4th of July and More Best Things To Do in New Jersey July 2025 with Kids

Rides, food, and more family-friendly fun await at the Monmouth County Fair. Photo courtesy of the event
6/29/25
- By Laurie Rein
Boardwalk
New Market Fire Company
Wildwood Crest Beach Pier
Mayo Performing Arts Center (and 2 other locations)
Downtown Haddonfield
Memorial Park
Red Bank Battlefield Park
East Freehold Showgrounds
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Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this July? Here are all the family-friendly events and activities you should add to your list, from fireworks and the 4th of July to summer fun all month long.
July's red-hot roster is jam-packed with festivals, fireworks, sandcastles, and everything summer has to offer. Get your fill of rides, entertainment, and attractions at the multi-day Monmouth County Fair and Warren County Farmer's Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival. And revel in Independence Day fun at Long Branch's annual Oceanfest.
We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.
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Places featured in this article:
Boardwalk
New Market Fire Company
Wildwood Crest Beach Pier
Mayo Performing Arts Center (and 2 other locations)
Downtown Haddonfield
Memorial Park
Red Bank Battlefield Park
East Freehold Showgrounds