Barnes & Noble Storytime in Bridgewater
Barnes & Noble of Bridgewater - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble of Bridgewater - 10:00 AM
5-Day Club at Windsor Chapel
Windsor Chapel - 7:00 PM
Windsor Chapel - 7:00 PM
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All Kids Empire Locations - various times
All Kids Empire Locations - various times
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Livingston
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
Sweet Sounds Downtown Music Festival in Westfield
Downtown Westfield - 7:00 PM
Downtown Westfield - 7:00 PM
Yates Musical Theatre's Sleeping Beauty
Wilkins Theater at Kean University - 10:30 AM
Wilkins Theater at Kean University - 10:30 AM
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METC Education Annex - 10:00 AM
METC Education Annex - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Brick
Barnes & Noble - 11:00 AM
Barnes & Noble - 11:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Storytime in Livingston
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble Livingston - 10:00 AM
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Breakwater Beach Waterpark - 11:00 AM
Breakwater Beach Waterpark - 11:00 AM
River Vale Farmer's Market
River Vale Town Hall - 1:00 PM
River Vale Town Hall - 1:00 PM
Drop Off Craft: Food and Fun at METC
METC Education Annex - 2:00 PM
METC Education Annex - 2:00 PM
Princess Fridays at Casino Pier
Casino Pier - 4:00 PM
Casino Pier - 4:00 PM
Scotch Plains Farmers' Market
Municipal Parking Lot - 8:00 AM
Municipal Parking Lot - 8:00 AM
Wildwood Boardwalk Craft Show
Wildwood Boardwalk - 9:00 AM
Wildwood Boardwalk - 9:00 AM

East Freehold Showgrounds

State Theatre New Jersey
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4th of July Weekend in New Jersey: Fireworks, Festivals, and More Things To Do with Kids

Celebrate Independence Day at Jenkinson's Boarwalk with a spectacular fireworks show on the beach. Photo courtesy Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
7/4/25
- By Laurie Rein
Boardwalk
Overpeck County Park
Memorial Oval
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Music Pier
Wildwood Boardwalk
Rockaway Borough Firemans Field
New Market Fire Company
Clifton Stadium
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Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this 4th of July weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
The long-awaited 4th of July weekend blasts off with fireworks and festivities throughout the state, including food, fun and fireworks at the annual Oceanfest spectacular in Long Branch and Bergen County's Star-Spangled Spectacular.
Kick off July with fun and games all week at Perth Amboy PAL 3rd Annual Carnival.
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4th of July Fireworks and More Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend
Places featured in this article:
Boardwalk
Overpeck County Park
Memorial Oval
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Music Pier
Wildwood Boardwalk
Rockaway Borough Firemans Field
New Market Fire Company
Clifton Stadium
About the Author
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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