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New Jersey Festival of Ballooning
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The festival will featured more than 125 sport and special-shaped balloons, barnstorming and vintage airplane exhibits, live musical entertainment, arts & crafts, fireworks, balloon glow, and other non-stop entertainment.
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February 6 - Phil Minissale, Elmer - 8:00 PM . Tickets: $7.00 Blues Musician 800-394-1211 (3581) February 6 - Over The Rhine, Elmer - It's obvious Ohio duo Over The Rhine is in it for the long haul. 800-394-1211 (3459) February 27 - Tom Jones, Asbury Park - Tom Jones will be performing at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. 732-897-8810 (3878) March 1 - Young Peoples'' Concert, Toms River - The concert is held at Toms River High School North's Auditorium, and starts at 3:00 pm. (732) 451-0064 (3422) March 6 - Darcie Miner, Elmer - Musician, intimate setting, BYOB 800-394-1211 (3582) March 7 - Solas, Elmer - Solas bring a fiery spirit and exuberance to Irish traditional music! 800-394-1211 (3369) March 7 - A Midsummer Night's Dream, Elmer - Kids FREE! Adults $5 800-394-1211 (3583) March 7 - Sample The Bounty, Elmer - Enjoy food, beer and the Solas concert for $45 800-394-1211 (3586) March 14 - Richie Havens, Elmer - Powerful and Intense performer 800-394-1211 (3584) March 21 - Family Relations, Lakewood - The concert is held at the Strand Theater in Lakewood and starts at 8:00 pm. (732) 451-0064 (3417) March 27 - Conversation with Solas, Elmer - Hosted by WXPN and Folk Alley DJ, Gene Shay. 800-394-1211 (3370) April 18 - The Eroica, Lakewood - The concert is held at the Strand Theater in Lakewood and starts at 8:00 pm. (732) 451-0064 (3418) April 26, May 3, May 8 - Community Christian Choir Spring 2009 Concerts, Trenton - Come hear the Community Christian Choir's Spring 09 concert series in central NJ! ADMISSION IS FREE! 609-587-7076 (4620) May 1- 3 - Art in the Park, Montclair - Three day Arts and Crafts Sale, fun for kids, live music, refreshments. Suggested admission $5.00. (4230) May 1 - Moka, Elmer - Classic Philly Soul sound 800-394-1211 (4920) May 7 - Martin Z. Mollusk Day, Ocean City - Come and find out if summer is coming early, see if Martin sees his shadow! 11 am on the beach. (609) 525-9300 (5242) May 8 - 31 - Seasons 52 Piano Bar, Open Nightly, Cherry Hill - Seasons 52 offers live entertainment nightly in the piano bar. Free valet parking available. (856) 665-1052 (5365) May 9 - Williamstown Day, Williamstown - FREE Community Day. FREE Admission, FREE Activities, FREE Treasure Hunt, FREE Parking. Crafter, Businesses, & Food Vendors. Entertainment, Contests, etc.. lots of Family oriented FUN! (609) 254-2244 (5243) May 9 - Danielia Cotton, Elmer - Danielia Cotton sings soulful new Rock & Roll... sometimes dark, usually fiery, always compelling. 800-394-1211 (4624) May 9 - Sonic Vistas, Lakewood - The concert is held at the Strand Theater in Lakewood and starts at 8:00 pm. (732) 451-0064 (3419) May 16 - Everything Jersey City Festival, Jersey City - Come to the Heights section of Jersey City for a family-friendly festival filled with music, food, arts, crafts and fun! Two main stages filled with music and dance all day, over 200 food and festival vendors, and plenty of fun rides and activities for the kids. (201) 656-1366 (5244) May 16 - 17 - Mayfest, Smithville - Over 100+ crafter will be in attendance plus... an International food court, live music, train, carousel and of course 60 charming shoppes. (609) 748-6160 (5245) May 16 - Pirates Day with Captain Kidd, North Wildwood - Parade registration 8:30 am - 10 am. Parade steps off at 10:15 am and proceeds north on Boardwalk to 16th St. Treasure hunt on the beach at end of parade. (609) 522-2295 (5246) May 17 - 3rd Annual Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival, Tuckerton - Kick off the summer with the down home sounds of bluegrass and the sweet smell of