52 Free and Fun Things To Do in New Jersey May 2024

Discover deep-sea secrets at Island Beach State Park's Ocean Fun Days festival. Photo courtesy of the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium

Hooray for May! Bring on the outdoor festivals, including the Creative Arts Festival in Lincroft. Hit the Shore for free fun at the Annual Seafood Festival in Belmar.  And if you're budgeting for summer vacations and camp, there's no need to skimp on the May fun, because these 52 activities and events are all FREE to attend.

Read on for this month's picks! For more free and low-cost fun, check out our Event Calendar.. 

Free Outdoor Movies in Atlanta This Summer for Kids

Purchase dinner from local restaurants or pack one from home for Duluth's summer movie series, Flicks on the Bricks. Photo courtesy of the event

Watching outdoor movies under the stars is an ideal summertime bucket list item for Atlanta families. Moviegoers enjoy the cooler evening weather, a family-friendly flick, and best of all, the FREE admission! These outdoor movie nights in Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs last all summer long. Even better, you don't have to scour the internet trying to find outdoor movies in Atlanta because we've already done that. Dust off the picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the show!

Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Visit the beautiful fields and forests of the Ashokan Center and learn about the history and culture of the area’s native people. Photo courtesy of the center

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Families are invited to celebrate Asian culture at Ardsley's first-ever Asian American Pacific Islander Festival. Alternatively, kids can enjoy "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Storytime with Puppets at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center

Or, outdoorsy kids can learn how to fish this weekend at the Kids Fishing Day at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Cradle-Con and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

Daredevils and lots of entertainment await at Flip Circus, which is coming to town this weekend. Photo by the author

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Dress as merfolk for the mermaid parade at Sunken Meadow State Park, which is followed by storytime and other activities. The Long Island Live Steamers kick off the season this weekend with a run. Or you can get your cosplay and comic book culture fix at Cradle-Con all weekend long.

Keep reading for more of the weekend's best kid-friendly events on Long Island. 

Renaissance Faire and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

Go fly a kite during Kite Day at Princeton's Terhune Orchards. Photo courtesy of Terhune Orchards

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.

Head to the shore this mid-May weekend for three days of delicious seafood, live music and family activities at the 37th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival. Plus, don some Medieval attire and witness jousting and more at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire.

Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend. 

Free Outdoor Movies in Los Angeles this Summer for Kids

Enjoy summer movies with the majestic Queen Mary as the backdrop. Photo courtesy of The Queen Mary

Free outdoor movies in Los Angeles offer a unique and enjoyable way to experience cinema under the stars. From iconic parks to scenic shorelines, these screenings bring communities together for evenings of entertainment and camaraderie. 

Open-air venues provide a relaxed cinematic experience for movie buffs. With food trucks, blankets, and family in tow, attendees can revel in the magic of free outdoor movies in Los Angeles, creating memorable summer moments under the night sky. 

For more summer essentials, discover the best Los Angeles beaches for kids, visit the top splash pads in Los Angeles, and bask in summer traditions with our Ultimate Los Angeles Summer Vacation Guide.   

30 Free Outdoor Movies in Chicago This Summer for Kids

Movie night with a view! Photo courtesy of the Chicago Park District

Free outdoor movies in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs scream summertime. Where else can you enjoy treats, green spaces, and staying up past bedtime? In Chicago, you can see a movie at a landmark destination like Navy Pier or Millennium Park, or enjoy a night out under the stars in your favorite neighborhood or suburban park. 

Want to see a movie in your car? Check out one of our favorite drive-in destinations. Have kids that aren't big enough to stay up past dark on a long summer night? Try out this list of favorite toddler playgrounds or water parks for little ones that are just as good during the day.

Pack your blanket or chair, bag of popcorn, and beverage of choice, and head out to one of the more than 30 locations we've found to see an outdoor movie in Chicago this summer!

 

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