4th of July Weekend in New Jersey: Best Things To Do With Kids
The long-awaited 4th of July weekend blasts off with fireworks and festivities throughout the state, including displays in Wildwood, Jersey City, Camden, and more. Round out the celebrations with Independence Day festivals like the Little Falls 4th of July Street Fair and the Independence Day Celebration at Longstreet Farm.
Rides and games are spinning at the L.E.A.D. Fest State Fair and State Fair Meadowlands. You can also take advantage of the long weekend by embarking on a summer day trip to our favorite beaches or nearby water parks.
If you still want more, our Summer Fun Guide and list of the best things to do in New Jersey this July are packed with picks. Our Activity Calendar gets constant updates, and we've compiled a list of 90+ FREE things to do in New Jersey this summer with kids.
As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including address and time. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.
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Places featured in this article:
Bradford Park
Liberty State Park
Memorial Oval
Meisel Avenue Park
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Downtown South Orange
Pier Village Festival Plaza
Mercer County Park
Cattus Island County Park
Keansburg Amusement Park
Lakota Wolf Preserve
Point Pleasant Beach and Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Aquarium
Sandy Hook National Seashore
Statue of Liberty National Monument & Ellis Island
Terhune Orchards
Tomahawk Lake Water Park
Turtle Back Zoo
Waterworks Aquatic Complex
Grounds for Sculpture
Historic Smithville
Storybook Land
Duke Farms
Sesame Place
Diggerland USA
Camden Children's Garden
Adventure Aquarium
Bergen County Zoo
Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
Kip's Castle Park
Randolph Park Beach
Land of Make Believe
Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor
Lake Nummy at Belleplain State Forest
Hooks Creek Lake at Cheesequake State Park
Lake Marcia at High Point State Park
Round Valley Reservoir
Lake Hopatcong
Shepherd Lake at Ringwood State Park
Swartswood State Park
Atsion Lake
Lake Wawayanda
Lake Absegami
Tom’s Lake at Captain Kilroy Park
Lake Barnegat
Sandy Hook National Seashore
Long Branch
Asbury Park
Point Pleasant
Atlantic City
Ocean City
Cape May
Wildwood
Long Beach Island
Island Beach State Park
Westfield Memorial Pool
Crystal Springs Aquatic Center
Walter E. Ulrich Pool
Warrenbrook Pool
Highlands Natural Pool
Oakrest Family Swim Club
Fort Monmouth Recreation Area
WaterWorks Family Aquatic Center
Crystal Springs Family Waterpark
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Runaway Rapids Family Waterpark
Thundering Surf
Tomahawk Lake Waterpark
Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park
Splashplex
Raging Waters Water Park at Morey's Piers
Splash Zone Water Park
Mountain Creek Water Park
Land of Make Believe
Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark
OC Waterpark
Diggerland's Water Main
Ocean Oasis Water Park & Beach Club at Morey's Piers