barbecue. Crafters, vendors, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations, boat rides. (609) 296-8868 Tuckerton Seaport (5247) May 19 - 24 - Oceanport Lions' Strawberry Fair, Oceanport - The Oceanport Lions' Strawberry Fair is an officially sanctioned State of NJ Dept. of Agriculture event. In addition to the delicious strawberry shortcake served nightly by the Lions, each year the fair features a wide variety of food, animals, rides, games, and attractions, live entertainment, agricultural and educational exhibits. What makes the Strawberry Fair so special is that all the proceeds raised by the Lions are donated to charity. Fair hours are 6 pm to 11 pm nightly. There is a $5 fee for parking which is donated to charity. (732) 492-6000 Monmouth Park Race Track (5248) May 19 - 24 - LIONS STRAWBERRY FAIR, Oceanport - Live Entertainment Nightly, Attractions, Games, Rides, Food, Agricultural and Educational Exhibits, Farm Animals, Reptile Display, Camels, Kangaroos, Zebras, Llamas,Custom and Antique Car Show, Strawberry Shortcake. (732) 492-6000 Oceanport and Port-Au-Peck Ave (4213) May 22 - 25 - Wildwoods International Kite Festival, Wildwood - On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. America's largest kite festival, featuring world-renowned kite builders and competitors, kite making workshops and exhibits, indoors competition and children's activities. 9 am - 5 pm Daily. Fri: 9 pm Illuminated night kite fly. (609) 729-9000 On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue (5249) May 23 - 25 - Pow Wow /Native American Arts Festival, Rancocus - Festival featuring traditional dance and singing, artist and craft sales, face painting, archery, native foods and live buffalo. Fun for the whole family! 11 am - 6 pm. (609) 261-4747 Rankokus Indian Reservation (5250) May 25 - Haddonfield's Memorial Day Parade, Haddonfield - Enjoy Haddonfield's Memorial Day Parade honoring our Nation's Veterans. Parade is followed by a Memorial Day Service at Haddonfield. (856) 216-7253 Memorial High School. (5252) May 30 - 20th NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook Off, Toms River - Don't miss the 20th annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-off! Dozen of chili and salsa contestants from all over the tri-state area compete for prize money in the only International Chili Society sanctioned event at the Jersey Shore. Also features live entertainment, children's rides and games, vendors and crafters. Tasting kits available for a nominal fee. (732) 341-8738 (5253) May 31 - A Very Brady Murder, Lakewood - Interactive murder mystery show (732) 367-4818 (5521) June 4 - 7 - Lighthouse Film Festival, Loveladies - A 4 day film festival to celebrate the LBI community and introduce exciting new films. The festival will include a wide variety of films such as shorts, student films, documentaries and features. (609) 494-1241 (5254) June 5 - 21 - New Jersey International Film Festival, New Brunswick - The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program In Cinema Studies, Jungle Software, and Eastman Kodak, is proud to present the 14th annual New Jersey International Film Festival Summer 2009. Showcasing new international films, American independent features, experimental and short subjects, classic revivals, and cutting-edge documentaries, featuring over 30 film screenings and workshops. (732) 932-8482 Rutgers University (5255) June 6 - Anniversary Arts Party, Hamilton - Our annual celebration of the founding of Grounds For Sculpture. Bring your children, ages 6-12, to our kid-friendly workshops. Meet the Artists and tour the grounds with select Artists-in-the-Park at 11am, 1pm, and 2pm. Join us in the Community Quilt Project and make a square for our Commemorative Quilt. Adults, kids, and families are invited to create their own special squares depicting their favorite things about Grounds For Sculpture! Also featuring free musical performances throughout the day, free ice cream and cake, the Peacock Calling Contest and