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Rides, food, and more family-friendly fun await at the Monmouth County Fair. Photo courtesy of the event
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6/29/25 - By Laurie Rein

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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L.E.A.D. Fest State Fair at Mercer County Park

West Windsor
Daily through Sunday, July 6, 2025
Summer fun awaits at L.E.A.D. Fest State Fair at Mercer County Park with food, rides, and entertainment. Plus, don't miss Robinson's Racing Pigs and Cowtown USA. Fireworks take place on June 27, June 30, and July 4. READ MORE

Camden Waterfront Freedom Festival

Camden – FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day at the Freedom Festival, presented by the Camden County Board of Freeholders and the City of Camden. Families can expect patriotic fun, live music, and an amazing fireworks show over the Delaware River. READ MORE

Oceanfest in Long Branch

Long Branch – FREE
Friday, July 4, 2025
All are invited to the 32nd annual Oceanfest, an all-day, family-friendly festival that brings together the most memorable sights, sounds and sensations of the summer season. Oceanfest combines community and cultural events and tops off with spectacular fireworks. READ MORE

Summer Palooza at New Market Fire Company

Piscataway – FREE
Sundays, July 6-27, 2025
Get ready for the ultimate summer fun at Beastro's Summer Palooza. Every Sunday in July, enjoy an amazing lineup of vendors, thrilling inflatables, games, face painting, scrumptious food, delectable sweets, a lively fun photobooth, and incredible live DJ tunes. READ MORE

Cumberland County Fair

Millville
Tuesday, July 8-Saturday, July 12, 2025
The Cumberland County Fair is back, promising something for everyone. Enjoy amusement rides, games, entertainment, and more. READ MORE

Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival

Wildwood Crest – FREE
Friday, July 11, 2025
Serious sand lovers can grab a pail, shovel, and other tools and head to the beach at Wildwood Crest for the town's annual sand sculpture festival. This ultimate summer event is worth checking out even if you don't want to compete.  READ MORE

How to Train Your Dragon in Concert

Morristown
Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13, 025
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert features the acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award-nominated score performed live to picture by the New Jersey Symphony in a thrilling experience for all ages. READ MORE

Anglesea Blues Festival

North Wildwood
Friday, July 11-Sunday, July 13, 2025
All are invited to enjoy blues music and delicious barbecue at the Anglesea Blues Festival in beautiful North Wildwood. The festival features both national and regional blues musicians and is held in conjunction with the New Jersey State Barbecue Championship. READ MORE

Blueberry Bash at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 13, 2025
Terhune Orchards celebrates everything blueberry with music, puppets, barnyard fun and, of course, blueberry treats. READ MORE

Haddonfield Crafts & Fine Art Festival

Haddonfield – FREE
Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 13, 2025
Stroll through Downtown Haddonfield and check out crafts, outdoor cafes, music, and more at the 31st edition of this annual festival. READ MORE

Maplewoodstock

Maplewood – FREE
Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 13, 2025
Maplewoodstock is a two day festival featuring over 20 local music and arts in Memorial Park. The whole family is invited to enjoy food and art, a Kid Zone area, and regional & national music acts. READ MORE

Butterfly Festival at National Park

National Park – FREE
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Beautiful butterflies are the spotlight of this festival at Red Bank Battlefield National Park. The fun includes tours of the butterfly house, free classes, a bug parade and other activities. READ MORE

Cape May County 4-H Fair

Cape May
Thursday, July 17-Saturday, July 19, 2025
There's so much to do at this county fair, including livestock and horse shows, bounce houses, amusement rides, a pet show, music, food and a children's area. The theme of the 4-H Fair is “Country Roots and Cowboy Boots." READ MORE

Family Fun Day at METC

Madison– FREE
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Family Fun Day is a carnival you won't want to miss. The fun includes a bounce house, juggling show, face painting, crafts, food trucks and more. READ MORE

Christmas in July at Jenkinson's

Point Pleasant – FREE
Tuesday, July 22-Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Santa Claus is coming to the shore in July! Take photos with Santa and enjoy a stroll, holiday games, Diving Santa, and a Christmas movie. READ MORE

Monmouth County Fair

Freehold
Wednesday, July 23-Sunday, July 27, 2025
The 50th annual Monmouth County Fair features exciting shows, thrilling rides, delicious food, and so much more. Don't miss hot air balloons and fireworks on Wednesday and Bluey & Bingo on Saturday and Sunday. READ MORE

87th Annual Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival

Phillipsburg
Saturday, July 26-Saturday, August 2, 2025
Celebrating its 87th year, the Warren County Farmers’ Fair, featuring the Hot Air Balloon Festival, provides family entertainment for the whole community. The fun includes hot air balloon rides, a rodeo, horse shows, concerts, rides, a Kids Corral and more.  READ MORE

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Laurie Rein
Laurie Rein is passionate about finding fun (especially free!) activities for her twin daughters. Before joining Mommy Poppins New Jersey, Laurie worked in the television industry, with roles as an NBC page, copywriter, affiliate liaison for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and research manager for CBS.
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