick Coronary heart Competition in New Brunswick, or paddle a kayak and take a ship trip down the Morris Canal in the course of the Canal Day Music and Crafts Competition in Warren. And for extra methods to fill your bucket record this season, take a look at our information to summer time must-dos. (Featured Picture Credit score: istock/Aneese)

(Observe: It’s at all times greatest to test forward for in-person occasions)

MarketFair Children Membership presents Summer time Stem
August 1 at 10 AM
Take part on free Summer time STEM actions for youngsters ages 6-12. Your youngsters will get pleasure from a number of enjoyable themes like “Slime Time” and “Detective Science” as they discover and uncover.
MarketFair, 3535 U.S. 1 Princeton, NJ 08540

Junior Grasp Gardeners
August 2 at 2 PM
Assist your youngsters develop into Junior Grasp Gardeners. Be part of the Noyes Arts Storage of Stockton College and Rutgers Cooperative Extension as they merge inventive hands-on actions and horticulture. It is a household program geared in the direction of kids. A guardian or guardian should be with their youngster throughout all the program.
The Noyes Arts Storage of Stockton College, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic Metropolis, NJ 08401

Household Film Evening: Encanto
August 2 at 8:30 PM
Seize a garden chair and a blanket and watch a film outdoors with the household. This occasion options chosen movies positive to carry a smile to relations of all ages starting from nice new films to all-time classics.
Corridor of Information Freehold NJ, 1E Foremost Avenue Freehold, NJ 07728

twenty eighth Annual Clam Fest
August 4-5
What may very well be higher than contemporary seafood on the shore? Take a look at the stay leisure, contests, distinctive distributors, crafters, kids’s actions, and contemporary seafood.
Huddy Park, 329 Bay Ave #325, Highlands, NJ 07732

Music within the Park at Rotary Park Bandstand
August 4 at 7 PM
Deliver a seaside chair or blanket to comfortably get pleasure from music within the park at Cape Might Rotary Park. This 12 months’s lineup has one thing for each musical style and introduces a brand new, fashionable aptitude to the city.
Cape Might Rotary Park, 400-498 Lafayette St, Cape Might, NJ 08204

Olde Freehold Day
August 5 at 12 PM
Come collectively to get pleasure from meals, video games, paddle boats, contests, Kidz Zone, music, and extra. 
Lake Topanemus, Pond Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728

Free Household Sunday
August 6 at 11 AM
Take pleasure in a free household day at Morris Museum highlighting mentorship and the exhibition Every One Educate One. This occasion options sidewalk chalk drawing, artist-led household excursions, and particular Spark! Lab updates, and extra.
Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights, Morristown, NJ 0796

233rd Nationwide Lighthouse Day
August 7 at 10 AM
It’s Nationwide Lighthouse Day on August 7, which marks the 234th anniversary of the signing of the 1789 Lighthouse Act. There might be video games and surprises for all kids.
Price: Admission is free, and donations are accepted
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 111 North Central Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260

Tidal Tuesdays – Seining at Fisherman’s Cove
August 8 at 11 AM
Cease by Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Space, Manasquan, and be a part of a Park System Naturalist for this free seining program. Uncover quite a lot of fish, crabs, and different sea creatures that could be discovered alongside the cove.
383 Third Avenue, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Film Beneath the Stars – How To Prepare Your Dragon
August 10 at 8:30 PM
Take pleasure in a film underneath the celebrities at Atlantic Avenue Park. This occasion will characteristic the movie, “The right way to Prepare Your Dragon.”
Atlantic Avenue Park, 102 State Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601

Crest Meals Truck Nights
July 5 – August 16 at 4 PM
On choose Wednesday nights this summer time, take a look at stay leisure whereas stopping by the meals vans for a fast chew.
Centennial Park, E Fern Rd, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

Multicultural Summer time Celebration
August 12 at 10 AM
Be part of NAMI New Jersey’s Multicultural Summer time Celebration this summer time. This occasion takes place at Thompson Park and has meals and enjoyable all through the day.
Thompson Park, Lakeview Avenue, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

2023 Corn, Tomato, and Beer Competition
August 12 at 12 PM
Deliver the household to a farm-to-festival celebration of native Jersey tomatoes, candy corn, and craft beer. This candy summer time occasion brings native farmers, boutique eating places, craft breweries, stay bands, artisans, and children actions collectively to rejoice every little thing candy and NJ.
Stangl Street Flemington, NJ 08822