much more! 11am - 4pm. (609) 586-0616 (5267) June 6 - 7 - Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival, Red Bank - The Festival happens in Marine Park by the gentle and beautiful Navesink River and offers three full days and nights of jazz, blues, food, crafts and plenty of family fun. Nearly 150,000 attendees are expected this year to enjoy some of the best Jazz and Blues music around. The Festival is produced by the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation. (732) 701-9323 Marine Park (5268) June 6 - 7 - 5th Annual Celtic Festival, Cape May - The culture of Ireland and Scotland will be highlighted at this popular annual event. Pipe bands, dance performances, storytelling, pub tent and live entertainment, Traditional food and merchandise vendors. Reduced admission. Held on grounds only, select buildings open. (609) 898-2300 Historic Cold Spring Village (5256) June 6 - A Very Brady Murder, Hackettstown - Interactive murder mystery show (5524) June 6 - Latitude for Murder, Camden - Interactive murder mystery show 856-966-1652 (5527) June 7 - Somerville Street Fair, Somerville - Downtown Somerville hosts two street fairs a year, first Sundays in June and October, featuring vendors, food, entertainment, family fun and more. (908) 526-3499 Downtown Somerville (5273) June 7 - Comcast presents With A Little Help From My Friend, Elmer - A benefit concert to raise money for the Rising Young Artists Scholarship Fund. 800-394-1211 (4919) June 11 - Cheek to Cheek: An Evening of Love Songs, Toms River - The concert is held at the Versailles Ballroom at Ramada Inn of Toms River and starts at 7:00 pm. (732) 451-0064 (3420) June 12 - The Subdudes, Elmer - A band with a Cajun flair. 800-394-1211 (4581) June 12 - The Falsettos Murder, Carlstadt - Interactive murder mystery show 201-842-9999 (5526) June 13 - 1 4 - 29th Annual Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Pow-Wow, Woodstown - Championship Native American Singing and Dancing. Award winning Native American Artists and Crafters. Cultural Displays and Native American cuisine availible. This is an event for the Whole Family. Come out, enjoy Native American Culture at it's finest. Rain or shine. (856) 455-6910 Salem County Fair Grounds (5275) June 13 - Family Fun Day, Madison - 1 PM -3 PM Join us at the Museum of lots of family fun and a craft activity. (973) 377-2982 Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (5276) June 13 - 4th Annual Delaware Valley ICS Regional Chili Cook-Off, Concert and Festival, Logan Township - A Fun Filled Day for the Entire Family, Spectator Chili Tasting, Live Music, Beer Garden, Classic Car Show,Horse Show, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Carnival Rides and Games, Food and Non-Food Vendors and So Much More!!! (856) 241-1415 Gloucester County Dream Park (5277) June 13 - 1 4 - Mummers parade, North Wildwood - Come see the mummers parade down 2nd and Olde New Jersey. Starts at 4:45 pm. (609) 522-2955 (5278) June 13 - 14 - New Jersey Seafood Festival in Belmar, Belmar - New Jerseys largest Seafood Festival. Featuring Food vendors, crarters live entertainment and so much more. (732) 681-3700 Silverlake Park (5279) June 14 - 9th Annual Pequannock Street Fair, Pompton Plains - Crafts, new merchandise vendors, rides, fabulous food, local merchants and organizations, stilt walker, music & entertainment, and Snooky the Clown. Great fun for all! 10 am - 5 pm. (201) 998-1144 (5280) June 19 - 20 - 2ND ANNUAL HARBOR FEST, Cape May - Celebration of seafood and song, the sea, its culture, its economy and its ecology. There will be a street festival, live music, food vendors, craft & art vendors, beer tent, scallop challenge. Kayaking, Harbor Safaris, Nature Center activities, Coast Guard air to sea rescue. Trolley service provided from Washington St Mall and a water taxi linking the different harbor venues. Plus other activities. (609) 884-5508 (5281) June 20 - 21st Annual MidSummer Celebration, Budd Lake - Enjoy Scandinavian arts/crafts,foods