Cape May Spring Festival, Cape May 
April 29 – May 8, 2016
Come to the country’s first seaside resort and celebrate spring. The annual festival includes events like a chocolate lover's feast, ghosts of Cape May trolley tour, crafts, antique shows, Ghosts of the lighthouse trolly tour, private home tours, wine tastings, a jazz brunch and much more. Click here for the brochure and more information.

Annual Spring Festival, Hackettstown 
April 29, 30, May 1, 2016
This annual spring event has that old-time festival flare, including carnival rides, food vendors, games, giveaways, live bands and more. Mars Chocolate North America hosts interactive activities and gives out lots of goodies.The festival is held on the grounds behind Centenary College. Admission is free and there is a suggested donation for parking in the lot.

Spring Festival Crafts and Antiques at the Physick Estate, Cape May 
April 30, May 7, 2016
The annual show will feature mixed crafts and antiques, evolving into an outdoor marketplace boasting arts and crafts vendors from throughout the Northeast. While in town, enjoy the Spring Festival (noted above). Admission and parking are free.

NJ State Chili & Salsa Cookoff, Toms River 
May 21, 2016
Nothing cures hunger like a festival devoted to food the shore! Enjoy live bands, contests and of course chili and salsa sampling. $6 in advance; $7 day of event.

Hoboken Spring Arts and Music Festival, Hoboken 
May 1, 2016
This annual celebration of spring features more than 300 artists, crafters, local businesses, restaurants, food vendors and much more. Three stages will present live music including Leon Russell, the Amazing Incredibles and more. Stages will be setup on Observer Highway, 3rd Street (which will be the children’s area) and 6th Street. Kids will enjoy rides, games, face painting, sand art, balloons, music and more! This event will be held rain or shine and admission is free.

28th Annual Spring Fling, Westfield
May 1, 2016
Come out to Westfield and celebrate spring! This festival features a juried arts and crafts show, rides from KidZone, games and activities for all ages.

Children’s Festival at Historic Smithville, Absecon
May 7, 2016
Enjoy a family fun day at this festival in Historic Smithville and Village Greene. Enjoy a balloon and sand art, live animals from the Cape May Zoo, face painting, Irish sack races, children's activities and more. The kids will also love the train, paddleboats and carousel in Smithville. This event is free, but other Smithville activities (train, paddleboats, etc.) have fees.

Mayfest, Absecon
May 14 and 15, 2016
Boasting more than 100 crafters, Mayfest promises warm-weather fun in Historic Smithville and Village Greene. Don’t miss juried crafters, food vendors, music and more. While you’re there, check out the 60 shops, carousel, paddleboats, restaurants and more that are located in Smithville.