Second Saturday in Collingswood
August 12 at 5 PM
The Second Saturday occasion started when a set of retailer house owners got here collectively to advertise the humanities in Collingswood. As soon as a month, guests can plan an evening in town to expertise arts, music, procuring, and eating in Collingswood. Don’t miss the native artists and musicians on every block.
Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108

Somerset County 4-H Truthful
August September 11
It’s the seventy fifth anniversary, and the Truthful might be charged with extra power than ever with a ton of hands-on actions, nice meals and stay music, and great reveals for the entire household. Free parking and free admission. 
North Department Park, 355 Milltown Street Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Ocean Township Italian-American Competition
August 9-13
The annual Ocean Township Italian-American Competition celebrates all issues Italian heritage and tradition. Take pleasure in yummy genuine Italian meals and take a look at the carnival rides (for an extra charge), raffles, food-eating contests, and extra. That is the forty sixth anniversary of this beloved competition.
Joe Palaia Park, 200 Whalepond Rd., Oakhurst, NJ 07755

New Brunswick Coronary heart Competition
August 12 at 3 PM
It’s the fourth annual New Brunswick Coronary heart Competition, which celebrates the colourful arts and historical past that New Brunswick and the County of Middlesex provide. There might be stay music and dance performances, a visible Arts Market, craft and meals distributors, interactive actions and video games, enjoyable giveaways, a Well being & Wellness tent with Backyard of Therapeutic, and readings of well-known love letters by actors from Thinkery & Verse.
Downtown New Brunswick in entrance of the theaters at Monument Sq. at 2 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Historic Battery Lewis Excursions
August 12 -13 – 4 at 10:30 AM
Come and tour the newly restored Historic Battery Lewis within the Rocky Level part of Hartshorne Wooden Park. Study all in regards to the historical past of this former coastal protection website. 
1402 Portland Street, Highlands, NJ 07732

Live performance within the Park: Summer time Jams with Secret Sound
Friday, August 18 at 7 PM
Take in the summertime climate and revel in Jersey Shore-based, upbeat, funky jam rock throughout this live performance at Thompson Park, Lincroft. Deliver your garden chairs or blankets, meals, and comfortable drinks. The present is outside on the Theatre Barn.
805 Newman Springs Street, Lincroft, NJ 07738

Beachfest II Arts & Crafts Competition
August 19 at 9 AM
Artists, makers, and meals might be on the seaside city of Seashore Haven. Prepare to buy by the shore.
Veteran’s Bicentennial Park, 100 Engelside Avenue, Seashore Haven, NJ 08008

Canal Day Music & Craft Competition
August 19 at 10 AM
Educate the fam some historical past at this summer time competition in NJ—take a guided strolling tour of the Morris Canal, journey down the waterway on a free boat trip, or show your prowess by paddling a kayak. Take pleasure in listening to a few of New Jersey’s greatest musical performers and watch the beautiful fireworks show over the water.
Hugh Pressure Canal Park, 180 West Central Avenue, Wharton, NJ 07885

Fiesta in America in American Dream NJ, a Filipino American celebration
August 19 at 10 AM
Head to the most important annual indoor Filipino occasion on the U.S. East Coast, showcasing the colourful Filipino American tradition, music, and merchandise and offering networking alternatives. 
American Dream, 1 American Dream Manner East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Household Enjoyable Saturdays
August 19 at 11 AM
Come for a day of video games, actions, and bonding together with your family members at Household Enjoyable Saturdays. Take pleasure in quite a lot of actions which can be good for the entire household. From thrilling video games to scrumptious meals, there’s one thing for everybody.
Harriet Tubman Sq., 501-551 Broad Avenue Newark, NJ 07102

Summer time 2023 Foremost Avenue Pops Artisan Market
August 20 at 11 AM
This market attracts numerous artists and makers providing handmade creations resembling artwork, images, jewellery, vogue, house and life-style equipment, artisanal meals, and extra. This occasion options stay music and quite a lot of distributors.
Beneath 14th Avenue Viaduct, 1401 Adam’s avenue Hoboken, NJ 07030

Hunterdon County 4H and Agricultural Truthful Fireworks
August 23-27
This family-friendly occasion celebrates Hunterdon County’s wealthy agricultural panorama. You and your crew can take a look at the 4-H county honest farm actions, stay music, enjoyable video games, thrilling carnival rides, and scrumptious meals.
Price: Free, parking $15
Hunterdon County Fairgrounds, 1207 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530