and entertainment including music and folk dancing. Features Barnensdag (Childrens Day)crafts, Traditional Maypole, Scandinavian Entertainment/Market Place and cafe. Entrance Fee: $8 advance sale/$10 Door, Children 12 and under free. Park opens at 11am, opening ceremony begins at 1pm. (973) 691-2686 Vasa Park (5282) June 22 - 27 - 30th Annual Family Carnival, Hamilton Square - St. Gregory the Great's annual family carnival features fun for all ages. There'll be delicious food, safe and exciting rides, great games and prizes, fireworks, raffles, and entertainment. (609) 587-4877 St. Gregory the Great Campus (5283) June 25 - July 12 - Bennigan's State Fair Meadowlands, Belleville - 973-450-1070 Giants Stadium (4214) June 27 - Hometown Celebration, Mays Landing - Crafters, vendors, strolling magician, food, train rides, music and Tastykake pie eating contest, pooch parade, car show with 3 trophies, best in show, peoples choice and sponsors pick. Vendor forms available on website. Presented by Mays Landing Merchants Association. (609) 625-5529 (5287) June 27 - 26th Annual Whitesbog Blueberry Festival, Browns Mills - Celebrate all things blueberry at this old-time festival. Great family fun-blueberry picking, historical tours, arts and country crafts, music, food, and more. (609) 893-4646 Historic Whitesbog Village (5284) June 28 - A Very Brady Murder, Blackwood - Interactive murder mystery show 856-783-9324 (5522) June 28 - The Falsettos Murder, Lakewood - Interactive murder mystery show 732-367-4818 (5525) July 1 - Kids Day at the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May - Learn what life was like more than 100 years ago from the parlor to the playroom on a tour of the Estate. Tromp around the grounds of the Estate, covered in tents filled with fun activities like dress-up, hat-making, singing, storytelling, face painting, Victorian games, Teddy Bear Tea Parties at the Carriage House Tearoom and Cafe and more. 10 am - 3 pm. $5 for children (ages 3 to 12) free for adults. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) (609) 884-5404 Grounds of Emlen Physick Estate (5288) July 3 - 5 - Fourth of July Freedom Festival, Wildwood Crest - Gazebo-by-the-Sea area. 9 am - 5 pm each day. Crafters of all kinds, food, live entertainment, children's activities. (609) 522-1669 (5289) July 3 - 5 - 4th of July Weekend at Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg - This year on July 4th weekend come to Crystal Springs Resort for a true Red, White and Blue weekend! Kids can have their faces painted, participate in arts and crafts classes, while the whole family can enjoy family yoga and a nighttime outdoor movie! (973) 827-5996 Crystal Springs Resort (5290) July 4 - Independence Day Family Festival, Bridgewater - Annual event offering children's entertainers and activities, including horse rides, moonwalk, giant slide, magic show, sing-a-longs, and cartoon charaters. Other activities include stage performers and Revolutionary period groups. The evening culminates with fireworks. 5 pm - 11 pm. (908) 722-1200 North Branch Park (5291) July 4 - Independence Day Parade, Haddonfield - Haddonfield's Independence Day Parade includes floats, bands, antique cars, prizes beginning at 10 am. (856) 216-7253 (5292) July 4 - 7th Annual Little Falls 4th of July Street Fair, Little Falls - Crafts, new merchandise vendors, rides, fabulous food, local merchants and organizations, music & entertainment, great fun for all! (201) 998-1144 (5293) July 6 - 11 - CUMBERLAND COUNTY COOPERATIVE FAIR, Milliville - 856-825-3820 Cumberland County Fairgrouonds (4215) July 7 - 12 - FREEDOM FEST, Allentown - Freedom Fest Fair is New Jersey's premier agricultural fair and family fun event. The fair takes place at the Horse Park of New Jersey and includes horse, livestock, agricultural events, live demonstrations, and competitions. 