Category Archives: Festivals & Events
From Bergen County Irish: 39th Annual Bergen County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, originally scheduled for March 15, has been rescheduled…
Mayo Performing Arts Center is suspending all public performances, classes and events through March 31 due to the…
Editor’s note: some parades have been postponed due to coronavirus concerns. Please check websites to confirm whether parades…
From Summit Downtown, Inc. Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is happy to announce that…
From South Orange Performing Arts Center: The South Orange Performing Arts Center brings Willie Nile, the hard-edged rocker…
From the Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival Join us for our 23rd annual Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival January 18-26. These nine…
From Mayo Performing Arts Center: The rock musical RENT comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center for three performances, Friday, February…
You don’t have to hop a plane to Germany to indulge in homemade brats, sausages, schnitzels, and strudels. These 10…
From the Village of South Orange: The Seton Village Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival is returning October 18th, 2019…
Is there anything cheerier than a sunflower? How about over 40 acres filled with them? Holland…
From the Robert J. Miller Oysterfest for Melanoma Awareness Committee: Each September over the last five years, there have been…
The Maplewood Village Alliance (MVA) will host its 8th Annual Art Walk & Music Fest on Sunday, September…
From Summit Downtown: Summit’s family-favorite fall event is back, with an exciting new twist: a Beer and Wine Garden! From…
From SOVCA: The South Orange Village Center Alliance (SOVCA) announced that everyone’s favorite day of play is coming back to…
From Maplewood Arts & Culture: Join us for the 3rd annual Maplewood Porchfest – Sunday,…
From Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival: The ninth Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival will be held on the Green on…
From Somerset County Park Commission: The Somerset County Park Commission Free Summer Concert Series at Duke Island Park on Old…
From Morristown National Historical Park News: Dusk is when the bats come out! Nine species of bats call New Jersey…
Summer is the perfect time to attend local festivals and fairs and enjoy the fresh air, entertainment and delicious food.…
From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public…
From FestivalNet: The 44th Annual Rutherford Labor Day Street Fair — which historically attracts 25,000–30,000 attendees — is now not…
From Warren County Farmers’ Fair: The Balloon Festival at the Warren County Farmers’ Fair in Warren County New Jersey alone…
From SOPAC: South Orange Performing Arts Center has announced its 2019-2020 schedule of events (as of July 18): Aug 10:…
From Maplewoodstock: Maplewoodstock, in its sixteenth year, will be full of energy as it presents power…
On Sunday, July 14, Maplewoodstock will present the modern soul sounds of Sister Sparrow and…
Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) will host Summit’s 11th Annual Restaurant Week from Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 28. Over…
From MPAC: Mayo Performing Arts Center presents free summer movies throughout July and August. Tickets will be available at the…
From the Maplewood 4th of July Committee: Join us for a full day of festivities in Memorial Park, with live…
From The Field Kitchen: Join Farm & Fork Society, SOMA Brewing Company, and The Fox & Falcon on July…
From Wellmont Theater: World-famous comic, Chelsea Handler, is set to bring her sit-down comedy show, “Life Will Be…
From Mayo Performing Arts Center: MPAC presents a full lineup of events for its 25th Anniversary season, ranging from world…
From the Maplewood-South Orange Book Festival: The third annual Maplewood-South Orange Book Festival returns to the Woodland in Maplewood the…
From North Jersey Pride: North Jersey Pride, the nonprofit dedicated to promoting equality, acceptance, and respect…
Have you seen the racing flags downtown? Summit Downtown, Inc. is hosting the annual gathering of the Cars &…
From Under Cover Music Fest: The second annual Under Cover Music Fest is back, bigger and better than before. On…
Art & Museums Festivals & Events
From Downtown Somerville:
From MPAC: Black Violin is coming to Mayo Performing Arts Center May 16th! Black Violin is led by…
Family Fun Night will once again transform Beechwood Road and Bank Street into a carnival-themed kid…
It’s time for MayFest again! This big, festive annual street fair returns to Springfield Avenue in Maplewood on Sunday, May…
After the winter, it’s a delight to see bright bursts of color as gardens bloom back to life. Whether you’re…
From the South Orange Village Center Alliance: Downtown South Orange will draw more than a thousand residents and…
From the Newark Arts Festival: The Newark Arts Festival (NAF), powered by Prudential and produced by Newark Arts, celebrates its…
From MPAC: Double Dare Live — featuring original host Marc Summers and his beloved sidekick Robin Russo — will play…
Family & Kids Festivals & Events Outdoor Activities Sports
The Garden State Horse Show, produced by the Junior Essex Troop, will kick off at its new home, Hamilton…
“April is the cruelest month,” T.S. Eliot wrote nearly 100 years ago — and spring break without anything planned can…
From the Mayo Performing Arts Center:
From The Borgata: Join ‘Sopranos’ stars Michael Imperioli, Vincent Pastore and Steve Schirripa along with Sinatra…
From The Stone Pony: To celebrate forty-five years since opening its doors and becoming one of the world’s best-known music venues,…
