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Weekend Fun: Sunflower Festival, Free Movies on the Beach, 4-H Fairs

Celebrate summer at Alstede Farms' Sunflower Festival. Photo courtesy of the farm
Celebrate summer at Alstede Farms' Sunflower Festival. Photo courtesy of the farm
7/17/19 - By Laurie Rein

Your family will be over the moon with this weekend's roster of events throughout New Jersey, which includes celebrations of the Apollo moon landing anniversary: Moonwalk at 50 in Morristown, and Lunar Landing Picnic in Trenton.

Food and summery fun are on tap this weekend at The Feast of Our Lady Mount Carmel and at county fairs in Morris, Burlington, and Cape May counties. Plus, make room on your schedules for unique festivals that spotlight boats and cats. 

Find even more weekend options in our Summer Fun Guide, including Free Beaches in New Jersey. And look to our July GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

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See friendly farm animals and more at the Morris County 4-H Fair. Photo courtesy of Morris County 4-H
See friendly farm animals and more at the Morris County 4-H Fair. Photo courtesy of Morris County 4-H

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2019 Morris County 4-H Fair

Chester
The Morris County 4-H Fair features animal shows, live music, performances and demonstrations, amusement rides, pony rides, hay rides, petting zoos, art exhibits, science projects, a cake decorating contest, a dress-a-pet contest, and fireworks. READ MORE

Matilda the Musical

Pompton Lakes
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. READ MORE

2023 CFA Cat Show

Edison
Cat lovers unite at this fantastic feline convention, featuring a cat costume contest, a pet parade, portraits, first aid demonstration, ask-the-vet, cat vendors and more.  READ MORE

Sunflower Festival at Alstede Farms

Chester
Celebrate majestic sunflowers at the all new Sunflower Festival on the farm. Traverse the sunflower maze among the beautiful giant blooms to capture that perfect photo for social media. READ MORE
See antique and classic boats at The Wooden Boat Festival in Tom's River. Photo courtesy of Toms River Seaport Society
See antique and classic boats at The Wooden Boat Festival in Tom's River. Photo courtesy of Toms River Seaport Society

Saturday, July 20

Toms River Seaport Vintage Boat Festival

Toms River – FREE
Free and open to the public, this summer celebration brings handsomely crafted boats, food vendors, local artisans and family-friendly activities to Huddy Park. READ MORE

The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Berkeley Heights
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is gearing up for its spectacular annual five-day Feast full of food, music, games, rides, fireworks, and other family fun in Berkeley Heights.  READ MORE

Burlington County Farm Fair

Springfield Township
Enjoy the fun at Burlington County Farm Fair. Visitors can expect a variety of excitement such as pony rides, 4-H animal tent, children's scavenger hunt, antique farm equipment display, crafts, storytelling, entertainment, food, live music, and more. READ MORE

Lunar Landing Picnic

Trenton – FREE
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing with a picnic outside. Guests are invited to bring a picnic to eat on the lawn (limited food available for purchase) while enjoying music, free solar observing, activities, and more. READ MORE

Cycle Circus Live at Skylands Stadium

Augusta
Strap on your helmets and get ready to be amazed by the high-flying, death-defying cyclists of Cycle Circus Live as they ride their way to Skylands Stadium. READ MORE

Moonwalk at 50

Morristown
Be part of the festivities to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 astronauts setting foot on the moon. Activities include a children’s craft, space science in BASF’s Kids’ Lab, a reflective ‘moonwalk’, and a special screening of the recent hit documentary, Apollo 11. READ MORE

Cape May County 4-H Fair & Chicken Bar-B-Que

Cape May Courthouse – FREE
There's so much to do at this county fair, including livestock and horse shows, bounce houses, amusement rides, music, food and a children's area. The theme of the 4-H Fair is “Oh the Places We Will Go with 4-H!” READ MORE
Catch a free screening of The Lego Movie 2 in Seaside Heights on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Warne Bros.
Catch a free screening of The Lego Movie 2 in Seaside Heights on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Warne Bros.

Sunday July 21

Seaside Heights Movies at the Beach

Seaside Heights – Lego Movie 2 – FREE
Bring a beach chair, towel and plenty of munchies for this summer movie series on the beach in Carteret. Movies play Sundays. Showtime starts at sunset. READ MORE

Feed the Animals

Hamilton – FREE
It’s lunchtime for the education animals. See what it takes to keep them healthy, clean, and fed. They might even enlist some willing hands to help. READ MORE

Summer Family Movie Series

New Brunswick – Hotel Transylvania 3 – FREE
Top off the weekend with a family-friendly movie every Sunday at The Yard. Titles include hits like Wonder Park and Incredibles 2. READ MORE

Somerset Patriots vs. New Britain Bees

Bridgewater
The game features our annual Irish Heritage Night at the ballpark. There will be a pre-game bag piper playing out front of the main gate from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. A bag piper will perform God Bless America on the field before the game. READ MORE

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