609-610-0910 Horse Park of New Jersey (4216) July 11 - SummerFest 2009, Millville - A Month of Fun in a single Day! 11 am to 6 pm. International Chili Society Cookoff. Kayak & Canoe Regatta. Riverwalk galleries & shops. Live Bands! Food & Beverage booths. Maurice River Cruises. Kids Activities. (Rain date July 12) (800) 887-4957 River Front (5294) July 11 - 12 - Sussex County Native American Festival, Augusta - Native American Heritage Celebration, performances, dancing, crafts, foods and more! (973) 948-5500 Sussex County Fair Grounds (5295) July 14 - 19 - Ocean County Fair, Berkeley Township - Look what's coming to the 2009 Fair! Fun Family Entertainment, Thrilling Rides, Hot Dog Pig Racing and more. 732-914-9466 Robert J. Miller Air Park (4217) July 16 - 20 - PASSAIC COUNTY 4-H FAIR, West Patterson - The sixth annual Passaic County Fair presents the opportunity for our sixteen municipalities to come together, along with their varied cultures and ethnicity, in friendship to celebrate our rich diversity, traditions and history. (973) 225-5382 Garrett Mountain (4218) July 22 - Christmas In July, Point Pleasant Beach - Santa comes to the Shore 6 months early. He'll be here posing for pictures and checking up on the girls and boys to see who is being naughty and who is being nice. Watch snow fall on the beach as you are surrounded by the Holiday spirit. Jenkinson's offers free face painting, arts and crafts, Holiday music, and much more. (732) 892-0600 Jenkinson's Boardwalk (5296) July 22 - 25 - Burlington County Farm Fair, Lmberton - 609-267-2881 (4219) July 23 - 26 - GLOUCESTER COUNTY 4-H FAIR / PEACH FESTIVAL, Mullica Hill - 4-H Club Exhibits. Nightly Chicken Bar-B-Q,Horse and Animal Shows,Draft Horse Pull Contest, Commercial Exhibitors, Live Entertainment,Activities and Games for Children, Craft and Food Vendors. (856) 307-6450 Bridgeton Pike (Rt 77) (4220) July 23- 27 - MONMOUTH COUNTY FAIR, Freehold Township - Free Entertainment, Stage Shows, Horse Show, Pig Races, The Bwana Jim Reptile Show, Fireworks 4-H Shows nd, Demonstrations and Competitions, Antique Cars, large midway, variety of food/snack vendors, and more. (732) 842-4000 East Freehold Park and Show Grounds Kozloski Rd. (4221) July 23 - 26 - Gloucester County 4-H Fair, Mullica Hill - The public is invited to the Gloucester County 4-H Fair to join in the celebration of the accomplishments of 4-H children who have worked throughout the year on a wide variety of educational programs. 856-307-6450 4-H Fairgrounds (3464) July 25 - 26 - Mid Summer Festival at the Gazebo, Wildwood Crest - Gazebo-by-the-Sea area. 9 am - 5 pm daily. Crafters of all kinds, food, live entertainment, children's activities. (609) 522-5176 Wildwood Crest (5297) July 25 - 27 - MORRIS COUNTY 4-H FAIR, Chester - 4-H Exhibits, Entertainment, Pony Rides, Horse Show, Talent Show, Children"s Pet Show, Dress-A-Pet and Dress-A-Cage Contest. Hay Rides, 4-H Dog Show, Small Animal Show. Seeing Eye Dog Demo, Petting Barn, Karate Demo, Chicken Bar-B-Que. Kiddie Ridess (973) 285-8300 Chubb Park (4222) July 26 - August 1 - Warren County Farmers' Fair, Phillipburg - Features a balloon festival. One low admission price. Where else can you thrill to a hot air balloon ride, eat cotton candy on a carnival midway, watch traditional craftsmen at work, get down-and-dirty in a Mud Bog competition? (908) 283-0721 (3462) July 26 - Christmas in July Doll Show & Sale, West Trenton - Doll Show and Sale West Trenton Fire Co. # 1 11 am - 3:30 pm (3844) July 31 - August 9 - New Jersey State Fair fair, Augusta - Bring the family for a great time! (973) 948-5500 Sussex County Fairgrounds (3463) August 3 - 9 - 2nd Annual NJ Maritime Heritage Festival, Tuckerton - An 'A-Cat celebration! Boat races, boat rides, demonstrations, food, entertainment and lots of fun maritime activities. (609) 296-8868 Tuckerton Seaport (5298) August 3 - 9 - Middlesex County Fair, East Brunswick - Rides by Skelly"s, Pony Rides, Home and Garden Exhibits, Pig Races,4-H and Animal Displays, Food Vendors, Crafts Demonstrations,Agriculture Displays & Free Entertainment and Attractions Daily. 