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Wildwood sends summer out with a bang with one last Friday night fireworks display on the beach. Photo courtesy of Wildwood, NJ
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8/30/24 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Labor Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the long weekend.

Whether you are ready to celebrate the last licks of summer or want to enjoy an early taste of fall, the long Labor Day weekend in New Jersey is bursting with change-of-month and change-of-season excitement. Carnivals are in the spotlight this weekend, with multi-day festivities like the St. Bartholomew/UNICO Italian Festival. Local towns welcome the new month and season with neighborhood celebrations in Frenchtown and Riverdale. 

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Meet the farm animals, feed the chickens, and explore the historic buildings at Neighbor Day at Fosterfields Historical Farm. Photo by Mommy Poppins

Best Things To Do Labor Day Weekend in New Jersey with Kids

Boonton Fire Department Carnival

Boonton – FREE
Thursday, August 29-Sunday, September 1
Enjoy rides, games, live music, and scrumptious fair food. Make it a fun weekend with family and friends, and say farewell to summer in a memorable way. Fireworks take place on Sunday. READ MORE

AirFest 2024

Cape May
Thursday, August 29-Sunday, September 1
AirFest proudly presents an array of historic Aircraft for you to explore up close. Delight in the sight of helicopters from esteemed institutions such as the New Jersey State Police, AtlantiCare MedEvac, Cape May County Mosquito Commission, and the United States Coast Guard. READ MORE

Car Show and Food Truck Festival in Glassboro

Glassboro – FREE
Friday, August 30
Labor Day weekend is off to a busy start in downtown Glassboro, with live music, food trucks and a beer garden, plus classic and exotic cars. READ MORE

Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks

Wildwood – FREE
Friday, August 30
Spectacular fireworks light up the sky every Friday night on the Pine Avenue Beach. READ MORE

St. Bartholomew/UNICO Italian Festival

Scotch Plains – FREE
Friday, August 30-Monday, September 2
This 50th annual Italian fest is a Labor Day weekend tradition with something for everyone. There is nightly live music, rides, games, and delicious food, including favorites like pizza, pasta, zeppoles, clams, and calzones. READ MORE

Kite Flying Festival Overpeck County Park

Ridgefield Park
Saturday, August 31
This Overpeck County Park festival invites guests to fly a kite. While you're there, enjoy amusement park rides, jump castles, face painting, food trucks and DJs spinning music.  READ MORE

Neighbor Day at Fosterfields Historical Farm

Morristown
Saturday, August 31
Calling neighbors near and far: Visit Fosterfields Living Historical Farm to celebrate and support its educational mission. Meet Daisy the Jersey calf, piglets, and other farm animals, feed the chickens, and perform other farm chores. Then, go inside historic buildings, such as the 1915 farmhouse.  READ MORE

Annual Family Football Fest in Deptford

Deptford – FREE
Saturday, August 31
Kick off Eagles football season at this Deptford Mall celebration. Enjoy player appearances, live entertainment, food and local vendors, fitness demos, and free children's activities including face painting, balloon sculpting, character appearances, strolling magicians, bounce houses, live animals, photo booth, games, prizes, giveaways, and more. READ MORE

Frenchtown Riverfest

Frenchtown – FREE
Sunday, September 1
Downtown Frenchtown hosts Riverfest, a street fair celebration along the river. Stroll Bridge Street and Sunbeam Park for a fun-filled day of live music, art, food, family-friendly activities, and paper boat races with the Frenchtown Vikings. READ MORE

Wildwood Block Party & Music Festival

Wildwood – FREE
Sunday, September 1
Crafts, games, rides, great food, and continuous live entertainment are all on tap at this end-of-summer festival. READ MORE

Farm-to-Table Apple Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms

Chester
Sundays September 1 and 8
Indulge in a hearty farm-to-table apple pancake breakfast with delicious homemade pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, homemade apple pancake topping, coffee, and drinks. Guests are greeted with a scenic wagon ride around the farm, ultimately stopping at Harvest Hall where the breakfast buffet is served. READ MORE

Summer Send Off in Cape May

Cape May – FREE
Sunday, September 1
The Cape May Convention Hall hosts this official send-off to celebrate summer's end. Enjoy a free beach concert by Fat Mezz followed by the movie Endless Summer at 9:15pm on the beach. READ MORE

Netcong Day

Netcong
Sunday, September 1
Netcong hosts this third annual festival featuring live music, food trucks, vendors, games, and a cornhole tournament. Find all the fun at Arbolino Field. READ MORE

Riverdale's Annual Labor Day Street Fair

Riverdale – FREE
Monday, September 2
Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair is hosted by the Borough of Riverdale and held along the Newark Pompton Turnpike. The street is closed to vehicle traffic and transformed into a giant block party. The fun includes music, shopping, food, and more. READ MORE

Beat the Heat & Save Big at American Dream

East Rutherford
Through Monday, September 2
American Dream is home to Nickelodeon Universe, the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere. It also includes DreamWorks Water Park, the largest water park in North America, and Big Snow, the only indoor ski resort in North America.  READ MORE

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