100+ Free Things To Do in New Jersey this Summer with Kids

Summer is the season for FREE events all across New Jersey. We’ve rounded up more than 100 family-friendly events to enjoy this summer that don't involve breaking the bank, including fireworks displays galore, festivals that offer something for everyone, and outdoor movie screenings throughout the Garden State.
You can find even more cool seasonal activities and destinations in our Summer Fun Guide and our Activity Calendar. Have a fabulous summer full of FREE fun!
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Many events in this listing occur on multiple dates, so be sure to read through the entire description and click through for addresses, times, and any reservation requirements. In addition to our FREE event picks, we've included a collection of fun anytime activities and destinations at the end.
Free Things To Do in New Jersey All Summer Long
Free Events in NJ From July 1-July 10
Free Events in New Jersey From July 11-July 17
Free Things To Do in NJ From July 18-31
Free Events in New Jersey in August
Free Things To Do in New Jersey Labor Day Weekend
Free Things To Do in New Jersey Anytime During Summer 2022
Places featured in this article:
various parks
President Avenue Beach
Byrne Plaza
Barnegat Public Dock
30th Street Beach
Hall of Records
Borough Park
Philadephia Avenue Beach
North Parking Area
Hall of Records
Downtown Toms River
Downtown Point Pleasant
Municipal Parking Lot
Byrne Plaza and Beyond
Ventnor Cultural Art Center
Billian Legion Park
Jake Branch County Park Nature Center
Taylor Park
Veterans Park
Verona Community Center
Lake Hopatcong Golf Club
Ironworks Park
Bradford Park
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Memorial Oval
Downtown Westfield
Herm Shaw Field
Pier Village
Berkeley Island County Park
Princeton Shopping Center
Rabkin Park
Wildwood Crest Beach Pier
Anglesea Drive
Mirror Lake Beach
New Jersey State Museum
Downtown Haddonfield
Palmer Square
Cattus Island County Park
State Theater New Jersey
John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park
Longport Bridge
State Theater New Jersey
Huddy Park
LaGrande Park
State Theater New Jersey
Village Green
Huddy Park
State Theater New Jersey
Floods Hill in Meadowland Park
State Theater New Jersey
Hugh Force Canal Park
The Great Lawn
St. Barholomew Church
Hamilton Park Splash Pad
Snyder Avenue Park
James J. Braddock North Hudson Park
Van Saun Park
Michael Lepp Park
Fasola Park
Pine Street Park
Michael J. Tighe Park
Mattano Park
Weasal Brook Park
Pirate's Cove at Turkey Brook Park
Lyndhurst Town Park
Berry Lane Park
Cross Farms Park
Pine Lake Playground
Jewell Street Playground
Carver Park
John Rusell Wheeler Park
William T. Birch Park
Colonial Park
Berkeley Island County Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Watsessing Park Playground
Jennifer Lane Beach in Manahawkin
Union Beach
William Morrow Beach
Old Bridge Waterfront Park
Highlands
Montville Community Playground
Dorbrook Recreation Area
Newport Green
Overpeck Park Playground
Ponderosa Park Playground
Regatta Playground
Tony's Place Playground
Van Saun Park
Berry Lane Park
Watsessing Park Playground
Sandcastle Park
Fassola Park
Frank Fullerton Memorial Park
Jake’s Place
Mountwell Park
Wish Upon a Star Park
Ella Harris Park
Red Bank Battlefield Park
Laurel Acres Park
Washington Valley Park
Duke Farms
South Mountain Reservation
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Stokes State Forest
Grace Lord Park
Darlington County Park
High Point State Park
Palisades Interstate Park
Hacklebarney State Park
Lewis Morris Park