732-257-8858 (4223) August 4 - 7 - Salem County Fair, Woodstown - Pig races every evening, Team Penning (Thursday), Ladies Skillet Throw and Children's Pedal Pull nightly. Musical Entertainment Tues-Wed-Thurs, BBQ (Wed andThurs and Fri). Salem County Fairgrounds (4224) August 6 - 9 - Atlantic County 4-H Fair, Egg Harbor City - Chicken Bar-B-Que, 3-Day Horse Shows, Livestock and Poultry Shows, Antique Engines and Tractors Exhibit, Commercial Exhibits, 4-H Events, Rides and Fair Games, Nightly Entertainment. 609-625-0056 (4225) August 9 - The Falsettos Murder, Blackwood - An interactive murder mystery show (856)783-9324 (5652) August 13 - 15 - SOMERSET COUNTY 4-H FAIR, Bridgewater - Animals, Art and Science Tents, Horse, Dog, and Livestock Shows. Go-Karts, Model Trains, Planes, RC Cars, Rockets, Hands on activities for kids in twelve (12) 4-H tents. Free Entertainment all day. (908) 526-6644 4-H Fairgrounds at North Branch Park (4226) August 19 - 23 - HUNTERDON CO 4-H and AGRICULTURAL FAIR, Lambertville - (908) 782-6809 Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fairgrounds (4227) August 20 - 23 - Colts Neck Country Fair, Colts Neck - Family oriented fair with food, rides, games of chance, and vendors/crafters selling various products. Fireworks on opening night. (732) 462-8500 Bucks Mill Park (5299) September 4 - November 7 - New Jersey Film Festival - Fall 2009, New Brunswick - The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center proudly announces the Fall 2009 New Jersey Film Festival. The Festival will showcase the best in film and video, featuring premiere screenings of international, independent, feature, documentary, and experimental works, seminars, panel discussions, and guest appearances by recognized film and video makers at Rutgers University. (732) 932-8482 Rutgers University (5300) September 5 - 6 - Jazz It Up Festival, Farmingdale - Taste 200 varieties of wine - plus delicious foods. Snap your fingers to the sounds of live jazz and discover artisan crafts while you explore historic Allaire State Park. (609) 588-0085 Allaire State Park (5301) September 6 - Labor Day Parade, Haledon - The 18th Annual Labor Day Parade celebrates the contributions of working people. (973) 595-7953 American Labor Museum/Botto House Natl. Landmark (5302) September 12 - The Falsettos Murder, Hackettstown - Interactive murder mystery show (908)979-0446 (5655) September 12 - Franklin Township Community Day, Franklinville - All day entertainment on stage, bands, crafts, food, childrens characters, hayrides, inflateables, displays, ending with fireworks. (856) 694-1234 (5303) September 13 - New Providence Family Fun Festival, New Providence - A Family oriented street festival offers attractions for everyone. There will be kiddie rides, pony rides, petting zoo, crafters, new merchandise exhibitors & live music. Many local businesses and street vendors selling all kinds of unique items at great prices. Be sure to come hungry... lots of delicious foods. Sponsored by the NPBPA. (201) 998-1144 (5304) September 18 - The Falsettos Murder, Trenton - Interactive murder mystery show (5654) September 19 - 20 - Lakewood Lions 28th Renaissance Faire, Lakewood - The Lakewood Lions Club and The Society for Creative Anachronism will host their 28th annual Renaissance Faire. It features The Knights of Valour whose jousters will compete in full combat armour. There will also be sword fighting, archery competition, heavy weapons, soccerers, belly dancers and magicians. (732) 414-9639 Pine Park (5305) September 19 - 20 - 28th Annual Clownfest, Seaside Heights - It's the 28th anniversary of a weekend full of slapstick comedy, vivacious shows, and colorful clown creations parading down the boardwalk. (800) 732-7467 Seaside Heights (5306) September 24 - 27 - Irish Fall Festival, North Wildwood - Four-day event celebrates Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, crafts. Sun: 1 pm. Parade on Surf Ave. from 26th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Aves., North Wildwood. 