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Weekend Fun: Magic School Bus, NJ Fairy Fair, Strawberry Festivals

The Magic School Bus makes a stop at Paper Mill Playhouse this weekend. Photo courtesy of Theatreworks USA
The Magic School Bus makes a stop at Paper Mill Playhouse this weekend. Photo courtesy of Theatreworks USA
6/4/19 - By Laurie Rein

Feel like fair-hopping this weekend? The second weekend of June is packed with summery fairs of all kinds, spotlighting books, history, culture, and even fairies.

Step back in time at Civil War Weekend, or explore Spanish art and culture at Feria de Sevilla. There's something for readers of all ages to enjoy at the Maplewood- South Orange Book Festival, while little ones can spread their wings at The New Jersey Fairy Fair. Strawberry festival season continues at several farms throughout NJ, and local festivities are happening this weekend in Bayonne, Glassboro, Montclair, and Montvale.

Find even more weekend options in our Summer Fun Guide, including New Fun Spots for Kids Opening at the Jersey Shore. And look to our June GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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Sample all kinds of strawberry treats at Alstede Farms' Strawberry Festival. Photo courtesy of the farm
Sample all kinds of strawberry treats at Alstede Farms' Strawberry Festival. Photo courtesy of the farm

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Strawberry Festival at Alstede Farms

Chester
Indulge in an assortment of strawberry treats including homemade strawberry ice cream, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry lemonade slushies, strawberry sundaes, strawberry pies, strawberry rhubarb pies, strawberry fudge and more. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Von Thun Farms

Monmouth Junction
Aside from fresh berry picking, this festive weekend includes farm animals, a farmer's market, hayrides, a game area and crafters.  READ MORE

Jersey City Jazz Festival

Jersey City – FREE
This 5-day celebration features over 100 musicians on three stages, plus food trucks and more, all on the Jersey City waterfront. READ MORE

Civil War Weekend

Morristown
The 2nd NJ Brigade brings the battle between the Blue and the Gray to life through camp life demonstrations, musket and artillery drills, mail call, bayonet drills, cannon firings, a medical demonstration, skirmishes, and much more.  READ MORE

5th Annual Bayonne Hometown Fair

Bayonne – FREE
This annual festival features two days worth of fun, including children's rides, games, local merchants, specialty vendors, food, non-profits, musical entertainment and much more. READ MORE

The Magic School Bus at Paper Mill Playhouse

Millburn
Based on the classic book series, this musical adaptation of The Magic School Bus makes a stop this weekend at Paper Mill Playhouse.  READ MORE

Paramus L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival

Paramus
Westfield Garden State Plaza hosts this 15-day carnival, which benefits the Paramus L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) Program. The fun includes rides, games, food, and entertainment.  READ MORE
Meet your favorite superheroes at Diggerland on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Diggerland
Meet your favorite superheroes at Diggerland on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Diggerland

Saturday, June 8

Super Hero Day At Diggerland

West Berlin
Fly on over for Super Hero Day at Diggerland, powered by Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con. Dress as your favorite super hero or wear a superhero shirt and get a free Diggerland Arcade Card (first 300 kids with superhero costume or shirt). READ MORE

3rd Annual National Marina Day

Leonardo – FREE
Head over for free family day of fun and show your pirate spirit with lots of activities for everyone. Take part in a free youth fishing tournament; find treasure at our flea market and take a paddle on the bay. READ MORE

Maplewood-South Orange Book Festival

Maplewood – FREE
Readers, writers and book lovers of all ages are sure to find something of interest at this annual festival being held virtually this year. The festival presents authors of all genres, from children's books to young adult and adult. READ MORE

Glassboro Community Day

Glassboro – FREE
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

Lighthouse Storytime

Cape May Point – FREE
A trip to Cape May doesn't seem complete without a visit to Cape May Point State Park and the 1859 lighthouse at the rocky edge of the park. Each Saturday through August, stop by the park's Education Center to hear nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories. READ MORE

Family Jam Montclair 2019

Montclair – FREE
Family Jam Montclair 2019 is a day of music, art and food to celebrate the MCPK and the Montclair community.  READ MORE

Sunday, June 9

The New Jersey Fairy Fair 2020

Riverdale – FREE
Have a fun, fairy-filled day at this whimsical event, featuring children's activities, appearances by the Fairy Queen and Fairy Godmothers, food and music. READ MORE

Feria de Sevilla

Woodbridge – FREE
Enjoy Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre's "Feria de Sevilla" at Woodbridge's Parker Press Park.  This unique cultural festival will take you to the famous annual spring flamenco festival of Seville, Spain. READ MORE

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