Events

Tuesday, 9:30 pm. A spectacular fireworks display on the oceanfront. Fireworks are view-able from anywhere on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. Sponsored by Coca-Cola.

The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse located in Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township, becomes a beacon of fun. Enjoy kid-friendly activities, live performers, entertainment and unique crafts vendors at the base of the lighthouse. Plenty of free parking.

FREE movies on the beach every Sunday and Tuesday at dusk. Movies located at Carteret Avenue. Audience members will be seated on the beach.

 The 31th Annual New Jersey Sandcastle Contest is scheduled for July 12th at Belmar’s 18th Avenue Beach from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. The competition is free and open to participants of all ages. Registration begins at 8am and Judging begins at noon. Rain date:  July 13th

 Join Santa at the Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point State Park,  along with food, music, vendors and family-friendly activities. All of these activities are offered for free! Kids even have the option to join Santa in a climb to the tope of the lightouse.

This event is great for the whole family! It is held every year in the Highlands it brings together local cooks, artist, crafters and so many more. At this event you can choose from buying local caught and prepared seafood, enjoy many of the family games or activities, participate in contest or just shop from the local crafters. The event is free to the public.

This event is great for the whole family! It is held every year in the Highlands it brings together local cooks, artist, crafters and so many more. At this event you can choose from buying local caught and prepared seafood, enjoy many of the family games or activities, participate in contest or just shop from the local crafters. The event is free to the public.

Mark your calendar for our sixth annual event and come to the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate for an all-day festival featuring local and regional craft beers to wash down favorite summer foods … steamed crabs, pulled pork, crab cakes, shrimp and hot dogs, as well as food from regional vendors. Live music will be played throughout the whole day while you have the choice of watch the free shows put on or shopping from the local craft vendors that make the trip out!

This event is great for the whole family! It is held every year in the Highlands it brings together local cooks, artist, crafters and so many more. At this event you can choose from buying local caught and prepared seafood, enjoy many of the family games or activities, participate in contest or just shop from the local crafters. The event is free to the public.

This event is great for the whole family! It is held every year in the Highlands it brings together local cooks, artist, crafters and so many more. At this event you can choose from buying local caught and prepared seafood, enjoy many of the family games or activities, participate in contest or just shop from the local crafters. The event is free to the public.

Don’t miss this great family event filled with fun and games, music and dancing. A DJ will be on hand to provide the evening’s entertainment. Bring a beach chair or towel. Games, activities and prizes for all children. Watch the beautiful sunset overlooking the Sandy Hook Bay.

All of your favorite food trucks are back as some of the best mobile eateries in New Jersey return to Monmouth Park for Trucktoberfest! Enjoy everything from tacos, roasted pork, lobster rolls and more!  Enjoy Oktoberfest beer selections from our famous German beer garden and an exciting day of horse racing.

The Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival is a huge family friendly, food, music, beer & wine festival celebrating the 63 year Galway tradition of celebrating the opening of oyster season. This event showcases Red Bank’s excellent restaurants and entertains thousands with continuous live music on two stages! Family friendly too! The event will also be a culinary feast! There will be tons of Guinness and fresh oysters plus 25 of Red Bank’s favorite restaurants will be serving a variety of specialty menu items!

Annual Fall craft show in Bradley Beach

Antique vendors and crafters from throughout the region display and sell their wares on the lawn of the Emlen Physick Estate. Free admission for all great event to take the family out for a stroll on a beautiful Fall Day.

Enjoy a fun-filled day at the Lakewood BlueClaws Stadium with food trucks, craft beer, live music, vendors and crafters. There will also be activities on the field so bring your family and friends! Admission is free; parking is $5 per car.

Stroll around the festival plaza for vendors and crafters, or visit some of the Pier Village stores for fall discounts. Listen to local bands and artists perform on the main stage while the kids enjoy a variety of age-appropriate activities, including inflatable rides!

Savor a weekend of delectable Italian specialties, arts and crafts, outstanding entertainment and a parade that is bound to delight young and old alike.

Join the horde of zombies and walk through the streets of Asbury Park in your best zombie costume/makeup. Though this event could be scary to some, it is family friendly and zombies of all ages are welcome to join the fun. The NJ Zombie Walk set the world record for the “Largest Gathering of Zombies” in both 2010 and 2013, and are hoping to break it again this October!