8 am - 11 pm. Daily. Bus Service throughout event days from 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenue along Surf Ave. to 26th Ave. (609) 729-0075 (5307) September 25 - 26 - Edison Fall Family Spectacular Music Festival, Edison - Live music on 3 stages, great food, local merchants and restaurants, beer and wine, seafood, kiddie rides and climbing wall. (Sat.) pony rides, petting zoo, and much more. Fri. 6 pm - 11 pm & Sat. 3 pm - 11 pm. (201) 998-1144 (5308) September 25 - 26 - Fall Family Fun Weekends on the Farm, Princeton - Come to Terhune Orchards for a day of family fun on the farm - 10am -5pm! What better way to celebrate fall than with Pick-Your-Own Apples and Pumpkins! Enjoy pony rides, wagon rides, visit the Corn Stalk Maze and our barnyard of farm animals. Don't worry about lunch, there's lots of food available - soup, chili, hot dogs, pies, apple cider donuts, apple cider, and more! Terhune Orchards features live music played by some of our best local talent, (between noon and 4 pm). (609) 924-2310 Terhune Orchards (5309) September 26 - Here's Killing You, Kid, Medford - Interactive murder mystery show 609-654-1604 (5523) September 27 - Harvest Home Festival, Holmdel - This 1890s style country fair features exhibits, wagon rides, games, and live entertainment. Other events for the day include a home and garden style competition. (732) 946-3758 Historic Longstreet Farm (5310) October 4 - 1770's Festival, Basking Ridge - Colonial life experienced on the site of Stirling's original manor. 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. (908) 766-2489 Environmental Education Center (5322) October 4 - Stirling Street Fair, Sterling - Great food, kiddie rides & climbing wall, pony rides, petting zoo, merchandise vendors, local merchants and restaurants and fun all day! (201) 998-1144 (5323) October 4 - Somerville Street Fair, Somerville - Downtown Somerville hosts two street fairs a year, first Sundays in June and October, featuring vendors, food, entertainment, family fun and more. (908) 526-3499 (5274) October 10 - 11 - Fall Festival/Civil War Re-enactment, Mullica Hill - The Mullica Hill Merchants Associations ask you to step back in time as you experience a living history event with the Re-enactment of the civil war. There will be a fashion show and mock wedding. Guided lantern tours of the camp on Saturday at 7 pm, rain or shine. Susquehanna Bank will sponsor and Antique Car Show. Build a scarecrow and bring it home, hosted by the Rotary. For those who love a good mystery the Harrison Township Historical Society will present a ghost tour on Saturday. Merchants will be offering in store events, prizes and refreshments. (800) 881-6800 Historic Mullica Hill (5324) October 10 - 20th Annual Pedricktown Day, Pedricktown - Crafts, food, children's inflatable rides, pony rides, petting zoo, exhibits, music, non-profit organizations, and lots of family fun! 9 am - 4 pm. (856) 299-2133 (5325) October 10 - 12 - Pow Wow /Native American Arts Festival, Rancocus - Festival featuring traditional dance and singing, artist and craft sales, face painting, archery, native foods and live buffalo. Fun for the whole family! 11 am - 6 pm. (609) 261-4747 Rankokus Indian Reservation (5251) October 17 - Haddonfield's Fall Craft Festival, Haddonfield - This annual event features over 80 crafts people, entertainment, horsedrawn hay rides, fun food available curbside, scarecrow making, and a display of Town Organizations. (856) 216-7253 Haddonfield's Business District (5326) October 24 - 25 - Fall Family Fun Weekends on the Farm, Princeton - Come to Terhune Orchards for a day of family fun on the farm - 10am -5pm! What better way to celebrate fall than with Pick-Your-Own Apples and Pumpkins! Enjoy pony rides, wagon rides, visit the Corn Stalk Maze and our barnyard of farm animals. Don't worry about lunch, there's lots of food available - soup, chili, hot dogs, pies, apple cider donuts, apple cider, and more! Terhune Orchards features live music played by some of our best local talent, (between noon and 4 pm). (609) 924-2310 Terhune Orchards (5327) October 29 - Halloween Parade, Ocean City - All are welcome to watch or participate! For registration call 800-813-5580. Don't forget your blankets & chairs. 