13 Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend With Kids – Reverb MSN Music
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 for this weekend.
The first weekend of fall is the perfect time to go festival-hopping throughout the state. Local freebies fill the calendar, with events like Long Branch’s Annual Kites at the Pier Festival, Borough of Westville Fall Festival and Edison Fall Family Spectacular. Plus, grab a bite at Smithville’s Italian Festival and Montclair’s Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival.
Get in full-on fall mode at New Jersey’s pumpkin picking farms and Halloween drive-thrus or our picks for the best things to do in New Jersey in September with kids.
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Take a pony ride as park of the fall festival at Terhune Orchards. Photo by Janet Bloom
Things To Do This Weekend in New Jersey With Kids
Wightman Farms Fall Festival 2021
Morristown
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, October 31
Head over to Wightman Farms for the all-inclusive fall fun package that includes apple and pumpkin orchard entry, one pumpkin per person, tote bag, scenic hayride, and Mazeland entry. Tickets are sold onsite. read more
Annual Kites at the Pier Festival
Long Branch–FREE
Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26
Kites of all shapes and sizes soar over the beach in Long Branch. A dazzling display of giant kites is visible for miles. read more
Italian Festival at Historic Smithville
Smithville–FREE
Saturday, September 25
This festival features an Italian market with a spectacular variety of wares and food. The day is filled with live Italian music, bocce ball on the green, folk dancing, children’s activities, and more. read more
17th Annual Fall Family Festival
Roseland–FREE
Saturday, September 25
Head over to the Essex County Environmental Center to celebrate the autumn equinox. There will be fun-filled activities for the entire family, including hands-on nature games and crafts, canoeing, Native American life, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, food, and more. read more
Annual New Jersey Storytelling Festival
Princeton–FREE
Saturday, September 25
Storytellers from the tri-state area offer bales of laughter, wit and wisdom with farm-related stories for young and old alike. This year’s event is held at the Amphitheater in Community Park North. read more
Newark Porchfest
Newark–FREE
Saturday, September 25
Swing by Newark’s Forest Hill historic district for the 2nd celebration of community arts. Organized by the Forest Hill Community Association, this free family-friendly event hosts amateur and professional artists who volunteer to showcase their talents. read more
Outdoor Family Fun Day at Imagine That
Imagine That
Saturday, September 25
The Imagine That parking lot is hopping with arts and crafts stations that include crown making and puppet decorating. There are also tattoos and fresh popcorn. Featured entertainment includes Minnie Mouse, Music Bingo and Marshall from Paw Patrol. read more
Borough of Westville Fall Festival
Westville–FREE
Saturday, September 25
Food trucks, inflatables, games, music, pumpkin painting and hay rides are all part of the fun at this seasonal festival. read more
DogFest Philly-NJ
Ewing–FREE
Saturday, September 25
Grab your leashes and head to DogFest Philly-NJ 2021, benefiting Canine Companions for Independence. Furry friends and their families are invited to come for a day of fun, festivities, graduate speakers, dog demonstrations, music, food, and more. read more
Edison Fall Family Spectacular
Edison–FREE
Saturday, September 25
Tons of fun is on tap at this festive fall fair, featuring two stages of entertainment, pony rides, petting zoo, kiddie rides, sand art, food, and more. read more
Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
Montclair–FREE
Saturday, September 25
The Food Truck and Craft Beer Fest makes its grand comeback, featuring food, fun, and family entertainment that you won’t want to miss. read more
Harvest Home Festival
Holmdel–FREE
Sunday, September 26
This old-fashioned country fair at Longstreet Farm is reminiscent of the 1890s, taking visitors back in time to the period when neighbors gathered to accomplish work, harvest, and spend time socializing and enjoying each other’s company. read more
Nutley’s Fall Festival In The Park
Nutley–FREE
Sunday, September 26
Mayor Mauro G. Tucci and the Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation proudly host Nutley’s Fall Festival In The Park, featuring retail vendors, food trucks, activities, and events for the entire family. read more