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Enjoy the beautiful butterflies and the beautiful butterfly costumes at the Watershed Institute's butterfly festival. Photo courtesy of the institute
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7/28/24 - By Laurie Rein

There are tons of things to do in August in New Jersey–you can enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days. After all, summer is not over yet! 

Soak in the sun with a roster of exciting August events, including more than a dozen fairs and festivals. Bring your appetite to food-centric summer festivals like the Just Peachy Festival and the 29th Annual Clam Festival. And mark those calendars for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, in Mansfield and several other New Jersey towns. 

We're adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don't forget to check it frequently.

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Top Things To Do in New Jersey with Kids this August

Highlands 29th Annual Clam Festival

Highlands –FREE
Friday, August 2-Saturday, August 3, 2024
This annual event has fresh seafood, live entertainment, contests, vendors, crafters, and games. Stick around for a fireworks display on Saturday at Snug Harbor Beach. READ MORE

New Jersey State Fair: Sussex County Farm & Horse Show

Augusta
Friday, August 2-Saturday, August 10, 2024
The New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show features horse shows, live entertainment, carnival rides and games, exhibits, delicious food, and more. READ MORE

Watershed Butterfly Festival

Pennington
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Enjoy a day filled with family fun, including butterfly exhibits, interactive children's activities, live music, local food and more. This annual event features local artisans, an insect zoo, animal shows, nature walks, and the famous Butterfly and Bug Parade. READ MORE

Just Peachy Festival at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Saturday, August 3-Sunday, August 4, 2024
Celebrate Jersey Fresh and one of the state’s favorite fruits at the annual Just Peachy Festival. Enjoy farm fun, including pony rides, barnyard tractors, the farm store, entertainment, rubber duck races, and a scavenger hunt. READ MORE

Middlesex County Fair

East Brunswick
Monday, August 5-Sunday, August 11, 2024
This 86th annual festival boasts carnival rides, crafts, agricultural displays, and an amazing array of live entertainment. Plus, enjoy a puppet show, comedy hypnosis, magic, and fireworks on opening and closing nights.  READ MORE

Salem County Fair

Sharptown
Monday, August 5-Friday, August 9, 2024
There is so much to enjoy at this annual county fair: pony rides, pig races, kiddie tractor pulls, horse shows, dairy shows, goat shows, contests and so much more. Load up on entertainment, great food, and family-friendly events. READ MORE

Mansfield Township National Night Out

Columbus–FREE
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
(New date due to weather) Join the Mansfield Township Police Department for an evening of live music, games, food trucks, giveaways and a visit from Paw Patrol's Chase. Don't miss fireworks at 8:45pm. READ MORE

Somerset County 4-H Fair

Bridgewater–FREE
Wednesday, August 7-Friday, August 9, 2024
This fair recognizes the accomplishments of 1,000 Somerset County 4-H members and is a showcase for visitors to see a wide variety of 4-H projects in action. Check out robotics, go-karts, large and small animals, plus food and live music. READ MORE

Atlantic County 4-H Fair

South Egg Harbor
Friday, August 9-Saturday, August 10, 2024
Kids can pet a goat and meet a menagerie of other farm animals at this annual event hosted by Rutgers University's Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County. The fun includes a car show, baby parade, pet parade, rides and more. READ MORE

New Brunswick Heart Festival

New Brunswick –FREE
Saturday, August 10, 2024
The 5th annual New Brunswick Heart Festival celebrates the vibrant arts and history of New Brunswick and Middlesex Counties, featuring live music, dance, crafts, food vendors, roaming musicians, interviews with local artists, and a wellness tent. READ MORE

The 7th Annual Corn, Tomato, and Beer Festival

Flemington–FREE
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Enjoy a very Jersey celebration of local tomatoes, sweet corn and craft beer. Check out local farmers, boutique restaurants, food trucks, 10 craft breweries, live bands, artisans, and kids’ activities. READ MORE

Salt Water Day in Laurence Harbor

Laurence Harbor –FREE
Saturday, August 10, 2024
It's an afternoon of fun in the sun at Salt Water Day, featuring rides, games, vendors, food trucks, bands, and fireworks at night.  READ MORE

Tranquillity Farms Sunflower Festival

Andover
Saturday, August 17-Sunday, August 18, 2024
Venture to Tranquillity Farm for a weekend filled with family-friendly fun, including a cow train, bounce pillow, live music, and cut-your-own sunflowers. Enjoy homemade ice cream, seasonal craft beer, and delicious bites from food trucks. READ MORE

Jenkinson's Hot Halloween

Point Pleasant–FREE
Tuesday, August 20-Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Get a very early jump on Halloween at Jenkinson's Boardwalk. The spooky fun includes strolling entertainment, malicious villain meet and greet, spooky storytime, a circus and crafts. READ MORE

Hunterdon County 4-H Agricultural Fair

Lambertville
Wednesday, August 21-Sunday, August 25, 2024
Head to the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds for this fun, family-friendly 4-H and agricultural fair. This event includes 4-H shows, carnival rides, exhibits, crafts, tractor pulls, live entertainment, and more. READ MORE

Canal Day Music & Craft Festival

Wharton–FREE
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Celebrate the Morris Canal at this country fair with live music, regional crafts, and tasty food. Take a trip down the canal on a mule-drawn boat, check out musical artists, take a kayak ride, and see the animal and cowboy shows. The festival winds down with fireworks. READ MORE

Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival

Long Branch–FREE
Saturday, August 24, 2024
This annual event features jazz and blues music, local food, children's activities, crafts, games, and fun. READ MORE

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