7:15 pm. (609) 525-9300 (5328) November 1 - Hallowfest Parade, Phillipsburg - The parade begins in Phillipsburg and crosses into Easton, PA and is sponsored by the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), a division of the Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce. A variety of groups and individuals participate including school bands, scout groups, automobile clubs, non-profit associations, state and local officials, police and fire departments and more. (908) 835-9200 (5329) November 26 - 29 - Smithville Light Show, Smithville - 100 plus Christmas Trees magically float on our Lake... An orchestrated show of lights and music played out across the lake. (609) 748-6160 Historic Smithville - Village Greene (5330) November 28 - Annual Downtown Vineland Holiday Parade, Vineland - A holiday tradition that spans generations! Join us along beautiful Landis Avenue for a great night of floats, bands, fire trucks, and so much more! Even Santa himself gets in on the act as he officially lights the holiday decorations along the Avenue. (856) 794-8653 (5331) December 4 - Celebrate the Season: Tree Lighting and Caroling, Ocean Grove - Come join with us for our Tree Lighting and Caroling to begin the Holiday season at 7pm. Bring the children for pictures with Santa and hot chocolate and cookies in the Community Room immediately following. (732) 774-1391 Auditorium Square Park (5332) December 4 - 13 - 36th Annual Festival of Trees, Basking - Display of over 50 holiday trees decorated by area organizations. $4 per adult suggested donation/ $2 per child or senior suggested donation. 9am - 4:30pm everday. (908) 766-2489 Environmental Education Center (5265) December 5 - Ocean City's Christmas Parade, Ocean City - Enjoy an old fashion parade with floats, string bands, and Santa Claus coming to town! (609) 525-9300 (5263) December 5 - Dickens Festival, Medford - Carolers, music, food, carriage rides with Dickens's theme and more! (609) 714-8811 (5264) December 6 - 26th Annual Snowflake Parade, Millburn - Starts at l:30 pm. Professional bands, clowns, costumed characters. Santa arrives on Firetruck. Free refreshments in The Courtyard. Raindate 12/13. (973) 379-2341 (5262) December 13 - Old-Fashioned Christmas, Somerset - Return to a simpler era as children decorate the tree with ornaments they learn to make on site that day. (732) 690-6621 The Hageman Farm (5261) December 19 - Carolfest, Ocean City - Enjoy this sing-a-long of traditional Christmas Carols with the Sweet Adelines and a little rock-n-roll with Elvis! 7:30 pm, free parking. (609) 525-9300 (5260) December 31 - First Night Ocean County, Seaside Heights - Thursday, 11 am - 5 pm. Mark your calendar for New Year's Eve and a family celebration with local businesses and arcades along the boardwalk. Fireworks at 5:30 pm. (800) 732-7467 (5257) December 31 - First Night New Year's Eve Celebration, Ocean City - Enjoy the new year in a safe and family friendly way! Starting a 4 pm, a complete schedule of entertainment (including rides) leads up to the fireworks at midnight. All ages welcome. Free parking and free trolly service to get you where you want to go! Food Court available. (609) 525-9300 (5258) December 31 - The Magic of New Year's Eve in the Woods, Hillsborough - Every day, the outdoors brings a new experience. Walk with us through a section of the woods at Duke Farms. Touch the tree bark, check for animal tracks and listen for the sounds of birds. Whatever we find, we will explore. This program runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and is designed for families with children ages 3 to 8, accompanied by an adult. Cost: $8 per person, maximum charge of $20 per family. Space is limited and advance registration is required. (908) 722-3700. Duke Farms (5259) |