Farm Competition
August 17 at 5:30 PM
The Metropolis Inexperienced Farm Eco-Heart in Clifton may have a free, enjoyable night for households. Take pleasure in stay music, store the Farm Stand, and go to the goats and chickens within the Studying Farm.
171 Grove Avenue Clifton, NJ 07013

Life in a Freshwater Pond
August 24 at 11 AM
Discover a freshwater pond at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen. Search for basking turtles, hopping frogs, searching herons, splashing fish, and anything that catches your eye. Uncover the distinctive life that lies beneath the water in a freshwater pond. Put on closed-toe footwear. Open to all ages, underneath 18 with grownup.
360 Monastery Lane, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747   

Climb Time at Freneau Woods Park
August 24 at 12 PM
Deliver the household to Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, and check out the Park System’s 25′ transportable climbing wall. You should be 42″ or taller to climb. Open to ages 8 and up; underneath 18 with an grownup. 
360 Monastery Lane, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747  

Manasquan Summerfest Celebration
August 26 at 10 AM
Spherical up the entire household and head to Manasquan to see distinctive crafters and artists, pattern connoisseur meals, do kid-friendly actions, and extra.
Squan Plaza, Abe Voorhees Dr., Manasquan, NJ 08736

Westfield Avenue Truthful & Craft Present
August 26 at 11 AM
Deliver on the household enjoyable at Westfield Avenue Truthful and Craft Present. This occasion options artists, crafters, distributors, meals, rides, stay music, and extra.
Downtown Westfield, NJ 221 South Ave W. Westfield, NJ 07090

Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Competition
August 26 at 1 PM
The annual occasion has moved places and altered names over time, nevertheless it’s nonetheless the identical stay jazz and blues music. Crafters, distributors, meals vans, and fireworks can even be at 9 PM.
Cooper Avenue, Lengthy Department, NJ 07740

Scorching Halloween at Jenkinson’s
August 22-23
Mud off these costumes and rejoice Scorching Halloween at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk. There might be strolling leisure, crafts & face portray, underwater carving at Jenkinson’s Aquarium, and a Halloween present on the South Seashore Stage. There’s a cost for getting into the aquarium.
300 Ocean Ave., Pt. Nice Seashore, NJ 08742

Household Enjoyable Days Crafts & Collectibles Present on the Cape Might Lighthouse
August 3, 10, 17, 24 from 9 AM-2 PM
Head to Cape Might for a crafts and collectibles present that includes distributors and crafters from the northeast in July and August.
Cape Might Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape Might, NJ 08204

Marine Science Program
Each Monday and Friday by way of August 25, 11 AM -1 PM
Take a break from the sand—Miss Ocean is internet hosting the Borough of Wildwood Crest’s free marine science program. It is a nice academic expertise for all the household.
Wildwood Crest, Rambler Street, and the seaside

Jenkinson’s Films on the Seashore
Tuesdays, Now-August 29
Seize your seaside towel and chairs and prepare at no cost films on the seaside at Jenkinson’s. Movies embody Paw Patrol: The Film, Encanto, and Automobiles 3.
300 Ocean Avenue, Level Nice Seashore, NJ 08742

Friday Evening Fireworks in Wildwood
Each Friday at 10 PM
Is there a greater technique to finish a fun-filled week of summer time in Wildwood than with free fireworks? Each Friday evening, watch a spectacular show exploding to a musical rating performed alongside the Boardwalk and simulcast on 98.7 The Coast. Seize a seaside chair to loosen up on the sand, or you’ll be able to see them from wherever on the boardwalk. Rain dates are each Sunday at 10 PM.
Wildwood Boardwalk, On the Seashore at Pine Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260

Wednesday Evening Fireworks at Seaside Heights
Each Wednesday at 9:30 PM by way of August 24
Cease by the boards on Wednesdays and discover your favourite spot on the boardwalk to get pleasure from fireworks at 9:30 PM.
Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

Thursday Evening Fireworks at Jenkinson’s
Each Thursday at darkish till August 25
This dazzling show at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Level Nice is an area custom—catch the fireworks present on the seaside each Thursday evening. Earlier than the present, cease by the aquarium or hit up every little thing else this fave boardwalk presents, then sit on the sand for the colourful show beginning at darkish.
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Level Nice Seashore, NJ 08742

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