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Patti Stanger, star and executive producer of “The Millionaire Matchmaker,”…
From The Chocolate Expo: It’s all about chocolate, food and fun at The Chocolate…
Calling all bacon fans! Baconfest 2019 is happening at Zeppelin Hall in Jersey City through Jan. 27.…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: Jan 12: The Phantom Tollbooth (Kids ‘N Family Performance) Milo unexpectedly receives a…
From Victoria Carter: Are you looking for something cultural, inspiring, and fun to do with the whole family? If you…
Don’t feel like trekking into Times Square to huddle with the masses? No need! New Jersey has plenty of ways…
From Seton Hall University: Seton Hall University’s WSOU 89.5 FM announces its programming line-up for the 2018 Christmas…
From Red Bank River Center: If you’re spending the holidays with…
From State Theatre New Jersey: State Theatre New Jersey presents American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker for five performances on Friday, December 21, 2018 at…
From the Friends of Lord Stirling Stable: The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable (FLSS) will present their 20th…
Information provided by Diane Biancamano of Gail PR: New Jersey bakeries Choc O Pain French Bakery & Cafe…
From Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to take…
From the South Orange Performing Arts Center: The Weight Band,the re-imagined band of legendary rock group The Band, will…
From the Durand-Hedden House in Maplewood, NJ: One hundred and one years ago, the United States declared war…
Jersey City Craft Brew Fest,, hosted by Harborside’s Waterfront Property, will feature an eclectic local variety…
From Slow Food Northern NJ: Join the “delicious revolution.” On Dec. 9, Slow Food Northern NJ celebrates good,…
From the Maplewood Strollers: The Strollers community theater will open its 87th season with…
From Newark Arts: This year, the Newark Arts Festival launched a new brand and debuted dynamic programming to 10,000 attendees…
From SouthNEXT: Fourth Annual Collision of Inspirational Ideas is back with new timing and venue. SouthNEXT,…
From Asbury Park Distilling Co: On November 8th, join Asbury Park Distilling Co owners Andrew Karas and Zack…
From Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. welcomed dog owners and their…
Editor’s note: the Halloween festivities on Saturday, October 27 will now be held at a New Location: South Avenue Train Station…
RiverFest at Bordentown, one of New Jersey’s largest fall festivals, returns on Saturday, Oct. 20 from noon to 10…
Recognized as one of the most successful fine art and craft shows in the nation, the Morristown CraftMarket returns for…
From the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens: Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Citizens…
The Seton Village Food Truck Festival in South Orange is back for another great year of food and drink! Mark…
Family & Kids Festivals & Events Holiday
From Wagner Farm: Returning for a seventh year, Wagner Farm Arboretum’s spectacular Halloween-themed event “Brite Nites” showcases an elaborate display of…
This story was first published by Downtown New Jersey: Located in the southern end of…
From Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Essex County dog owners are invited to display their creativity and participate…
This story first appeared on VillageGreenNJ.com. If you didn’t make it to Somos SOMA Latinos’…
Ever wonder what life was like in Somerset County at different periods in time? If so, you’re not alone! This October,…
From Studio B: Studio B, a local non-profit arts organization known for producing eclectic, stand-room-only events, will be…
From The Wildwoods: The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents the 11th Annual Seafood and Music…
The 21st Annual Branchburg Country Fair will be held on Saturday, September 29 and includes entertainment,…
Hosted by New Jersey’s #1 Zoo, Ales ‘N Tails Oktoberfest will feature a live Oompah Band and…
From Somos SOMA Latinos: Swivel your hips to salsa music. Move to the beats of cumbia from Colombia, bachata…
From Ani Ramen: Ramen fans, get ready! Ani Ramen House and sponsor Sun Noodle are pleased to present the third annual “Slurp. Sip.…
Visiting an area with so many great dining options can be daunting. How will you choose the best meal in…
Get in the Halloween spirit at the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival held at…
Get ready to raise a glass in honor of a festive cause! The 4th Annual 2018…
From The Morris Museum: The Morris Museum in partnership with the National Music Museum (Vermillion, South…
You don’t need lederhosen or even a ticket to Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest this year. Festivities abound across New Jersey…
The Montclair Public Library in partnership with Central Presbyterian Church will host a conversation between New…
From South Orange Performing Arts Center: The South Orange Performing Arts Center will celebrate the countless…
Just as summer is synonymous with street fairs and carnivals, autumn is wine festival season. Get ready to raise a…
Bound Brook hosts the 2018 RiverFest Art & Music Fair on Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m.…
Celebrating the today’s best jazz, The Central Jersey Jazz Festival is a free three-day, three-city, three-county all…
Lambertville and New Hope host their Annual Art & Antiques Weekend, October 13 and 14. Many stores will feature…
From NJCU Center for the Arts: The NJCU Center for the Arts presents the annual NJCU Alumni Jazz Big Band Concert on Friday,…
Modeled after successful book festivals in other communities throughout the world, the Morristown Festival of Books…
The Township of Verona and the local business community present Verona’s first ever Restaurant Week! Enjoy 5 nights of delicious…
