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Have a sweet time at Ort Farms' Strawberry Festival this month. Photo courtesy of the farm
Have a sweet time at Ort Farms' Strawberry Festival this month. Photo courtesy of the farm
5/31/24 - By Laurie Rein

Get ready for summer vacation! June in New Jersey brings festivals for Juneteenth, Father's Day, ripe strawberries, and some early fireworks.

As the school year comes to a close and summer makes its debut, our June calendar explodes with outdoor activities. Don't miss big-time festivals, including the New Jersey State Fair and hometown fairs like Hammonton Red, White and Blueberry Festival. Get in the spirit of June holidays at events like Father's Day Train Rides. 

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

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Best Things to Do in June in New Jersey

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Craft Festival

Washington
Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 2, 2024
Don't miss this festival featuring flying fun with balloon launches and drone demonstrations, as well as local artisans and crafters. The event features hot air balloon launches in the evenings and tethered rides, as well as a magical balloon glow show. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Ort Farms

Long Valley
Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 16, 2024
Head down to Ort Farms and enjoy animals, pony rides, cow train, food vendors and strawberry picking.   READ MORE

Undercover Music Fest in South Orange

South Orange – FREE
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Experience the electrifying vibes of Under Cover Music Fest at the Sloan Street parking lot. Groove to hits from Beyoncé to The Grateful Dead and more, performed by sensational cover bands at this free community event. READ MORE

Pride in the Park in Red Bank

Red Bank – FREE
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Everyone is invited to Riverside Gardens Park for a celebration of diversity and inclusivity. Featured are live music, vendors, giveaways and activities. Don't miss the Best Pride Pet Contest and Drag Bingo. READ MORE

Glassboro Community Day

Glassboro – FREE
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Join the Glassboro community for a day of fun activities, like crafts, face painting, music, demonstrations, food, kid castles, theater performances and more. Over 50 vendors are present. READ MORE

Montvale Mile Long Street Fair

Montvale – FREE
Sunday, June 9, 2024
The Montvale Chamber of Commerce hosts the 12th annual mile-long street fair, one of the season’s most popular events. Paragon Drive features over 150 quality exhibitors, a special arts & crafts section, a kid’s area, a community section, two food courts, and live entertainment all day. READ MORE

Warren Lions Club Expo Carnival

Warren
Wednesday, June 12-Saturday, June 15, 2024
The perfect activity for a summer evening, this carnival features food, games, and rides. Saturday evening ends with a bang as fireworks take flight.  READ MORE

Tri-County Fair

Rockaway
Thursday, June 13-Sunday, June 16, 2024
Enjoy a spring night out with classic and new amusement rides, kiddie rides, games of chance, food trucks and more. Entertainment includes music, fireworks, a showcase for local bands, monster truck rides, a classic car show with '50s music, and an illusionist. READ MORE

Union Township Juneteenth Arts Festival

Union – FREE
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Head over to Rabkin Park for a community celebration in honor of Juneteenth, featuring music, food, art and vendors. The fun includes face painting and a photo booth. READ MORE

Skimmer Festival in Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City – FREE
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Come to this festival by the sea, featuring vendors, food, live music, rides and children's activities. Enjoy sand art, balloon art and a photo booth. READ MORE

Father's Day Train Rides 2024

Whippany
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Treat Dad to a vintage train ride experience on the Whippany Railway Museum's Father’s Day Express train. Step back through the decades at the non-profit Whippany Railway Museum where we provide a 10-mile, 45-minute, round trip ride.  READ MORE

State Fair Meadowlands

East Rutherford
Daily, Thursday June 20-Sunday, July 7, 2024
The jam-packed State Fair Meadowlands returns for 17 days with more than 100 rides and attractions, plus plenty of food, entertainment and fireworks. Circus Lena debuts with vintage charm, featuring death-defying acts under the big tent, while Cycle Circus wows audiences with FMX freestyle stunts and pyrotechnics.  READ MORE

Jenkinson's Fireworks at Dark

Point Pleasant – FREE
Thursdays beginning June 20, 2024
Gather at Jenkinson's Beach every Thursday night for fireworks on the beach. Fireworks start at dark. READ MORE

Keansburg Fourth of July Family Fun Fest

Keansburg – FREE
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Head to the beach in Keansburg for a fun, family-friendly celebration of the start of summer. Enjoy live music by The Nerds, plus frolic in the sand to DJ music. Food and beach vendors sell snacks and more.   READ MORE

Hammonton Red, White, and Blueberry Festival

Hammonton – FREE
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Hammonton, which calls itself the Blueberry Capital of the World, hosts this 37th annual event, with fair food, kiddie rides, crafters, children's craft activities, and entertainment throughout the day. See a blueberry pie-eating contest, and explore the classic car show. READ MORE

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