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4/25/25 - By Laurie Rein

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

Celebrate the beauty of May this weekend with a couple of kite spectaculars, including Long Branch's Annual Kites on the Pier Festival, with food vendors, music, and a sky full of kites, and Kite Day at Terhune Orchards, with kite-flying and farm fun.

Plus, get in the early-May spirit at the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Toms River, and load up on food and drinks at the annual Skylands Stadium Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival.

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Gloucester County Movies in the Park

Gloucester County parks – FREE
Select dates from Friday, May 2-Friday, August 29
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L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Xscape Theatres Howell 14

Howell
Daily from Friday, May 2-Sunday, May 11
The L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Xscape Theatres Howell 14, hosted by L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), features food, rides and entertainment. L.E.A.D. is a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence. READ MORE

Annual Kites at the Pier Festival

Long Branch – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Kites of all shapes and sizes soar over the beach in Long Branch. A dazzling display of giant kites is visible for miles. The fun includes inflatable rides, entertainment, food vendors, and crafts. READ MORE

Ocean City Spring Block Party

Ocean City – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Head to the Jersey Shore for this spring street fair with more than 350 crafters, vendors, fair food, live music, and some fresh, salty air.  READ MORE

Area 57 - Flying Objects and Other Fun at Warren Community College

Washington
Saturday, May 3
Flying objects and other fun invade Warren Community College and the adjacent Warren Tech School. If you count yourself curious about drones and other flying objects, check out WarrenUAS - the College’s nationally acclaimed Unmanned Systems Program. READ MORE

Ocean Grove Spring Fling

Ocean Grove – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Get a jump-start on summer with an early trip to the Jersey Shore. Ocean Grove holds this annual celebration with vendors, artisans, music, and more.  READ MORE

Secaucus 14th Annual Green Festival

Secaucus – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Calling all eco-enthusiasts! Secaucus is gearing up for its highly anticipated 14th Annual Green Festival, complete with environmental exhibits, workshops, interactive family activities, food trucks and more. READ MORE

Founders Day in Plainsboro

Plainsboro – FREE
Saturday, May 3
All are invited to join in the fun at this annual Founders Day event.  Enjoy a variety of activities, games, live entertainment, museum tours, inflatables, and food and drinks for purchase. READ MORE

Union County Celtic Festival

Clark
Saturday, May 3
The Union County Celtic Festival is a family-friendly public event that features live music, food and craft vendors, cultural activities, a piping and drumming contest, dancing, and a beer garden. READ MORE

Kite Day at Terhune Orchards

Princeton
Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4
Kite Day is a perfect time to explore the farm during its spring festival. Bring your own kite or choose a ready-made kite from the store. Or better yet, make a guaranteed-to-fly kite.  Whichever you choose, test fly your kite in the wide-open 10-acre pasture with the farm animals looking on. READ MORE

Skylands Stadium Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

Augusta
Saturday, May 3
Bring the whole family to this all-day party that takes place right on the field. The spring festival features more than 20 food trucks, upwards of 100 craft beers, music, games, sports on the big screen, shopping, and more. READ MORE

Cinco De Mayo Festival in Toms River

Toms River – FREE
Saturday, May 3
The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District presents its Second Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival, featuring merchandise vendors, handcrafters, and live entertainment. READ MORE

Westfield Spring Fling

Westfield– FREE
Sunday, May 4
More than 300 vendors line the streets of downtown Westfield for this springtime festival, which is chock full of all-ages fun. There are yummy festival eats on offer, and children's entertainment abounds.  READ MORE

Bridgewater Spring Carnival

Bridgewater– FREE
Sunday, May 4
Bring family and friends to this free carnival with no-fee admission to rides, inflatables, carnival games and DJ music. Plus, enjoy a petting zoo, crafts tent, face painting, food trucks 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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